Old Bond Store Building, Back of the Walls, Southampton, SO14 3HA | Property to rent | Savills
6,049 sq ft(561.97 sq m)
Asking price £120,000
per year

Old Bond Store BuildingBack of the Walls, Southampton, SO14 3HA


    Key features

    • Character former detached distillery building in Southampton City Centre for sale or to let with approximate GIA 6,049 sq ft
    • Option 1: Turn-key office/co-working/HQ arranged over three distinct floors
    • Option 2: Other suitable uses may extend to hospitality, leisure and other business services
    • Guide rent £120,000 per annum exclusive (£20 per sqft) of FREEHOLD Price on Application
    • Previously operated as The Old Bond Store (rebranded as Your HQ) with well established membership base
    • Located in the city's "cultural district" close to the main retail centres at West Quay and university buildings

    Detached 6,049 sq ft GII listed "turn-key" commercial HQ/leisure opportunity in Southampton’s "cultural district" suitable for range of uses

    About this property

    • Description
      The Old Bond Store is a detached Grade II listed which was originally constructed as a distillery. This characterful brick built building has been designed with three floors under a pitched slate roof; the property retains numerous original features including exposed brick and industrial metal works. The property extends to approximately 6,049 sq ft.

      Specifications
      The property is fibre ready, AV-enabled and climate controlled. The property also benefits from staff facilities including high quality WCs and showers, secure entry and some immediate off-road parking.

      Viewings
      The business is accessible to members and guests strictly by appointment. To arrange a viewing please contact joint agents Savills or Omega RE.
      Savills - Chris Bickle MRICS Tel: 02380 713943 or Samuel Hart 07812 425097.
      Omega RE - Jonathan Trice Tel: 0238 235 5799.

      Terms
      Leasehold. Our client will offer a new Full Repairing and Insuring Lease with a guide rent of £120,000 per annum with length and terms to be agreed.
      Freehold. Offers may be considered for a sale of the freehold interest with price on application.

      Internal Description
      Ground Floor: "The Lounge"
      The relationship floor. A refined, club-style environment for listening, understanding, and impressing - a place where trust is built through considered interaction and relationships strengthen.
      Approximate Gross Internal Area 2,110 sq ft
      First Floor: "The Kitchen"
      The heart of the building. A bright, social space for meals, informal strategy, and creative discussion. It’s where culture performs and people reconnect.
      Approximate Gross Internal Area 1,722 sq ft
      Lower Ground: "Distillery & Study"
      Quiet, hidden, built for thinking. Deliberate lighting, private meeting rooms, and semi-private pods. A place for deep
      concentration and focus. The boardroom and event suite - spanning two floors, perfect for leadership days, presentations, or even private dining
      that leaves a lasting impression.
      Approximate Gross Internal Area 2,217 sq ft

      Business Rates, Costs and EPC
      Business Rates: We recommend interested parties make their own enquiries or visit VOA.GOV.UK for a breakdown on the split rateable values.
      Legal Cost: Each party to responsible for their own legal costs.
      Energy Performance Certificate: D-89.

      Planning and Conservation
      We understand the property operates under The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) within planning Use Class E (commercial, business and service).
      We understand the property is Grade II listed (ref 1339976) but is not located in a conservation area.
      Our client is in the process of seeking planning permission for the installation of Velux style roof lights.

      Licensing
      The property benefits from a fully licensed bar area which with a premises licence permitting the sale of alcohol from 11.00 to 23.30. Other activities are permitted. Licence ref: 2022/03458/01SPRD. Please note the conditions attached to the licence which are available on the licensing register.
      https://pa.southampton.gov.uk/online-applications16/licencingDetails.do?activeTab=conditions&keyVal=RJE0DROZ0R000.

      About Southampton
      Southampton is an energetic, cosmopolitan city with a rich maritime heritage that reflects its ocean-spanning global connections.
      Southampton is a leading hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) expertise, driven primarily by the University of Southampton, which is home to major national research initiatives, dedicated research centres, and a wide array of educational programs.

      Fixtures & Fittings
      We expect that the fixtures and fittings will be retained by the freeholder for the tenant’s use. Details to be provided.

      Money Laundering Regulations
      Money Laundering Regulations require Savills to conduct checks upon all prospective purchasers and tenants. Prospective parties will need to provide proof of identity and residence.

    Local information

    • The property occupies a discreet city centre location on Back Of The Walls, *0.2 miles (350 metres) and 0.9 miles (1.5 km) south-east of Above Bar Street/West Quay Shopping Centre and the mainline train station respectively. The property is also located within the following distances of these key points; Southampton Airport 4.4 miles (7.1km), Portsmouth 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and Winchester 13.5 miles (21.7 km). Junction 5 of the M3 motorway is 5.1 miles (8.2 km) to the north.
    • *Distances are approximate.
    • Southampton has several academic institutions in the city. The University of Southampton, Solent University and their campuses accommodate around 25,000 students.

    Energy performance

    EPC exempt - Listed building

    Available space

    Namesq ftsq mAvailability
    Ground - Lounge2,110196.03Available
    1st - Kitchen & Events1,722159.98Available
    Basement - Study & Distillery2,217205.97Available