Location
This grand property is located at the end/beginning of Oxford Street, Terminus Terrace and Queens Terrace. Oxford Street is the self styled independent home of dining and leisure in Southampton, its impressive architecture and cafe culture has a positive, friendly vibe. Queens Terrace has recently been semi pedestrianised giving better access into the majestic Queens Park. Royal Mail House is on the edge of the Old Town, a 5 minute walk to Ocean Village 10 minute walk to St Marys and 10 minute walk into the centre of town.
Description
Royal Mail House was built in 1840 by George Radley, as a hotel it would have welcomed the first class passengers of the infamous Titanic and other Ocean Liners before they set sail for the new world. In its colourful history it became the offices of the Royal Mail Shipping Company which became the largest shipping company in the world when it took over White Star Lines in 1927 it then merged with Cunard in the 1930's.
In it's illustrious past Royal Mail House has accommodated a bank a plastic surgery clinic and the government, it is now is operated as an office centre. The individual offices are all self contained and share kitchen and toilet facilities. There is an impressive entrance hall on the ground floor and an Edwardian façade. There are various tenants including the cocktail and wine bar the Mailroom and Yakuski's health and beauty centre on the ground floor. The individual offices include; music studios, alternative therapy practitioners, sports massage therapists, digital marketing experts, recruitment consultants, accountants and architects amongst others. The range of tenants provides for a very friendly vibe and casual atmosphere.
Terms
The premises are available on twelve month periods with NO repairing obligations, communal cleaning is included. Rent is paid monthly with a rental deposit equivalent to one month. Dependant on the location within the premises gas central heating and electricity is included otherwise there are meters for electric usage.
Rating Information
Prospective occupiers are advised to make their own enquiries at Southampton City Council business.rates@southampton.gov.uk 023 8083 3002 to verify the actual rates payable of each individual suite however we can advise that subject to this this being your only office you should qualify for Small Business Rates Relief - you should apply for this immediately upon occupation.
Planning
The building is Grade 2 Listed in a Conservation area. Landene has just secured planning permission to convert the South situated Brittannia suite into a cafe with outside seating, this will bring "Cafe Culture" to Queens Terrace and the adjoining park, the refurbishment works have started and we are pleased that we have secured a tenant whom will be serving fresh coffee, drinks and snacks soon.
Security
The front doors are locked at 9pm and 24 hour CCTV covers all aspects of the premises including the corridors.
Insurance
A charge to cover building insurance is included in your licence. If you wish to cover your own contents this is your responsibility.
VAT
VAT will be added to the licence fee and other landlord's supplies at the prevailing rate. We recommend that prospective licensees establish the VAT implications before entering into an agreement.
Parking
Parking can be offered for some of the larger units but for small units there are local parking permits available, ABP Handle Car Park
Third Floor Right
16.8SQ M 180 SQ FT
8.7 SQ M 93.65 SQ FT
27.59 SQ M 297 SQ FT
30.2 SQ M 325 SQ FT
16.9 SQ M 183 SQ FT
40.1 SQ M, 432 SQ FT
Third Floor Left
15 SQ M 171 SQ FT
15 SQ M 162 SQ FT
11.8 SQ M 127 SQ FT
11.5 SQ M 124 SQ FT
15.2 SQ M 164 SQ FT
12.6 SQ M 136 SQ FT
37.2 SQ M 400 SQ FT
13 SQ M 140 SQ FT
15.8 SQ M 170 SQ FT
KITCHEN
Second Floor Right and centre
40 SQ M 430 SQ FT
16.9 SQ M 182 SQ FT
16.4 SQ M 177 SQ FT
34.6 SQ M 372 SQ FT
40.6 SQ M 438 SQ FT
11.1 SQ M 120 SQ FT
Second Floor Left
54.2 SQ M 584 SQ FT
24.2 SQ M 260 SQ FT
15.2 SQ M 164 SQ FT
14 SQ M 151 SQ FT
24.6 SQ M 258 SQ FT
BOILER ROOM
12.9 SQ M 139 SQ FT
15.6 SQ M 168 SQ FT
11.4 SQ M 29.5 SQ FT
First Floor Right
42.2 SQ M 454 SQ FT
15.1 SQ M 163 SQ FT
17 SQ M 182 SQ FT
34.1 SQ M 367 SQ FT
28.6 SQ M 308 SQ FT
11.1 SQ M 120 SQ FT
11.1 SQ M 120 SQ FT
First Floor Right
35.2 SQ M 378 SQ FT
35.9 SQ M 387 SQ FT
11.5 SQ M 123 SQ FT
16.7 SQ M 179 SQ FT
56.7 SQ M 609 SQ FT
14.1 SQ M 152 SQ FT
21.9 SQ M 236 SQ FT
12.5 SQ M 134 SQ FT
Ground Floor Left
153 SQ M 1650 SQ FT
Ground Floor South
65 SQ M 700 SQ FT
Ground Floor North