LOCATION

Knaresborough is a historic and vibrant North Yorkshire market town located approximately three miles east of Harrogate. The subject premises are prominently situated in the centre of town overlooking the Market Place and form part of the popular Castle Courtyard development, benefiting from excellent visibility and convenient access to local amenities and transport links.

DESCRIPTION

A unique opportunity to lease an impressive and characterful commercial premises arranged over first and second floors within the popular Castle Courtyard development in central Knaresborough.

The property benefits from its own dedicated ground floor entrance located to the side of Castle Courtyard, with stairs leading to the main accommodation on the first floor. The principal space comprises a substantial main hall featuring a decorative high ceiling together with large windows to the front and side elevations, creating a bright and attractive environment with significant character.

The main hall further benefits from a small stage area together with mezzanine areas positioned to either end of the space, offering flexible accommodation suitable for a variety of potential uses, subject to the necessary consents.

Additional accommodation includes office and storage space, changing rooms, shower facilities and WC amenities accessed via a separate corner doorway. Further stairs lead to the second floor which provides additional office accommodation, kitchenette facilities and a physio/treatment room.

Previously occupied as a gymnasium, the premises may suit a variety of leisure, fitness, wellness, studio, office or alternative commercial uses, subject to planning.

ACCOMMODATION

First Floor

Main Hall: 164.1 sq m (1,766 sq ft) approx.

Mezzanine: 38.3 sq m (412 sq ft) approx.

Showers / Ancillary: 72.1 sq m (776 sq ft) approx.

Storage: 8.7 sq m (94 sq ft) approx.

Total First Floor: 283.2 sq m (3,048 sq ft) approx.

Second Floor

Offices & Kitchenette: 31.8 sq m (342 sq ft) approx.

Physio Room: 10.3 sq m (111 sq ft) approx.

Total Second Floor: 42.1 sq m (453 sq ft) approx.

TOTAL NET INTERNAL AREA

325.3 sq m (3,501 sq ft) approx.

SERVICES

All mains services for electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. None have been tested and no warranties are given.

The Landlord will provide a satisfactory rated Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) at the commencement of the Lease.

RATING

According to the VOA website, the 2026 Rateable Value is £25,500 under the description “Gymnasium and Premises”.

This is not the amount payable and interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with North Yorkshire Council regarding the business rates liability.

RENT

£26,400 per annum exclusive.

LEASE

The premises are available to let on terms to be agreed on an effectively Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) basis, subject to an on-account service charge provision for the upkeep and maintenance of the building.

The annual service charge figure for 2025 was £2,344.06 and the current building insurance premium is £1,284.79 per annum.

EPC

EPC Rating: B (39)

Certificate Number: 2741-2850-5023-1833-2372

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment through the sole agents:

Mawsons Chartered Surveyors
Tel: 0113 243 2432
Email: info@mawsons-surveyors.co.uk