Crayford ACF, Spitfire Hall Swaisland Drive, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4HS

Guide Price* : £175,000 to £200,000

Former Army Cadet Force Building

Upon Instructions of

  • Former MOD Army Cadet Force Unit
  • Vacant Possession
  • Freehold
  • Approximately 181.65 sq m (1,955 sq ft) GIA
  • Site Area of Approximately 0.068 Hectares (0.167 Acres)
  • May Be Suitable For Redevelopment STP

Description

The property comprises of three free standing blocks comprising ACF Hut 1, ACF Hut 2 and ACF WC block, constructed from timber overclad brick/timber frame elevation and single glazed timber framed windows, all surmounted by single pitched felt covered roofs.

The blocks comprise an open plan first aid room with ancillary offices, a drill hall with further offices/classrooms and a final toilet block with administrative rooms and total approximately 181.65 sq m (1,955 sq ft) GIA.

Externally, the property benefits from part hard standing concrete surfacing and palisade fencing to the exterior with secure double gates fronting the main estate.

The property sits on a site of approximately 0.068 hectares (0.167 acres).

Location

The property is located off Swaisland Drive which is located in Crayford town centre close to the mainline station which provides regular services into London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross stations. The unit is close to the Tower Retail Park whose occupiers include Boots, Currys PC World, McDonalds and Hobbycraft. The location provides access to Junction 2 of the M25 approximately 3 miles to the east.

The property is accessed from a private roadway known as Swaisland Drive. The buyer should satisfy themselves with regard any access rights required to access the property.

Tenure

Freehold under Title Number SGL680611.

Planning Authority

Dartford Borough Council - www.dartford.gov.uk

Legal Pack

We understand from Land Registry that the MoD appears to have a right of way over half of Swaislands Drive but does not appear to benefit from any right of way over the remainder of Swaisland Drive which is registered within the title number SGL727243 and which belongs to the neighbouring social club. The buyer must satisfy itself with regard to access to and from the property. Further information can be found in the legal pack.

Bidder Registration

Registration for bidding will close at 2:00 pm the day before the auction, after which we cannot guarantee giving you permission to bid at the auction.

VAT

Refer to the legal documentation

Energy Performance Certificate

ACF Hut 1 (Office and Store) - No EPC Required
ACF Hut 2 (Drill Hall) - D85
ACF WC Block (Toilets and NAAFI/Restroom) - No EPC Required

Accommodation

Address Accommodation Sq M Sq Ft
ACF Hut 1 Office and Store 31.84 343
ACF Hut 2 Drill Hall 124.85 1,344
ACF WC Block Toilets and NAAFI/Restroom 24.96 268
Total GIA 181.65 1,955

Contact

Lucy Garner Currie

Vendor's solicitor

MoD Property Team
Kathrine Robinson

kathrine.robinson121@mod.gov.uk

* Generally speaking Guide Prices are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation, i.e. 'The Reserve'. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Virtually every property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.

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The successful purchaser will be required to pay the auctioneers administration fee of £1,800 inclusive of VAT on purchases of £20,000 and above and £600 inclusive of VAT for purchases below £20,000. Other additional costs/fees may apply - Click here.


Office Contact

Lucy Garner Currie
02071982000

Vendor

Vendors Solicitor

Legal Documents

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Agreement Documents


Subject to Contract and Exclusive of VAT © Lambert Smith Hampton January 2025

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