Executive Summary A unique opportunity to acquire an 8.87 acre freehold campus located inside the M25 providing outstanding office and ancillary accommodation 35,557 sq ft (3,303 sq m) of Grade A office space including residential accommodation with dining facilities together with a high quality gym Discreet and secure site just 5 miles from the M25, 16 miles from central London and within 27 miles of both Heathrow and Gatwick airports Ideally suited for a company requiring an impressive corporate headquarters Opportunities for potential alternative uses, subject to planning, including residential, hotel, educational and leisure Available to acquire freehold or by way of occupational lease savills.co.uk/greatburgh
Great Burgh Epsom
Set in 8.87 acres (3.59 hectares) of landscaped gardens, Great Burgh offers a unique combination of highly specified office and ancillary residential accommodation ranging from the refurbished Grade II Listed house and servants quarters to a new state of the art office and trading floor together with gym and swimming pool. Situated within 45 minutes drive of central London and within 25 minutes drive of Heathrow and Gatwick airports, Great Burgh presents a fantastic opportunity for a company or organisation looking for a secure, discrete and well connected facility. Site History Initially built in the 17th Century, the original property became dilapidated and was demolished, the present Great Burgh House being constructed in 1912/1913 in a Neo-Georgian style. It was designed by Ernest Newton, in a Queen Anne style for Gordon Colman. The building contractors were Benfield and Loxley who are still trading today from Oxford. In 1926 the building, together with the whole Norke Estate was sold to the Distiller s Company, for use as a research department. Laboratories were set up in the house and research started into the breeding of yeasts for bread and spirit production. A number of additional buildings were constructed in the grounds in the 1940 s to 1960 s to house the increasing number of Distiller s staff. In 1967 the Distiller s Company sold Great Burgh to British Petroleum and in 1973 the site was renamed the Epsom Division of the BP Sunbury Research Centre. After 10 years BP sold the house to Beecham Pharmaceuticals, whose research work began in 1977. After further development Great Burgh House became the worldwide headquarters of Smith Klein Beecham Pharmaceuticals Research and Development. In the late 1990 s Smith Klein Beecham relocated their research department and the site was sold to the present owner. In 1999 all the buildings around Great Burgh House were demolished and under the design and project management of leading architects, Gensler, an office floor and staff amenities building was built. At the same time the servants quarters were altered radically to form office accommodation and staff dining facilities and the gardens were restored to their former glory. Great Burgh House was listed as a building of Architectural interest and importance in 1991. In 2003 Great Burgh House itself was restored, mainly to its originally intended residential use. More modern services such as air conditioning and voice and data services were also installed. Accommodation The Great Burgh estate is arranged in four distinct and linked buildings as follows: Great Burgh House Servants Quarters Office floor Gym In addition to the above there is a security control hut situated at the entrance; a car park for 104 vehicles situated beneath the office block; and a pavilion building used for storage with tennis court above.
Great Burgh House Great Burgh House provides 6,803 sq ft (632 sq m) of high quality accommodation. Arranged over two storeys the ground floor boasts a Boardroom, two meeting rooms and an office as well as Bar area, games room and small kitchen facility. The first floor has six bedrooms all en-suite with bath and shower facilities. In addition there are two small kitchens. Floor sq ft sq m Ground 3,699 343.7 First 3,104 288.4 Total 6,803 632.1 Main house Ground floor Main house First floor
Servants quarters Main reception, staff canteen & meeting rooms The servants quarters were extensively remodelled to provide 5,113 sq ft (475 sq m) of amenity space comprising a kitchen and staff dining room as well as a games room and conservatory. It also operates as the main reception and guest waiting area for the site. On the 1st floor there are 10 offices and meeting rooms. The basement also provides a secure storage area. Floor sq ft sq m Basement 1,356 126.0 Ground 1,967 182.8 First 1,789 166.2 Total 5,113 475.0 Servants quarters Ground floor Servants quarters First floor
Office building Grade A office space The office building, which was added to the house, provides a single storey floor of 17,066 sq ft (1,585 sq m). The building provides Grade A office space with a specification that includes under floor air-conditioning and full access raised floors. Parking Beneath the office block is a secure car park for 104 vehicles The large open plan floor offers full height windows to the perimeter and in the ceiling are four large barrel vaulted skylights which provide both roof lighting and ventilation. Floor sq ft sq m Ground (all) 17,066 1,585.5 Offices Ground floor
Gym Fitness & swimming pool Built in 1999 and situated off the servants quarters is a high quality gym and swimming pool. The building comprises an open plan fitness centre, equipment storage room, office and male and female changing rooms. A swimming pool was incorporated in to the scheme but has never been operational and has remained covered. It has however been maintained to allow a future owner to bring it back in to operation. It is currently used for storage. Floor sq ft sq m Ground (all) 6,574 610.8 Gym Ground floor
NOTE:- Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Ltd. NOTE:- Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct accuracy is not guaranteed. Planning Permitted Use The permitted use is Offices being a use within subparagraph (a) of Class B1 Business in the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) order 1987. Listing Great Burgh House, including the Servants Quarters, was listed (Grade II) as a building of Architectural interest and importance in 1991. The main stair case and panelled room were especially noted as being of interest, as was the small statue set in the grass at the front of the house. Planning Policy / change of use In the Reigate & Banstead Local Plan 2005 the site is stated as being located within an area of Urban Open Land. Whilst the preservation of the listed buildings and its setting would be paramount to any proposal for a change of use, appropriate alternative uses may include residential, hotel, residential institution, sporting, leisure, cultural facilities and new community facilities. Further information in respect of specific policies can be made available on request but we recommend interested parties should make contact with the local planning authority. Title The land and buildings are held freehold (title number SY768919). Fixtures & fittings All fixtures and fittings are available by separate arrangement. VAT VAT will be payable on the purchase price. Energy Performance Rating The buildings have an overall Energy Performance Rating of D (85). Summary of floor areas Building Floor sq ft* sq m Main House Ground First 3,699 3,101 343.7 288.4 Total 6,803 632.1 Servants Quarters Basement Ground First 1,356 1,967 1,789 126.0 182.8 166.2 Total 5,113 475.0 Offices Ground (all) 17,066 1,585.5 Gym Ground (all) 6,574 610.8 Total 35,557 3,303.4 Site 8.87 acres 3.59 ha * Main House, Servants Quarters and Offices measured on a Net Internal Area basis. Gym measured on a Gross Internal Area basis.
LONDON HEATHROW KINGSTON UPON THAMES EPSOM SUTTON CROYDON WOKING LEATHERHEAD REIGATE DORKING GATWICK Location & communications Not to Scale - For Identification Purposes Only. Great Burgh benefits from excellent communications, served well by road and rail and yet within easy reach of Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The property is situated on the A217 which provides a man arterial route to Central London via the A3. Typical distances are as follows: Road 3 miles from Epsom town centre 16 miles from Central London 5 miles from Junction 8 of the M25 Train Epsom Downs (1.2 miles) London Victoria (44 mins) / London Bridge (48 mins) Tattenham Corner (1.6 miles) London Bridge (47 mins) / East Croydon (30 mins) Epsom (3.3 miles) London Waterloo (36 mins) / London Victoria (41 mins) London Bridge (56 mins) Airports 18 miles from London Gatwick 27 miles from London Heathrow EPSOM RAIL RAC COUNTRY CLUB EPSOM HIGH STREET CHURCH STREET ASHLEY ROAD B290 DOWNS ROAD B290 B284 EPSOM DOWNS RACE COURSE A2022 ALEXANDRA ROAD EPSOM GOLF CLUB BURGH HEATH ROAD LONGDOWN LANE S A240 EPSOM DOWNS RAIL FIR TREE ROAD REIGATE ROAD YEW TREE BOTTOM RD. Great Burgh GRE AT TATTENHA MS A2022 FIR TREE ROAD A240 NORK PARK TATTENHAM WAY BANSTEAD GOLF CLUB BANSTEAD RAIL A217 CENTRAL LONDON BRIGHTON ROAD EPSOM DOWNS EPSOM LANE N TATTENHAM CORNER RAIL BURGH HEATH M25 J8 Not to Scale - For Identification Purposes Only.
Terms Great Burgh is available to purchase or lease on terms to be agreed Further information For further information, please contact: Jonathan Gardiner t. +44 (0) 20 7409 8828 m. +44 (0) 7870 555 703 e. jgardiner@savills.com Alys Holland t. +44 (0) 20 7409 8119 m. +44 (0) 7807 999 485 e. aholland@savills.com Gary Witham t. +44 (0) 20 7409 9902 m. +44 (0) 7967 555 678 e. gwitham@savills.com savills.co.uk/greatburgh Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Designed and Produced by Savills Marketing: +44 (0) 20 7499 8644 January 2014