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INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS ■ Modern warehousing unit built in 2003 with
planning for both leisure and retailing use
■ Let to Dave Whelan Sports Ltd with over 9 years unexpired
■ Comprises a well presented ground floor gym and swimming pool with a large open plan retailing unit to the first floor
■ DW Sports is the UK’s second largest gym operator with over 120 gyms and 90 retails stores
■ Prominent location on Bradley Way (B5178), just north of the city centre
■ Current rent passing of £315,000 pa which reflects a low current passing rent of £6.21 psf
■ Freehold
■ Large site area of approximately 2.13 acres (0.86 ha) benefitting from a large car park for 161 cars
■ Offers sought in excess of £4,220,000 (Four Million, Two Hundred and Twenty Thousand Pounds) reflecting an attractive net initial yield of 7% assuming purchaser’s costs at 6.56%.
DW FITNESS CLUB CROSS STREET, WIDNES, WA8 6LX FREEHOLD LEISURE & RETAIL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
LOCATIONWidnes is a well-established commuter town located on the north bank of the River Mersey, approximately 12.3 miles east of Liverpool, 24.7 miles south west of Manchester, 13.5 miles north west of Northwich and 31.5 miles south of Preston.
The town is very well connected, with the M62 located 4 miles north, accessed by the A557, and the M56 4 miles south, accessed using the A533. The A561 dual carriageway is located to the west of Widnes and offers a direct route into Liverpool.
Widnes benefits from excellent railway communications with Widnes rail station 1 mile north of the town centre and Runcorn Rail Station 4 miles south. Widnes Railway station offers direct routes to both Liverpool and Manchester Piccadilly in journey times of 24 minutes and 31 minutes respectively. Runcorn Railway Station offers a direct service to London Euston with a journey time of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airport are situated six miles to the west and 25 miles east respectively.
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SITUATIONThe property is prominently situated on the eastern side of Cross Street, close to its junction with B5178. The B5178 forms the link road to Watkinson Way (A557), an A-Road that runs north towards the M62 Motorway, the primary means of communications between Liverpool and Hull via Manchester and Leeds. Widnes Train Station is located 1.2 miles to the north west, operating regular services to Manchester, Liverpool and Norwich.
The subject property is situated just north of the towns retail hub, a short 5 minute walk (0.2 miles) south east towards Morrisons Supermarket and Widnes Market Hall. Albert Square Shopping centre is positioned c. 0.3 miles to the south west and benefits from a mix of tenants including WH Smith, Lloyds Bank and several independent retailers and restaurants. In addition, Widnes Shopping Park is located 0.4 miles to the south west, which boasts a number of national occupiers including Marks & Spencer’s, Next, Halfords, Costa Coffee and Topshop. Other occupiers within the immediate vicinity include Asda, Aldi, Travelodge and the Hive Leisure Park, which includes a Planet Ice, Superbowl UK and Reel Cinema.
Widnes Town Centre is located 1.0 miles to the south of the property, and forms a densely populated industrial town with a catchment of c. 683,000 people within a c. 8 mile radius.
DESCRIPTIONThe property comprises a modern, self-contained leisure warehouse unit arranged over two floors. The ground floor consists of a café and reception area, open-plan gym, spin studio and male and female demised changing and shower facilities. To the rear of the property, an 18m swimming pool with 2 jacuzzi pools and a steam room. A large studio, positioned on the first floor can be accessed via a stairwell located at the far end of the fitness studio.
The first floor retail unit is accessed via an escalator, passenger lift and stairway located to the right the fitness studios reception area. The unit presents in a basic but good order with an open-plan sales area, carpeted floors and suspended industrial pendant lighting.
The property benefits from a large members car park situated to the front and along the eastern elevation of the unit with c. 150 spaces and 4 disabled parking spaces. There is additional parking situated on the eastern side of Cross Street, directly opposite the Fitness Centres entrance.
DW FITNESS CLUB CROSS STREET, WIDNES, WA8 6LX FREEHOLD LEISURE & RETAIL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
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DW FITNESS CLUB CROSS STREET, WIDNES, WA8 6LX FREEHOLD LEISURE & RETAIL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
FLOOR AREAS
Floor Use Sqm Sq Ft
Ground Floor Gymnasium 2,353 25,327
First Floor Retail Area/Fitness Studio 2,362 25,425
Total 4,715 50,752
First Floor Retail Unit
SITE AREA0.86 Hectares (2.13 acres)
TENUREFreehold
TENANCYThe property is let in its entirety to Dave Whelan Sports Limited by way of an assignment from JJB Sports Plc on an FRI lease expiring 28 September 2028 (9.3 years unexpired) at a current rent passing of £315,000 per annum, which equates to a rent of £6.21 psft.
The lease provides 5 yearly upward only open market rent reviews.
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DW FITNESS CLUB CROSS STREET, WIDNES, WA8 6LX FREEHOLD LEISURE & RETAIL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
FITNESS HEALTH CLUB BOOMIn light of the rising global trend of the health-conscious consumer, the UK fitness industry has become the fastest growing sector as of 2018, increasing in value at an exponential rate of 2% year-on-year with a current estimated worth of £4.9 billion.
The market has continued to attract a range of occupiers, with a particular focus on the budget and mid-market gym operators, who penetrate the market with their competitive pricing tactics and aggressive growth strategies.
With 9.9 million gym users across the UK, and counting and c. 1 in 7 people owning a gym membership, the trend is forecasted to continue, driven by several key factors including an increasing awareness of the health benefits of a fit and active lifestyle, a rising popularity in gym culture and greater focus on convenience gymming.
DW FITNESS CLUB CROSS STREET, WIDNES, WA8 6LX FREEHOLD LEISURE & RETAIL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
COVENANTDave Whelan Sports Ltd
Established in 2009, DW has grown exponentially to become the second largest operator of gyms in the UK. This leading leisure and retail business currently operates 90 retail stores across the UK stocking a wide range of authentic sports performance brands, as well as 120 gym clubs providing extensive facilities for members including large gym floor and functional training areas, member cafes, swimming facilities and a wide range of group exercise classes.
In September 2016, DW Sports acquired Fitness First UK, which added an additional 45 Fitness First Clubs. This acquisition expanded DW’s market share into the south-east market giving an even greater nationwide presence.
For the year ended March 2018, the new emerged group of companies reported a record level of turnover of £223m with an adjusted EBITDA figure of £18.2m. The Group completed its disposal programme of non-core Fitness First Clubs and they continued its store and club refurbishment, which in part has resulted in the accounts showing a pre-tax loss, predominantly due to a higher depreciation charge of £18.37m and goodwill amortisation, acquisition and integration costs of £5.245m. The EBITDA remains strong at £18.27m. During 2018, DW’s turnover rose by £19.4m, membership numbers grew by 3% and net assets increased from £55.9m to £68.2m.
Dave Whelan Sports Ltd reported the following results over the last 3 years:
31/03/2018 31/03/2017 27/03/2016
Sales Turnover £222,961,000 £203,528,000 £159,585,620
EBITDA £18,274,000 £18,582,215 £14,753,942
Pre-Tax Profit (£8,925,000) (£7,987,398) £3,565,691
Total Net Worth £68,230,000 £55,943,000 £51,803,631
GYMNASIUM INVESTMENT COMPARABLE EVIDENCE
Property Sale Date
Tenant Earliest Determination
NIY Sale Price
Tritton Road, Lincoln
May 19 DW Fitness 14.5 years 5.90% £2,900,000
125 Copenhagen Way, Norwich
Jan 19 Pure Gym 15 years 6.00% £2,500,000
43 Peninstone Road North, Sheffield
Aug 18 Greenwich Leisure
12 years 6.10% £2,545,000
20 Ashbrook Drive, Birmingham
June 18 Nuffield Health 6 years 7.00% £4,925,000
The Pentagon, Nottingham
Aug 18 Nuffield Health 25 years 5.48% £9,850,000
PROPOSALThe vendor is seeking offers in excess of £4,220,000 (Four Million, Two Hundred and Twenty Thousand Pounds) reflecting an attractive net initial yield of 7% assuming purchaser’s costs at 6.56%.
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EPCDW Sports Fitness Club, Cross Street, Widnes rated 44 (Grade B).
VATThe purchase will be subject to VAT and it is our client’s intention to sell the property by way of a TOGC.
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