Commercial property for sale

Tenure: Freehold

DESCRIPTION:
A rare opportunity has arisen to acquire one of Southend's landmark buildings, housing a Public House & Restaurant in approx 7,000 sq.ft. overall. Planning permission was granted for the demolition of the building, and for the erection of a 58 bedroom Hotel with basement parking. Features include: frontage of 174 feet, 3 bedroom owner accommodation, al-fresco roof terrace (with stunning views over the Thames estuary & Pier) and spacious commercial kitchens.

Location    Fronting Southend's seafront and only a short stroll from The Pier & Adventure Island. Southend-on-Sea is a unitary authority area, town, and perhaps the country's best known coastal resort. The district has Borough status, and comprises the towns of Chalkwell, Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea, North Shoebury, Prittlewell, Shoeburyness, Southchurch, Thorpe Bay, and Westcliff-on-Sea. The district is situated within the Thames Gateway on the north side of the Thames estuary 40 miles (64 km) east of central London. It is bordered to the north by Rochford and to the west by Castle Point, and is home to the longest leisure pier in the world.

Property    A detached 2 storey building currently housing a Public House & Restaurant & Bar. The ground floor is raised above pavement level providing customers with uninterrupted views over the Thames estuary. The ground floor offers approx 7,000 sq.ft. overall with a Bar seating 24 and Restaurant seating 150 plus! 2 separate ladies & gents toilet blocks with central feature Bar and area given over for Pool. The ground floor also provides the commercial kitchens in approx 750 sq.ft. with a full complement of equipment. Stairway up to the 1st floor with its own Bar/Servery and one of the most attractive features, being a substantial terrace seating 100 with staggeringly beautiful views. These parts are ideal for summer barbecues and functions.

Living Accommodation    This comprises a flat with 3 bedrooms etc.

Tenure    Freehold

Rates    The 2010 valuation lists the building as Public House & Premises with a rateable value of £12,000.

Potential    Planning permission was granted for the demolition of the building, and for the construction of a 58 bedroom Hotel & Restaurant with underground parking. (A copy of the decision notice can be made available to genuinely interest parties).