247-249 Lavender Hill, London, SW11 1JW

Description
The property is let currently to an established and successful bar/nightlife operator (The Sugar Cane Bar Ltd) by virtue of a lease assignment in 2009. The rent passing is £81,200, excluding the ground rent income, which is reserved at £300pa and applicable to four flats and doubling every 25 years. There is an upcoming rent review (Sept 23) establishing a reversionary pattern for the property. Further information can be found on the Tenant at – property is arranged over the ground and basement levels and provides a popular local nightlife destination for tourists and locals. The property has a large bar on the ground floor with a dancefloor and seating areas, the basement contains a full kitchen with extraction and further customer accommodation. The property has the added benefit of rear pedestrian access / bin storage. All premises/alcohol licenses are in place and held by the occupier.

Location
The property is located towards the northern end of Clapham on a busy local parade with a mixture of local and national operators. The location is well serviced by public transport with Clapham Junction Railway Station approximately 5 minutes' walk away providing fast access into Central London. The Northern Line (Clapham North) is within 15 minutes’, and there are also several excellent bus routes servicing the property.

Terms
Title and Tenure: The Freehold is offered for sale subject to the occupying tenancies. Title Number: TGL223210
Rateable Value: Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries.
Accommodation: Total – 3,558 sq. ft. (330.5 m²)
Method of Sale: The site will be sold by way of informal tender (unless sold prior). Further details will be provided in due course.
VAT: All rents, prices and premiums are exclusive of VAT under the Finance Act 1989.
Viewings: Strictly through the sole agents, Winkworth Commercial on and made by prior appointment. Under no circumstances should any direct approach be made to any of the occupational tenants or staff.
VAT: To be confirmed
EPC: The property has a rating of B (36).
Proposal: We are instructed to invite offers in the region of £1,100,000 with a sale at this level reflecting a Gross Initial Yield of 7.38%, assuming the usual purchasers’ costs and total income of £82,400 per annum.

Tenancy & Specification
The property is currently let on a 25-year term in 2003, although now to let to The Sugar Cane Bar Ltd, by virtue of a lease assignment in September 2009, subject to an AGA. The rent passing is £81,200 per annum with an open market rent review in September 2023. We are to assume that the lease is outside of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954.