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Winchelsea Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31

£1,750,000

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Sidney Phillips Limited, South East
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22 bedroom hotel for sale

USE CLASSUse class orders: C1 Hotels

C1

Key features

  • Prime quayside location tourist hotspot of Rye
  • Substantial property on 0.44 acre plot
  • 22 en suite hotel rooms
  • 60 cover restaurant with view of the river
  • Long established trade with scope to increase
  • Potential for alternative uses

Description

The River Haven Hotel is located in the citadel town of Rye, in the Rother District of East Sussex. This historic cinque ports town lies approximately 2 miles from the sea. The area is well known for its stunning country setting, as well as its wealth of historical attractions including Rye Castle, Mermaid Street, Rye Harbour, Camber Castle and Winchelsea. Also nearby are more modern attractions such as Camber Sands and Rye Watersports. The area is popular all year round with tourists, day trippers, walkers and motorcycle enthusiasts. The area is serviced by a number of A and B roads which connect Rye to other neighbouring honeypot towns such as Tenterden, New Romeny and Hastings. Main line rail services are available from Rye on the Marshlink line, providing southern services to Hastings and Ashford International, with onward services to London.

The River Haven Hotel occupies a prominent quayside position in an area of the town well-trodden by tourists. The property sits on plot measuring in the region of 0.44 acres. This substantial detached property is understood to date from the 1980's and is of brick construction under a pitched tiled roof.

PUBLIC AREAS
Entrance from side of property via LOBBY into ENTRANCE HALL and RECEPTION AREA with desk. LADIES, GENTLEMENS and DISABLED TOILETS offset.

The River Haven Hotel boasts an impressive open plan BAR and RESTAURANT area, presented with stripped wood flooring, heart panelled walls, industrial lighting, and wood-built Bar Servery. The restaurant provides river side views and is capable of providing seating for 55-60 residents.

Centrally located within the property there is a fully fitted TRADE KITCHEN, equipped with a range of commercial facilities including extractor, two six burner range cookers and a range of undercounter fridges. Offset is a PREP KITCHEN with fridge and freezer storage.

Ancillary areas include ground floor chilled BARREL STORE, BOILER ROOM and LAUNDRY ROOM with a range of commercial washing, dry and pressing utilities.

LETTING ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR (with disabled access)
6 X DOUBLE BEDROOMS WITH ENSUITE BATHROOM.
3 X FAMILY BEDROOMS WITH ENSUITE BATHROOM.
LINEN STORE.
CLEANING CUPBOARD.
FIRST FLOOR
6 X DOUBLE BEDROOMS WITH ENSUITE BATHROOM.
3 X FAMILY BEDROOMS WITH BATHROOM.
LINEN STORE.
CLEANING CUPBOARD.

SECOND FLOOR
2 X TRIPLE BEDROOMS WITH ENSUITE SHOWERS.
1 X DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE SHOWER.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor level there is a MANAGER'S BEDSIT which is currently used for the night porter comprising of double BEDROOM with KITCHENETTE and SHOWER offset.

EXTERNAL
To the front of the property there is a tarmacked CAR PARK which provides space for 20-25 vehicles.

To the side of the property there is an attractive riverside TERRACE which provides external seating for 20-30.

To the rear there is a QUAYSIDE STRIP OF LAND which is used as outside trade space providing additional seating for 30. It should be noted that this area of land is subject to a new lease agreement from the Environment Agency.

Furthermore, to the side of the property there is a CAR PARK area which is available to rent from the Environment Agency which produces additional pay and display income for the business.

Winchelsea Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31

Approximate location

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Rye Station0.3 miles
  • Winchelsea Station1.6 miles
  • Three Oaks Station6.1 miles

About Sidney Phillips Limited, South East

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About Sidney Phillips

Pub, hotel and restaurant specialists with a bespoke and personal service

Whether you are looking to buy or sell a pub or a licensed business, we take great pride in delivering a personable service.

Our comprehensive expertise and experience ensure we are able to provide the highest standard of service to clients in the market.

Sidney Phillips operates a bespoke agency service which can assist with buying and selling of both leasehold and freehold assets.

Our specialisms include the sale of 'going concern' businesses as Business Transfer Agents with years of specialist sector knowledge.

A trusted and established name

Established in 1898, Sidney Phillips boasts a network of nine regional offices, providing unrivalled local knowledge with national coverage.

Our experienced team specialises in providing sales, acquisition and valuation services to the licensed trade including public houses, hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, clubs, leisure units, investments and development sites.

We pride ourselves on our professional approach and discretion, acting for a wide range of clients including pub companies, regional brewers, private investors, developers and individual freeholders, leaseholders and tenants.

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