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Orange Square is an end-of-terrace, traditional brick-built, two-storey property with white-painted rendered elevations, set beneath a pitched roof. The property benefits from a glazed extension incorporating fixed glass panels, with a retractable roof system above, creating a bright and versatile space suitable for year-round use.

The extension features a tiled floor and is accessed via a set of steps from the front. The space is enclosed by low-level brick walls with metal fencing above and is complemented by brick piers with mounted feature lighting.

On the first floor are two independently accessed, one-bedroom self-contained flats, which are currently let and provide an additional income stream. The property also benefits from 44 solar energy roof panels, contributing to improved energy efficiency.

Location

Orange Square is situated in the heart of Haywards Heath, West Sussex, well-connected town positioned midway between London and Brighton. The property occupies a central location, benefiting from strong visibility and consistent footfall from both local residents and visitors.

Haywards Heath offers an excellent blend of convenience and lifestyle appeal, with a wide range of retail, leisure, and dining amenities available within close proximity. The town is also surrounded by attractive countryside, including the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Borde Hill Gardens, located approximately 1.5 miles from the centre, further enhances the area’s appeal to visitors.

The town is well positioned within West Sussex, with Brighton approximately 13 miles to the south, Crawley and Gatwick Airport around 14 miles to the north-west, Horsham approximately 20 miles to the west, and central London approximately 45 miles to the north.

Haywards Heath benefits from excellent road connectivity via the nearby A23, providing direct access to both Brighton and London, and linking to the M23 motorway, which in turn connects to the M25 and wider motorway network. This strategic positioning ensures strong accessibility for both local and regional visitors.

Internal Details

Access to the property is via the glazed extension, which provides an attractive outside seating area with accommodation for approximately 48 covers. This space is equipped with outdoor heaters, televisions, and pull-down screening, allowing sections to be enclosed and adapted for year-round use.

From here, entry is through a central set of wooden double doors into the main trading area. To the left-hand side are full-height wooden bi-folding doors, with additional half-height bi-fold windows to the right, complemented by smaller timber-framed windows above. The main trading space benefits from solid oak wood flooring throughout.

To the left-hand side is a timber bar servery, with fitted wooden alcoves to the rear incorporating glazed display cabinets and overhead downlighting. Seating at the bar is provided by four fixed high stools.

The trading area offers a mix of booth seating, tables and chairs, providing approximately 50 covers. The space is further enhanced by air conditioning, an integrated speaker system, low-level wall lighting, and wall-mounted televisions.

To the rear of the trading area is access to the ladies’ and gentlemen’s WCs, along with a well-equipped commercial kitchen benefitting from full extraction, a pot wash area, and a storeroom.

To the rear of the property, with separate shared access, is a ground floor beer cellar, office, and additional storage.

Fixtures & Fittings

The sale includes all trade fixtures and fittings unless otherwise stated. A full list of fixtures and fittings will be provided once an offer has been accepted.

Letting Accommodation

Two self-contained one bedroom flats comprising open plan living area, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. These are let on short term lets for £950 per month each.

The Opportunity

The current owner has operated the business under management for 25 years and is now looking to sell to focus on other ventures, thus offering a great opportunity for a new operator to take full advantage of its location and reputation.

Staff

The business benefits from a complement of staff who are subject to TUPE and will transfer with the business.

Trading Information

Year ending 31 March 2025, net turnover was in excess of £855,000. Full trading information will be supplied following a formal viewing.

Trading Hours

The premises are licensed to trade Sunday to Wednesday 8am - 1pm and Thursday to Saturday 8am - 2am. Operating seven days a week:
Monday & Tuesday: 9am to 10pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 9am to 11pm
Friday & Saturday: 9am to 12am
Sunday: 9am to 10pm

Tenure

The Freehold is to be sold as a trading going Concern (TOGC).

Business Rates

The net payable business rates from 1 April 2026 is: £13,013 per annum.

Regulatory

The Rateable Value, as per the April 2026 Ratings List is £59.500. Confirmation of the actual rates payable should be sought from the Local Authority.

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We’re the leading specialist advisor for buying and selling businesses in our sectors - hotels, pubs, restaurants, childcare, healthcare, convenience retail, leisure and medical.

If you’re looking to buy or sell a business in our specialist sectors – from a pharmacy in Sussex to a hotel in Austria – our expert advice and collaborative support will help you achieve your goals. You may be an independent first-time buyer or a multinational adding to your portfolio; either way, you’ll discover that our personalised service is focused on helping you achieve your ambitions.

Clients have access to our carefully managed network of potential buyers. This unique database of contacts has been continually developed by our advanced IT capabilities and benefits from both our years of experience developing our network and our wide geographical coverage.

Where we work
We employ the largest team of sector specialists in the UK and the largest group of hotel specialists in Europe, providing professional brokerage and advisory services from offices in major cities across Britain and Europe. And because we’ve been doing this for over 80 years, we know our sectors and local markets inside out. We work closely with our clients to guide and conclude transactions of any size, covering hotels, restaurants and pubs, leisure, forecourts and convenience retail businesses, social care and elderly care, childcare & education facilities, dental practices and pharmacies.

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We offer unrivalled insight, experience and expertise across your choice of services, including brokerage, consultancy, finance, development, investment, surveying, rent reviews, dispute resolution, corporate valuation, and turnaround & recovery. These services are all underpinned by our in-depth market intelligence and leading-edge technology. And we’re accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), so you can trust in our professionalism.

What makes us tick
Businesses are about people, so relationships matter to us. We bring an integrity and transparency to business which can be all too rare – and that’s why people trust us. Our clients will attest to our genuine desire to help achieve their objectives, our attention to detail, and our tireless hard work on their behalf. We understand that buying a business can bring its own pressures and strains; needs can change, plans may need to be adjusted, and opportunities can come and go. But we’re always here, a constant, flexible and reliable force you can count on.

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