Purpose built commercial kiosk - Felixstowe Promenade

A rare opportunity to acquire a commercial kiosk for seasonal use, on Felixstowe's promenade.

The unit comprises a converted beach hut.  

Guide Rent Offers in excess of £3000 per annum. Best and final offers to be submitted to Diamond Mills Estate Agents by 12 noon on Thursday 31st March 2022.

This site is current vacant but has planning permission for a small kiosk for seasonal use . All applicant are advised to see permission with reference number DC/21/1868/FUL.

The site is to be offered with a converted beach hut which will be moved on and off its site on a season basis to reduce the risk of damage by costal erosion/storms.

The site and hut will be offered on a new 3 year lease, excluded from sections 24 to 28 of the landlord and tenant act.

The hut will be moved on and off the promenade in line with other beach huts in the immediate area.

The cost of this will be met seasonally by East Suffolk Council.  

During winter months... The site is within a flood zone, in the event of catastrophic damage from flooding or fire the lease will be terminated .

The hut will be side on to the promenade with a single hatch and door to one end.

The inside will be bare excepting a single worksurface.

The kiosk will not have electricity.

Sales therefore will be limited to Precooked/ cold snacks ,cold takeaway drinks, sweets and ice creams, Seaside goods such as buckets, spades, sunglasses etc may also be sold , but for safety reasons this does not include inflatables.

Tanked gas may be used for hot drinks , subject to relevant safety certificate. No generators are to be used . See planning conditions .

The hut is only to be used when operating as a business.

Water will need to be tanked and Waste water will need to be removed from site .

The sale of alcohol and hot food is prohibited and all applicants must ensure they have relevant H&S certificates and meet all food hyenine requirements

The lease is not available for assignment but may be surrendered at any time giving not less than 8 months' notice. (After the end of year one).

All parties to meet their own legal and other costs.

East Suffolk Council reserves the right not to accept the best or any offer received.

Interested applicants are advised to review the planning permission with reference number DC/21/1868/FUL 

Lessee responsible for all outgoings. Sealed bids are sought on the basis of your best and final bid for the annual rent ,to be received at the offices of Diamond Mills Estate Agents 117 Hamilton Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7BL by 12 noon on Thursday 31st March 2022.

Please provide an outline of your proposal together with a brief outline of any relevant experience.

The rent will be fixed for the 3 year term. 

Guide rent offers "in excess of £3000 per annum".