Ground Lease of Kiosk site near Bent Hill, Felixstowe

A rare opportunity to acquire a vacant kiosk site in a prominent spot on Felixstowe's main promenade.

GUIDE RENT OFFER IN EXCESS OF £4,200 PER ANNUM 

This site will be vacant, the existing hut (Peters Ice cream) is to be removed and the site is to be offered on a new 9 year lease.

The rent will be subject to an increase annual based on Retail Price Index.

The lease will be excluded from section 24 to 28 of the landlord and tenant Act.

Since the lessee is required to provide their own kiosk and seek planning permission for their chosen hut ,the first years rent will be rent free and will not be charged.

The lease will commence from One month after the successful applicant has achieved a successful planning application for their kiosk, (within 5 months of agreement in principle with East Suffolk Council as landlord).

We are advised the cost of an application is in the region of £234.

This site is within the conservation area and therefore any design will need to be of a traditional nature.

In principle planners had indicated no objection to a new kiosk using the existing footprint of approximately 20ft by 8 ft 5"

The lessee will be responsible for all outgoings including insurance and electricity which will be available to the hut.

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

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

The site sits adjacent to temporary seating areas for 5 adjacent business, these tables and chairs are not available to kiosk users.

The site is situated within a flood zone, whilst it will be for the lessee to insure their premises in the event of catastrophic damage by fire or water, the lease may be surrendered with 2 months of such an event.

The lease is not available for assignment but may be surrendered at any time giving not less than 8 months' notice. This only applies after the first year of the lease.

All parties to meet their own legal and other costs.

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


Guide rent in excess of £4200 per annum (noting comments in respect of the first year rent free period).