High Street, Whitstable, CT5

Harvey Richards & West are delighted to offer for sale 115-117 High Street, a remarkably large, mixed use, three storey commercial and residential property located in the heart of Whitstable's popular town centre. This unique building totalling an incredible 3,300 sq ft is positioned on an unusually large plot in the centre of the town, just a stone's throw from the beach and a short walk to the train station. Offered for sale chain free this is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a wonderful historic building full of charm and character with endless potential.

Situated on the corner of the High Street and Argyle Road the property benefits from side access through double car gates. In front of the double gates there is a hard standing area for one car but once through the gates there is plenty of room for more parking if one so wished.

The property itself is currently divided in to three, with a large spacious commercial unit currently on a long lease, a three-storey resident home and a storage barn which has only been partly converted and is full of potential subject to the necessary approvals.

The lease to the commercial tenant who occupies the shop has just been renewed for 20 years at £30,000 p.a. on a full repairing and insuring basis. The lease contains tenant only break options in July 2031 and July 2038 respectively. There are 5 yearly open market rent reviews. There is also a tenancy at will over part of the rear of the shop which covers the rear-most room and washroom. If the tenancy at will is terminated a payment of £10,000 has to be made to facilitate the moving of the w/c. It is only envisaged this would be the case if the property were to be partially redeveloped.

The residential portion of the property is very spacious and still retains many period features throughout. The front door is located behind the commercial unit, once through the front door you enter in to a hallway with a handy storage room perfect for shoes, coats and beach equipment. A rather grand staircase leads to the first-floor landing, to one side there is great size living room measuring 15'11 x 15'9 with high ceilings a large bay window flooding the room with light and to the other side of the hallway is the master bedroom, again with high ceilings and a matching large bay window. On this level there is also a family bathroom & separate W/C which is perfect for guests and a further reception room. The kitchen is also located on this floor in part of the original barn. This room is bursting with charm and character with exposed beams and original windows. Three further bedrooms are found on the second floor which are again all great size double rooms.

The large attached rear barn has been partially converted in to both residential and commercial spaces however a large section is still only used as a store room. On the ground floor a portion of the barn is part of the commercial unit currently leased to tenants. The other half has a large double garage with fob operated electric roller door and lots of ground floor storage. On the first floor beyond the kitchen there are two more storage rooms with beautiful exposed beams and exposed floorboards.
The rear garden is accessed via a vehicle entrance gate off the High Street. The stunning 125ft garden is so unique for the town and incredibly private. Mostly laid to lawn with a couple of very mature trees there is a vast amount of entertaining space which has endless potential.

Council Tax: TBC

EPC Information: Available on Request