Esplanade, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33

Aldreds are delighted to offer this outstanding sea and beachside property currently set up as part commercial and part residential use. The building really does offer some of the best sea and beach views within Norfolk and Suffolk and is currently used as a tea room on the ground floor, an established basement bar / function suite and private living quarters on the mid floor and the top floor has four rooms giving the opportunity for permanent or holiday rental and Air BnB. The property is presented to a good standard throughout and offers many opportunities for prospective purchasers.

The Opportunity:
Aldreds are delighted to offer the opportunity to own this seafront building currently running as a tea room and basement bar giving a good daytime trade as well as evening trade. The tea room is set on the ground floor with an external seating area with direct access to Lowestoft seafront and promenade creating superb passing trade. The basement is currently being used as the Kraken Bar which currently offers evening drinking private functions and entertainment. The mid floor is currently private living quarters and the top floor offers the opportunity as a hotel, permanent rentals or Air BnB.

The Location:
The location really is outstanding nestled alongside Lowestoft's award winning beach and seafront offering much passing trade with Lowestoft being a very popular summer location. The ground floor tea room has double doors leading out to an outside patio seating area which can be directly accessed from the seafront. the mid and top floors offer some of the very best beach and sea views in Norfolk & Suffolk.

What Is Included - Basement Bar / Function Room - Equipment and furniture included

Ground Floor Tea Rooms With Outside Seating Area - Equipment and furniture included along with a fully equipped commercial kitchen

Mid Floor Private Live-in Quarters - Beautifully presented private living area with double balcony's providing stunning sea views

Top Floor Letting Rooms - 4 rooms ideal for holiday rental / hotel use

Ground Floor & Basement - Area 212 sq m (approx)

Tea Room - Double doors from seafront leading to:-

Main Seating Area - 6.8 x 4.8 (22'3" x 15'8") - Work surface, large opening to:-

Additional Seating Area - 4.3 x 3.9 (14'1" x 12'9") - Window with sea views, log burner.

Wc's - Two separate WC facilities for ladies and gentlemen.

Kitchen - 5.5 x 4.5 (18'0" x 14'9") - A full range of commercial stainless steel appliances.

Rear Hallway - Entrance to private lift, door leading to outside.

Basement (Currently The Kraken Bar) - Area 105m sq (approx)
Entrance door leading to:-

Seating Area - 4.2 x 3.9 (13'9" x 12'9") -

Bar/Seating Area - 7 x 4.8 (22'11" x 15'8") - Serving bar, seating, lighting, access to:-

Wc's - Two WC facilities for shared use of ladies & gentlemen.

Staff Washroom - Hot water storage tank, Glow-Worm boiler.

Cellar/Store Rooms - Cellar for beer barrels and additional storage, access to private lift, staff entrance door, an additional rear access door, a further two storage rooms, stairs leading to ground floor.

First Floor (Private Living Quarters) - Double doors leading to:-

Hallway - Two built in cupboards.

Lounge - uPVC window, feature marble fireplace.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Full range of fitted kitchen units with work surfaces, Range gas cooker, pantry cupboard, uPVC doors leading to:-

Balcony - Stunning beach and sea views.

Bedroom 1 - uPVC window, window seat.

Ensuite Bathroom - Bathroom suite comprising of a cased part sunken bath, shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal sink.

Office - Access to:-

Shower Room - Shower cubicle with body jets, low level WC, modern style sink, access to lift.

Bedroom 2 - uPVC window, French doors leading to:-

Balcony 2 - Approx West Facing with views over Lowestoft Town.

Second Floor - Landing

Kitchen - Plumbing for automatic washing machine, sink with single drainer, Worcester gas boiler, door leading to:-

Bathroom - Cased bath, shower, low level WC, pedestal sink,

Bedroom 1 - uPVC window with sea views.

Bedroom 2 - uPVC window with sea views, access to dressing area and ensuite shower room.

Bedroom 3 - Inner lobby, access to WC & shower room.

Bedroom 4 - With ensuite shower room.

Outside - To the front of the property there is a seating area extending from the tea room with open access from the Esplanade. To the rear there is a patio garden area, car standing providing ample off road parking, electric sliding wrought iron gates providing vehicular access. There is also a brick built detached double garage with mezzanine floor and electric up and over door.