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13 - 15 The Steyne, Worthing, BN11 3DU

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£1,500,000

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Christie & Co, Hotels
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Key features

  • A rare opportunity on the South Coast
  • Prime seafront location
  • Substantial footprint - 12,992 sq ft (approx)
  • Development potential (subject to planning)
  • Strong investment fundamentals
  • Built in 1807
  • Christie & Co Ref: 3848037

Description

Description

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial four-storey property in the heart of Worthing, offered with vacant possession. This impressive building comprises 37 bedrooms, a mix of singles and doubles, and is ideally positioned overlooking the picturesque Steyne Gardens, just moments from the seafront and town centre.

Location

Nestled between the rolling hills of the South Downs and the sparkling waters of the English Channel, Worthing is a vibrant coastal town that blends traditional charm with modern appeal. Known for its expansive pebble beach, historic pier, and elegant promenade, Worthing offers a quintessential British seaside experience with a contemporary twist.

Visitors can explore a rich cultural scene, from the acclaimed Worthing Museum and Art Gallery to live performances at the iconic Pavilion Theatre. The town is dotted with independent shops, stylish cafés, and award-winning restaurants, making it a haven for food lovers and boutique shoppers alike.

Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy easy access to the South Downs National Park which is perfect for hiking, cycling, and scenic drives. Meanwhile, families and leisure travellers can relax on the beach, enjoy water sports, or take in panoramic sea views from the pier.

With excellent transport links to Brighton, Chichester, and London, Worthing is both a peaceful retreat and a convenient base for exploring the South Coast. Whether you're visiting for business, leisure, or a special occasion, Worthing promises a warm welcome and unforgettable experiences.

Internal Details

The ground floor features multiple function rooms which are perfect for events, dining, or conversion into communal guest areas. The upper floors are primarily dedicated to guest accommodation with a selection of rooms complemented by communal bathrooms which offer flexibility for refurbishment or reconfiguration.

On the top floor, a self-contained flat provides additional accommodation or potential for an on-site manager’s residence.

Other Floors

The property also benefits from a well-proportioned and sizeable basement. This expansive lower-ground level features over half a dozen generously sized rooms, each thoughtfully designed and benefitting from natural light coming in through windows - a rare and valuable feature in basement accommodation.

Fixtures & Fittings

All trade fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale and our clients will provide a trade inventory.

Letting Accommodation

The vacant property has 37 bedrooms with a selection of double and single rooms alongside an assortment of communal bathrooms.

External Details

Metered parking is available directly outside on The Steyne and across Steyne Gardens. Free parking is available between 6pm and 9am, as well as on Sundays and bank holidays. Blue Badge holders can park in these bays free of charge without time restrictions.

Owner's Accommodation

The top floor includes a self-contained owner’s flat which offers private accommodation separate from guest areas.

The Opportunity

This property presents a rare chance to redevelop or reposition a large-scale hospitality asset in one of the South Coast’s most desirable seaside towns. With its generous layout, prime location, and strong tourism appeal, the hotel is ideally suited for boutique transformation, branded operation, or mixed-use development (subject to planning).

Development Potential

Renovation, development and repositioning opportunities (subject to the relevant consents) include:

- Redesign rooms with ensuite bathrooms and modern interiors
- Incorporate stylish communal lounges and a café/bar on the ground floor
- Convert rooms into self-contained studio units with kitchenettes
- Refurbish function rooms into flexible meeting and event spaces
- Conversion to luxury apartments, retirement living, co-living spaces, or student accommodation
- Retain the existing layout and refurbish for hospitality use
- Mixed-use development

Tenure

The property is held freehold.

Brochures

13 - 15 The Steyne, Worthing, BN11 3DU

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Worthing Station0.7 miles
  • East Worthing Station0.9 miles
  • West Worthing Station1.2 miles

About Christie & Co, Hotels

Whitefriars House, 6 Carmelite Street, London, EC4Y 0BS

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.

Our professional services

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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