COMMERCIAL
High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9BQ
£249,000
- PROPERTY TYPE
Restaurant
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
1,400 sq ft
130 sq m
Key features
- Turnkey Licensed Restaurant Business for sale within a Tardis of a premises (the rent at £29,000 per annum) including a large rear Garden
- A rare opportunity to acquire an ongoing business in a prime location on Billericay High Street. 95+ seats: 55 inside, 40 outside in the rear garden
- Situated at the 'Railway Station' end of the High Street so excellent footfall and just a five-minute walk from the Railway Station to capture both passing trade and commuter custom
- £249,500 includes New Lease, fixtures, stock. Growth potential: 7-day opening, breakfasts, delivery expansion
- Bar Area with high tables, main Restaurant area, upstairs private dining/function room & large Rear Enclosed Garden
- The property & business is available on the basis of a NEW full repairing & insuring lease.
- DEPOSIT 3 months rent in advance
- INSURANCE The tenant will be responsible for their own Contents Insurance
- LEGAL COSTS - Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred.
- For an informal viewing or if you have ANY questions, please call the office
Description
LICENSED RESTAURANT - BILLERICAY HIGH STREET - Viewings STRICTLY by appointment with the Agent, HENTON KIRKMAN
This exceptional licensed restaurant presents a rare opportunity to acquire an ongoing business in a prime location on Billericay High Street.
Situated at the 'Railway Station' end, the property benefits from excellent footfall and is just a five-minute walk from the Railway Station, ideally positioned to capture both passing trade and commuter custom.
Beautifully presented throughout to a modern contemporary style and newly fitted in 2022, the restaurant currently operates just five days per week (Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 11pm, licensed until 1am) and we have been advised, achieves an average turnover of £14,000 per week with a gross profit margin of approximately 65%.
(We would expect the new owner to increase this to the full 7 days to capitalise).
The premises are equipped with an EPOS till system and maintain an exemplary 5-star hygiene rating.
The overall inside space extends to approximately 1,380 sq ft (128 sq m) featuring stylish tiled flooring and sophisticated lighting.
The main Restaurant area seats 40 guests, with a well-stocked bar and five high tables.
A particular highlight is the substantial covered REAR OUTSIDE SPACE with retractable roof and infrared heated tables, providing all-weather seating for 40 people. Plus there is also an 'upstairs' private function room for 20 guests, equipped with karaoke and a projector.
The split-level commercial kitchen is comprehensively equipped to professional standards and includes a host of premium appliances including a 6-burner Gas Hob and Charcoal Grill.
The business maintains an exemplary 5-star hygiene rating and is held on a secure renewable lease granted in 2022 for eight years with no rent reviews, at £29,000 per annum.
The Guide Price of £249,500 includes the lease, goodwill, fixtures and fittings, plus stock at valuation.
We believe there is HUGE further potential here including opening 7 days a week (as it only opens 5 at the moment), increasing the delivery trade and maybe doing Breakfasts too.
THE PREMISES AND BUSINES OPPORTUNITY IN MORE DETAIL:
Street Entrance Door through to:
BAR AREA
The Bar Area measures approximately 16 feet by 7 feet (4.9m x 2.1m) and includes two 'Cater Cool' back bar coolers.
Seven bar stools fit in a neat line, though in practice the bar will comfortably seats five guests.
In this area (by the window) are five high tables offering seating for a 10 guests.
Thoughts: Creating a second door a few feet in would allow a staff member to stand 'outside' to greet people at the door and to entice people in from the street on busy Friday and Saturday Nights. The high tables could of course be cleared to create more Bar Area room.
MAIN RESTAURANT 50ft 6" x 12ft 6" narrowing to 11ft (15.4m x 3.8m > 3.4m)
Currently providing seating for 25 people at its tables and chairs. With careful rearrangement, capacity could be increased to accommodate up to 40 guests for larger party bookings.
Along the left wall are two discreet doors - one opening to reveal the walk-in Comms Cupboard which also incorporates a desk area, and another, a door opening to reveal the disabled WC.
At the far end of the restaurant is a corridor leading past the upper Kitchen/Charcoal Grill, and then down stairs where there is the lower level main Kitchen and Prep Room on the right and the customers toilets on the left.
Just at the bottom of the stairs on the left, an external door leads out to a walk-way leading round to the Rear Garden/Outside Space.
WALK-IN COMMS CUPBOARD 5ft 2" x 4ft (1.6m x 1.2m)
Doubling as a small office area and houses the lighting switches and controls for the air-conditioning.
DISABLED WC 6ft 1" x 3ft 9" (1.87m x 1.16m)
(In addition to the 2 other customer toilets).
Well fitted with a disabled WC and basin along with a pull down changing mat.
CORRIDOR
Leading down stairs to TWO customer toilets.
CUSTOMER WC's
There are two stylish and contemporary customer toilets, both fitted with electric hand dryers and LED mirrors, serving the restaurant area, whilst separate staff facilities include their own separate toilet.
UPSTAIRS SEATING - PRIVATE DINING - FUNCTION ROOM 20ft 4" x 14ft 5" (6.2m x 4.4m)
The first floor houses a dual aspect private function room of approximately 245 square feet (23 square metres) excluding the staircase.
This area provides additional seating for up to 20 people.
A versatile space which is equipped with a karaoke link and projector, offering excellent potential for private dining events, celebrations, and corporate bookings, creating an additional revenue stream for the business.
OUTSIDE SPACE/GARDEN
A particular highlight of the property is the substantial covered rear garden, which has been thoughtfully designed as a heated outdoor dining area.
Retained by cedar batten screening and featuring a retractable roof, this attractive space provides seating for 40 people with heated Patio Tables - infrared heated 'Galavito Neo' Patio tables using short wave quartz heat to focus warmth on guests seated immediately around them.
This significantly extends the trading capacity and offers year-round appeal to customers.
FULLY EQUIPPED COMMECIAL KITCHEN
The open-plan split-level commercial kitchen is comprehensively equipped to professional standards, featuring a stainless steel Extractor Unit, 6-Burner Gas Hob, two Combi Ovens including a Unox 'Cheftop Mind' steam convection oven, a Gas Salamander Grill, Two-pan Deep Fryer, Microwave, Dough Mixer, Blender, undercounter Freezer, 3-door Commercial Refrigerated Counter, Kitchen Blast Chiller for 1/1 Gastronome pans, and a Commercial Dishwasher.
Additional facilities include stainless steel preparation tables, a commercial kitchen sink, and a large outside store room housing a walk-in cold room.
**DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL**
The property offers considerable scope for enhancement and revenue growth.
The existing Lebanese cuisine concept lends itself naturally to menu diversification, with potential to incorporate complementary Indian, Italian, and Thai influences to broaden customer appeal.
A breakfast service could tap into the morning commuter market, with healthy Lebanese breakfast options providing an additional trading session.
The enclosed garden area presents multiple development opportunities!
- Installation of large flat-screen televisions would enable sports viewing in this comfortable all-weather space, whilst a small secondary bar could be easily incorporated to improve service efficiency.
- A pizza or Lebanese Saj oven positioned in the near corner would provide an attractive visual feature and enable the offering of popular snacks and light meals throughout the day. - Alternatively, a charcoal grill for Shwarma, with whole lamb or sheep rotating in front of customers, would create a distinctive and theatrical dining experience. This could also be put in the main Charcoal Grill Kitchen.
Inside, the restaurant could also accommodate a buffet service positioned at the kitchen end, either as a permanent feature or for special occasions.
A partnership arrangement with Billericay Brewery could see local craft beers offered on tap, adding to the venue's community appeal and supporting local suppliers.
The business currently employs three full-time and seven part-time members of staff, providing a well-established team to support the incoming proprietor.
The premises are held on a secure renewable lease from a private landlord, originally granted for eight years in 2022 with no rent reviews, at a current annual rent of £29,000.
Business rates from April 2025 are approximately £7,000 per annum (prospective purchasers should confirm this figure with the local authority).
The business has remained in the same ownership since 2022 and is now offered for sale solely due to the vendor's other business interests (a rather exciting opportunity abroad!).
The guide price of £249,500 includes the secure renewable lease, goodwill, and all fixtures and fittings, plus stock at valuation.
This represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation in an enviable location, complete with a proven track record, modern facilities, and significant scope for further development.
This exceptional licensed restaurant presents a rare opportunity to acquire an ongoing business in a prime location on Billericay High Street.
Situated at the 'Railway Station' end, the property benefits from excellent footfall and is just a five-minute walk from the Railway Station, ideally positioned to capture both passing trade and commuter custom.
Beautifully presented throughout to a modern contemporary style and newly fitted in 2022, the restaurant currently operates just five days per week (Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 11pm, licensed until 1am) and we have been advised, achieves an average turnover of £14,000 per week with a gross profit margin of approximately 65%.
(We would expect the new owner to increase this to the full 7 days to capitalise).
The premises are equipped with an EPOS till system and maintain an exemplary 5-star hygiene rating.
The overall inside space extends to approximately 1,380 sq ft (128 sq m) featuring stylish tiled flooring and sophisticated lighting.
The main Restaurant area seats 40 guests, with a well-stocked bar and five high tables.
A particular highlight is the substantial covered REAR OUTSIDE SPACE with retractable roof and infrared heated tables, providing all-weather seating for 40 people. Plus there is also an 'upstairs' private function room for 20 guests, equipped with karaoke and a projector.
The split-level commercial kitchen is comprehensively equipped to professional standards and includes a host of premium appliances including a 6-burner Gas Hob and Charcoal Grill.
The business maintains an exemplary 5-star hygiene rating and is held on a secure renewable lease granted in 2022 for eight years with no rent reviews, at £29,000 per annum.
The Guide Price of £249,500 includes the lease, goodwill, fixtures and fittings, plus stock at valuation.
We believe there is HUGE further potential here including opening 7 days a week (as it only opens 5 at the moment), increasing the delivery trade and maybe doing Breakfasts too.
THE PREMISES AND BUSINES OPPORTUNITY IN MORE DETAIL:
Street Entrance Door through to:
BAR AREA
The Bar Area measures approximately 16 feet by 7 feet (4.9m x 2.1m) and includes two 'Cater Cool' back bar coolers.
Seven bar stools fit in a neat line, though in practice the bar will comfortably seats five guests.
In this area (by the window) are five high tables offering seating for a 10 guests.
Thoughts: Creating a second door a few feet in would allow a staff member to stand 'outside' to greet people at the door and to entice people in from the street on busy Friday and Saturday Nights. The high tables could of course be cleared to create more Bar Area room.
MAIN RESTAURANT 50ft 6" x 12ft 6" narrowing to 11ft (15.4m x 3.8m > 3.4m)
Currently providing seating for 25 people at its tables and chairs. With careful rearrangement, capacity could be increased to accommodate up to 40 guests for larger party bookings.
Along the left wall are two discreet doors - one opening to reveal the walk-in Comms Cupboard which also incorporates a desk area, and another, a door opening to reveal the disabled WC.
At the far end of the restaurant is a corridor leading past the upper Kitchen/Charcoal Grill, and then down stairs where there is the lower level main Kitchen and Prep Room on the right and the customers toilets on the left.
Just at the bottom of the stairs on the left, an external door leads out to a walk-way leading round to the Rear Garden/Outside Space.
WALK-IN COMMS CUPBOARD 5ft 2" x 4ft (1.6m x 1.2m)
Doubling as a small office area and houses the lighting switches and controls for the air-conditioning.
DISABLED WC 6ft 1" x 3ft 9" (1.87m x 1.16m)
(In addition to the 2 other customer toilets).
Well fitted with a disabled WC and basin along with a pull down changing mat.
CORRIDOR
Leading down stairs to TWO customer toilets.
CUSTOMER WC's
There are two stylish and contemporary customer toilets, both fitted with electric hand dryers and LED mirrors, serving the restaurant area, whilst separate staff facilities include their own separate toilet.
UPSTAIRS SEATING - PRIVATE DINING - FUNCTION ROOM 20ft 4" x 14ft 5" (6.2m x 4.4m)
The first floor houses a dual aspect private function room of approximately 245 square feet (23 square metres) excluding the staircase.
This area provides additional seating for up to 20 people.
A versatile space which is equipped with a karaoke link and projector, offering excellent potential for private dining events, celebrations, and corporate bookings, creating an additional revenue stream for the business.
OUTSIDE SPACE/GARDEN
A particular highlight of the property is the substantial covered rear garden, which has been thoughtfully designed as a heated outdoor dining area.
Retained by cedar batten screening and featuring a retractable roof, this attractive space provides seating for 40 people with heated Patio Tables - infrared heated 'Galavito Neo' Patio tables using short wave quartz heat to focus warmth on guests seated immediately around them.
This significantly extends the trading capacity and offers year-round appeal to customers.
FULLY EQUIPPED COMMECIAL KITCHEN
The open-plan split-level commercial kitchen is comprehensively equipped to professional standards, featuring a stainless steel Extractor Unit, 6-Burner Gas Hob, two Combi Ovens including a Unox 'Cheftop Mind' steam convection oven, a Gas Salamander Grill, Two-pan Deep Fryer, Microwave, Dough Mixer, Blender, undercounter Freezer, 3-door Commercial Refrigerated Counter, Kitchen Blast Chiller for 1/1 Gastronome pans, and a Commercial Dishwasher.
Additional facilities include stainless steel preparation tables, a commercial kitchen sink, and a large outside store room housing a walk-in cold room.
**DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL**
The property offers considerable scope for enhancement and revenue growth.
The existing Lebanese cuisine concept lends itself naturally to menu diversification, with potential to incorporate complementary Indian, Italian, and Thai influences to broaden customer appeal.
A breakfast service could tap into the morning commuter market, with healthy Lebanese breakfast options providing an additional trading session.
The enclosed garden area presents multiple development opportunities!
- Installation of large flat-screen televisions would enable sports viewing in this comfortable all-weather space, whilst a small secondary bar could be easily incorporated to improve service efficiency.
- A pizza or Lebanese Saj oven positioned in the near corner would provide an attractive visual feature and enable the offering of popular snacks and light meals throughout the day. - Alternatively, a charcoal grill for Shwarma, with whole lamb or sheep rotating in front of customers, would create a distinctive and theatrical dining experience. This could also be put in the main Charcoal Grill Kitchen.
Inside, the restaurant could also accommodate a buffet service positioned at the kitchen end, either as a permanent feature or for special occasions.
A partnership arrangement with Billericay Brewery could see local craft beers offered on tap, adding to the venue's community appeal and supporting local suppliers.
The business currently employs three full-time and seven part-time members of staff, providing a well-established team to support the incoming proprietor.
The premises are held on a secure renewable lease from a private landlord, originally granted for eight years in 2022 with no rent reviews, at a current annual rent of £29,000.
Business rates from April 2025 are approximately £7,000 per annum (prospective purchasers should confirm this figure with the local authority).
The business has remained in the same ownership since 2022 and is now offered for sale solely due to the vendor's other business interests (a rather exciting opportunity abroad!).
The guide price of £249,500 includes the secure renewable lease, goodwill, and all fixtures and fittings, plus stock at valuation.
This represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation in an enviable location, complete with a proven track record, modern facilities, and significant scope for further development.
High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9BQ
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Billericay Station0.1 miles
- Ingatestone Station3.1 miles
- Shenfield Station3.9 miles
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