Criterion Theatre, Forton Road, Gosport, PO12 3HA

Description
The available space forms part of the Criterion Theatre complex which is set to be redeveloped by Gosport Borough Council into a multi-purpose cinema, theatre and live music venue. The Criterion Theatre itself is a heritage building dating from 1912 and once completed will offer a multi-purpose cultural and community facility. In the short term part of the building in the original theatres annexe is being refurbished to provide a community café and events space.

Location
The property occupies a busy roadside position on Forton Road, at its junction with Lees Lane. Forton Road itself forms part of the A32 and has approximately 20,000 traffic movements per day, being one of the main arterial routes in and out of Gosport. There are bus stops nearby and public car parking in Whites Place. Nearby commercial occupiers include Farm Foods, Tesco Express, Sue Ryder and a variety of independent retailers.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through the sole agent.

Terms
Expressions of interest sought from prospective operators to run the community café and events space on a short term basis. Further details on request.

Legal Costs
Each party to bear their own legal costs.

VAT
Unless otherwise stated terms are strictly exclusive of Value Added Tax and interested parties must satisfy themselves as to the incidence of this tax in the subject case.

AML
In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering requirements, two forms of identification will be required from the purchaser or tenant and any beneficial owner together with evidence/proof identifying the source of funds being relied upon to complete the transaction.