High Street, Hythe, CT21

DESCRIPTION
This distinctive double fronted period property is ideally situated in the heart of Hythe's bustling High Street. The property boasts a wide frontage to the High Street with a central entrance flanked by large floor to ceiling glazed display windows beyond which are two adjoining retail spaces served by a storeroom, kitchenette, cloakroom and an additional mezzanine floor providing additional storage.

The first and second floors were previously arranged as a self contained maisonette and whilst currently incorporated into the retail premises, could easily be reinstated as self contained maisonette with two - three bedrooms, a generous living space and a kitchen and shower room (both of which are already in situ. Naturally all necessary consents and approvals would need to be sought and obtained.

The building has a total floor space of circa 2244 square feet of which the main retail space an associated areas totals circa 992 square feet.

The property is to be sold with vacant possession as the current tenants have served noticed.

For room sizes please refer to the floor plan.

SITUATION
The property is situated in the heart of the thriving High Street surrounded by independent retailers, restaurants, cafes and public houses. The town also benefits from some larger retailers including supermarkets such as Waitrose and Sainsburys, Boots, TG Jones and Costa.

Hythe is one of the Cinque Port Towns and enjoys a rich history with the Royal Military Canal stretching through the town providing tranquil walks into the nearby countryside or crossing over it to the south side, pretty walkways lead to the long stretches of unspoilt shingle beaches and the Victorian promenade.

The area is fortunate in having particularly good communications with a main line railway station in Saltwood (Sandling - 3 miles) and access to the M20 (Junction 11 - 4 miles). The High Speed Link rail service to Stratford and St Pancras is available from Folkestone West (5 miles) and Ashford International (10 miles), with journey times of 53 and 37 minutes respectively. The Channel Tunnel Terminal is around 3 miles away and the ferry port of Dover is 12 miles away. (All distances are approximate.) There are good bus services to nearby Folkestone and in the opposite direction, The Romney Marsh.