The Herbalist & Junipers, 22-23 High Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1JF

Description

The Herbalist and Junipers comprises of a ground floor restaurant and bar which has been beautifully and extensively fitted out, having a design inspiration from botanical pioneers Nicholas Culpeper & Sir Joseph Banks, which includes stunning hand painted ceiling light panels.

The current design is considered to allow it to cater for pretty much any cuisine style, without the need for further expense.

Since opening in 2018, after its extensive refurbishment and fit out, the business has built up an excellent reputation as one of the leading venues in the town, whether that be for its cocktails and other drinks, or its fine food. There is also a pizza oven, preparation and cook area, which includes a takeaway service point directly to the pavement outside.

The restaurant area is generally laid out for 100 covers, including a side snug or private dining area. The bar area, with its long bar servery, can seat up to 30.

The open stage fronted kitchen is at the heart of the restaurant, proudly displaying chefs at work.

At lower ground floor level can be found Junipers, which has the benefit of its own independent access to the High Street if or when needed.

Junipers has operated as a late night venue, with DJ music and comedy nights being prominent.

This space could be repurposed for another use, subject to any planning consent being required, should an owner wish to do so.

The whole property extends to a little under 7,500 sq ft (a little over 690 sq m), the ground floor accounting for just under 3,800 sq ft of that.

Beautifully presented to a very high standard

Ground floor bar (c.30) and restaurant (c.100)

Fully equipped open stage kitchen

Lower ground floor Nightclub (c.100), which could be repurposed

Located in the centre of Maidstone, the County Town of Kent

The property extends to nearly 7,500 sq ft (692 sq m)

Location

The Herbalist and Junipers occupy an unrivalled and bold corner position fronting both the High Street and Pudding Lane in Maidstone, the county town of Kent.

The town provides custom to the business from people living and working in the town centre, as well as from out of town in the surrounding villages. Maidstone is also a popular place to visit from the wider area, including London, especially over weekends and bank holidays.

Transport links are excellent, with three main line railway stations, offering services to London in around an hour. There are also good road links, with both the M20 & M2 being prominent, giving access to London and the Kent coast.

EPC

TBC

Tenure Comments

The property is available either as a long leasehold (virtual freehold) on its own, or freehold, to include the ground rents on the flats above and some adjoining commercial properties with peppercorn rents.

Rent/Price

Offers in the region of £1,450,000

Legal Costs

Each side to bear its own legal and professional costs.

Rateable Value / Council Tax

£97,000

VAT

Unless otherwise stated, all prices are quoted exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT) which will be charged at the prevailing rate. Prospective occupiers should satisfy themselves as to any VAT payable.

Viewing

For all Enquiries and Viewings, by prior appointment, contact Andrew Moore.

andrew.