High Road, London, NW10

“Prime Willesden High Road Restaurant & Café To Let - Fully Fitted”

TO LET - FULLY FITTED RESTAURANT & CAFÉ PREMISES
249 High Road, Willesden, London, NW10 2RX
Prime High Road Position | Established Retail Location | Restaurant & Café Concept | Approximately 135 sq m (1,453 sq ft)
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
• Prominent High Road frontage in a busy and established commercial location.
• Fully fitted restaurant premises, presenting in excellent condition following an extensive refurbishment approximately two years ago.
• Suitable for restaurant, café, casual dining, takeaway or other compatible hospitality concepts, subject to the necessary consents.
• Flexible restaurant seating and café-style layout, offering scope for a variety of food and beverage operations.
• Existing kitchen facilities, kitchenette and WC accommodation.
• Approximately 135 sq m (1,453 sq ft) of accommodation, subject to verification.
• Excellent local amenities, surrounded by a mixture of independent businesses and recognised national retailers.
• Convenient access to public transport, including Dollis Hill Underground Station and Willesden Green Underground Station.
• Current passing rent of £35,000 per annum.
• Indicative business rates information: rateable value of £35,000, with reported annual business rates of approximately £8,000, subject to confirmation with the local authority.
• Opportunity to secure a new lease, subject to agreement with the landlord and satisfactory lease terms.
LOCATION
The property occupies a prominent position at 249 High Road, Willesden, NW10 2RX, within an established and active commercial district in North West London.
Willesden High Road benefits from a diverse mix of retail, food and beverage, convenience and service businesses, generating regular pedestrian activity and serving a broad local customer base. The surrounding area incorporates a combination of independent operators and established national brands, creating an attractive environment for food-led businesses seeking visibility and access to a well-established residential and commercial catchment.
The property is conveniently positioned for local shopping and everyday amenities, with a variety of cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and other commercial occupiers in the surrounding area.
Public transport connections further enhance the location's appeal. Dollis Hill Underground Station is within walking distance, providing access to the Jubilee line, while Willesden Green Underground Station is also accessible. These connections provide convenient links to other parts of London and support the area's wider commercial appeal.
The property's prominent High Road position offers an opportunity for an incoming operator to establish or expand a hospitality business within a well-recognised local trading location.
DESCRIPTION
The premises comprise a fully fitted restaurant unit arranged to accommodate a restaurant and café-style concept. The property underwent an extensive refurbishment approximately two years ago and is reported to present in excellent condition throughout.
The existing fit-out provides an incoming occupier with the opportunity to develop a food and beverage operation without necessarily undertaking a complete initial fit-out, subject to inspection, the condition of the equipment and the incoming operator's specific requirements.
The accommodation offers flexibility for a range of hospitality concepts, including casual dining, a contemporary café, a specialist food concept or a restaurant-led business. The restaurant seating arrangement and café-style configuration provide scope for an operator to create a customer-facing environment suited to its trading model and brand identity.
The premises also benefit from existing kitchen facilities, a kitchenette and WC accommodation. The precise extent of the equipment, fixtures and fittings included in the letting should be confirmed with the letting agent.
Occupying a visible position on Willesden High Road, the property represents an attractive opportunity for an established operator seeking an additional London location or an independent entrepreneur looking to establish a presence within a recognised local commercial centre.
ACCOMMODATION
The property provides approximately 135 sq m (1,453 sq ft) of accommodation, subject to verification.
The accommodation is understood to comprise:
• Restaurant and customer seating area.
• Café-style customer-facing space.
• Kitchen and food preparation facilities.
• Kitchenette.
• WC facilities.
The configuration and measured floor area should be verified by an interested party before entering into a legally binding agreement.
AMENITIES
• Prominent High Road position.
• Existing restaurant fit-out.
• Restaurant and café-style layout.
• Kitchen facilities.
• Kitchenette.
• WC accommodation.
• Refurbished premises.
• Established local retail and hospitality environment.
• Access to nearby Underground stations.
TENURE
The premises are currently held under an existing lease, with the current passing rent reported at £35,000 per annum.
The proposed transaction is envisaged to proceed by way of an assignment of the existing lease, subject to the necessary landlord's consent and the terms of the existing lease, or by way of a new lease to be agreed directly with the landlord.
The existing lease is reported to be within Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, providing the tenant with statutory security of tenure and potential rights to a new tenancy, subject to the applicable statutory provisions and any relevant exclusions or notices.
Interested parties should make their own enquiries regarding the existing lease, remaining term, rent review provisions, repairing obligations, permitted use, assignment provisions, security of tenure and any conditions relating to a new lease.
RENT
Current passing rent: £35,000 per annum.
The rent and terms of any assignment or new lease are subject to negotiation and agreement, together with any applicable landlord's requirements.
Prospective tenants should confirm the proposed rent, deposit, rent review arrangements, service charge and any other occupational costs with the letting agent.
BUSINESS RATES
The reported rateable value of the premises is £35,000.
The annual business rates payable are reported to be approximately £8,000. This figure should be independently verified with the relevant local authority and the Valuation Office Agency, as the actual liability may vary depending on the applicable multiplier, reliefs and the circumstances of the incoming occupier.
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries regarding the current assessment and any reliefs for which they may qualify.
USE AND PLANNING
The premises are understood to have been fitted out for restaurant use. Any proposed use, change of use, extraction requirements, external alterations, signage, alcohol sales or other operational arrangements must be checked against the existing planning permissions, applicable planning regulations, licensing requirements and any necessary landlord consents.
Prospective occupiers should satisfy themselves that their intended business use is lawful and that all necessary permissions and approvals can be obtained.
LEGAL COSTS
Each party should confirm its own legal and professional cost responsibilities as part of the proposed transaction. The incoming tenant may be required to contribute towards the landlord's reasonable legal costs where agreed or otherwise applicable under the transaction terms.
VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION
Viewings are strictly by appointment through the appointed letting agent.
Interested parties are encouraged to inspect the premises to assess the existing layout, condition, kitchen facilities and suitability for their proposed business operation. Further information regarding the existing lease, equipment, planning position, business rates and proposed letting terms is available from the letting agent, subject to verification.
SUMMARY
This is an opportunity to acquire an established restaurant premises in a prominent position on Willesden High Road. Benefiting from an existing restaurant fit-out, reported recent refurbishment and a flexible restaurant and café-style concept, the property offers potential for a range of food and beverage operators seeking a presence in North West London.
With an established local commercial environment, nearby residential catchment and access to Underground transport links, the premises merit consideration by operators seeking a fitted hospitality unit with the potential to adapt the existing accommodation to their individual trading requirements.
All measurements, rental figures, business rates information, planning details and lease particulars are provided subject to verification. Prospective tenants must make their own enquiries and satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the information and the suitability of the premises for their intended use.