Attractive leasehold opportunity in Fareham town centre
Description
The property comprises an 18 Century Grade II Listed building with 19th Century additions. The building is arranged over three-storeys and is an attractive exposed brick-built structure with a clay tiled roof. It features traditional wooden-framed sash fenestration, with attractive bay windows. There are access points on multiple sides of the building. The site includes a front area suitable for outdoor seating and a larger lawned space at the rear, offering additional potential.
Fareham Town Centre
Fareham town centre is an exciting place to be. Led by a Council determined to deliver a vibrant go-to-destination through a sustained programme of regeneration - things are moving quickly.
Fareham Live, the Council’s new community, arts and entertainment venue, opens in October 2024. With thousands of tickets already sold, the new theatre will be a major driver for increasing footfall to the town and bringing new customers for businesses. Alongside this, Fareham has a popular programme of town centre events including Artisan Markets, Bygone Fareham and an annual Christmas Light Switch On. These bring in thousands of visitors throughout the year and more events are being developed for 2025.
With the arrival of the Veto Lounge and West Street Alehouse alongside the established High Street offer of Villa Romano and Truffles, Fareham is also developing a great food offering.
Westbury Manor has great potential for an innovative operator to add to this emerging scene. The Council is keen to engage with interested parties, including independent businesses and local entrepreneurs to discuss ideas and proposals.
Internal Description
Upon entering the building, it is arranged into a number of interconnecting rooms. Some are more intimate in style but the main café, which is positioned centrally has an adjoining seating area room which has an open feel to it. All the rooms are in good decorative order with traditional features. There are WC facilities also located on the ground floor. The first floor can be accessed via a traditional staircase, as well as more modern (fire) staircase position to the side of the building and finally a DDA compliant lift. The first floor has a similar layout to the ground floor. Second floor which again has the benefit of two staircases comprises of a small kitchen and a number of intimate rooms which could lend itself to being converted to owners or managers accommodation.
Tenure
To Let on a new F.R.I lease on a term to be agreed.
Rental Guide
We are open to rental offers.
VAT
VAT is applicable at the appropriate rate.
Planning & Conservation
The Westbury Manor Museum is a Grade II listed building, but is not within a conservation area. The current planning that resides is for ‘F1(c) – class’ use. All proposed uses will be considered however subject to planning.
Licensing
The property has been granted a Premises Licence in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003. We understand that the property historically traded under traditional hours.
Fixtures & Fittings
All ‘fixed’ fixtures and fittings will be include in the letting. All loose items are not included and will be removed. No inventory schedule will be provided.
Rateable Value
The subject property is entered in the 2023 Central Rating List with a Rateable Value of £15,000. Please check with the VOA for the most up to date information on all rating matters.
https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/business-rates-find/valuations/start/202799175
EPC
The property has an EPC Rating of D80. The EPC can be provided upon request.
Viewings
Formal viewings can be made strictly by appointment with Savills. Where appropriate, we recommend interested parties carry out a discreet external inspection in the first instance.
Money Laundering
Regulations require Savills to conduct various checks on purchasers and tenants. Further details are available upon request.
D (80)
Name | sq ft | sq m |
---|---|---|
Ground | 2,508 | 233 |
1st | 2,346 | 217.95 |
2nd | 1,249 | 116.04 |