Former Westbury Manor Museum, Westbury Manor, 84 West Street, Fareham, PO16 0JJ | Property for lease | Savills
566.99 sq m
Rent on application

Former Westbury Manor MuseumWestbury Manor, 84 West Street, Fareham, PO16 0JJ


    Key features

    • Attractive leasehold (term to be agreed) opportunity in high footfall town centre location
    • Large Grade II Listed building adjacent to the high street.
    • Site area of 0.492 acres with significant external trading potential (subject to licensing)
    • The property offers potential for a variety of uses including food and beverage , business or networking space, small events or leisure activities.
    • Outdoor seating area to the front and a rear terrace opening out to the beautiful Victorian-style walled garden.
    • Potential for operators to use the rear garden on occasions subject to specific discussions with both the Council as freeholder and Planning Authority.
    • Rental offers invited

    Attractive leasehold opportunity in Fareham town centre

    About this property

    • 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.

    Local information

    • Westbury Manor is strategically located in the centre of Fareham on West Street. It is adjacent to the main bus station with services to Porchester, Gosport, Portsmouth as well as the wider local area. Market Quay Car Park is a two-minute walk away, providing excellent access to car parking and Fareham Train Station is 0.5 miles away with direct services to Southampton and Portsmouth.

    Energy performance

    D (80)

    Available space

    Namesq ftsq m
    Ground2,508233
    1st2,346217.95
    2nd1,249116.04