Prime restaurant in gateway village to the New Forest National Park benefitting from being part fitted with external courtyard seating.
Description
A late 18th Century double frontage end terrace property of two floors above street level of mainly brick construction with painted elevations under a multi-pitched slate and tile roof. Located to the rear are more recent single storey extensions under pitched roofs. The property benefits from trade access to Church Lane at the rear.
The ground floor trade area is accessed directly from High Street and is configured in four distinct connected sections. Within the historic building to the front is a bar servery leading to two restaurant sections. To the side and rear the more recent extensions provide two L-shaped sections enclosing the central courtyard, accessible by four French doors. A mobility platform allows flexible access in addition to an accessible WC. Under the previous operator approximately 70 seated covers were available. Ancillary space to the rear includes a trade/prep kitchen, storage and outbuildings.
The first floor comprises ancillary space including a three sets of customer WCs, generous circulation space, two walk-through storage rooms, staff room and a private bathroom/WC.
External Areas
A dual level paved and landscaped central courtyard provides approximately 26 seats.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings owned outright and left on site will be transferred on completion.
Services
We understand all mains services are connected.
Tenure
Leasehold. The Landlord will grant a new Full Repairing and Insuring Lease with terms to be agreed. The guide rent has been reduced to £45,000 per annum exclusive of VAT. The tenant will be required to provide suitable lease security.
Planning & Conservation
Under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) we understand the property benefits from Commercial Use Class E (restaurant). The property is Grade II listed and located in the Lyndhurst Conservation Area.
Licensing & Local Authority
The property benefits from a premises licence which permits the sale of alcohol Monday to Sunday 12:00 - 00:30. Permitted opening hours may vary.
Rating
The subject property is on the Rating List with a Rateable Value of £27,000. This is not the rates payable. The current small multiplier is 49.9p. Please check www.voa.gov.uk for up to date information.
EPC
The rating is D-79 (July 2018).
Viewings
The business is closed. Viewings can be arranged by appointment with Savills.
Name | sq ft | sq m | Availability |
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Ground | 2,077 | 192.96 | Available |
1st | 743 | 69.03 | Available |
Outdoor - Courtyard Garden | 764 | 70.98 | Available |