The Rock Inn, 7 Rock Street, Brighton, BN2 1NF | Property for sale | Savills
3,089.24 sq ft(287 sq m)
Excess of £475,000

The Rock Inn7 Rock Street, Brighton, BN2 1NF

  • Under offer
  • Freehold

Key features

  • Located in attractive Kemptown area of Brighton
  • Excellent transport links for accessibility via bus, road (A23), and rail
  • Two storey corner freehold public house
  • 0.083 acre (o.034 ha) site
  • Development potential to convert and infill to C3 residential in part or full (STP)
  • Best and Final Deadline Wednesday 28th Noon

Prominent Bristol Public House Freehold For Sale with Development Potential

About this property

  • Description
    The property comprises a two-storey, rendered and painted brick public house with pitched slate tiled roof. Glazing is traditional wooden framed sash and entrances are located on each of its elevations.

    Internal Description
    Upon entering the property the bar is split into three interconnecting rooms. The bar servery expands the majority of the width of the main front trade room with loose tables and chairs surrounding. There is a satellite kitchen to the right with dumb waiter also. In the trade rooms to the left and right of the main bar area are more relaxed ‘snug’ rooms with lounge seating provided. WC’s are located to the rear along with access to the upper floor and basement. There are additional unused storage rooms etc also located here.

    At first floor level there is an unused function room. There is then a two bedroom managers flat with lounge, kitchen and bathroom.

    At basement level there is a cinema room, kitchen, store and cellar.

    External Areas
    The property has the benefit of a side beer garden with seating for 24. This is partially covered. There is then a private internal courtyard area which is currently being used for storage. Finally there is a small triangular shaped trade garden at the front/side of the property providing seating for approximately 40 patrons.

    Floor Areas
    The following are approximate Gross Internal Areas:

    287 square metres (3,089 sq ft).

    Floor plans are available upon request.

    Tenure
    Freehold subject to vacant possession.

    Price
    We are seeking offers in excess of £475,000 for the Vendor’s freehold interest.

    VAT
    VAT is applicable at the appropriate rate.

    Planning & Conservation
    The property is designated with sui generis use as a pub with a flat above with C3 use. It is not a listed building however it is situated within a conservation area. In our opinion, we believe an opportunity exists to carry out some infill development on the beer garden to the west to create a new 3 bedroom terraced house. We also believe the function room and rear store room with access provided from Rock Grove have the ability to form another residential unit (STP).

    Licensing
    The property has been granted a Premises Licence in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003. We understand that the pub is permitted to open 11:00 to 00:00 Sunday to Thursday and 11:00 to 00:30 Friday and Saturday.

    Rateable Value
    The subject property is entered in the 2023 Central Rating List with a Rateable Value of £19,800. Please check with the VOA for the most up to date information on all rating matters.

    Fixtures & Fittings
    All fixtures and fittings left on the day of completion will be included in the sale. No inventory schedule will be provided.

    Fixtures & Fittings
    The property has an EPC Rating of D77.

    Viewings
    Formal viewings can be made strictly by appointment with Savills. Where appropriate, we recommend interested parties carry out a discreet customer inspection in the first instance. We kindly request that no approaches are made to staff or the business directly, where applicable.

    Money Laundering
    Regulations require Savills to conduct various checks on purchasers and tenants. Further details are available upon request.

Local information

  • The subject property is location is in the Kemptown area of Brighton and Hove. The property is approximately 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) from Brighton railway station, which provides direct train services to London Victoria with an average journey time of 1 hour. The property is accessible via major roads, with Rock Street connecting to the A23.
  • The A23 motorway connects to the M23, located about 30 kilometres (18.6 miles) from the property, providing a route to the M25, which connects Brighton to London and other cities. Gatwick Airport is approximately 45 kilometres (28 miles) north of the property, offering both domestic and international flights.
  • The surrounding area of Kemptown includes mainly high density residential properties but local shops, and recreational facilities, such as Sussex Square are interdispersed. The property also has the benefit of being located only 150m to the north of Brighton seafront.

Energy performance

D (77)