The new build café has been built adjacent to Madeira Hall, which is part of the Leisure Centre. The area edged red on the below plan is to be offered for Lease.
Canons Courtyard has been created in the newly opened up space between the refurbished Canons House and the new café. This provides a pedestrian thoroughfare linking Canons House and café to the walled garden, car park and play area.
Access doors have been provided to Madeira Hall, thereby offering the potential for additional marketing.
Canons House and surrounding area has a wide range of event available throughout the year. In 2024, below are the activities which are very likely to return with estimated attendees.
Art Festival - 500
Canons Sustainable Fair (2024 will be its 3rd year) 700 – 1,000 attendees
Walk and Talk movement – weekly weekend walks – average 30 walkers
Merton Big Sports Day – 7,000 attendance
Several large screen events – average 100 people per event
Library in the Park (a range of different programmes taking place in school holidays) 30 per day
All England Lawn Tennis get creative event – 2-day event 100 – 150 per day
Music and theatre summer events – 100 people per event
Location
Canons café is accessed from the main entrances in Madeira Road and Commonside West with pedestrian entrances from Cold Blows and Cricket Green.
Canons has an independently run Leisure Centre includes a sports hall, gym, squash courts and a 25m pool.
The park includes a children’s playground which has been relocated closer to the café, a bowls green, five a side football pitches, walled garden and large free car parking area. The historic running track has been refurbished.
A Toby Carvery operates on this site at Park Place, off Commonside West.
Accommodation
Cafe: 1,076 sq. ft. (100.00 sq. m.)
Servery 91 sq. ft. ( 8.50 sq. m.)
Kitchen: 140 sq. ft. ( 13.00 sq. m.)
Total: 1,308 sq. ft. (121.50 sq. m.)
Terms
TENURE - A new FRI lease is available for a term up to 10 years.
A capital contribution is available from the Landlord.
A summary of the lease terms proposed, and further details are available on application.
RENT - Offers Invited.
SERVICES - Mains water and 3 phase electricity available. Shared gas supply providing under floor heating.
LEASE - A new lease is available on terms to be agreed. A summary of the lease terms proposed, and further details are available on application.
EPC - TBA
LEGAL COSTS - Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred in this transaction.
RATES:
2023 List Rateable Value: £15,500
Interested parties are to make their own enquiries with the billing authority, London Borough of Merton.
Source: VOA
VAT - The property is not elected for VAT.
NOTES - The café is currently run by a temporary occupier until 31st October 2024, with an option to extend, if required.
Specification
- Large café space with kitchen
- Alcohol licence to be available until 9pm (for events) 7 days a week
- Scope for up to 100 covers including outdoor space for tables & chairs
- Close proximity to Canons House (Community & Workspace), play area, community garden & leisure centre
- In the middle of a heritage site – walled garden, medieval dovecote & pond. Listed obelisk