The premises comprise a spacious, well fitted restaurant with kitchen and basement store having a self-contained 2/3-bedroomed flat.
Location
This fine Grade II listed building is situated in a prominent position at the northern end of the High Street being on the west side with access to one of two free shoppers car parks. To the side of the building is a private walkway which leads to parking immediately to the rear of the property and to the first of Regency Close’s two car parks. A variety of specialist traders are located at this end of the High Street including cycles, beauty, kitchens, convenience store, estate agents, accountants plus a variety of takeaways.
Accommodation
Main restaurant
Front section
Internal width 34’9” (10.6m)
Depth 29’ (8.8m)
1,008 sq ft (93.6 sq m)
Engineered wood flooring, spotlights, ceiling-mounted air conditioning unit, bar serving area + fire escape door to walkway.
2 steps up to:
Rear section 14’9” x 21’6” (4.5m x 6.6m) 317 sq ft (29.4 sq m)
Vaulted ceiling with natural light + doors to kitchen & cloakrooms.
Total restaurant area 1,325 sq ft (123.1 sq m)
Cloakrooms Quality fitted comprising males & female w.c.s with attractive sinks + third disabled compliant w.c.
Kitchen L-shaped, 17’ x 11’ (5.2m x 3.4m) + 7’ x 9’6” (2.1m x 2.9m) 254 sq ft (23.6 sq m)
Door to rear car park, large cupboard 4’3” x 4’6” (1.3m x 1.4m) + former staff w.c. currently used for storage.
Stairs to:
Basement Overall 22’3” x 20’6” (6.8m x 6.2m) 456 sq ft (42.4 sq m)
Currently used for storage.
Self-Contained Flat
With entrance from rear car park.
Ground floor Entrance hallway with understairs cupboard, radiator + stairs to 1st floor.
Cloakroom with separate w.c., hand basin & radiator.
Bedroom 1 10’6” x 15’9” (3.2m x 4.8m) with feature beam & radiator.
Kitchen 14’9” x 10’3” (4.5m x 3.1m) with wall-mounted gas-fired boiler.
1st floor Landing leading to corridor with radiator + separate store cupboard. Access to:
Bedroom 2 11’ x 8’6” (3.4m x 2.6m) with radiator.
Bathroom with bath, pedestal hand basin & low level w.c.
Sitting room/bedroom 3 15’ x 15’6” (4.6m x 4.7m) with feature beams to walls & ceiling, radiator, large walk-in store cupboard 5’6” x 5’6” (1.7m x 1.7m).
95A HIGH STREET - Diane Hutt Gallery
Small lockup shop with basement storage.
Shop Internal width 14’ (4.3m)
Shop depth 18’9” (5.7m)
Sales area 263 sq ft (24.4 sq m)
Access to:
Rear area approx. 96 sq ft (8.9 sq m)
Cloakroom with w.c.
Stairs to:
Basement store Irregular shape approx. 240 sq ft (22.3 sq m)
95 - 99 HIGH STREET, 1st & 2nd Floor Offices - Candlelight Care
Entrance from the High Street and comprising the following:
Ground floor Spacious entrance hallway with attractive curved staircase with carved mahogany bannister rail to upper floors. Above the staircase is a circular window providing natural light via a skylight.
1st floor
North section Landing with stairs to 2nd floor + door entry point. Doors to:
Office 1 twin aspect 319 sq ft (29.6 sq m)
Office 2 153 sq ft (14.2 sq m)
South section Lobby with access to:
Office 3 196 sq ft (18.2 sq m)
Office 4 83 sq ft (7.7 sq m)
Office 5 204 sq ft (19.0 sq m)
Kitchenette 22 sq ft (2.0 sq m)
Ladies & gents cloakroom facilities.
2nd floor Landing with glazed panel giving access to circular window & skylight.
Room 1 86 sq ft (8.0 sq m)
Room 2 with feature beams 418 sq ft (38.8 sq m)
Room 3 168 sq ft (15.6 sq m)
Summary of Areas
Total 1st floor office area 977 sq ft (90.8 sq m)
Total 2nd floor area 672 sq ft (62.4 sq m)
Total Overall Area 1,649 sq ft (153.2 sq m)
Outside To the rear of the property is a private car parking area where 2 spaces are allocated to the restaurant, 1 space to the art gallery, 4 to the offices and 1 to The Granary. There is also a bin storage area. From the private car park is access to Regency Close through a free shoppers car park.
Terms
SERVICE CHARGE - Lawson Commercial currently manage this property and operate the service charge for the maintenance of the external parts of the building. This includes roof & gutters. The tenants also contribute to the maintenance of the car park along with the occupier of 93 High Street adjoining.
RATES - Local Authority: Wealden
Business Rates:
Rateable value 95A High Street - shop £4,600
Rateable value 97 - 99 High Street - restaurant £20,250
Rateable value 95 - 99 High Street - 1st & 2nd floor offices £12,550
Council Tax - 97 - 99 High Street - restaurant flat Band C
PRICE - Offers in the region of £495,000 for the freehold interest subject to the existing leases. This shows a return of 9.66% before purchaser’s costs.
VAT - VAT will be charged on the price.
SERVICES - The mention of any appliances and/or services in these details does not imply they are in full and efficient working order.
EPC:
97 - 99 High Street - restaurant Band B
95A High Street - shop Band C
95 - 99 High Street - offices Band E now expired
TENANCIES - See attached brochure for information