Licensed Leisure Splinters Restaurant 12 Church Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BW Freehold/Part Leasehold – Price £650,000
■ 79 cover private dining restaurant ‘Honeypot’ location with views over Christchurch Priory and Castle ■ Character Grade II Listed building in part Two bedroom owner’s accommodation ■ Conversion potential (STP) ■ Potential to suit a number of different uses (STP) Savills Southampton 2 Charlotte Place Southampton SO14 0TB
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Location Christchurch is a borough and town on the south coast of England. The town adjoins Bournemouth in the west and the New Forest to the east. Christchurch is approximately 9 miles (14km) east of Poole, 20 miles (32km) west of Southampton, 23 miles (37 km) south of Salisbury. The property is well positioned on the cobbled streets leading to Christchurch’s Priory with greatfootfall of local and priory tourist trade.
Property Description The property comprises of a part Grade II Listed building arranged over lower ground, ground, first and second floor levels of a mid-terrace brick built building. Windows are generally single glazed wooden-framed sash with the roof generally pitched clay tiled.
Internal Description Ground Floor Upon entering the building via a lobby you met by the bar/ lounge area which is attractively laid out with raised seating areas with upholstered bench style seating for approximately 17 persons over wooden floors. There is a wooden bar servery also located at this level and Ladies’ and gentlemen’s WC facilities are also accessed from this point. The restaurant area is split into a number of interconnecting rooms and we outline these in turn below: The ‘Splinter’s Booths’ is furnished with pine bench style
seating for 20 persons with pine clad walls and a large wooden dresser. The ‘Blue Room’ is furnished with upholstered bench style
seating for approximately 14 persons.
The ‘Cellar Room’ is furnished with wooden tables and chairs
for approximately 6 covers with tiled floors and storage. The back of house area comprises a preparation area,
‘wash-up’ and storage rooms. The kitchen is fully equipped with work top surfaces, stainless steel sink unit, commercial dishwasher, freezer, fridge, microwave and a 4-burner hob with grill above.
First Floor At first floor level, there is a lounge with sofas and chairs providing seating for approximately 16 persons and is carpeted throughout with a fireplace, pine furniture and coffee tables. This is used primarily as a patronscoffeelounge. The ‘Priory Room’ which acts as a function/spill over dining room is furnished with wooden tables and upholstered chairs with seating for approximately 22 persons with a feature fireplace andstorage cupboards. Also located at this level, there is an office and a staff cloakroom with wash basin, WC and shower cubicle. The first floor benefits from two interconnecting balcony’s with stunning views over Christchurch Castle. These are not currently utilised as part of the operation and have potential to be refurbished and traded from.
Second Floor At Second floor level, this area comprises of owner’s accommodation with lounge, bathroom and two double bedrooms.
External Description Located to the rear of the property, there is a service yard with area for bins.
NOTE:- Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Savills (UK) Ltd. NOTE:- Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct accuracy is not guaranteed.
The Business
Licensing
The business operates Tuesdayto Saturday from 10:30am to 2pm and 7pm to 10pm. The property is generally closed on Sunday and Monday, therefore offering scope to increase trading times. The current net turnover is in the order of £250,000. Trading accounts will be made available to bonafide parties upon signing and returning an NDA.
We understand that the property holds a Premises Licence in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003. Other licensable activities are permitted.
Tenure Freehold/Part Leasehold. The premises are held on the remainder of a 21 year Full Repairing and Insuring Lease from 19 December 2001 at a passing rent of £16,300pax. Rent reviews are reviewed atthree yearly intervals.
Guide Price We are seeking offers in the region of £650,000 for the Vendor’sfreehold interest. Leasehold proposals may be considered also.
Planning Weunderstand the propertycurrentlybenefits fromClass A3 use.
Rating The subject property is entered in the 2017 Rating List with a Rateable Value of £36,500. The National Multiplier for England and Wales for 2017/18 is £0.497.
Fixtures and Fittings All fixtures and fittings owned outright by the Vendor are included in the sale, however stock will be valued in addition on completion.
Energy Performance Certificate A copy of the EPC Certificate is available upon request. The property has been given a D(83) Rating.
Viewing For a formal viewing, strictly by appointment with Savills.
Contact Adam Bullas +44 (0) 23 8071 3957
[email protected] James Greenlees +44 (0) 23 8071 3986
[email protected] Samantha Cross +44 (0) 23 8071 3900
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