Formerly the Newhaven Social Club which closed in 2020 and comprising a large, spacious ground floor area with storage + cloakroom facilities having stairs to a 1st floor with further rooms. Planning consent has been granted under Application No. LW/22/0152 for demolition of the existing building and the erection of a 2 & 3 storey building comprising six 2-bed flats on 1st & 2nd floors and five business units/shops on the ground floor.
This was passed on 12 April 2023.
Location
A prominent ‘island’ site close to the lower end of the High Street in Newhaven bordered by Senlac Road, Bridge Street and Chapel Street.
Accommodation
Existing Building
It is considered that, with significant investment and refurbishment the previous use as a social club/restaurant could be reinstated. The main ground floor area is L-shaped providing 2 sections.
Section 1
63’3” x 40’3” (19.3m x 12.3m) 2,546 sq ft (236.5 sq m)
Section 2
34’6” x 29’6” (10.5m x 9.0m) 1,018 sq ft (84.6 sq m)
Total 3,564 sq ft (331.1 sq m)
In addition are:
Access to a cloakroom area which requires reinstatement/refurbishment + a staircase to the 1st floor and an inner lobby.
2 separate stores
Each approx. 9’3” x 17’6” (2.8m x 5.3m) 324 sq ft (30.1 sq m)
Previously used for cooled beers and bottled beers
1st Floor Potentially could be self-contained.
Comprising 2 rooms.
Room 1 11’3” x 10’ (3.4m x 3.0m) 112 sq ft (10.4 sq m)
Access to flat roof. Door to:
Room 2 18’3” x 14’9” (5.6m x 4.5m) 269 sq ft (25.0 sq m)
Total Overall Area Approx. 4,270 sq ft (396.7 sq m)
Site Area It is estimated that the building is siting on a site of approx. 0.15 acres (0.6 hectares)
Terms
PRICE - £499,000 for sale freehold with vacant possession.
RATES - Local Authority: Lewes SBR (25/26): 49.9p
Rateable value : £11,250
N.b. Eligible businesses occupying a property with a rateable value of less than £15,000 may be entitled to small business rate relief with properties having a rateable value of £12,000 or less paying no rates. Further details may be found at www.gov.uk/apply-for-business-rate-relief.
VAT - Under the Finance Act 1989 VAT may be chargeable on the price. It is recommended that a prospective purchaser should make their own enquiries to establish whether or not VAT is chargeable prior to entering int an agreement.
SERVICES - The mention of any appliances and/or services in these details does not imply they are in full and efficient working order as they have not been tested. They may need reinstatement/replacement.
EPC - The landlord has been advised that an energy performance certificate may be required.