Fully Fitted Restaurant with Karaoke Facilities & 3 Bedroom Flat – Ditchling Road, Brighton

Situated on Ditchling Road, the premises offer an excellent opportunity for a food-led operator, benefiting from a densely populated local catchment of students and

residents in nearby shared accommodation. Located on a well-used route linking central Brighton with the northern areas of the city, the property is well

placed to attract regular local custom, passing trade and delivery demand. Previously  trading as a Chinese restaurant, the premises are considered suitable for a variety of cuisine types and food-led concepts. The property benefits from a fully

fitted karaoke room to the rear, providing additional potential for private dining, entertainment or group bookings. Further accommodation is provided by a self-contained three-bedroom flat suitable for owner occupation.

THE PREMISES: Situated on Ditchling Road, the premises offer an excellent opportunity for a food-led operator, benefiting from a densely populated local

catchment of students and residents in nearby shared accommodation.

Located on a well-used route linking central Brighton with the northern suburbs, the

property is well placed to attract regular local custom, passing trade and delivery demand. The fully fitted premises, which have been closed for some time, are

arranged to provide a theatre-style open-plan kitchen with full commercial extraction, a fully equipped kitchen, and customer seating for

approximately 20 covers. To the rear are two customer WCs, a fully fitted karaoke room and a separate gaming room. A basement provides two substantial rooms, currently used for storage.

ACCOMMODATION: The living accommodation is accessed by a side entrance and consists of 2 double bedrooms on the first floor, family bathroom and kitchen with an additional attic room on the 2nd floor.

TENURE: The entire premises are held on a full repairing and insuring lease at a current rental of £22,800 per annum, with 5 years remaining. The

next rent review is in 2027 and takes place every 3 years.

RATES: The current rates payable at present are zero due to the small business rate relief scheme. The rateable value for the premises is £9,900 per annum. Prospective occupiers should make their own enquiries to verify the same.

GENERAL REMARKS: The premises offer an established hospitality layout, most recently operated as a Chinese restaurant, with seating for approximately 20 covers. Additional customer facilities include a fully fitted karaoke room to the rear and a separate gaming room. The property also benefits from a self-contained flat and occupies a prominent position within a densely populated residential area,

close to a substantial student population and numerous houses with multiple occupation.

PRICE: We are instructed to quote for the lease, premises licence, trade fixtures and fittings £50,000 SAV

LEGAL FEES: Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs.

VIEWING: On no account should any approach be made to the Manager or the staff without a prior appointment through the vendor’s agents, Watkins Commercial, Telephone: 01273 709090.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: Our client is in the process of obtaining an EPC.

DISCLAIMER: Neither the Vendor nor the Agent gives or implies any warranty that

the premises are fit for any particular use or that they comply with any relevant regulation or statutory requirement.The agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor before proceeding with the purchase.

VAT: All prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT. Any intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.

MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL PLANNING: We shall be pleased to assist any purchaser in arranging finance to acquire this business or any other business you may be considering subject to status.

Prop. Ref: 6968C

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