Fitted taproom and cold store unit for sale on Sheddingdean Business Centre, Burgess Hill

Headline:
Leasehold for sale: fitted taproom and cold-store unit on Sheddingdean Business Centre, Burgess Hill

Summary (short description):
A rare chance to take over a fully fitted drinks-trade 1022 sf unit with a purpose-built cold store, dry-goods racking and an established taproom and events space. It sits on a well-known business park on the north side of Burgess Hill, with easy access to Brighton, Haywards Heath and the A23. Ideal for a brewery, drinks distributor, food producer or hospitality operator looking for a turnkey site.

Full description:

Unit 14, Sheddingdean Business Centre is offered leasehold, with fixtures, fittings and equipment included.

The unit has been run for several years as the distribution hub and taproom for a successful Sussex craft brewery. It has been fitted out to a high standard for chilled storage, trade dispatch and hospitality.

Key features

• Purpose-built unit of 1022 sf with a modular cold store covering about half of the unit (can be made smaller or larger), suitable for kegs, cans, wine or chilled food
• Dry-goods racking for palletised and boxed stock
• Possibility to add in more internal seating, a mezzanine floor and add a pizza oven. Subject to Landlord agreement and Planning Permission.
• Fitted taproom bar with 8 draught lines with possibility to increase to 10 taps - includes cellar and dispense equipment
• Forklift
• Licensed outdoor seating and drinking area
• 2 WCs
• PA system and projector, already used for quizzes, private hire and Christmas parties
• Established out-of-hours trade: after-work drinks, weekend sessions and rotating street-food vendors, attracting up to 100 guests on busy days
• Parking: 2 spaces plus loading bay parking. Further parking available on estate.

Location
Sheddingdean Business Centre is an established commercial estate off Marchants Way, on the north side of Burgess Hill. The town sits on the main London–Brighton line and is about 10 miles north of Brighton. It has a strong local business community and a growing residential population around the site.

Lease details

Rent: £15,000 per annum VAT

Lease term: to 20/9/2030

Extension of lease possible subject to Landlord agreement

Repairing terms: FRI

Service charge: £900 p.a. Landlord Insurance £150 p.a. Business rates: £2,604

Premium: £45,000

Planning and licensing
Sui Generis storage and taproom, with a licence for on and off-trade sales.

Ideal for
Breweries, cideries and distilleries, drinks wholesalers, wine merchants, food producers needing chilled storage, or an operator wanting a ready-made taproom or event venue