Established Restaurant Premises (Class E) with Fitted Commercial Kitchen & Front Forecourt To Let

Location

South Farm Road is a well-established and highly accessible commercial location within Worthing, approximately one mile north of the town centre. South Farm Road is a prominent arterial route connecting the town centre with the A27 and surrounding residential and commercial areas, providing good access to the wider Worthing and West Sussex road network. The property benefits from its proximity to a range of established local businesses, retail and residential occupiers, with Worthing town centre and its associated amenities readily accessible. The A27 is approximately 1.5 miles to the north, providing connections east towards Brighton and the M23 and west towards Chichester and Portsmouth. Worthing railway station is also within convenient reach, providing regular services to Brighton (30 minutes), London (1 hour and 30 minutes) and other south coast destinations. Overall, the location provides a good balance of accessibility, established commercial surroundings and proximity to Worthing's town centre.

Description

36 South Farm Road comprises a commercial premises which has been established for many years as a restaurant and would lend itself particularly well to continued use within the hospitality and food and beverage sector, although other commercial uses may be considered, subject to the necessary consents. The front section provides a welcoming customer-facing area suitable for seating, dining or drinking, together with access to WC facilities. To the rear is a fitted commercial kitchen incorporating extraction, providing the infrastructure required for a food-led operation. At the very rear of the property is additional storage and workspace, offering useful ancillary accommodation for a prospective occupier. Overall, the property provides a versatile commercial opportunity with an existing layout and infrastructure that could allow a new operator to establish or continue a restaurant, café, takeaway or similar use with comparatively limited adaptation.

Externally the property has a private forecourt which historically has been used as further seating although the area could also be used for parking. Interested parties are asked to make their own enquiries.

Accommodation

The property has the following approximate floor areas:

Retail Area	320 Sq Ft
Preparation Area	70 Sq Ft
Kitchen	88 Sq Ft
Ancillary Storage	337 Sq Ft
TOTAL AREA	815 Sq Ft

Terms

The property is available by way of a new effective FR&I Lease with terms to be negotiated and agreed.

Rent & VAT

The property is available by way of a stepped rent on the following terms:

Year One - Two: £15,000 Per Annum Exclusive
Year Three - Four: £16,000 Per Annum Exclusive
Year Five: £17,000 Per Annum Exclusive

VAT is not to be charged on the quoting terms.

Business Rates

According to the VOA (Valuation Office Agency) the property has a rateable value of £9,000. It is therefore felt that subject to Tenant status that 100% small business rates relief may be applicable. Interested parties are asked to make their own enquiries.

Legal Costs

Each party to pay their own costs

EPC

C(57)

Anti-Money Laundering

In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering requirements, two forms of identification will be required from the tenant and any beneficial owner together with evidence proof identifying the source of funds being relied upon to complete the transaction.

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Summary

Situated on Popular Arterial Route on Outskirts of Worthing Town Centre
Nearby Occupiers Include Tesco Express, Worthing Football Club, Worthing Railway Station & Host of Independent Retail & Office Occupiers
Suit Variety of Commercial Uses (stpc)
New Lease Terms Available
Deceptive Premises with Front Forecourt Ready For Tenant Fit Out
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