Overview
Attractive Period Featured 3 Storey Building - 1,149 sq ft (106.7 sq m)
The Property was originally constructed in 1880 to be the residence of the Manager of the Devonshire Baths and was restored in 1983 and occupied by the Eastbourne Heritage Centre. This most striking building has 3 main areas accessed via an impressive staircase located in the ‘Turret’ section of the building. The building has ground and lower ground floor external access with an attractive garden and patio area offering potential external useable space. The property is considered suitable for a variety of uses including Offices, Studio, Gallery and Restaurant.
Amenities include WC’s, Kitchen, Gardens, Alarm, CCTV and Electric Heaters.
Size
Amenities
Location
The Property is situated in a location rich in history including, the arts and tennis culture. The building sits in a very prominent position at the junction of Carlisle Road and College Road, opposite the impressive Congress Theatre, Towner Art Gallery, Winter Garden and Devonshire Theatre. To the south within 100 yards is the pleasant Seafront promenade with The Wishtower and Bandstand in close proximity. Eastbourne Town Centre Beacon Shopping Centre, train station and Multi Storey Car Park are within a 5 minute walk.
Rent
Rental to be £25,000 per annum
Business Rates
According to the Valuation Office website the premises are described as:
Museum and premises
Current Rateable Value (1 April 2023 to present) £500
100% small business rates relief may be available subject to the status of the tenant.
It is advised that you contact the Local Rating Authority for confirmation of the actual amount payable.
VAT Details
There is no VAT related to this premises.
Legal
Ingoing tenant to contribute £1,500 towards Landlord's Legal Fees.
Terms
Available on a new Full Repair and Insuring Lease with Terms to be agreed outside The Landlord & Tenant Act. Repairs to be limited by way of a Photographic Schedule of Condition
Please note the property is affected by Devonshire Estate covenants (03/12/1924 conveyance), which restrict the uses of the property.
The following uses will not be permitted without consent first being obtained (which may not be forthcoming)
• theatre music hall
• cinema picture palace
• dance hall
• place of public entertainment
• public house
• beer shop
• public bar
• hospital convalescent home for mental cases
• children's home
• garage where repairs other than running repairs are done on the premises
• for the purposes of advertisements hoardings or placards displayed or fixed externally (except in connection with an authorised trade or business from time to time hereafter carried on upon the premises)
• for purposes connected with any noisy noisome noxious or offensive trade or business but the said stipulations shall not prevent the user of the land or any part thereof or any building from time to time erected thereon for a first-class hotel with or without a bar nor a first class restaurant or tea shop
