Overview
Ready to Go Café/Bar/Restaurant in Town Centre – Approx 762 sq ft ( 70.8 sqm)
The property comprises a 3 storey building with period features set in the heart of the Town Centre which has been subject to extensive renovation and offers a unique workspace on the first floor which includes Office Suites and Open Plan Shared Workspace. The Café demise includes a separate Storage Room and WC.
The Ground Floor is currently set up as a Café but could be utilised as a Bar or Restaurant subject to Licence. The Rental includes a Commercial Coffee Machine (to be maintained by the Tenant) furniture including Tables & Chairs and Crockery. Please note, the Pool Table will not remain.
There is a further Unit available to Let on the Ground Floor which is currently being used as the Café Kitchen area, which is also available to Let at £10,800 p/a (£900 pcm). See separate details.
Size
Amenities
Location
The premises are located on Station Street which is a popular bar and restaurant area of Eastbourne within yards of the train and bus stations, together with The Beacon Shopping Centre and prime shopping area of the town centre. Other occupiers in the area include The Loft Wine Bar, Eastbourne Cocktail Club, Cru Wine Bar, Hoi Sum Chinese Restaurant and London and County Pub. The area is also home to the town’s principal professional services sector including: banks, solicitors, financial advisors and property surveyors. Eastbourne is located approximately 24 miles east of Brighton via the A27 or A259 and 18 miles west of Hastings via the A259.
Rent
The Rental to be £18,000 per annum (£1,500 pcm) inclusive of WiFi and all Bills; Electric, Gas, Water.
Exclusive of Business Rates which are to be paid directly by the Tenant.
Business Rates
According to the Valuation Office website the premises are described as:
Café and Premises
Future Rateable Value (from 1 April 2026) - £13,750
Some 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
VAT will be charged on the terms quoted.
Legal
Terms
TheProperty is to be held on a minimum term of 24 months by way of a Licence Agreement.
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