To Let
14-16 Manchester Street,
Brighton,
East Sussex,
BN2
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Retail, Food and Beverage, Leisure (Class D1, D2 and Other)
2,400 Sq Ft (222.96 Sq M)
- Located in the popular Kemp Town area
- Just 140 metres north of the sea front and Brighton Pier
- Brighton Pavilion and Brighton City Centre 250 metres to the west
- Attractive, characterful, period building
- Late premises licence for alcohol, food and performance
- Suit various commercial uses (stp)
- Rent £50,000 per annum
- Short term let considered
- May sell
Location
The property is situated on the east side of Manchester Street, which lies just off St James's Street, in the Kemp Town area of Brighton. The property lies in close proximity to the Seafront (140m) and the city's established leisure and entertainment district including The Pier, Soho House and Brighton Pavilion where there are a variety of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Brighton city centre itself lies within 5 minutes walking distance.
The property is 0.9 miles (0.56 km) from Brighton Train Station and 0.1 miles (0.06 km) from Pavilion Parade, which is the main road providing access to the A27 and A23.
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Description
Unique period property close to the seafront
Late premises licence for alcohol, food and performance
Would suit various uses (STP) Approx 2,400 sq ft
Energy Performance Rating
C
Planning
The property is currently used as a music, bar, reception venue with performing space and recording studios to the lower ground floor. From a use point of view it was last consented for a mix of D1/D2 and B1 use.
A new Use Classes Order (UCO) came into effect on 1st September 2020. Under the new UCO a new Use Class E was introduced to cover commercial, business and service uses. Use Class E encompasses A1, A2, A3, B1 and some D1 and D2 uses under the former UCO. We therefore understand that the premises benefit from Class E 'Commercial Business
and Service' use within the Use Classes Order 2020.
Planning consent was granted under planning ref BH2023/00310 to self-contain the lower ground floor and undertake various alterations.
Interested parties should make their own planning enquiries and satisfy themselves in this regard.
Premises Licence
The property has an existing Premises Licence for performance of dance, live and recorded music, plays exhibition of film and the sale of alcohol & refreshments.
A copy is available on request. This may be transferable.
Taxation
Rateable Value 2023: To be reassessed.
Terms
The property is let to the current tenant until 23 February 2024. They have indicated a willingness to vacate sooner.
The property is available to let by way of a new effective full repairing and insuring lease for a term to be agreed at quoting rent of £50,000 per annum exclusive of rates, building insurance, service charge, heating, lighting etc.
Consideration will be given to the landlord undertaking works to self contain the lower ground floor and letting this separately from the ground floor.
Consideration will also be given to a short term let and to the possibility of selling the property.
VAT
Rents and prices are quoted exclusive of, but may be subject to VAT.
Legal Fees
Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred.
Flude Property Consultants for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: i) these particulars are set out in good faith and are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form any part of any contract; ii) no person in the employment of Flude Property Consultants has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
Please note that whilst we endeavour to confirm the prevailing approved planning use for properties we market, we can offer no guarantees in this regard. Planning information is stated to the best of our knowledge. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves in respect of planning issues.
We advise interested parties to make their own enquiries to the local authority to verify the above and the level of business rates payable in view of possible transitional arrangements and any reliefs.