Let to Woods Restaurant Limited until 2051 (no breaks)
Historic leisure, retail and residential area
£25,000 per annum exclusive (gross)
Six Week Completion
Lot 3
Auction 23rd May 2013
Rent £25,000 per Annum Exclusive
Status Withdrawn Post
Price
Sector Leisure
Auction Venue The Dorchester Hotel Park Lane Entrance Mayfair London W1K 1QA
Property Information
Location
Miles
11 miles south of Sevenoaks, 17 miles south-west of Maidstone, 40 miles south of London
Roads
A21, A26, M25 (Junction 5)
Rail
Tunbridge Wells Railway Station (approx 40 mins to London Bridge)
Air
London Gatwick Airport, London Heathrow Airport
Situation
Royal Tunbridge Wells is an affluent and popular commuter town in the heart of Kent. The Pantiles is the historic centre of Tunbridge Wells featuring an eclectic mix of prestigious independent boutique retailers and busy market. The Julian Leefe-Griffiths, Tunbridge Wells Hotel is adjacent to the property and celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager opens a cookery school in the nearby Corn Exchange in Spring 2013. Restaurants and bars in the immediate area include The Grey Lady, Zapatas Mexican Restaurant, Maslala Indian Restaurant, La Casa Vecchia and The Ragged Trousers.
Tenure
Long Leasehold. Held for a term of 125 years from completion of the sale at a rent reserved of £2,250 per annum.
Location
Miles
11 miles south of Sevenoaks, 17 miles south-west of Maidstone, 40 miles south of London
Roads
A21, A26, M25 (Junction 5)
Rail
Tunbridge Wells Railway Station (approx 40 mins to London Bridge)
Air
London Gatwick Airport, London Heathrow Airport
Situation
Royal Tunbridge Wells is an affluent and popular commuter town in the heart of Kent. The Pantiles is the historic centre of Tunbridge Wells featuring an eclectic mix of prestigious independent boutique retailers and busy market. The Julian Leefe-Griffiths, Tunbridge Wells Hotel is adjacent to the property and celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager opens a cookery school in the nearby Corn Exchange in Spring 2013. Restaurants and bars in the immediate area include The Grey Lady, Zapatas Mexican Restaurant, Maslala Indian Restaurant, La Casa Vecchia and The Ragged Trousers.
Tenure
Long Leasehold. Held for a term of 125 years from completion of the sale at a rent reserved of £2,250 per annum.
Description
The property, an attractive period building, forms part of a larger Georgian/Victorian terrace. The property comprises a ground floor and upper ground floor restaurant/bar. The upper ground floor offers rear access to the busy London Road (A26).
VAT
VAT is not applicable to this lot.
EPC
The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.
Description
The property, an attractive period building, forms part of a larger Georgian/Victorian terrace. The property comprises a ground floor and upper ground floor restaurant/bar. The upper ground floor offers rear access to the busy London Road (A26).
VAT
VAT is not applicable to this lot.
EPC
The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.
Tenancy & Accommodation
Floor
Use
Floor Areas (Approx)
Tenant
Term
Rent p.a.x
Reviews
Ground/ Upper Ground
Restaurant/ Bar
135.34 sq m 61.50 sq m
(1,457 sq ft) (662 sq ft)
WOODS RESTAURANT LTD (1) (2)
55 years and 2 months from and including 25/07/1996 and expiring on 27/09/2051 on a full repairing and insuring lease
£25,000
24/06/2016 and 5 yearly to open market rental value
Totals
196.84 sq m
(2,119 sq ft)
£25,000
(1) Woods Restaurant Limited was incorporated in 2006. (www.companieshouse.gov.uk 26/04/2013) (2) Woods Restaurant Ltd took an assignment from Mr and Mrs Hammond subject to an AGA.