• Prime Bath city centre restaurant/bar opportunity
• Located next to Roman Baths & Bath Abbey
• Close to major retail & leisure operators
• Building extends to circa 6,814 sq ft
• Potential to split space to suit various requirements

Location

Bath is a highly desirable and affluent historical city, being designated a World Heritage Site in recognition of its international cultural importance. The property occupies a prime city centre location, sitting between Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths, on Kingston Parade. Major national restaurant and bar operators nearby include Honest Burgers (about to open), Tortilla, Bill’s, All Bar One, The Crystal Palace (Fuller’s) and Browns. The main retail pitches are in very close proximity, as are a number of Bath’s hotels and nightclubs.

Description

The property comprises an attractive end-of terrace building that sits prominently on Kingston Parade, with a return frontage on Abbey Churchyard. Featuring traditional Bath stone and sash windows, the building extends over four storeys, from ground to third floor. The property is currently vacant, with some loose items of furniture, such as desks and cupboards, remaining at ground and upper floors, providing a substantially clear space ready to take an ingoing tenant's fit out works. There is potential to split the ground and upper floors to accommodate an operator's requirement.

Trade

The property was previously operated as the Bath Tourist Information Centre and comprised a public-facing visitor centre on the ground floor and offices on the upper floors.  This is a very desirable location given the high levels of footfall, proximity to the city's major tourist attractions, as well as the number of complementary operators nearby, and the accommodation lends itself to a variety of restaurant and bar uses.

Accommodation

The property extends over ground, first, second and third floors, however the landlord will consider splitting the space to suit an ingoing tenant's space requirement. The layout of the property is arranged as follows:-

Ground

Benefitting from three separate entrances at the front and side of the building, the ground floor provides retail space overlooking Kingston Parade, the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey.The space enjoys plenty of natural light from the three large casement windows to the main frontage. To the rear of the front section of the building, at either side of the ground floor, are two staircases leading to the upper floors of the building. Additional accommodation at ground floor comprises a disabled WC and office/store room.

First Floor

The first floor of the building is accessed via the two staircases at each side of the ground floor. The first floor has been configured as five internally-partitioned office suites, with a mix of carpet tile and wooden flooring, as well as sash windows. Further accommodation at first floor comprises male and female WCs and a kitchenette.

Second Floor

The second floor has also been configured to provide five separate office suites, each finished with a mix of carpet tiles and wooden flooring, with traditional sash windows throughout. Ancillary accommodation comprises a store room and a small kitchenette.

Third Floor

The third floor provides further office accommodation, internally partitioned and finished with carpet tiles and wooden flooring. Sash windows provide fantastic views into the Roman Baths and of the adjacent Bath Abbey. Ancillary accommodation at this level comprises WCs and a kitchenette.

External

Kingston Parade and Abbey Churchyard are fully pedestrianised and the property has substantial frontages onto each. There is potential to explore the possibility of outside seating, subject to the necessary permissions and licences.

Floor Areas

The property has been measured in accordance with the

RICS Code of Measuring Practice on a Net Internal Basis as follows:

Ground floor 160.33 sq m (1,726 sq ft)

First floor 147.81 sq m (1,591 sq ft)

Second floor 165.65 sq m (1,783 sq ft)

Third floor 159.24 sq m (1,714 sq ft)

TOTAL 633.03 sq m (6,814 sq ft)

Tenure

The property is available by way of a new lease on terms to be agreed. The guide rent for the ground and first floors is £75,000 per annum and will be subject to 4 yearly rent review. The upper floors are available by separate negotiation. For further details on quoting terms for the property, please contact Fleurets. The lease will be drafted on full repairing and insuring terms.

Planning

The building is Grade II Listed and situated within the Central Bath Conservation Area.

Licence

An ingoing tenant will need to make a new licensing application to Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Business Rates

The property is in an area administered by Bath & North Somerset Council. The 2017 Rateable Value has been assessed at £108,500.

EPC

The property has an EPC rating of D.

Services

We are advised the premises are connected to all mains services.

VAT

All prices quoted and offers made shall be deemed to be exclusive of VAT and VAT will be added where applicable. In most cases VAT is reclaimable. Prospective purchasers should consult their accountant for professional advice in this respect.

Money Laundering

The Money Laundering Regulations require us to conduct checks upon all Purchasers (including Tenants). Prospective Purchaser(s) will need to provide proof of identity and residence. For a Company any person owning more than 25% must provide the same.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through Fleurets West & South

Wales office on 0117 923 8090.

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Finance & Insurance

If you would like to take advantage of the knowledge and experience of a selection of firms who specialise in providing finance and insurance for licensed properties contact your local Fleurets office. A phone call may help to provide you with terms and/or cover, which best fits your requirements.