Lot 77 Freehold Mixed Use Building Just Off Brighton SeafrontAuction Date:
22nd March 2023
8-9 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NE
An interesting opportunity to acquire this mixed-use bay-fronted period building arranged over three floors as a former restaurant premises with self-contained upper parts.
The property offers spacious accommodation in need of complete refurbishment with potential for residential conversion of the upper parts, a restaurant/A3 premises or retail unit on the ground floor, subject to obtaining all necessary consents being obtainable. It is situated close to the heart of Brighton's famous Lanes with its pubs, restaurants and comprehensive shopping facilities being just off the seafront and East Street.
The seafront, with its recreational facilities, is adjacent with the City centre a few hundred yards to the west with its mainline railway station and Churchill Square shopping centre. The nearby A259 links all coastal towns with the A/M23 close-by, linking Gatwick, London and all surrounding areas.
Planning
Planning Permission has been granted by Brighton and Hove City Council, under ref: BH2019/02639, dated 11th February 2020, for Change of use from restaurant (A3) at ground floor and HMO on first and second floors to an assessment hub for homeless people at ground floor and associated sleeping accommodation at first and second floors (Sui Generis), subject to conditions.
A copy of the Consent and accompanying documents may be downloaded from the Local Planning Authority website, brighton-hove.gov.uk. Tel: 01273 292222.
Ground Floor
Access through secure doorway via number 6. Entrance hall, stairs to first floor, retail/restaurant premises, ladies and gents W.C.s, kitchen area and rear food preparation room.
First Floor
Hallway, surrounding staircase and three rooms.
Second Floor
Landing, four rooms and bathroom/W.C.
Council Tax Band B
Freehold with Vacant Possession
There is an addendum available to be read
in conjunction with the legal documentation.
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