Lot 112 Iconic & Historic Period High Street Building With PotentialAuction Date:
18th September 2025
Old Town Hall, High Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0AZ
A stunning and iconic period building with Tetrastyle portico of fluted Doric columns to front, located in the heart of Gravesend High Street. It lies in the Heritage Quarter adjacent to Gravesend's historic indoor market, now converted into 'Hatch', Kent's largest indoor street food hall. It is also a short distance from Gravesend's railway station (including high speed). The accommodation, which is arranged over the ground, basement and first floors, comprises the Mayor's lobby, main hall and anterooms, various other rooms accessible, and other toilets, cells and hallways, store rooms, plant room etc. There is a stunning fish and boat mosaic and various stained glass windows.
It is considered that the premises, which has a gas heating system via radiators, may be suitable as a restaurant, wine bar, wedding/function venue, retail facilities, indoor market, or a variety of other uses, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.
Local Planning Authority
Gravesham Borough Council. Tel: 01474 337391. Website: gravesham.gov.uk.
EPC Rating
E (122). Total Floor Area 980 sq.m.
Auctioneer's Note 1
A walk-round video and floor plans are available on the Clive Emson website.
Auctioneer's Note 2
If attending a block viewing please ensure you leave enough time to park and walk to the building. If travelling by train please allow sufficient time to walk from the railway station to the premises.
Auctioneer's Note 3
The sellers have advised that the property is Grade II* Listed. Further information should be contained within the legal documentation provided by the Sellers solicitors.
Freehold with Vacant Possession
There is an addendum available to be read
in conjunction with the legal documentation.
Important
All lots are sold subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale (unless varied by the Sellers Solicitors), together with the Addendum, which will be available on Auction Day.
* Price Information
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We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Please check our website regularly at cliveemson.co.uk, or contact us on 01622 608400, in order to stay fully informed with the up-to-date information.
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