Lot 23 Freehold Mixed Use Investment In Town CentreAuction Date:
24th September 2026
59-67 High Street & 1-5 Stephen Close, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1JL
Currently let at £54,500 per annum
Key Features
An excellent freehold investment situated in the heart of Broadstairs high street and comprising an end-terrace block of five shops with five maisonettes above. All the shops are currently let and each of the maisonettes have been sold on long leases.
We understand that there is a parking area to the rear and 65-67 High Street also has two garages.
59 High Street
Trading as 59 Broadstairs
Let under the terms of a 10-year lease from 1st May 2018 running to 1st May 2028 at a current rental of £12,000 per annum with three yearly rent reviews. We have been informed by the seller there has been no increase in rent for five years.
EPC Rating
To be confirmed.
61 High Street
Trading as Sylvester's Dry Cleaners
Let under the terms of a 21-year commercial lease from 23rd December 1991 with three yearly rent reviews. We have been informed the tenant is holding over under the original 1991 lease and although the agreed rent at the commencement of the lease was £8,500 per annum, the tenant has been paying £900 per calendar month (£10,800 per annum) for approximately the last 18-months.
EPC Rating
B (40). Total Floor Area 78 sq.m.
63 High Street
Trading as Westwood Aquariums
Let under the terms of a 12-year lease from 29th September 2000 at a current rental of £3,000 per quarter (£12,000 per annum).
EPC Rating
C (52). Total Floor Area 77 sq.m.
65 & 67 High Street
Trading as Expression Gift Shop
Let on a 10-year lease from 1st September 2026 at a current rental of £20,000 per annum.
EPC Rating
C (55). Total Floor Area 274 sq.m.
Residential
Flat 1, Steven Close
Tenure
Sold on a 100-year lease from 24th December 2012 at a current ground rental of £50 per annum.
Flat 2, Steven Close
Tenure
Sold on a 99-year lease from 25th March 1980 at a current ground rental of £50 per annum.
Flat 3, Steven Close
Tenure
Sold on a 100-year lease from 9th September 2015 at a current ground rental of £50 per annum.
Flat 4, Steven Close
Tenure
Sold on a 129-year lease from 25th March 1980 at a current ground rental of £50 per annum.
Flat 5, Steven Close
Tenure
Sold on a 199-year lease from 19th March 2012 at a current ground rental of £100 per annum.
Auctioneer's Note
Section 5B Notices have not be served on the residential parts as we understand the commercial area is greater than the residential area.
Viewing
Viewing is external only. Interested applicants are requested not to contact the tenants directly.
Further Information
Jon Rimmer/Chris Milne
on 01622 608400
Viewings
Applicants may view the lot externally only
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