Lot 170 Vacant Doctors Surgery With PotentialAuction Date:
5th November 2026
The Chestnut Surgery, 70 East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4RU
A freehold detached building located on the outskirts of Sittingbourne town centre, among local amenities and a short distance from the mainline railway station. The property, which has been extended to the rear, has been used as a medical practice for over 40 years and may offer potential for continued use, or conversion to provide multiple residential units, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.
The building is set back off East Street, with forecourt parking to the front and parking to the rear which is accessed via Fairview Road. We have been informed the building measures approx. 3,451 sq.ft. (310.6 sq.m.) and falls under use Class E. The majority of windows are double glazed and there is a gas heating system via radiators.
Ground Floor
Two entrance lobbies, reception office, two waiting areas, six consulting rooms, patient and staff W.C.s, stores and a plant room.
First Floor
Three offices and a staff kitchen, together with a W.C., locker room and store.
Outside
Two modular buildings which will remain. Forecourt to front with off-road parking. Parking to rear.
Local Planning Authority
Swale Borough Council. Website: swale.gov.uk. Tel: 01795 417850.
Auctioneer's Note
We have been advised that the doctors practice will be vacating on 9th November 2026. Interested parties are advised to inspect the legal documentation which will be available to download from the Clive Emson website.
EPC Rating
To be confirmed.
Viewing
External only, during daylight hours.
Freehold with Vacant Possession
Further Information
Jon Rimmer/Kevin Gilbert
on 01622 608400
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