Licensed Restaurant Currently Chinese 5 Bed Home Bexhill For Sale

Business description

Substantial property with double fronted restaurant with two dining areas seating 54 covers, plus large basement for storage and large home on 3 floors above, all located near to the seafront & town centre. Owners retiring after 30yrs! Current T/O £2,000pw from opening Tu-Sun 12 to 2pm and 5.30 to 10.30pm. Run by owners, son and 2 part-timers. Currently Chinese, centrally located, so equally suitable for alternative cuisines, if preferred.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Living accommodation:

Accommodation The living accommodation is accessed from the restaurant and briefly comprises: First Floor: Ladies WC, Store room with large upright stainless steel fridge and chest freezer, Living room - a large room with two bay windows to the front and feature fireplace, Double bedroom Second Floor Kitchen - potential conversion to double bedroom, Bathroom, Large double bedroom with same dimensions and features as living room below, another Double bedroom Third Floor Double bedroom with built in cupboards and window to the front, another Double bedroom

Location:

This well established licensed restaurant is located in the heart of the popular coastal East Sussex town of Bexhill on Sea. It is conveniently situated for all the town's amenities, and is only 100 yards from the seafront and the world famous De La Warr Pavilion which offers a full programme of events and attractions following extensive renovations.

It is within easy reach of the major South East destinations, being only just over an hour away from the Shuttle, the Channel ferry ports and Gatwick Airport, two hours from London, and 20 minutes from the magnificent Eastbourne Marina

Premises details:

A substantial terraced property built in the late 19th Century of brick construction and tiled roof, offering spacious accommodation and period features throughout. The property retains many period features such as ceiling cornices and fireplaces and is fully centrally heated.

The restaurant occupies a double fronted retail unit with UPVC double glazed tinted windows and central entrance door with sign-written fascia board above. There is also an illuminated hanging sign visible from both directions.

The interior is fully carpeted and furnished in traditional Chinese style. There are two dining areas separated by a bamboo arch with a combined seating capacity of 54 covers. A fully stocked bar counter is located in one corner with the entrance to the kitchen behind. At the rear of the dining room a door leads to the Gents WC.

The catering kitchen is fully equipped for the preparation of oriental food . A door leads from the dining area to a large basement running the full depth of the building. The area is dry and currently used for storage.

Accommodation
The living accommodation is accessed from the restaurant and briefly comprises:

First Floor:
Ladies WC, Store room with large upright stainless steel fridge and chest freezer,
Living room - a large room with two bay windows to the front and feature fireplace, Double bedroom

Second Floor
Kitchen - potential conversion to double bedroom, Bathroom, Large double bedroom with same dimensions and features as living room below, another Double bedroom

Third Floor
Double bedroom with built in cupboards and window to the front, another Double bedroom

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

could offer alternative cuisine

Reasons for selling:

retirement after 30 years.

Trading hours:

The restaurant opens from lunchtime and evening six days a week from 12.00noon to 2.00pm and 5.30 to 10.30pm. Late closing on Friday and Saturday nights is 11.00pm, while closing day is Monday

Employees:

The business is run by the husband and wife owners together with their son and 2 part time staff.

Years established:

30