Restaurant/cafe to let in High Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23

This historic Grade II Listed property has been occupied by a varied range of occupiers over the past 50 years including a confectioner, hairdresser, Fish & Chips restaurant, Maison Blanc and, most recently, Patisserie Valerie.

It is air-conditioned throughout and provides c. 1,400 square feet of open-plan ground floor space, with wood-effect laminate flooring and suspended ceilings with pendant lighting and recessed spotlights. The entrance area is currently configured as a serving space with counter while various seating areas are available up a few steps, along with WCs including accessible facilities. Internal stairs at the rear lead up to the first-floor staff area where there is currently a kitchen, walk-in fridges, storage rooms and a further WC. Please note that there is no extraction in place currently.

Accommodation

We have undertaken a measured survey which identified a net internal area of approximately 1,963 sq ft / 182 sq m over ground and first floors.

Tenure

Available to let on a new Fri lease on terms to be agreed, at a guide rent of £76,755 plus VAT, exclusive of any rent deposit, buildings insurance premium, business rates liability and utilities.

EPC rating

Rated D (98) under certificate reference .

Rateable value

Online enquiry via indicates a rateable value of £43,250, effective from 1st April 2023, suggesting rates payable of c. £21,580 pa. The government is providing a further 75% relief to Retail, Hospitality, Leisure businesses until April 2025. For further information on business rates, please contact the relevant Local Authority.

Legal costs and VAT

Each party is expected to bear their own legal costs in this transaction. The building is elected for VAT purposes.

Viewings

All enquiries and appointments to view must be made via contacting the sole agent Trinity Rose Commercial on , or by calling Jon Baud on or by email at .<br /><br />The property is found at the lower end of Winchester’s pedestrianised High Street, close to the famous King Alfred Statue. It is opposite the Guildhall at the junction with Colebrook Street, The Broadway and adjacent to the Cross Keys Passage and just 5 minutes’ walk from Winchester Cathedral. The location is typically busy with footfall, since it is next to the bus station and coaches regularly offload visitors nearby.

Neighbouring businesses include Char, Alfie’s, Rick Stein, Chococo, Palm Pan Asia, gdk, Wellbeing Pharmacy, Gandhi Indian, bhf, Oxfam, Subway, Crown & Anchor.