Restaurant/cafe to let in Church's Bistro, The White House, Tower Churchyard, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1

Situation
The property is situated in the town centre running parallel to the secondary area of the high street. The property sits on the St Mary Le-Tower church square, with attractive facades overlooking the church grounds. The property is close to the easyHotel on Northgate Street, and Tavern Street with occupiers such as Body Shop, McDonalds, O2, EE, Lush, Hotel Chocolat and Tesco Express.

Description
The property comprises an attractive Grade II Listed building with lots of historical character, exposed beams, original features, wooden floors, inbuilt bar, extraction, and customer WCs. The premises are arranged over basement, ground, first and second floors. There is some refurbishment required, though this would predominantly be in relation to the kitchen area and WC’s. There is no parking and we understand that loading is to be at the end of either alleyway. There is a terrace are with space for approx. 20 covers, or a defined smoking area should the property be used for more night time functions.

Accommodation (all areas are approximate)
187.5 sq m (2,018 sq ft)

Planning
The property currently has consent for Class E use - would suit alternative uses including offices, hairdresser, retail, medical etc. All interested parties should contact Ipswich Borough Council.

Legal Costs
Each party to bear responsibility for their own legal costs incurred in this transaction.

Business Rates
Rateable Value £15,750, this is likely to increase to £17,500 from 1st April 2023. All interested parties should contact Ipswich Borough Council.

Terms & Tenure
The premises are available on a new full repairing and insuring lease, for a term of years to be agreed, at a rent of £30,000 per annum exclusive.

VAT

VAT status to be advised.

Services & Service Charge
We understand that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Nb: None of the services have been tested and it is the responsibility of the proposed tenant to satisfy themselves as to their operation / condition including any it and telecommunications links. Service charge to be confirmed.

EPC

Rating C68, Certificate, valid until November 2028.