Corner House Restaurant

Full Description

DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

The premises occupy a prominent site within Hugh Street, close to its junction with The Parade, in the heart of Hugh Town’s “Golden Triangle”, the prime retail pitch. Nearby occupiers include the IOS Store, Foredeck boutique, Tideline gift shop, Farm Deli, Mumfords newsagents and Tamerisk Gallery.

Forming part of a four-storey, Grade-II Listed granite property, the premises comprises a restaurant arranged over lower ground, ground and upper ground floor levels, takeaway sales counter, and chef’s flat on the first floor.

There are two further flats in the building that may be available under separate negotiation.

The property has traded as a restaurant for a number of years, including “Blues” and more recently “Mr B’s”. It would, however, suit a variety of other commercial uses within Use Classes A (retail), B1 offices and B2 professional offices. We have held informal discussions with the Local Planning Authority, who have confirmed that, in principle, there would be no objection to an expansion of the residential accommodation into the restaurant premises, so long as a viable commercial unit fronting Hugh Street was retained.”

The property therefore represents an interesting opportunity to acquire a mixed-use property in a prime location, with scope for restructuring if required. Viewing recommended.


ACCOMMODATION

Dimensions are approximate. The condition and operation of appliances or services referred to have not been tested by Sibleys Island Homes and should be checked by prospective purchasers.

RESTAURANT ACCOMMODATION

Approached across a wide area of pavement in the heart of Hugh Town, several steps lead up to a half-glazed multipaned door and into the restaurant.

FRONT DINING AREA  5.66m x 4.00m  
Enjoying good natural light, with two sash windows to Hugh Street. Exposed granite walls. Stained glass panel to rear dining area. Alcove cupboard housing electricity meter and consumer units. Seating for around 20 covers. Several steps down to:

REAR DINING AREA  4.35m x 4.06m plus 2.95m x 1.31m L-shaped
Again, having exposed granite walls with brick-lined niche. Seating for around 16 covers. Stairs down to:

BASEMENT BAR AREA  5.66m x 3.99m
Having an exposed beamed ceiling, ceramic tiled floor and exposed granite walls. Built-in seating around two walls, bar counter with fitted shelving, optics racks and handwashing sink. Half-glazed multipaned door to external staircase leading to Hugh Street.

KITCHEN  7.29m x 2.75m
A well-proportioned commercial kitchen, now in need of upgrade, having tiled flooring and fully tiled walls. Range of commercial stainless steel preparation tables, shelving units and sink. Appliances include 8-hob double-oven gas range cooker with large stainless steel extractor unit over, plate warmer, dishwasher, refrigerators and freezers. Door from kitchen through to:

TAKEAWAY COUNTER  4.64m x 2.50m
Having ceramic tiled floor and tiled walls. Two serving hatches with roller shutter panels opening out to the courtyard, which in turn has access onto Hugh Street. Fluorescent ceiling lights, stainless steel sink unit and preparation table. Door to:

LOBBY, with small BEER CELLAR and external door to courtyard. Further door leading to:

RESTAURANT LOBBY, having exposed granite walls and coat hanging space. Access to MALE & FEMALE WC’s, and also down steps and through into rear dining area of restaurant.

To the rear of the takeaway counter, a door opens through into:

REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, having tiled floor and fitted with 2½ bowl stainless steel sink unit. Rear access door leading out to the service road, Thorofare, and to propane gas cylinders supplying the kitchen. 

Staircase rising to FIRST FLOOR LANDING, with half-glazed multipaned door opening into the CHEF’S FLAT, which is in need of upgrade:

LIVING ROOM  2.83m x 2.36m plus 1.54m x 1.26m L-shaped
Enjoying good natural light. Laminate floor.

BEDROOM  3.33m x 2.85m
Again having good natural light. Airing cupboard housing factory-lagged hot water cylinder with fitted immersion heater.

SHOWER ROOM  1.48m x 1.42m
Fitted with close-coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle with rail. Half-tiled walls.


OUTSIDE

A wide gate at the side of the Corner House opens into a:

COURTYARD   
Having granite wall surrounding, providing a further outside seating or amenity area.

SERVICES
We understand that Telecom, mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to all parts of the property. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Council of the Isles of Scilly, Town Hall, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0LW. Tel: 0300 1234 105.

RATES & COUNCIL TAX
The commercial premises are assessed to Business Rates, as follows:

Property Name: The Corner House
L.A. Reference: 80149
Description: Restaurant & Premises
Rateable Value: £8,100 per annum

LEASE
A new 10-year lease will be granted, at a commencing rent of £15,000 per annum exclusive of rates, utilities and other bills, with upward only rent reviews every three years to open market rental value. 

EPC
The premises are EPC exempt on account of being Grade-II Listed.

VAT
The property is not elected for VAT.

LEGAL COSTS
Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.

VIEWING
Strictly by arrangement with the Sole Agents, SIBLEYS ISLAND HOMES, Porthcressa, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0JX. Tel: 01720 422431. Fax: 01720 423334.

• the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract;
• all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and all other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them;
• no person in the employment of Sibleys Island Homes has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.