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Freehold

£1,100,000

(£174.00/sq. ft)

Restaurant for sale
Indian Night Restaurant, London Road, Widford, Chelmsford, Essex CM2

6,322 sq. ft

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Property location

Nearby amenities

Widford Lodge School 0.3 miles
St Cedd's School 0.7 miles
Chelmsford 1.4 miles
Ingatestone 4.6 miles

These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.

Features and description

Freehold
Distinctive Neo-Tudor detached property
Restaurant with bar and 150 covers
Two flats and storage outbuildings
Large car park with 26 spaces
Planning for five takeaway units
Lapsed consent for the partial demolition and redevelopment of the site to provide 12 flats.

Indian Night is a distinctive Neo-Tudor style detached property, currently owner-occupied and trading as an Indian restaurant. Prominently positioned with excellent visibility and strong passing traffic, the site presents clear alternative-use and development potential.

Property & Site Overview

Main restaurant & Outbuildings: Approx. 4,884 sq ft in total (ground floor trading space and two external storage units), currently within Class E use.
Ground Floor: Large trading area with central bar (c.150 covers), fully equipped kitchen, customer WCs, and basement.
Flats: Two self-contained 3-bed flats, with separate side access to the rear.
Parking: 30-space car park with one-way circulation, featuring separate entrance and exit directly onto London Road.
Site Size: Approx. 0.35 acres.
Planning: Granted July 2024 for change of use from restaurant to five takeaway units (Sui Generis).
Lapsed Consent: For the partial demolition and redevelopment of the site to provide 12 flats.
Vacant Possession: Available on completion.

The site is well-suited for food, hospitality, drive-thru and delivery-led operations, as well as other Class E users, including healthcare and convenience retail. It also offers potential for alternative uses such as a bed and breakfast (STP). With strong development prospects, letting potential, and clear suitability for owner-occupiers, the property is highly attractive to investors, developers, and operators alike.

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