Restaurant for sale

20 Esplanade, Kirkley, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33

This established and substantial five-storey former restaurant and bar premises is situated on the seafront of the Suffolk coastal town of Lowestoft. Lowestoft offers town centre shopping, bars, restaurants and recreational facilities with additional retail parks and green open spaces, also a destination town with white sandy beaches and transportation links including Lowestoft railway station and vehicular access via the A12.

The subject property is situated on the Esplanade directly opposite the statue of Triton between the Claremont Pier and South Pier. The building is in need of improvement throughout but offers great potential for reopening as a bar/restaurant or may offer potential for other uses subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.

Ground Floor
Main entrance reception area, main bar area with sea facing windows and dancefloor, W.C., office, storage room and inner hallway with stairs and lift.

Lower Ground Floor/Basement Level
Inner hallway, multiple storage rooms, male and female cloakroom/W.Cs and beer cellar.

First Floor
Main restaurant dining area and bar, kitchen, storage room, cloakroom/W.c's and access to staircases.

Second Floor
Main office/store room, spiral staircase to upper level, preparation area, cloakroom/W.C., access to staircase and additional office.

Third Floor
Main hallway with seven rooms with shower room, separate W.C., utility area and store rooms.

Outside
Fronting the Esplanade and seafront there is a forecourt parking area and terrace with additional parking area to the rear of the building accessed from Marine Parade (B1532) and Parade Road South.

Local Planning Authority
East Suffolk Council. Website: Tel:

Auctioneer's Note
The floorplan has been provided by our Joint Auctioneers and is for guidance purposes only.

EPC Rating
To be confirmed.

Freehold with Vacant Possession

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