TO LET, RETAIL OPPORTUNITY, APPROX 387 SQ FT (36 SQ M).

Property Description

We are pleased to offer this prime commercial space and are therefore seeking expressions of interest from retail operators who are keen to be part of this exciting development. Please call Dedman Gray on 01702 311 111 to make arrangements to view.

Description
Unit 9 Occupying 387 SQ FT of prime sea front location on the ground Floor of the Palace Hotel incorporating The Park Inn and Grosvenor casino, Suitible for a wide Variety of uses. Please call Dedman Gray on 01702 311 111 to make arrangements to view.

Location
Southend-on-Sea is one of the principal commercial centres in Essex and is situated approximately 40 miles east of London on the northern bank of the Thames Estuary. The Town has long been a favourite seaside resort, largely due to its close proximity to London. Although it is most famous for its pleasure pier, seven mile coastline and award winning beaches, the town has a range of attractions on offer including the annual illuminations, the torchlight carnival procession, Adventure Island and the Golden Mile of arcades. Due to the expansion of the South East Essex College and the arrival of the University of Essex, the town also boasts a strong student population and a thriving ’night time’ economy.

The Palace
Dating back to 1904, The Palace is one of the last great Edwardian hotels to be built. Located on the northern side of Pier Hill it forms an integral part of the seafront townscape, is locally listed and has an historic and visual relationship with the pier. The Palace is an iconic building and has a dominating presence due to its height and elevated position, the combination of which provides uninterrupted views across The Thames Estuary and the greater Southend area. Following the recent completion of a multi-million pound refurbishment scheme the building has now returned to its former splendour providing a 137 bedroom. Park Inn' hotel with restaurant, leisure and conferencing facilities, a state of the art 25,000 sq ft casino, which is operated by Rank's G Casino, along with 16 stunning roof-top apartments.

Terms
Our clients are looking to grant a new fully repairing and insuring lease at a rent of £10,000 per annum. All other terms and conditions are subject to negotiation.

Transport Links
The A127 & A13 are the principal traffic routes that link Southend with London and provide direct access to the M25. The town is served by two mainline railway lines, Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street and Southend Central to London Fenchurch Street, with a journey time to the heart of the city of less than an hour. London Southend Airport has been substantially improved and redeveloped, operating as a fully functional regional airport with a capacity to handle up to 2 million passengers per year. Easyjet provides services to some of Europe's most popular destinations.

Business Rates
The latest rating assessment shows an adopted value of £7,200. Being under the current threshold, qualifying occupiers will be able to claim 100% Business Rates Relief.

Planning
Interested parties are recommended to make their own enquiries with the local planning authority to ensure that any proposed use is in accordance with the current planning policy. Telephone Southend Borough Council on 01702 215 000.

Services
We would recommend that all interested parties check with the relevant statutory authorities as to the existence, adequacy of other services to the building.

Viewing
To arrange a viewing or to find out more about the commercial opportunities which exist at The Palace, please contact us on 01702 311 111.