Ocean Rooms, Gorleston-on-Sea

LOCATION
The property overlooks Gorleston-on-Sea beach and is conveniently located near the town centre. Gorleston-on-Sea, along with Great Yarmouth, forms a key coastal town on the east Norfolk coast. It is approximately 21 miles east of Norwich and 7 miles north of Lowestoft, offering good accessibility via the A47 trunk road to both Norwich and the south.

DESCRIPTION
The subject property is a distinctive rotunda building, most recently used as an entertainment venue. Circular in construction, it was originally built in 1939 as the Floral Hall.

The Ocean Room boasts a rich history, having hosted renowned acts such as Blur and Mike Tyson, and featuring in the popular British film Yesterday.

This unique opportunity allows for the creation of a prominent bar, restaurant, or other leisure facility, enhancing Gorleston's appeal as a tourist destination.

The property is being sold by Great Yarmouth Borough Council, who fully support its refurbishment and redevelopment to establish a key leisure venue-adding significant value to Gorleston's tourism offering.

ACCOMMODATION
The premises have been measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice and report the following Gross Internal Areas (G.I.A.).

Main entertainment central area 927.48 sq m 9,983 sq ft
Kitchens 100.63 sq m 1,083 sq ft
Ancillary including bars, stores and entrance 212.51 sq m 2,288 sq ft
WCs and Cloakrooms 92.16 sq m 992 sq ft
Basement and storage 65.41 sq m 704 sq ft
Total 1,398.19 sq m 15,050 sq ft
Site Area 0.17 hectares 0.46 acres

TERMS
The freehold interest in the property is available for sale. Price on Application.

METHOD OF SALE
Due to the importance of this property locally and the Council's desire to see the site refurbished or redeveloped, all offers should incorporate the following:
- Level of offer
- Conditions attached
- Source of funding
- Detailed summary of the proposal for refurbishment/redevelopment and future use.
Date for offers to be advised.

OUTGOINGS
The property has been entered onto the Valuation Office Agency website as the following:
Description: Club and Premises
Rateable Value: £52,000
Rates Payable 2024/2025: £28,392

VAT
Our client reserves the right to charge VAT in line with current legislation.

LEGAL COSTS
Each party to bear their own costs.

OTHER
EPC
The property previously had an EPC, which has now expired. A new EPC will be obtained.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the joint agents:

BYCROFT COMMERCIAL -
Daniel Bycroft : :

ARNOLDS KEYS -
Nick O'Leary : nick. : DDi:
Guy Gowing : guy. : DDi: