Lawrence Sheriff, 28-29, High Street, Rugby, CV21

Location

Rugby is a historic market town on the River Avon that is located approximately 13 miles east of Coventry and 28 miles south east of Birmingham.
The Lawrence Sheriff occupies a prominent position on the High Street in Rugby town centre, close to its junction with the A428 Lawrence Sheriff Street. The property is around 100 yards from Rugby School, one of the most prestigious independent schools in the UK.
Nearby operators include Pizza Express, Baked (artisan coffee shop), The Aviary Bar, The Rugby Hotel, amongst others.

Property Description

The property is an imposing 3-storey mid-terrace building of brick construction with block render elevations and it sits under a flat roof.

Accommodation

The current layout and configuration of the property is included in the floor plans on page 5.
There is a link to a virtual tour of the premises below.
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Ground Floor - good sized open plan trading area set around a central bar servery. Potential capacity for in excess of 100 covers. Additionally, there is an accessible WC, glass wash and storage areas.
Basement - large cellar with various stores.
First Floor - extensive ancillary accommodation including a large fully fitted commercial kitchen served by a dumb waiter, ladies' and gents' WCs, a staff office, staff room and staff toilets, together with a two-bed manager's flat and several sizeable storage rooms. A dedicated staircase from the High Street allows access to the upper floors without passing through the trading areas.
Second Floor - the second floor comprises a number of unused storage rooms, a dining area and two rooms previously used as a dance floor with associated WCs.
Flat Roof - at roof level, the property benefits from wide views over Rugby School and the surrounding area, alongside two structures: the upper section of the lift shaft serving all floors and a further enclosure housing plant equipment.
Floor Areas
The property has the following approximate gross internal areas:
GIA Area (m) Area (sq ft)
Basement 355 3,817
Ground Floor 442 4,761
First Floor 442 4,753
Second Floor 456 4,906
Total 1,695 18,237

Tenure Comments

The property is available freehold or leasehold.
Freehold. Offers are invited for the freehold interest.
Leasehold. The premises are available by way of a new free of tie lease, subject to terms to be agreed. Rental offers are invited.

Planning and Development

We have made enquiries with the local authority and can confirm the property is not listed. The building does lie within the Rugby Town Centre Conservation Area. For further information please contact the local authority.

Services

We are advised that the property is connected to all mains services.

Premises Licence

The property benefits from a premises licence permitting the sale of alcohol until 2am Sunday to Wednesday and 3am Thursday to Saturday.

Fixtures and Fittings

The sale / letting of the property will include trade fixtures and fittings which are in the absolute ownership of the landlord and in situ on completion. Any branded or leased items and any items owned by third parties will be excluded.

VAT

VAT will be applicable on the sale/letting of this property.

EPC

An EPC has been requested.

Viewings

All viewings are strictly by appointment only.