Hurdis House, Broad Street. Substantial vacant freehold commercial building.
A rare opportunity to acquire a vacant four storey building situated in the heart of Broad Street, Seaford. Ideal for an investor or developer seeking a prominent freehold in a high footfall location.
E class use building that previously traded as a café and licenced restaurant on the ground floor with seven further offices on the upper floors, together with numerous kitchens and toilet facilities.
The property has potential for the retention of office space, alternatively conversion or redevelopment subject to necessary planning consents.
There is a benefit of two parking spaces to the rear of the property via Croft Lane
Ground Floor
Double entrance doors open into an entrance lobby leading through to the former café area and commercial kitchen. There is also a rear office, store area and WC.
From the ground floor a door provides access to the staircase leading down to the basement. Also located on this level is a wall-mounted Alpha gas fired boiler.
Basement
The basement comprises a former bank strong room with original safe and vaulted construction. This area also houses the electric meters and consumer unit and provides two useful storage areas to the rear. There is also a hot water cylinder installed.
Parking for vehicles situated to the rear of the building via Croft lane.
First Floor
Stairs lead to a first floor landing providing access to four offices, together with a kitchenette and a cloakroom.
Second Floor
Further stairs with balustrade and handrail lead to the second floor, which provides three additional offices, together with a small kitchenette and WC.
Attic Level
A narrow staircase leads to attic areas, providing useful storage space, although head height is restricted.
Total Rateable Values £30,480 N.B The third floor comprises two attic areas. The Valuation Office Agency currently assesses the third floor as multiple suites, each with a rateable value of £720. Our vendor is making enquires in relation to this.
Ground Floor: Effective Date- 1st April 2026- Rateable value: £13,500
First Floor: Effective Date- 1st April 2026- Rateable value: £7,700
Second Floor Suite 2a-2b: Effective Date- 1st April 2026- Rateable value: £2125
Second Floor Suite 2c: Effective Date- 1st April 2026- Rateable value: £1700
Second Floor Suite 2d: Effective Date- 1st April 2026- Rateable value: £2175
Third Floor Suite 3a: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £720
Third Floor Suite 3b: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £720
Third Floor Suite 3c: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £720
Third Floor Suite 3d: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £720
Car Park Space 1: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £200
Car Park Space 2: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £200
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