Queens Road, Skewen, Neath

Per Annum £15,000

  • Size available

    Property size 2,446 sqft

Property Description

The subject property comprises a detached two storey building currently occupied for use as an Indian restaurant with integral owner’s accommodation (formerly known as The Royal Queen Hotel Public House), which is situated along an established mixed use location within the popular village of Skewen.

The ground floor, which can be accessed directly off the main pedestrian walkway to the front via a small entrance foyer, accommodates the restaurant and bar area, which appears to have been subdivided in part to comprise two dining areas with various seating for approximately 30-40 covers in total. Ancillary accommodation is also available to the rear, comprising a commercial kitchen/ preparation area and additional customer w.c. facilities. A small beer cellar is also located within the basement, which can be accessed internally off the commercial kitchen.

The first floor, which can be accessed internally over the main sales area comprises additional owner’s accommodation, which benefits from five bedrooms, one reception room, kitchen, bathroom and a separate shower room.

Property Highlights

  • Former public house premises occupied for use as a fully fitted indian restaurant
  • Integral owner's accommodation with 5 bedrooms
  • 227.26 sq.m (2,446.22 sq. ft.) arranged over two floors (plus basement)
  • Prominent position along the edge of the prime retail area within skewen

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  • Description

    The subject property comprises a detached two storey building currently occupied for use as an Indian restaurant with integral owner’s accommodation (formerly known as The Royal Queen Hotel Public House), which is situated along an established mixed use location within the popular village of Skewen.

    The ground floor, which can be accessed directly off the main pedestrian walkway to the front via a small entrance foyer, accommodates the restaurant and bar area, which appears to have been subdivided in part to comprise two dining areas with various seating for approximately 30-40 covers in total. Ancillary accommodation is also available to the rear, comprising a commercial kitchen/ preparation area and additional customer w.c. facilities. A small beer cellar is also located within the basement, which can be accessed internally off the commercial kitchen.

    The first floor, which can be accessed internally over the main sales area comprises additional owner’s accommodation, which benefits from five bedrooms, one reception room, kitchen, bathroom and a separate shower room.

  • Location

    The premises is situated along Queens Road, which is a short walking distance to the main retail area of New Road within Skewen.

    Skewen is a popular village approximately 2 miles to the west of Neath town centre. The residential accommodation is located to the rear off the designated car park and enclosed courtyard entrance, which can be accessed directly off Caenant Terrace.

    Skewen provides for a mixture of commercial properties such as general retailing, takeaways and public house facilities supported by densely populated residential housing.

    The immediate area also affords good lines of communication via the main A465, A4230 and the M4 Motorway (J44), which is 1 mile from the subject premises.

  • Accommodation Comprises

    The property provides the following approximate dimensions and areas:

    GROUND FLOOR

    Net Internal Area: 113.54 sq.m (1,222.14 sq. ft.)

    Sales: 94.24 sq.m (1,014.40 sq. ft.)
    comprising an open plan layout providing various free standing seating for approximately 40 covers in total, sub-divided in part to accommodate a small bar area.

    Sales Depth (max): 9.95m (32'7")

    Internal Width (max): 12.86m (42'3")

    Ancillary: 21.30 sq.m (229.27 sq. ft.)
    which briefly comprises the following.

    Commercial Kitchen: 3.68m x 4.29m
    with stairs to basement, access to.

    Preparation Area: 2.84m x 2.01m

    Customer W.C. Facilities
    comprising disabled, ladies and gents w.c. facilities

    BASEMENT

    Net Internal Area: 10.90 sq.m (117.35 sq. ft.)

    Cellar Store: 3.02m x 3.61m
    with service hatch from front elevation over ground floor entrance.

    FIRST FLOOR

    Gross Internal Area: 102.82 sq.m (1,106.75 sq. ft.)

    Landing
    accessed off the main sales area, with doors to.

    Shower Room
    currently presented in a poor state of repair.

    Kitchen: 2.25m x 3.95m

    Lounge: 4.37m x 3.62m

    Hallway
    with doors to.

    Bedroom 1 (front): 2.49m x 2.55m

    Bedroom 2 (rear): 2.85m x 3.93m

    Bedroom 3 (front): 3.76m x 2.63m

    Bedroom 4 (front): 2.28m x 2.68m

    Bathroom
    fitted with a three piece suite.

    Bedroom 5 (rear): 3.94m x 3.63m

  • Rates

    As stated on the VOA website the Rateable Value for the subject premises is as follows:

    Rateable Value (2023): £16,750

    From April 2018 the Welsh Government will set the multiplier according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and for the financial year 2023-24 the multiplier will be 0.535.

    We advise that all enquiries should be made with the Local Authority Rates Department to verify this information. For further information visit www.voa.gov.uk.

  • VAT

    All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT. Our client reserves the right to levy VAT on this transaction (where applicable).

  • Terms and Tenure

    The subject premises is available by the way of a new effective full repairing and insuring lease (under terms to be negotiated).

    Alternatively, the Freehold interest is also available for sale to be sold with vacant possession.

  • Viewing

    By appointment with Sole Agents:

    Astleys Chartered Surveyors
    Tel: 01792 479 850
    Email: commercial@astleys.net