Excellent redevelopment opportunityBrighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1HQ

On behalf of Lansdowne Investment Ltd (In Administration)

Former Lansdowne Place Hotel

Highlights• Excellent redevelopment opportunity

• Planning application submitted for a change of use and the redevelopment of the former hotel into residential apartments and mews houses

• Current building comprises 84 bedrooms, a number of function rooms, store rooms and former dry spa facility

• Located within a short walk of the seafront and less than a mile to Brighton town centre

• Freehold for sale by informal tender

• Unconditional offers invited

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Dudley HotelHove

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LocationLansdowne Place Hotel is located on Lansdowne Place within the Brunswick area of Hove, East Sussex, approximately 1 mile to the west of Brighton town centre. The property is within a short walk of Brunswick Lawns and the sea front to the south.

The surrounding uses of the property are predominantly residential with Brunswick Place itself consisting of generally 3/4 storey residential buildings with Regency style architecture.

The property is well served by transport links with Brighton and Hove Railway Stations equidistant from the property approximately 1 mile to the north east and north west respectively. Regular bus services along Western Road to the north of Brunswick Place serve Brighton to the east and Hove and Portslade to the west. Road networks are good with the Kingsway (A259) leading directly to Brighton town centre to the east whilst also linking to the A23 which runs to the north.

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Property DescriptionThe property is now vacant but formerly comprised 84 bedrooms over basement ground and 4 upper storeys. The hotel is a period Regency building with modern extensions to the rear. Ancillary accommodation includes a restaurant, bar, dry spa, function rooms and a small basement car park which is accessed via a ramp off Brunswick Street West.

The property is formed of 6 Regency style townhouses. The original properties date from 1854 but subsequent additions include a large 2 storey extension to the rear, housing the ballroom and car park, and a 5 storey extension to the Brunswick Street West corner.

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TitleThe site is owned freehold under title SX84380. Title information can be downloaded from the GVA website.

PlanningThe property is situated within the Brighton and Hove planning jurisdiction.

In May 2010 a planning application (Ref number - BH2014/00093) was submitted for a change of use and the redevelopment of the former hotel into 50 residential apartments (C3 use) and mews houses. The proposals include 20 affordable dwellings, an enlarged rear garden area, 13 off-street basement parking spaces and secure racking for 68 bicycles.

A decision regarding this application is expected to be made in June 2014. Relevant planning documents associated with the proposals can be downloaded from the GVA website.

The site sits within the Brunswick Town Conservation Area, however we understand none of the buildings on site are listed.

VATWe understand an option to tax has been taken on the Property. A HMRC letter confirming the position can be downloaded from the GVA website. Accordingly, it is anticipated that VAT will be charged on the purchase price.

ViewingViewing days will be held in due course. Viewings are strictly by appointment only therefore should you wish to make an appointment please use the contacts below.

Further InformationFurther information is available to download, from the ‘additional info’ tab, found at:

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TermsWe are seeking unconditional offers via informal tender. All bids should be submitted on the bid proforma available from GVA.

EPCEPC Rating – C (75) Full EPC report available to download from the GVA website.

ContactsFor further information or to request a bid proforma please contact:

Residential development

Joe WherityT: 020 7911 2445E: joe.wherity@gva.co.uk

Barney HillsdonT: 020 7911 2745 E: barney.hillsdon@gva.co.uk

Hotels

James WilliamsonT: 020 7911 2109E: james.willimason@gva.co.uk

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