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High Street, Herne Bay

South East

£750,000

Listed on 02/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
N/A
Type
Shop

Description

The Old Cinema is a freehold town-centre property in Herne Bay, comprising commercial premises currently occupied by Briggsys Emporium and Briggsys American Diner, together with the freehold of a block of three apartments. The individual apartment leases are held by separate owners and are not included in the sale; the freehold interest in the block is included as a whole. The businesses are established occupants, and the building retains period features alongside its current retail and hospitality uses. The premises have substantial internal space and a prominent High Street position. External yard areas provide space that could be used for seating or display, with any further development subject to the necessary consents. The property may suit continued commercial use or a different configuration, including residential or mixed use, subject to planning approval and verification of the relevant ownership, lease and consent arrangements. The freehold is offered as a single lot, with viewings by appointment.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

42out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

The Old Cinema is a distinctive town-centre freehold, with a landmark frontage, substantial high-ceilinged commercial space and two established businesses in place. The dated, use-specific interiors and cluttered rear service yard offer scope for a medium-scale reworking, while the building’s character and existing commercial fit-out give a future owner a strong starting point.

At £750,000, value versus local £/sqf cannot be judged yet because the floor area is missing. The sale includes the commercial premises and the freehold of the block of three apartments, but not the individual apartment leases; any change of use or reconfiguration would also need the relevant consents. The overall opportunity scores low, with renovation economics limited by the information available.

Key opportunities

  • Rework the dated, use-specific commercial interiors to suit a new retail, hospitality or mixed-use vision.
  • Make better use of the substantial, high-ceilinged space and distinctive town-centre frontage.
  • Clear and reorganise the rear service yard to improve its practical use.

Key risks

  • The lower-level area shows floor staining and exposed masonry; the underlying condition should be investigated.
  • The rear yard is densely cluttered, which may make its condition and practical potential harder to assess.
  • The sale includes the freehold of the apartment block, but the individual apartment leases are held by separate owners and are not included.

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Location

High Street, Herne Bay
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Herne Bay Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Herne Bay

  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe Rail Station

    2.6 miles

    Train · Chestfield

  • Whitstable Rail Station

    4.1 miles

    Train · Whitstable

  • Sturry Rail Station

    4.9 miles

    Train · Sturry

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£3,064
Based on a loan of £562,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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