C E DA R H O U S E - COBHAM
Mill Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3AL
Licensed Leisure
www.savills.co.uk/licensedleisure
C edar H ouse
Former Hotel, Restaurant & Bar
Savills is delighted to bring to the market the former Cedar House hotel and restaurant dating from the 15th Century, which is situated in
the affluent village of Cobham, Surrey. The Grade II* National Trust property provides space over ground, first, second and basement
floor levels totaling 5,431 sqft with proposed works extending the area to 7,206 sqft. The property is available by way of a new lease.
Above: Historic aerial view. Bottom right: Existing view overlooking Mill Road.
Location
Proposed Accommodation
Cedar House is located on the edge of the sought
after village of Cobham in the Borough of Elmbridge
on Mill Road (A245) fronting the River Mole a short
distance from the High Street which is linked by a
footpath to the rear of the property.
The Vendor has proposed to undertake works to
provide the following accommodation, subject to
Planning Permission, Listed Building and National
Trust consent:
There are a number of landmark buildings in
Cobham including Ham Manor, Cedar House and
Cobham Mill as well as Painshill, an 18th Century
English landscaped park.
Kingston upon Thames is 8.2 miles (13.1km) to the
north east, Epsom 9.2 miles (14.7km) to the east and
Guildford 10.8 miles (17.3km) to the south west.
Regular public transport communications are
available to London Waterloo from Cobham &
Stoke d’Abernon station 1.2 miles (1.9km) to the
south east, with a journey time of approximately
38 minutes. Road communications provide access
to Junction 10 of the M25 2.4 miles (3.8km) to the
south west via the A3.
Food and beverage operators in Cobham include
Cote, Loch Fyne, Wildwood, Carluccios and Cleaver
with the Ivy Cobham Brasserie due to open in
May 2017.
The ground floor will comprise a number of trading
rooms and ladies, gentlemen’s and disabled toilets
to the rear of the main trading area. The trade
kitchen, ancillary staff facilities and private dining
room will be located in a new building to the rear
of the site, connected to the main building via an
internal walkway.
The first floor will comprise three large trading rooms
to the front which have potential to be used as either
additional restaurant/ bar covers or lettings rooms.
Customer toilets will be located to the rear.
The second floor will comprise three rooms and
separate toilet.
The property has a basement which comprises the
former beer cellar.
NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the
Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office © Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Savills (UK) Limited.
Description
The building comprises a large detached property
arranged over predominantly ground, first and
second floors to the front with a small basement.
The original building was constructed as a residential
property in the 15th Century and retains brick and
timber framing. Later 18th Century additions to the
front provide a Georgian facade with additional
single storey 20th Century additions to the rear.
The property retains many original features including
a six panel door with Doric pier surrounds and the
grand medieval main hall.
Externally there is a detached single storey triple
garage to the rear of the property and a gravel car
park to the side and rear of the site.
The site extends to 0.270 hectares (0.667 acres).
Existing Accommodation
Under its previous use the ground floor comprised
of a restaurant, bar and ancillary areas with the first
and second floors providing up to 12 letting rooms,
some with river views.
NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office ©
Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Savills (UK) Limited.
Existing Plans
(For indicative purposes only - not to scale)
Existing Ground Floor Plan
Existing First Floor Plan
Existing Second Floor Plan
Proposed Plans
(For indicative purposes only - not to scale)
10.
Shower /
WC
Staff
Change
Kitchen
Dining
Dry
Store
2.
1.
Pedestrian
Access
6.0 Proposals - Restaurant and Bar
Proposed Plans - Ground Floor
Cold
Store
Freezer
Bin
store
Service
Yard
Garden
Terrace
Approx. 30 spaces
WC
WC
6.
Dining
Garden
8.
1.
Lounge
Car Park
f/p
7.
•
1. New pavilion extensions open up to garden;
•
2. Kitchen and ancillary spaces located north of
main house with service yard;
•
3. Reinstate opening between Medieval Hall and new
Pavilion extension to west garden and dining spaces to
west wings;
•
4. Escape stair rationalised to minimise impact on
north facade of Late 18th century wing;
•
5. Remove rst and second oors to hallway between
Reception and late 18th century wing to create double
height space with bridge link;
•
6. New ground to rst stair to north 20th century wing;
•
7. Reinstate window to west elevation of
late 18th century wing;
•
8. New gallery link to Medieval Hall;
•
9. Remove wall in 17th century wing to create original
room size for bar;
•
10. New Pedestrian gate and access through north
garden wall;
Potential
Garden Space
4.
Dining
Remove 20th century west extension;
Garden
3.
Escape Stair
•
5.
Reception
3.
Dining
f/p
Garden
Cedar House
December 2016
scale 1:200 @ A3
Bar
f/p
9.
Garden
Vehicular
Access
6.0 Proposals - Restaurant and Bar
Proposed Plans - First Floor
Subservient
Building
Garden Pavilion
green roof
Converted Outbuilding
WC
new gallery
4.
green roof
Garden
Garden
Void
3.
Escape
1.
Gallery
2.
Void
Bar
bridge
link
f/p
Function
Room
f/p
Bar
5.
Garden
Cedar House
December 2016
scale 1:200 @ A3
Garden
•
1. Escape stair rationalised to minimise impact on
north facade of late 18th century wing;
•
2. Remove false ceilings and oors within late 18th century
wing to rationalise escape route and introduce a new
bridge link and stair within double height space;
•
3. New gallery link to Medieval Hall;
•
4. New ground to rst stair to north 20th century wing;
•
5. Possibility to remove wall to bar within 17th century wing
to make larger bar area;
6.0 Proposals - Restaurant and Bar
Proposed Plans - Second Floor
1.
3.
f/p
Function
Room
bridge
link
WC
2.
Ofce
f/p
Cedar House
December 2016
scale 1:200 @ A3
Staff Room
•
1. External escape stair removed from 18th century wing
(subject to re ofcer approval);
•
2. Rationalise steps and levels between hallways and
function room;
•
3. Remove non-original oors to create bridge link and
stair within double height space;
Existing/Proposed Floor Areas
We have been provided with the following Gross Internal areas (less stairs and circulation) of the existing/
proposed demise:
Floor
Description
Sq M
Sq Ft
EXISTING
PROPOSED
EXISTING
PROPOSED
Trading & Ancillar y
245.60
432.80
2,643
4,658
First
Trading & Ancillar y
153.86
129.40
1,656
1,393
Second
Trading & Ancillar y
56.80
57.70
611
621
Ancillar y / Staff
20.80
22.00
224
237
Ancillar y
27.55
27.55
297
297
504.61
699.45
5,431
7,206
Ground
Attic
Basement
Total
Rating
Tenure and Terms
The subject property is listed in the 2010 Rating List
with a Rateable Value of £34,000. The National
Multiplier for England and Wales for 2016/17 is
£0.497. The 2017 draft valuation for the property
is £110,000.
The Vendor is willing to consider substantial rental
offers for the existing or proposed property for a
new “free of tie” commercial lease, with terms to be
agreed. We understand the Vendor currently holds a
Long Leasehold interest from the National Trust.
Planning
The lease permits the underlet of whole with
National Trust consent not to be unreasonably
withheld. The lease is to be outside of the provisions
of the Landlord & Tenant Act.
We are advised that the property is Grade II* Listed.
In addition to the listing of the Cedar House, the
gate piers and railings are also separately Grade II
Listed. The property is situated within the Cobham
Village Conservation Area.
The property has most recently been used as a hotel
and restaurant and we understand benefits from C1
Hotel Use. The property may suit other uses subject
to obtaining planning consent and approval of the
National Trust. The user clause in the lease permits
a high class hotel and restaurant and ancillary to
such use.
Premises Licences
The premises licence lapsed in 2013, although
an application is in progress to reinstate this.
Historically the property also benefited from a Civil
Wedding licence.
Stamp Duty and VAT may be applicable at the
going rates.
Fixtures and Fittings
No fixtures and fittings are provided since the
property has been stripped out and is undergoing
some cosmetic works.
Services
Mains services are provided and capped off
although have not been inspected.
Energy Performance Certificate
The property is Listed and therefore exempt.
Above and Below: The existing “Nelson Room” and “Buckingham Suite” with river views.
Viewing
For a formal viewing, strictly by appointment with
Savills.
Important Notice Savills, their clients and
any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have
no authority to make or give any representations
or warranties in relation to the property. These
particulars do not form part of any offer or contract
and must not be relied upon as statements or
representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements
or distances are approximate. The text, photographs
and plans are for guidance only and are not
necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed
that the property has all necessary planning,
building regulation or other consents and Savills
have not tested any services, equipment or facilities.
Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection
or otherwise.
Savills Licensed Leisure
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Chris Bickle
[email protected]
023 8071 3943
07807 999504
Stuart Stares
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020 7299 3088
07807 999841
Daniel Mackernan
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020 299 3050
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