Summary - Indian Nights,London Road,Widford,CHELMSFORD,CM2 8TE CM2 8TE
1 bed 1 bath Restaurant
Large freehold roadside restaurant with 30‑space car park and planning flexibility.
Distinctive Neo‑Tudor detached building with strong roadside visibility
A prominent Neo‑Tudor roadside property with a large trading floor and substantial redevelopment potential. The ground floor houses a fully equipped restaurant with central bar (circa 150 covers) and ancillary storage, while two self‑contained 3‑bed flats above provide immediate residential income or owner use. The long plot and separate forecourt deliver a 30‑space car park with direct London Road access, excellent visibility and strong passing traffic — attractive for food operators, delivery/drive‑thru concepts or conversion to multiple units (STP).
Planning flexibility is a key value driver: consent granted (July 2024) to convert the restaurant to five takeaway units (Sui Generis), and there is previously lapsed consent for partial demolition and redevelopment for 12 flats. The site extends to approximately 0.35 acres (total building area c. 6,322 sq ft) and is offered freehold with vacant possession available on completion, making it suitable for investor/developer or owner‑operator strategies.
Be clear about material considerations. The location records higher crime levels locally, which may affect certain operator types and insurance costs. The lapsed redevelopment consent means further planning work may be needed to re‑establish schematic approvals. The property will likely require some refurbishment and commercial licensing updates to suit new uses, and details of flat tenancies and exact condition should be verified during due diligence.
Overall this is a substantial roadside commercial freehold with multiple exit routes — continue hospitality, implement the takeaway consent, or pursue residential redevelopment (subject to planning). It will suit buyers seeking a visible, mixed‑use site with immediate trading capability and pronounced development upside.
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