Leisure to let - The Anchor, 61 Test Lane, Southampton, SO16 9BH

<strong>Description</strong><br>The Anchor is a detached two-storey public house with painted brick elevations beneath a multi-pitched tiled roof. Externally, the site includes a large surfaced car park and an area of undeveloped land to the rear. The property occupies a site extending to approximately 0.306 acres (0.124 hectares), prominently positioned adjacent to the railway line and close to the town centre. There will be rights of way through the car park for vehicles to access the rear part of the site.<br><br><strong>Specifications</strong><br>As of April 2026 our client is in the process of putting together a schedule of works and required permissions to carry our repairs to the property. Please enquire for more information.<br><br><strong>Accommodation</strong><br>Ground floor: <br /> The ground floor comprises two bar areas with two serving bars, a kitchen to the rear with access to a back exit, and a beer store to the rear. This floor also benefits from separate men’s and ladies’ WC facilities and an office.<br /> <br /> First floor: <br /> The first floor comprises a function room and access to the upper floors through a central staircase. It also includes a self-contained flat with three bedrooms, a bathroom with bath, shower and toilet, a kitchen, and a living room.<br /> <br /> Second floor:<br /> The second floor comprises two further bedrooms.<br><br><strong>Planning</strong><br>We understand the property currently benefits from dual Sui Generis and C3 Residential planning uses under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).<br /> The property is Grade II listed (List Entry Ref: 1091973). It is located within Flood Zone 3 but is not situated within a Conservation Area.<br><br><strong>Floor Plans</strong><br>Available upon request.<br><br><strong>Business rates</strong><br>We have inspected the VOA’s Rating List (2026) which shows the following:<br /> Rateable Value: £7,500. Please note these are not the rates payable. Estimating liability for business rates using the appropriate multipliers alone may not lead to an accurate bill forecast and the ratepayer will also need to consider rates reliefs, adjustments, and policy changes according to the nature of the occupation in budgeting for rates bills. Please feel free to contact one of Savills’ Rating experts or seek independent advice on all rating matters.<br><br><strong>EPC</strong><br>C-73<br><br><strong>Terms</strong><br>The property is available on a new Full Repairing and Insuring lease(s) on terms to be negotiated.<br /> Rental offers are invited exclusive of VAT.<br><br><strong>Code of Leasing</strong><br>All interested parties should be aware of the Code of Leasing Premises 1st Edition, February 2020, for England and Wales, which recommends that they should seek professional advice from property professionals before agreeing or entering into a business tenancy.<br><br><strong>Viewing</strong><br>For a formal viewing strictly by appointment with Savills.<br><br><strong>AML</strong><br>To comply with Anti Money Laundering regulations, Savills will undertake ID checks for all successful purchasers and tenants where legislation requires us to do so.<br><br>