An exciting new restaurant opportunity is being offered by Christie + Co on a brand new, free-of-tie lease on York’s riverside – one of England’s most picturesque, historic and popular locations.
The Lendal Engine House development is being offered at nil premium with a guide rent of £125,000. This truly unique opportunity in York city centre offers the chance for operators to take on this redeveloped site on the edge of the River Ouse and overlooking the popular Museum Gardens. The development occupies a prime spot beneath Lendal Bridge along the riverside, and the Grade II Listed detached stone property will be extensively redeveloped.
Lendal Engine House was purpose-built in 1836 to house the waterworks pump-engine created by Joseph Smeaton in 1784. When the waterworks relocated in 1850, the building was converted into offices for York Waterworks, which remained in the building until the late 20th century.
The proposed redevelopment scheme will create a spacious restaurant with approximately 4,800 square feet of internal trading areas. Its centerpiece is set to be a striking glass atrium, while terrace dining will provide glorious views across Museum Gardens and the River Ouse.
York is a Roman city rich in history. Its attractions range from the dominant architecture of York Minster to the unique history of the National Railway Museum and the annual Ebor Festival at York Racecourse, popular each August with tens of thousands of race-goers. With the additional appeal of its Roman heritage, it is no wonder York enjoys all-year-round tourism.
Add to this Lendal Engine House’s proximity to local shops and leisure attractions, and the development offers potentially unlimited daytime and evening trade for the new operator.
Rachel Murray, Restaurant Negotiator at Christie + Co’s Leeds Office, says: “We are delighted to be offering such a spectacular opportunity in one of the most sought-after locations. The planned development will be in a prime position to attract local and tourist trade throughout the year. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a stunning restaurant in an unrivalled position.”