Description

A striking and characterful three-storey office building arranged over lower ground, ground and first floors, formerly home to the Grosvenor Casino and most recently adapted for office use. The property offers expansive and versatile commercial space with a blend of open-plan and cellular layouts, generous ceiling heights, and excellent natural light throughout.

The ground floor features a welcoming reception area and large open-plan office accommodation, with an impressive sweeping staircase leading to the first floor. The upper floor provides a mix of private offices, meeting rooms and open workspace, alongside kitchen facilities and separate male and female WCs. The lower ground floor offers additional storage and ancillary space.

Accessed via Albany Mews and positioned in one of Hove’s most connected and amenity-rich commercial areas, The Old Casino presents a rare opportunity to occupy a landmark building suited to a range of professional occupiers seeking a prominent and prestigious headquarters.

Key Features

• Prestigious corner position in central Hove
• Characterful office accommodation with period features and natural light
• Flexible layout over three floors with ancillary storage
• Available by lease assignment or new lease (subject to agreement)

Accommodation

Accessed via Albany Mews, the self-contained office accommodation is arranged over lower ground, ground and first floors, with the following approximate Net Internal Areas (NIA):

Ground Floor: 198 sq ft (18.4 m²)

• Reception Area: 52 sq ft (4.8 m²)
• Office: 146 sq ft (13.6 m²)

Lower Ground Floor (Storage/Office): 117 sq ft (10.9 m²) - Plus additional unmeasured external room (no natural light)

First Floor: 3,497 sq ft (324.9 m²)

• Office Area 1: 1,008 sq ft (93.7 m²)
• Office Area 2: 1,295 sq ft (120.3 m²)
• Office Area 3: 815 sq ft (75.7 m²)
• Side Office: 245 sq ft (22.8 m²)
• Kitchenette: 134 sq ft (12.5 m²)

Total Accommodation (NIA): 3,812 sq ft (354.2 m²)

Amenities:

• A mix of carpeted and wood laminate flooring throughout
• Original stained-glass windows and period features
• Gas-fired central heating system
• Modern LED lighting
• Excellent levels of natural light, including skylight in Office Area 2
• Fitted kitchen and staff tea-point facilities
• Separate male and female WC facilities
• Impressive sweeping staircase
• Characterful interior with high ceilings (excess of 5 metres) and large sash windows
• Multiple office configurations, including open-plan areas, private offices, and meeting rooms
• Secondary access via Albany Mews
• Useful lower ground floor storage accommodation

Lease

Held for a term of 15 years lease from and including 1 July 2014.

Passing Rent: £46,600 per annum, exclusive (payable in advance on the usual quarter days).

The lease is outside the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 - Part II (as amended). 

Alternatively, a new lease is available on application.

Rent Review

The lease contains no further rent reviews.

Repairing Liability

Internal Repairing (to include First Floor windows) & Insuring.

Business Rates

Billing Authority: Brighton & Hove

- Description: Office and premises 
- Rateable Value: £53,000.00
- Rates Payable: 
- Valid from 1 April 2023 to present

VAT

VAT will be payable on the terms quoted.

Legal & Professional Fees

Each party is to pay their own legal and professional fees incurred.

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via prior appointment through Sole Agent Graves Jenkins (t: 01273 701070).