The property occupies a regularly shaped site on the western side of Comet Way (A1001), approximately 175 metres to the north of the intersection with Cavendish Way which is one of the main entrances into Hatfield Business Park, a 375 acre business park with circa 3.5million square feet of commercial space, 2000 homes, 18 retail units, Europe's largest Health and Racquets club, a police station and a University campus.
The University of Hertfordshire - de Haviland Campus is circa 400 meters to the west. The main Campus is approximately 1.0 kilometre to the south.
The property is directly opposite The Galleria Shopping Centre.
There are good transport communications, with the property being located circa 1.0 kilometre from Junctions 3 & 4 of the A1(M) and Hatfield Rail Station providing regular direct trains to London Kings Cross (with a journey time of circa 25 minutes).
Site area 6417.9 sq.m. / 69081 sq.ft. / 1.59 acres)
The property comprises a 53 bedroom 4* hotel with ancillary accommodation including conference/meeting rooms and bar/restaurant. Occupying a site of 1.59 acres, the property has a low built density with a gross internal area of 2,970 sq m (31,969 sq ft).
The property is suitable for a variety of alternative planning uses including residential, medical, student accommodation, care home, D1 education as well as development options, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
In respect of planning the property is NOT situated in an Employment Area (where there would be a presumption in favour of only Class B development). A copy of the draft local plan and 'policies map' are available to download from our website.
Planning consent was granted to extend the hotel by a further 726 sq m (7,815 sq ft), increasing the number of rooms to 72 and adding a gym. This lapsed in April 2020. The associated drawings are available to download from our website.
A comprehensive selection of photos can be found at https://www.bealeshotelhatfield.co.uk/the-hotel/gallery.
Freehold for sale with vacant possession
Rateable value: £169,000
Estimated Rates Payable: £83,317 per annum
Service charge: N/A
Local authority: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council