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Under Offer

For Sale

ABC Cinema, Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AH

Offers in excess of £2,000,000
Property Type:
Development, Investment, Leisure

Investment with Development Potential

Investment Summary Centrally located and opposite Banbury Cross 15,000 sq ft Let to ABC Cinemas & Guaranteed by Odeon Cinemas Full Repairing Lease expiring 4th April 2032 Yearly Rent Reviews - Retail Price Index Increases Development Potential subject to the usual consents The property comprises a purpose-built cinema behind an 18th century façade.  The building is arranged on four floors with the ground floor comprising the entrance foyer to the main cinema screen with the original balcony forming the second screen providing approximately 588 seats. Additionally, there are three floors of self-contained offices above accessed directly from Horse Fair.  The site lies within the Conservation Area and adjacent to two Grade II listed buildings. The property is entirely let to ABC Cinemas Limited, guaranteed by Odeon Cinemas Limited, from 30th August 2013 until 4th April 2032 (with no breaks) with annual rental increases in line with RPI.  The current rent is £167,781.52 per annum exclusive.  Full lease details are available from White Commercial.
  • Centrally located and opposite Banbury Cross
  • Let to ABC Cinemas & Guaranteed by Odeon Cinemas
  • Full Repairing Lease expiring 4th April 2032
  • Yearly Rent Reviews - Retail Price Index Increases
  • Development Potential subject to the usual consents
  • Current Rental Income of £167,781 Per Annum

Location Details

Banbury, Oxfordshire is a rapidly expanding town with a population of  54,335 (census 2021) and a District population of approximately 160,000.  The prominent and well-known building is situated in the attractive conservation area of Horse Fair, in Banbury town centre opposite Banbury’s famous Cross and the town’s main roundabout. The Whately Hall Hotel lies immediately to the north with the property situated  in the Centre of Banbury’s main Business District and within easy reach of all main town centre facilities.. To the front of the property are a number of substantial pay and display public car parks.
Property Type
Development, Investment, Leisure
Size from
15033 sqft
Size to
15033 sqft

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