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Investment Highlights

  • Prominent corner freehold position
  • Main function room/club area with dedicated bar and DJ booth
  • Front patio area providing approximately 30 covers

Executive Summary

The Haystack is a substantial freehold former public house occupying a prominent corner position on Canvey Island, Essex. The property comprises extensive licensed premises with multiple trading areas, including a conservatory, central bar, and function room, alongside a commercial kitchen, cellar, storage facilities and ancillary accommodation. The upper floors include a self-contained two-bedroom flat together with four additional staff bedrooms, providing significant residential accommodation. With the business now closed and the property available with vacant possession, the asset offers opportunities for continued hospitality use or alternative uses subject to planning.

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Property Facts Sale Pending

Sale Type
Investment or Owner User
Property Type
Retail
Tenure
Freehold
Property Subtype
Restaurant
Building Size
5,636 SF
Building Class
C
Year Built
1950
Price
$507,765
Price Per SF
$90.09
Percent Leased
Vacant
Tenancy
Multiple
Building Height
2 Stories
Building FAR
0.62
Lot Size
0.21 AC
Frontage
96’ on Furtherwick Road

Amenities

  • Corner Lot

Space Availability

  • Space
  • Size
  • Space Use
  • Position
  • Available
  • Ground
  • 2,162 SF
  • Retail
  • -
  • Now

The Haystack presents a ground-floor commercial opportunity on Furtherwick Road, a well-established commercial corridor serving Canvey Island. Positioned near the town centre, the property benefits from proximity to a range of retail, restaurant, café, and service-oriented businesses, helping support regular local customer activity. The location also provides access to the wider island and regional road connections via the A130 and A13, linking occupiers to surrounding Essex markets. Formerly operating as a public house, the property offers flexible accommodation suitable for a variety of uses, subject to the necessary planning approvals. The interior features an open-plan layout designed to accommodate different operational requirements while providing adaptability for future occupiers. Wood flooring, substantial glazing, and floor-to-ceiling window sections create a bright environment with strong natural light throughout the premises. Additional features include a bar area, external seating provision, and the benefit of an existing alcohol licence. The combination of flexible internal accommodation and customer-facing frontage provides an opportunity for hospitality, leisure, retail, showroom, fitness, and other commercial occupiers seeking a visible presence within Canvey Island's established commercial district. Further accommodation may also be available by separate negotiation, offering potential flexibility for businesses with future expansion requirements.

Space Size Space Use Position Available
Ground 2,162 SF Retail - Now

Ground

Size
2,162 SF
Space Use
Retail
Position
-
Available
Now

Ground

Size 2,162 SF
Space Use Retail
Position -
Available Now

The Haystack presents a ground-floor commercial opportunity on Furtherwick Road, a well-established commercial corridor serving Canvey Island. Positioned near the town centre, the property benefits from proximity to a range of retail, restaurant, café, and service-oriented businesses, helping support regular local customer activity. The location also provides access to the wider island and regional road connections via the A130 and A13, linking occupiers to surrounding Essex markets. Formerly operating as a public house, the property offers flexible accommodation suitable for a variety of uses, subject to the necessary planning approvals. The interior features an open-plan layout designed to accommodate different operational requirements while providing adaptability for future occupiers. Wood flooring, substantial glazing, and floor-to-ceiling window sections create a bright environment with strong natural light throughout the premises. Additional features include a bar area, external seating provision, and the benefit of an existing alcohol licence. The combination of flexible internal accommodation and customer-facing frontage provides an opportunity for hospitality, leisure, retail, showroom, fitness, and other commercial occupiers seeking a visible presence within Canvey Island's established commercial district. Further accommodation may also be available by separate negotiation, offering potential flexibility for businesses with future expansion requirements.

Nearby Major Retailers

Costcutter
Iceland
Anytime Fitness
Spar
Co-op
Barclays
Nisa
Morrisons
  • Listing ID: 41501707

  • Date on Market: 7/31/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 96 Furtherwick Rd, Canvey Island SS8 7AJ

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