Who will open page of next chapter in story of landmark property near Cleethorpes seafront?

What next for landmark building?  

AN interesting future could beckon for an important building close to Cleethorpes seafront.

The property used to be The Victoria hotel, with letting rooms, but more recently it has been better known as first O'Neills, then the Foundrry Bar and Kitchen.

There was speculation, a few years ago, that North East Lincolnshire Council may have bought the building, which is off Grant Street, with a view to demolishing it in order to open up views over the Humber Estuary.

Whether or not this was so, it has now become available for sale or to let - in either case by negotiation.

Although within living memory it has traded as a licensed premises, it could be converted, subject to planning consent, to other uses.

It has the benefit of a large car park to the rear and side which could be converted to a very attractive garden.

The agents are PPH who say in the prospectus: "The property is of traditional solid brick construction beneath a series of pitched and flat roofs. 

"There is also a separate detached brick built double garage/store with a pitched tiled roof above.

"The ground floor of the property benefits from three separate entrances leading to a large bar area which incorporates three distinct sections which are interconnected and served from the main central bar. 

"The accommodation has been refurbished to a good standard and incorporates WC facilities.

"There is also a kitchen, preparation area, together with an office, staff room and basement cellar/storage area below. 

There are stairs leading to the first and second floors which have previously been used for residential purposes but have not been used for a number of years and now require refurbishment.

The document adds: "This is a rare opportunity to purchase or lease hospitality property in this sought after North East Lincolnshire coastal town."