The French Table, 85 Maple Road, Surbiton, KT6 4AW
Offers in Excess of
£1,200,000
£416.67 per sq ft
Business rates & charges may apply
- SIZE AVAILABLE
2,880 sq ft
268 sq m
- SECTOR
Restaurant for sale
- USE CLASSUse class orders: A3 Restaurants and Cafes and C3 Dwelling Houses
A3, C3
Key features
- Long-established and award-winning restaurant with over 22 years of continuous trading
- Let on an FRI lease producing £58,000 per annum until 2031
- Rent highly reversionary
- Rent Review in 2027
- Prime location just 500 metres from Surbiton Station in a popular dining destination
- Freehold property with well-fitted bar, commercial kitchen, and ancillary space
- Potential for extension or redevelopment subject to planning permission
- We are instructed to invite offers in excess of £1,200,000
Description
Description
The property comprises a semi-detached terraced building that has been converted into a high-end restaurant. It occupies a site of approximately 0.063 acres and extends over three storeys.
The restaurant operates across the ground and first floors at the front of the building, with a bar located on the ground floor, providing a total of 31 covers. To the rear, there is a spacious commercial kitchen, along with a large garage that has been converted into a prep kitchen for The French Table.
The third floor provides ancillary accommodation, including an office and staff room. The property is very well presented throughout and finished to a high standard.
There is potential for future development of the garage to the rear to add an additional floor (STP).
Location
Surbiton is a suburban town located in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, approximately 11 miles south-west of Central London. It lies 2 miles south of Kingston upon Thames and around 5 miles north-east of Esher. The area benefits from excellent transport links, with the A3 nearby providing direct road access to Central London and the M25. Surbiton railway station is approximately 500 metres from the property and offers regular direct services to London Waterloo, with journey times of around 15 minutes.
Surbiton has a strong residential catchment and a vibrant local high street centred around Maple Road, which is known for its independent restaurants, cafés and boutique retailers. The area has seen consistent residential investment and development due to its proximity to London, good schools and strong commuter appeal.
Floor Areas
The property provides the following approximate Gross Internal Area:
Total: 2,880 sq ft / 261.05 sq m
Covenant
The French Table is a well-established, owner-operated restaurant located in Surbiton. It is the flagship venture of Eric and Sarah Guignard, who have successfully operated the business since its launch in the summer of 2001. With over 22 years of continuous trading, the restaurant enjoys a strong local following and an excellent reputation.
The French Table has received numerous accolades over the years, including two AA Rosettes and a Silver Award from SquareMeal. In addiontion to this is currently has 809 reviews with a 4.9 star rating as of June 2025 reflecting its consistent quality and high standards.
Complementing the restaurant, the Guignards also operate The French Tarte, a café and boulangerie located adjacent to the subject property. Established in 2011, it has further strengthened their presence in the area and expanded their offering within the local food scene.
Whilst the tenant is an independent operator, their long established business and investment in the property and surrounding area, together with the property’s underpinned inherent value and development potential (STP) provides an investor with a solid investment going forward.
Tenure
Freehold, subject to the occupational lease. It is held under two separate freehold titles: SGL293730 and SGL730974.
Tenancy
The property is let on a full repairing and insuring (FRI) lease, expiring in 2031, at a current passing rent of £58,000 per annum. The lease is subject to four yearly open market rent reviews (2027 next rent review) and has the benefit of a rent deposit of £10,243.40.
Planning
The property is not listed and is not located within a prohibited flood zone. However, it is situated within the Cadogan Road Conservation Area.
There may be future development potential to the rear of the property, above the existing storage area. Additionally, the rear prep kitchen could be considered for conversion, subject to the necessary consents.
The property falls within the jurisdiction of Kingston upon Thames Council, and interested parties are advised to carry out their own due diligence with regard to planning matters.
EPC
Commissioned and provided upon request.
Rateable Value
2023 - £28,250
Terms
Offers in excess of £1,200,000 are invited for the benefit of our client's freehold interest, subject to the existing lease. The property provides a NIY of 4.56%, with a reversionary yield of 5.11% based on our view that the rent will increase to at least £65,000 at the next rent review.
VAT
It is envisaged that the property will be sold as a TOGC so the transaction should therefore be exempt from VAT on the basis the purchasing entity is VAT registered.
Fixtures & Fittings
The fixtures and fittings are currently owned by the occupational tenant.
Money Laundering
Regulations require Savills to conduct various checks on purchasers and tenants. Further details are available upon request.
Viewing & Contacts
For a formal viewing strictly by appointment with Savills.
The property comprises a semi-detached terraced building that has been converted into a high-end restaurant. It occupies a site of approximately 0.063 acres and extends over three storeys.
The restaurant operates across the ground and first floors at the front of the building, with a bar located on the ground floor, providing a total of 31 covers. To the rear, there is a spacious commercial kitchen, along with a large garage that has been converted into a prep kitchen for The French Table.
The third floor provides ancillary accommodation, including an office and staff room. The property is very well presented throughout and finished to a high standard.
There is potential for future development of the garage to the rear to add an additional floor (STP).
Location
Surbiton is a suburban town located in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, approximately 11 miles south-west of Central London. It lies 2 miles south of Kingston upon Thames and around 5 miles north-east of Esher. The area benefits from excellent transport links, with the A3 nearby providing direct road access to Central London and the M25. Surbiton railway station is approximately 500 metres from the property and offers regular direct services to London Waterloo, with journey times of around 15 minutes.
Surbiton has a strong residential catchment and a vibrant local high street centred around Maple Road, which is known for its independent restaurants, cafés and boutique retailers. The area has seen consistent residential investment and development due to its proximity to London, good schools and strong commuter appeal.
Floor Areas
The property provides the following approximate Gross Internal Area:
Total: 2,880 sq ft / 261.05 sq m
Covenant
The French Table is a well-established, owner-operated restaurant located in Surbiton. It is the flagship venture of Eric and Sarah Guignard, who have successfully operated the business since its launch in the summer of 2001. With over 22 years of continuous trading, the restaurant enjoys a strong local following and an excellent reputation.
The French Table has received numerous accolades over the years, including two AA Rosettes and a Silver Award from SquareMeal. In addiontion to this is currently has 809 reviews with a 4.9 star rating as of June 2025 reflecting its consistent quality and high standards.
Complementing the restaurant, the Guignards also operate The French Tarte, a café and boulangerie located adjacent to the subject property. Established in 2011, it has further strengthened their presence in the area and expanded their offering within the local food scene.
Whilst the tenant is an independent operator, their long established business and investment in the property and surrounding area, together with the property’s underpinned inherent value and development potential (STP) provides an investor with a solid investment going forward.
Tenure
Freehold, subject to the occupational lease. It is held under two separate freehold titles: SGL293730 and SGL730974.
Tenancy
The property is let on a full repairing and insuring (FRI) lease, expiring in 2031, at a current passing rent of £58,000 per annum. The lease is subject to four yearly open market rent reviews (2027 next rent review) and has the benefit of a rent deposit of £10,243.40.
Planning
The property is not listed and is not located within a prohibited flood zone. However, it is situated within the Cadogan Road Conservation Area.
There may be future development potential to the rear of the property, above the existing storage area. Additionally, the rear prep kitchen could be considered for conversion, subject to the necessary consents.
The property falls within the jurisdiction of Kingston upon Thames Council, and interested parties are advised to carry out their own due diligence with regard to planning matters.
EPC
Commissioned and provided upon request.
Rateable Value
2023 - £28,250
Terms
Offers in excess of £1,200,000 are invited for the benefit of our client's freehold interest, subject to the existing lease. The property provides a NIY of 4.56%, with a reversionary yield of 5.11% based on our view that the rent will increase to at least £65,000 at the next rent review.
VAT
It is envisaged that the property will be sold as a TOGC so the transaction should therefore be exempt from VAT on the basis the purchasing entity is VAT registered.
Fixtures & Fittings
The fixtures and fittings are currently owned by the occupational tenant.
Money Laundering
Regulations require Savills to conduct various checks on purchasers and tenants. Further details are available upon request.
Viewing & Contacts
For a formal viewing strictly by appointment with Savills.
Brochures
The French Table, 85 Maple Road, Surbiton, KT6 4AW
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Surbiton Station0.2 miles
- Berrylands Station1.2 miles
- Kingston Station1.3 miles
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