For Sale: £595,000 for the Freehold
8,194 Sq Ft
Iconic Art Deco Building - Originally The Ritz Cinema (1936), rich in local heritage
Large Theatre-Style Auditorium - First floor includes tiered seating for approx. 270 people
Close to Local Amenities & Public Transport Links
Dual Staircase Access - Enabling easy subdivision or multi-occupancy layouts
For sale freehold
A rare opportunity to acquire an iconic Art Deco building in the heart of Rushden, extending across two floors and offering significant asset management, redevelopment and repositioning potential (subject to the necessary consents).
Originally opened in 1936 as The Ritz Cinema and later operating as a successful bingo hall, the property retains a number of original architectural features while providing flexible accommodation suited to a range of future uses.
The accommodation includes reception, bar/café, office and open-plan areas at ground floor level, together with ancillary accommodation and an impressive 270-seat tiered theatre at first floor level.
Its prominent town centre location, scale and configuration present potential for refurbishment, mixed-use redevelopment, continued commercial use, or residential conversion and redevelopment opportunities, subject to planning and all necessary statutory approvals.
Originally opened in 1936 as The Ritz Cinema and later operating as a successful bingo hall, the property retains a number of original architectural features while providing flexible accommodation suited to a range of future uses.
The accommodation includes reception, bar/café, office and open-plan areas at ground floor level, together with ancillary accommodation and an impressive 270-seat tiered theatre at first floor level.
Its prominent town centre location, scale and configuration present potential for refurbishment, mixed-use redevelopment, continued commercial use, or residential conversion and redevelopment opportunities, subject to planning and all necessary statutory approvals.
The property is located on College Street in the centre of Rushden, a well-connected Northamptonshire market town. It is within walking distance of the town's main retail area, including local shops, supermarkets, cafés, and essential services. Nearby national occupiers include Lidl, Asda, and Boots. The property benefits from good road access via the A6 and A45, linking to Wellingborough, Bedford, and Northampton. Public transport links are available with local bus routes serving the area and Wellingborough railway station approximately 5 miles away, offering direct services to London St Pancras.
