Former Michelin star Surrey restaurant goes on sale for £2.5m

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Daniel Face

The Clock House in Ripley

The Clock House, a former Michelin star restaurant in the heart of Ripley, Surrey, has entered the market at a guide price of £2.5 million.

Marketed by Savills on behalf of restauranteur Serina Drake, the two-storey building spans 6,308 sq ft.

On the ground floor is an open-plan restaurant and panelled dining room with capacity for 50 diners, as well as a fitted trade kitchen to the rear.

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The first floor features a private reception lounge with bar servery and a function room for a range of alternative uses.

There’s also private living accommodation accessible via an internal staircase and an external staircase to street level. At attic level, there are two bedrooms, a kitchen and bathroom which have previously been used for staff.

Chris Bickle, director, licensed leisure, Savills Southampton, said: “For the last 20 years, The Clock House was at the pinnacle of Surrey’s dining scene achieving a Michelin star and 3AA rosettes.

“The recent closure provides an opportunity for a new owner to explore a variety of uses, subject to consents, which may include food and beverage, residential or alternative use.

“This property is filled with character and its historic traits make it unique in itself, and we are expecting a high level of interest.”

Daniel Face

Born and raised in Berkshire, Dan fell into journalism after completing his bachelor’s degree in English at UCL. Writing for The Business Magazine and local Biz News sites has given him the opportunity to chat with all manner of small business owners and share their success stories with a wider audience. Outside of work, Dan enjoys live music, board games and quiz shows, and is making a slow but persistent effort to learn Spanish.