Builder: Moonah CPM
Anticipated Construction Program: November 2023 - June 2024
Tenancies: 6 (including store rooms)
The Sorrento Athenaeum Cinema - An iconic site embedded in history which is set for a significant restoration and transformation into retail premises.
History:
The Athenaeum theatre was built in 1894 in the commercial centre of the seaside town of Sorrento. Designed by Melbourne architect, J. F. Gibbins, the multi-purpose theatrical venue was built for Isaac Bensilum, local councillor, hotelier and entrepreneur. The building has had a varied past including use as an auditorium, scating rink and theatres. It has now entered it's next phase as an iconic retail premises whilst maintaining and restoring it's original heritage fabric.
A summary of the offering is below:
The Athenaeum Theatre
30 - 34 Ocean Beach Road
+ Ground floor tenancy, 439sqm
+ Grand ceiling height: 3.4m in front foyer, 6m in main hall
+ 11.4m street frontage
+ Signage zones on front fascia and under-awning lightbox
+ Double black framed entry doors, totalling 1,840mm
+ Display screen included - perfect for runway reels/brand videos/product promotions
+ Heritage aspects including 'moderne' style doors, intricate hand-made plaster ceiling and historic wall
+ Amenities include a self contained waste room and DDA W/C
36 Ocean Beach Road
+ Ground floor tenancy, 305sqm
+ 3.2m ceiling height
+ 9.9m street frontage
+ Signage zones on front fascia and under-awning lightbox
+ Double black framed entry doors, totalling 1,840mm
+ Dual window display area - perfect for visual merchandising
+ Amenities include a self contained waste room and DDA W/C
+ Located next door to the historic Athenaeum Theatre
Three storage rooms are available for lease:
Store room 1: 12sqm
Store room 2: 12sqm
Store room 3: 19sqm
Store rooms are located at the rear of the 36 Ocean Beach Road tenancy. They can be leased and accessed separately via the rear laneway.