Stratford’s Hathaway Tea Room to be sold at auction
HATHAWAY Tea Rooms will be sold at auction later this month.
The iconic Grade II* listed building in Stratford High Street dates back to the 16th century and was well-known for selling traditional cream teas for over 90 years, but all that came to an end in February when the last cuppa and slice of cake was served.
The much-loved eatery opened in 1931 and welcomed visitors from all over the world who – like residents here – enjoyed the three-tiered cake stands brimming with sandwiches, scones and chocolates.
It’s one of 22 lots from across Coventry and Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire featured in the Sheldon Bosley Knight’s auction at Stratford Town Hall on 24th May.
According to Sheldon Bosley Knight’s listing, the tea rooms represent ‘a unique opportunity for development of this beautiful and historic site which extends across three storeys as well as an attic, cellar and garden. This could include restarting the business, as the sale includes two working kitchens, as well as scope for conversion of the upper floors to residential subject to planning permission and listed building consent’.
Matt Burrows, who will lead the auction, said: “This is by far our biggest auction we have held to date which is hugely exciting. All lots offer great value and investment potential. It’s great to be back in town and we’re looking forward to selling the lots for our vendors.”