Dutchies takeaway restaurant has been sold and exciting times are ahead, said agent Mike Foenander, who confirmed the site hadn’t been bought by a franchise operator.
With its chequered floor and red and white striped umbrellas, Dutchie’s takeaway restaurant in Newhaven harks back to a bygone era.
But it looks like brighter times are ahead.
Many locals and visitors have fond memories of summer holidays enjoying burgers or fish and chips from the popular shop.
The iconic takeaway restaurant sits at the gateway to Phillip Island and sold earlier this year, with the new owners taking possession last Friday.
Agent Mike Foenander from O’Brien Real Estate said due to a confidentiality agreement he could not reveal details of the sale, but said it was an exciting development for the much-loved old building.
He also quashed rumours that the site had been purchased by Domino’s Pizza.
“It’s definitely not a franchise.”
The restaurant at 1 Forrest Avenue has been permanently closed for years and came up for sale in 2018 for the first time in fifty years.
However it wasn’t until this year the store finally sold. The $1,250,000 price tag included 664m2 land, as well as a three-bedroom residence.
Mr Foenander believed people would “see things happening in the next three to four weeks”.
“It’s going to be exciting,” he said.
“Watch this space!”
