A town centre building which is home to a dessert cafe has been put on the market for more than £1million, less than a year after it reopened.

Creams in King Street, Maidstone, welcomed back customers at the end of last year after closing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Now, in the newest change of circumstances, the whole building, which is on the corner of Church Street, has been put up for sale.

It includes the dessert business on the ground floor, which has a lease until 2039, plus a vacant basement, first floor and second floor.

There are also three parking spaces which come with the property which is valued at £1.15million.

In June last year, KentOnline reported on plans submitted to Maidstone council to turn the site into a 20-bedroom HMO but they were refused.

Estate agent Whozoo said there is still “an opportunity for the new owner to let the vacant parts or to revise and resubmit the scheme or explore other development options”.

Creams is on the 2,422 sq ft ground floor, while the vacant first and second floors equal just under 4,500 sq ft in size.

In September, new branding for the dessert chain was spotted being put up on the empty building.

At the time a Creams spokesman said: “We are excited to announce that work has commenced on the reopening of our new Creams Café, Maidstone.

“After listening to our loyal customers and due to popular demand, we are bringing back the ultimate dessert experience you’ve been craving.

“Our team is hard at work to create a fresh and vibrant space where you can enjoy all your favourite treats and more.”

Creams has more than 80 branches across the country and serves a range of sweet treats including sundaes, waffles, crepes, and milkshakes.

In 2022, it had been put on the market for £1m when it was described as having “development potential for a mixed-use scheme or change of use”.

The dessert parlour is opposite Boots and PureGym.