The tearooms are situated in an affluent East Sussex town, benefiting from a prosperous and loyal local population, together with a steady flow of visitors exploring the High Weald National Landscape.
The town supports a vibrant mix of independent retailers, cafés and local businesses, creating an excellent trading environment for quality hospitality operators. Established in 2024, the business has quickly developed an outstanding reputation and is recognised as one of the area’s leading independent tea rooms. The vendors have invested significantly in creating a beautifully presented venue, thoughtfully designed to capture the charm and character of a traditional tea room, with tasteful décor, antique furnishings and elegant display cabinets showcasing a tempting selection of freshly prepared cakes and patisserie. The tearoom has built its reputation on offering high-quality, locally sourced produce, alongside an extensive selection of speciality teas, homemade cakes and
traditional afternoon teas. Its commitment to quality and customer service has been recognised with a Best Café Award in 2025, further enhancing its reputation and making it a popular destination for both local residents and visitors alike.
- Asking Price:
- £140,000
- Turnover:
- £343,200
- Net Profit:
- Undisclosed
Property Information
- Property:
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Leasehold
- Lease Terms:
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: The premises is held on a full repairing and insuring lease at a current rental of £18,000 per
annum. The lease has approximately 4 years unexpired. The lease has the protection of the 1954
Landlord and Tenant act and is renewable.
- Leasehold Rent:
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£18,000 per annum
- Location:
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The tearooms are situated in an affluent East Sussex town, benefiting from a prosperous and loyal local population, together with a steady flow of visitors exploring the High Weald National Landscape.
The town supports a vibrant mix of independent retailers, cafés and local businesses, creating an excellent trading environment for quality hospitality operators. Established in 2024, the business has quickly developed an outstanding reputation and is recognised as one of the area’s leading independent tea rooms. The vendors have invested significantly in creating a beautifully presented venue, thoughtfully designed to capture the charm and character of a traditional tea room, with tasteful décor, antique furnishings and elegant display cabinets showcasing a tempting selection of freshly prepared cakes and patisserie.
- Premises Details:
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The tearoom occupies a prominent trading position within the town centre, directly
opposite a public car park, providing convenient access for customers. The premises underwent a comprehensive refurbishment in 2024 and are presented to an exceptional standard throughout. The customer seating area has been thoughtfully designed to reflect the charm and character of a traditional tea room, featuring tasteful décor, antique furnishings and attractive display cabinets
showcasing the freshly prepared cakes and patisserie. A well-appointed service counter and drinks preparation area are situated to the rear of the main seating area. The tea rooms accommodates 34 covers internally, with a further 16 covers available on the attractive front terrace. To the rear of the premises is a fully equipped commercial kitchen, fitted with extraction suitable for light cooking, together with a dedicated wash-up area and separate storeroom. The property also benefits from a fully accessible customer WC. Stairs lead to the first floor, where there are two well-presented consultancy rooms, both of which are currently let and provide an additional rental income, together
with a separate office/staff room. Further benefits include CCTV, an intruder alarm system and three private parking spaces to the rear of the property, providing valuable staff parking and convenient access for deliveries.
- Planning Consent:
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The sale of retail alcohol between the hours of 8am – 8pm, Monday – Saturday
and 8am-6pm on Sunday.
- Energy Performance Rating:
- D
Business Operation
- Management type:
- This business has absentee ownership.
- Reasons for selling:
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other business interests.
- Trading hours:
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Trading seven days a week between 8:30am and 4:00pm,
- Employees:
- manager and team
- Years established:
- 2
