Ground floor lock-up Café/tearoom
Central location in busy seaside village
Only a short walk from Marske beach
Internal dining area (20) and patio (24)
Two allocated spaces in private car park
Genuine and reluctant retirement sale
SELLER REF 95618
The Wynd Pantry is located in Marske-by-the-Sea, a large and picturesque coastal village in the borough of Redcar and Cleveland, situated within the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire. The village is positioned directly on the North Sea coast, nestled between the larger seaside resort towns of Redcar and Saltburn-by-the-Sea. While it sits right on the shoreline, Marske retains a quieter, residential "village-by-the-sea" atmosphere rather than being a busy commercial resort.
The village is accessible via the A1085 road and is well-served by public transit, featuring two railway stations-Marske railway station and Longbeck railway station-which offer direct Northern Rail services toward Middlesbrough and Darlington.
The primary attraction is Marske Beach, a wide, uninterrupted stretch of fine golden sand backed by low dunes, popular for coastal walks, windsurfing, and traditional coble fishing. The village also features Marske Hall (a Grade I-listed stone manor built around 1625), Winkies Castle (a 17th-century half-cruck shoemaker's cottage operating as a museum), and the ruins of the 11th-century St. Germain's Church overlooking the cliffside. Marske has a population of around 9,000 residents and briefly features three primary schools, Outwood Academy Bydales for secondary education, a healthcare centre and a local library. Furthermore, a new housing estate is currently being built in Marske with approximately 814 houses, which potentially may increase the footfall to the Wynd Pantry.
The Wynd Pantry occupies a ground floor, mid-terrace lock-up situated on The Wynd a busy shopping area/street located in the centre of the village. The property briefly comprises:
Trade Areas
A well presented, south facing, glazed frontage with entrance directly from the The Wynd. You are welcomed into the open plan DINING AREA which has seating for 20 people. This area has tile flooring and is decorated to a good standard, providing a warm and welcoming feel.
To the rear of the dining room is a service counter with a large refrigerated display and a countertop on the back wall for food preparation.
Located at the rear of the shop is a well-equipped COMMERCIAL KITCHEN with lots of space, a store area and an additional wash/prep room.
STAFF TOILET FACILITIES are also located to the rear of the shop.
External
To the front of the property is a patio area with seating for 24. At the rear of the premises there is a BIN STORE and two allocated staff parking spaces within a PRIVATE CAR PARK.
The Wynd Pantry has been in operation since the 1970's with our client taking over the business in August 2023, they are now offering the premises to the leasehold market in order to retire.
The business is frequented by locals, holidaymakers and destination diners and is renowned for its home cooked food offering, which briefly comprises scones, pies and fish & chips. Freshly made coffee is also available and there is the option to eat in or takeaway.
By choice, our client trades below the VAT threshold. There is scope to increase sales by way of extending the currently limited opening hours which are as follows:
08:30 to 14:00 - Monday to Saturday
09:30 to 14:00 – Sunday
Accounting information will be made available to seriously interested parties upon request.
Leasehold £50,000 to include goodwill, fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition.
The Wynd Pantry is held on a part repairing and insuring lease from a private individual, for a term of fifteen years commencing April 2021 and expiring March 2036.
The lease falls within the security provisions of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 and is fully assignable, subject to the Landlord’s consent. Rent is currently £8,280 plus VAT per annum paid quarterly in advance.
An incoming party will be required to provide a rental deposit to the Landlord in advance plus personal guarantors.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips. Viewing strictly by appointment only.
No Premises Licence is held.
A new operator would need to apply to the Local Authority in order to retail alcohol.
All mains services are connected.
The property also benefits from both fire and intruder alarms as well as a CCTV security system.
Rateable Value: £5,400
Local Authority: Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
