Established in 2008, Isola Buona specialises in the retail of premium Italian food and wine and has built an excellent reputation throughout Sussex for quality and service, supported by a loyal and repeat customer base. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established deli and café business in East Sussex, complete with extensive warehouse facilities. The sale includes all business equipment, fixtures and fittings, together with the goodwill of the business, allowing a new owner to continue trading immediately. The business benefits from two established revenue streams through its deli/café operation and e-commerce website. Located on a well-connected industrial park in Newhaven, the premises offer excellent access for deliveries, generous customer parking, and substantial warehouse space suitable for storage, wholesale distribution, food production, or other commercial uses.
The warehouse facilities have not been utilised by the current owners for the past two years, as the business now operates solely as a deli and café, presenting clear potential for further growth. The current owners will provide a comprehensive handover to ensure a smooth transition.
- Asking Price:
- £120,000
- Turnover:
- £312,000
- Net Profit:
- Undisclosed
Property Information
- Property:
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Leasehold
- Lease Terms:
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The premises are currently held on a full repairing and insuring lease, which has approximately 1 year remaining on the lease, at current rental of £25,000 per annum and the lease is due to expire on 20th January 2027. The lease has the current rental of £25,000 per annum. The landlord has agreed to grant a new lease to the purchaser
- Leasehold Rent:
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£25,000 per annum
- Location:
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The business benefits from two established revenue streams through its deli/café operation and e-commerce website. Located on a well-connected industrial park in Newhaven, the premises offer excellent access for deliveries, generous customer parking, and substantial warehouse space suitable for storage, wholesale distribution, food production, or other commercial uses. The warehouse facilities have not been utilised by the current owners for the past two years, as the business now operates solely as a deli and café, presenting clear potential for further growth.
- Premises Details:
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The business operates from a 3,661 sq ft warehouse unit in Newhaven, offering excellent access for deliveries together with convenient customer parking. The premises have been thoughtfully configured into a number of distinct operational areas, creating an efficient and practical working environment. To the front right-hand side of the unit is the self-contained deli/café, accessed via its own entrance door at the front of the premises. Upon entering, there is a large chilled display cabinet and serve-over counter, together with a two-group coffee machine and grinder. The area is further enhanced by custom-built shelving displaying a wide range of products, along with one upright chilled display units. Customer seating is available for 10 covers internally, with a further 8 covers positioned to the front of the unit. The main warehouse occupies the left-hand side of the premises and includes substantial shelving for dry goods storage, a dedicated food preparation area, a large walk-in chiller, and a smaller walk-in fridge. In addition, there is a mezzanine floor currently utilised as office space, providing useful ancillary accommodation. The premises are also fitted with CCTV
- Energy Performance Rating:
- B
Business Operation
- Management type:
- This business is owner operated.
- Trading hours:
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9:00am to 5:00pm, Tuesday through to Saturday
- Employees:
- 2
- Years established:
- 28
