The premises comprise:
GENERAL STORE
Service counter with cash register, range of display fridges & freezers, and display shelving displaying a range of general products to include toiletries, household products, fresh, frozen & tinned groceries, much of which is sourced from local farms and suppliers. Through to the side is the ‘Beach Shop’ offering a range of hats, balls, buckets, spades, body boards and other beach goods. Through to the rear:
CAFE
Service Counter with larger chiller display cabinet, hot & cold drinks preparation area with double-head Zoe coffee machine, electronic on-demand coffee grinder, commercial double grill, milkshake maker and two fridges. Table & chairs, seating 2.
MAIN CATERING KITCHEN
With stainless steel prep tables, double-level heated gantry, large fridge, two countertop fryers, 4 induction rings, large grill, two microwaves, a six-slice toaster and double panini machine.
WASH UP AREA
With double sink unit, dishwasher, large Buffalo fan oven and countertop fryer.
BAR
With service hatch to the terrace area. Python system, 3 bar-mounted beer fonts (on loan from Salcombe Brewery, on condition that you sell their products), wall-mounted optics, blender, 2 milk shake mixers, fresh coffee machine & grinder, hot water boiler and under-the-counter drinks fridge. Touch-screen Epos system.
REAR TERRACE WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS
Large, decked area over 2 levels. Higher level with timber framing for plastic removable covering, seating 65–70 at rattan-style table & chairs. Access to Bar service hatch. Steps up to raised platform with ‘All-Weather Pod’. Steps down to lower terrace with wooden picnic tables seating 6. Sectioned-off area with oil tank.
PARKING
Private parking space for the owners use only.
OWNER'S ACCOMMODATION
Accessed through the café area.
Stairs to FIRST Floor:
Small Kitchen, double bedroom with views across the countryside, double bedroom with glorious views across the estuary and beyond, bathroom and lounge/diner with countryside views. spiral staircase leading to loft conversion currently set out as lounge/TV room (alternatively a 3rd bedroom) shower room and double bedroom overlooking the estuary.
GENERAL INFORMATION
THE BUSINESS
The store & café trade throughout the year. From November to March, the trading hours are 9 a.m.–1 p.m. From April to October, the trading hours are extended as the weather and light improve, closing at 7pm at the height of the season. The premises licences allows for the sale of alcohol between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; however, there is an agreement in place that the café can trade on further into the evening, six times a year. The café currently offers an easily prepared menu that includes hot & cold breakfasts served between 9 and 11:30 a.m. and lunch from 12pm with the menu including Devon-made pasties and freshly made sandwiches. During the colder months, locally made fresh soup and warm baguettes are also available. All food and drink options are available to have on the terrace or take away.
TENURE
The premises is held on a fully repairing and insuring lease with a term of 12 years from December 2021. The rent from December 2024 will be £14,000 per annum.
SERVICES
The premises is connected to mains electricity, septic tank and an oil-fired boiler.
RATEABLE VALUE
2023 List: £8,400. Please note that this is not rate-payable. 100% Small Business Rate Relief will be available to eligible parties. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Billing Authority.
COUNCIL TAX BAND A
EPC RATING C
INVENTORY
To include furnishings and equipment as per an inventory to be supplied, excluding the owner's personal effects.
STOCK
Wet and dry stock in trade will be taken over by the purchaser at valuation on the day of completion.
VIEWING
Viewing is highly recommended and can be arranged by prior appointment with the agents, Bettesworths.
