Fully Fitted Morningside Cafe, Long Lease, Low Rent For Sale

Property Information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease Terms:

Leasehold premises with a current passing rent of £11,000 per annum. The lease runs until 22 December 2035, with the next rent review scheduled for 23 December 2030. There are no outstanding rent reviews.

Assignation of the lease will be subject to landlord consent. Full lease documentation can be provided to serious buyers through the parties’ solicitors.

Leasehold Rent:

£11,000 per annum

Location:

Located in an affluent and popular south Edinburgh residential and retail area, with a prominent street-facing position on a busy main shopping street. The surrounding area benefits from a strong residential catchment, established independent businesses, shops, cafes and regular passing trade.

Premises Details:

Attractive leasehold cafe premises arranged over a ground-floor customer trading area and a substantial basement providing storage, preparation and WC accommodation.

The ground floor includes a customer seating area for up to approximately 20 people, a service counter and coffee and food-preparation facilities. The premises are fully fitted and ready for an incoming owner-operator to continue trading, subject to the usual legal process and landlord approval.

Size in square feet:

1,165 sq ft

Planning Consent:

The premises are understood to benefit from a historical Class 3 (Restricted) food and drink consent. Prospective buyers should verify the precise terms with the City of Edinburgh Council.

The property is recorded in the July 2025 Property Enquiry Certificate as being within the Merchiston and Greenhill Conservation Area and as a Category C listed building. Buyers should make their own enquiries regarding signage, external alterations or any proposed change of use.

Energy Performance Rating:

C

Business Operation

Management type:

This business is owner operated.

Expansion Potential:

There is scope to grow turnover through extended opening hours, delivery platforms, stronger social media and local marketing, improved signage and window messaging, brunch and lunch offers, local business catering, private events, takeaway coffee, desserts and seasonal promotions.

The business is currently owner-operated with no employees, giving an incoming operator the opportunity to increase capacity, trading hours and sales channels.

Competition / Market:

The area has a well-established mix of independent and national cafes and food operators, demonstrating strong local demand. Competition is active, but the dense residential catchment and regular passing trade support a wide range of hospitality businesses. Continued local marketing, quality service and a distinctive food and drink offering provide scope to strengthen the business further.

Reasons for selling:

The business is being offered for sale due to the owner’s family commitments and plans to relocate to a different area.

Trading hours:

9-5 everyday

Employees:

0

Years established:

The current ownership commenced in 2025, although the premises have operated as a cafe for a number of years.

Other Information

Support & training:

The seller can provide an agreed handover period to introduce the buyer to the premises, equipment, suppliers, current menu, daily operating procedures and local trading knowledge.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

£15,000 - included in the asking price

Inventory / Stock value:

£500 - included in the asking price