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Harbour View Café Restaurant Premises In St Ives For Sale

St Ives, Cornwall, UK
Asking Price:
£200K - £500K
Turnover:
Undisclosed
Net Profit:
Undisclosed

A rare opportunity to acquire a fully fitted café/restaurant premises in an elevated and highly sought-after position in St Ives, offering outstanding panoramic views over the harbour and towards Gwithian. This unique property combines strong trading potential with a stunning coastal setting, making it ideal for hospitality operators or investors.

The property is presented in immaculate condition and comprises a modern detached building with a fully equipped café/restaurant at ground floor level. Large sliding doors open onto an expansive balcony, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor seating while maximising the exceptional sea and town views. The premises have a proven track record of hosting events including weddings, private parties, and functions.

The lower ground floor, previously used as a brewery and retail space, now provides substantial ancillary accommodation with potential to be repurposed for additional commercial use, subject to the necessary consents. This flexibility offers scope to enhance income streams or diversify operations.

Situated in one of Cornwall’s most popular coastal destinations, the property benefits from year-round tourist trade driven by attractions such as the Tate Gallery and the town’s vibrant arts scene. Its proximity to the main car park and leisure centre ensures excellent accessibility for visitors.

Externally, the property includes a large balcony with uninterrupted views, a driveway with vehicular access, and parking for up to six vehicles—an uncommon advantage in St Ives.

Enquire now to secure this exceptional hospitality opportunity in a prime coastal location.

Property Information

Property:

Leasehold

Location:

St Ives is one of the most characterful and busiest resorts in the south-west. The quaint harbour town is extremely popular during the summer season but also benefits from tourist trade throughout the year due largely to the Tate Gallery and its links with the artist community. The town is highly sought after by National, Regional and Local retailers and there are numerous respected restaurants, bistros and cafes.

Premises Details:

Detached café/restaurant with ground floor trading area and large balcony. Lower ground floor provides former brewery/workshop space with additional storage and potential commercial use. Parking and access via private driveway.

Size in square feet:
Ground Floor: 1,116 sq ft Lower Ground Floor: 1,000 sq ft
Planning Consent:

Existing café/restaurant use (interested parties to confirm for alternative uses)

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:

Scope to utilise lower ground floor for additional retail, hospitality, or commercial use, and maximise event-based revenue.

Competition / Market:

Located in a highly desirable tourist destination with strong demand for quality hospitality venues and limited availability of properties with this level of view and accessibility.

Reasons for selling:

Property available with vacant possession.

Trading hours:

Licensed for alcohol sales until 11pm