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Prime Freehold Dunster Restaurant with Accommodation For Sale

Dunster, Somerset, UK
Asking Price:
£825,000 Furniture / Fixtures included
Turnover:
£230,000
Net Profit:
Undisclosed

Prime freehold restaurant in the historic Exmoor village of Dunster, occupying a prominent High Street position adjacent to Dunster Castle, with approximately 40 indoor covers and an attractive 50-cover walled garden with direct access to the Castle grounds.

The Grade II Listed property combines character dining areas with a fully equipped commercial kitchen and substantial owner’s accommodation above. The business generally generates turnover of around £230,000, with £500,000 achieved in 2021, and currently operates just five evenings per week with seasonal lunchtime opening.

Under the same ownership for 18 years, the restaurant has received a number of food and drink awards and benefits from a staffing structure that includes a chef, second chef, manager and part-time staff, with the owners now undertaking less day-to-day operation.

The £825,000 freehold sale includes trade fixtures, fittings, equipment and business goodwill, with stock available separately at valuation.

Property Information

Property:

Freehold

Living Accommodation:

Two-storey owner’s accommodation above the restaurant, comprising a lounge/diner, private kitchen, wet room, bedrooms, office/potential bedroom and bathroom, with views over the High Street or walled garden from several rooms.

Location:

Prominent High Street position in the historic village of Dunster, within Exmoor National Park and immediately adjacent to Dunster Castle grounds. The popular tourist destination attracts visitors for its heritage and cultural attractions, with Minehead approximately three miles away and additional visitor access via the West Somerset Railway.

Premises Details:

Double-fronted, three-storey Grade II Listed property with character features including beamed ceilings, wood flooring and fireplaces. The ground floor comprises an approximately 40-cover restaurant with bar servery and a well-equipped commercial kitchen.

To the rear is an attractive walled garden providing approximately 50 additional covers, with established planting, feature pond, sun canopies and direct access to Dunster Castle grounds.

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

Current trading is limited to five evenings per week with seasonal lunchtime opening, providing scope to extend opening hours and trading periods. The owners also have plans to create a rooftop garden area with additional access, subject to any necessary planning and Listed Building consents.

Trading hours:

Five evenings per week, from 6pm until last orders at 9pm, with additional seasonal lunchtime opening.

Employees:
Chef, second chef and manager, plus a number of part-time staff.