This leasehold quayside café in Bideford, currently under offer, is set within a historic Grade II* Listed former Custom House, offering ground and first-floor seating with views over the River Torridge. Operating daytime only with outside catering, it features a commercial kitchen, a function suite, and potential for evening trade. The café is run by the owner and her daughter, supported by part-time staff. With a turnover of £172,000 for 2022, this is a prime opportunity for a new owner. Enquire now!
- Asking Price:
- £49,950 Furniture / Fixtures included
- Turnover:
- Undisclosed
- Net Profit:
- Undisclosed
Property Information
- Property:
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Leasehold
- Lease Terms:
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The lease is a 10-year lease starting from 2016
- Leasehold Rent:
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£9,000 per annum
- Location:
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Located on Bideford Quay with return frontage onto Bridgeland Street, in the heart of the town centre, near the River Torridge and the main pedestrian thoroughfare.
- Premises Details:
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The premises are a prominent Grade II* Listed former Custom House dating back to the 17th century, with seating on the ground and first floors. The ground floor has seating for about 30, with beamed ceilings, a fireplace, and a servery. The first floor offers seating for around 40, with river views, a function suite, and a commercial kitchen. The attic offers storage and potential accommodation (subject to consent).
Business Operation
- Management type:
- This business is owner operated.
- Expansion Potential:
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There’s clear potential to extend trading hours into evenings, as the current owner only operates daytime. Additionally, the attic space could be refurbished (subject to planning consent) for staff or owner accommodation, or additional uses.
- Trading hours:
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The trading hours are currently 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., six days a week. Evening trade is not currently undertaken.
- Employees:
- Run by the owner and her daughter, supported by a pool of 10 part-time staff.
- Years established:
- 7 years under the current owner.
