A fantastically presented, traditional-style coffee shop/tea room is housed in a building dating back to the 15th century. In addition to the usual drink and eat-in trade offered, the business also provides a retail element, stocking over 70 varieties of coffee and loose-leaf tea that can be sampled within the shop and then purchased to take away. Over 30 different types of coffee are stocked, which are supplied either as beans or ground to suit a customer's brewing method. In addition, there are other retail items for sale, like crockery. The premises are arranged to provide around 33 covers internally, in addition to outside seating both to the front of the premises and the courtyard area to the rear, which is set in the beautiful churchyard, shaded by ancient Yew trees, which is fantastic for the warmer weather months. Strong established turnover, which still leaves massive scope to increase further by extending the trading days and times, establishing a delivery service, and offering the premises for private hire functions, which our client has chosen not to do. Viewing recommended.
Location
The premises are situated in an enviable trading location just off the high street, offering high levels of footfall and being surrounded by a multitude of big-name traders and independent businesses.
Tenure
We are advised there are 4 years remaining on the lease as of May 2023 at a current rental of £8,000 per annum exclusive, with a further £300 per annum paid to the council for the use of the courtyard to the rear.
Premises
External seating for 6 covers, traditional-style frontage in a building dating back to the 15th century, windows, and a single entrance door leading into the premises, which measures approximately 705 sq. ft. and is arranged as follows:
Main Sales Area
Currently arranged are 16 covers with wood-style flooring, spotlighting, various cabinets, and shelving displays showing retail products for sale. Towards the rear of this area is a small counter, behind which is the retail coffee and tea display area. This area is equipped with display shelving and scales to weigh out the teas and coffees. A staircase from this area leads upstairs to a further seating area, currently arranged for 17 covers. There are two doors off this area; one leads into a staff room or stock room, and the other into a WC.
Kitchen/Prep Area
A door at the rear of the main sales area leads through to a small kitchen/prep area equipped with a 2-group coffee machine, coffee grinder, microwaves, and two stainless-steel sinks.
Courtyard
A door off this area leads out to a courtyard, which our client utilises during the warmer months for a further outside seating area.
Staff & Trading Hours
The business is run by the vendor on a full-time basis, with the assistance of 4 full-time members of staff and 3 part-time Saturday staff. Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 3.30 pm. Saturday, 9.30 am to 5 pm. Closed on Sundays.
Turnover
Gross turnover averages approximately £2,500 per week, working to the usual high gross profit margins associated with the trade.
Business Rates
The premises are subject to a rateable value of £7,100, resulting in zero business rates payable should small business rate relief apply to a purchaser.
Legal Costs
Each party is to be responsible for their own, with the landlord's legal costs to be split 50/50.
Disclaimer
Whilst every care is taken to ensure that these particulars are correct, accuracy is in no way guaranteed, and none of the information supplied forms part of any contract. Acceptance of these particulars constitutes a contract to the effect that all negotiations for the business or property will be made through Gilbert & Rose; otherwise, the purchaser will be equally responsible with the vendor for damages equal to the amount of our commission.
