Acquired by the owners over 20 years ago, this property now comes onto the market due to impending retirement.
The property was a cottage but has been developed into a character 5-bedroom owners cottage with two en-suites plus a guest bathroom, as well as the tea room, commercial kitchen, preparation room and reception servery.
The lounge is located upstairs and enjoys the scenery of the surrounding countryside.
The cottage is served by a well-equipped commercial kitchen.
The lawned enclosed tea garden has 18 picnic tables with ample seating outside.
The dry stone walling acts as a windbreak, with the trees within the garden bent to reflect the wind's direction and offering some shade from the summer sun, all of this is in keeping with the rocky scenery of the valley.
The cottage has oil-fired radiator central heating and enjoys views to the west, where the setting sunsets can be enjoyed and to the east, views of the quintessential English cricket games can be seen.
There is an enclosed yard and store, plus access to rear parking for the owner.
THE BUSINESS
Now opening hours to suit the owner mainly open sunny days and dry days, this well-known tea room, tea garden and restaurant attracts walkers and tourists throughout the year.
The owner now opens on a seasonal basis.
Details of the high 6-figure turnover will be made available to those interested parties who have inspected the premises with the owner’s permission.
UTILITIES AND SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. We encourage you to check before viewing a property the potential broadband speeds and mobile signal coverage. You can do so by visiting https://checker.ofcom.org.uk
VAT
We understand that our client has not opted to charge VAT. All interested parties should make their own enquiries of HMRC.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.
RATEABLE VALUE
£6,600 UBR, as of April 2023, 47.9p in the £. Our Rateable Value figure has been obtained from the Business Valuation website at the time of the property detail going to print, however, we would advise all applicants make their own enquiries via the Valuation Office or website regarding this figure. Small Business Rate relief (100%) may apply as the Rateable Value is below £12,000.
COUNCIL TAX BAND A
LEGAL ADVICE
We strongly recommend that a buyer takes independent legal advice and instructs solicitors to act on their behalf. Each party bears their own legal costs unless otherwise stated.
PLANNING
It is the responsibility of the proposed buyer to satisfy for themselves independently that their intended use complies with existing planning permission by contacting the local council planning department. The cost of any change of planning use is the buyer’s responsibility.
