Located in a West Sussex village between Horsham and Worthing and close to the A24. This well-established general store and café offer an attractive opportunity in a desirable and well-supported village setting. The business occupies a prominent position within a modern residential development (with planning for a further 150 dwellings within the village) and benefits from ample free on-site parking, as well as proximity to the village hall, football club, cricket club and veterinary practice. The business is located in a sought-after and affluent village, characterised by a strong local demographic and good levels of owner occupation, providing a supportive trading environment for a quality food and retail offering. In addition to its immediate residential catchment, the business attracts regular custom from walkers, cyclists, and dog owners drawn to the surrounding countryside, contributing to consistent levels of footfall throughout the week.
- Asking Price:
- £150,000
- Turnover:
- £426,400
- Net Profit:
- Undisclosed
Property Information
- Property:
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Leasehold
- Lease Terms:
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The premises are held on a full repairing and insuring lease at a current rent of £27,000 per annum. There is currently 4 years remaining on the lease and it is understood that the landlord would be prepared to extend the lease
- Location:
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Located in a West Sussex village between Horsham and Worthing and close to the A24. This well-established general store and café offer an attractive opportunity in a desirable and well-supported village setting. The business occupies a prominent position within a modern residential development (with planning for a further 150 dwellings within the village) and benefits from ample free on-site parking, as well as proximity to the village hall, football club,
- Premises Details:
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Occupying a prominent corner plot, the business benefits from a large wrap-around terrace providing seating for up to 50 covers, ideal for outdoor trading in the warmer months. Bifold windows surround the premises, opening the space up entirely during summer and enhancing the indoor-outdoor experience. Internally, there is seating for approximately 40 covers. The premises are presented in excellent condition, having been fully fitted out in 2020, and are arranged to provide a well-defined trading layout. On entry, a gift and retail area leads through to the café seating and serve-over counter, showcasing freshly baked cakes and pastries and equipped with a two-group coffee machine, grinder, and hot water boiler, with ample space for order preparation. Adjacent is a well-equipped kitchen featuring stainless-steel worktops, shelving, fridges and freezers, and a combi oven. Adjacent to the kitchen is also an office space. The farm shop is located to the rear, offering fresh produce displays, shelving, and two double upright display chillers. The premises are fully air-conditioned, fitted with CCTV, and include an accessible toilet with changing facilities.
- Energy Performance Rating:
- C
Business Operation
- Management type:
- This business is owner operated.
- Trading hours:
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday 8:30am-4pm, 8:30am-5pm on Wednesday and Friday and 10am-3pm on Sunday.
- Employees:
- 8 part time
- Years established:
- 6
