Property description
Well established Tea Rooms/Cafe situated in a prominent location close to the seafront and beach in Seaton.
Location:
Seaton is located between the ancient harbour of Axmouth and the white cliffs of Beer. Its mile long beach, which is part of the Jurassic Coast, opens onto the waters of Lyme Bay. The town itself has many small shops, a local hospital, doctors surgeries, primary school, banks and building societies. Seaton is a popular resort for holiday makers, and boasts a wealth of activities including golf, tennis, bowls and sailing. The County town of Exeter, with its regional airport, is some twenty miles to the west, and the mainline rail link to London (Waterloo) is at Axminster, approximately seven miles distant.
Directions:
From our office in Seaton, turn into Harbour Road and at the Roundabout continue straight across. Follow the road along Daisy's will be seen shortly on the left hand side.
The Business:
This business has been in the hands of our vendors since 2013 and now is only reluctantly offered for sale due to ill health. The cafe has been successfully trading for many years. It is currently trading as a daytime cafe/tea room/coffee shop and currently serves an easy menu to eat in or takeaway, including teas, italian coffees, soft drinks, breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, soups, jacket potatoes, light meals and cakes. Cream teas are very popular as is the Sunday Roast which has a great deal of repeat trade and bookings taken. (Christmas Day lunch is already fully booked) The current owners have opened up the takeaway servery from which ice creams and drinks are now served. Any new owner could of course increase trade by opening in the evenings and longer opening hours.The current owners operate with family members, usually with 2 staff members at any one time and therefore would make an ideal business for a couple with minimal staff assistance. There are currently large numbers of new homes being built in the vicinity which no doubt will increase the amount of passing trade.
The Premises:
The property comprises two good sized interconnecting units (totalling approximately 60 sq metres) which occupy a highly visible prominent position close to the town centre. with the seafront and beach within easy reach. There is the benefit of a paved area externally for alfresco dining. Internally the first unit is used for the dining area with 26 covers a servery counter to the front and a lobby area with storage cupboard and customers toilet to the rear. There is a archway which leads to both a Takeaway servery area which opens directly to the front with direct access to the well equipped kitchen to the rear. There is a car parking space to the rear which is a particular bonus.
Dining Room: - 33' 0'' x 10' 10'' (10.05m x 3.30m)
Single glazed double opening doors with glazed side screens open to the dining area which has covers for 26. At the front of the room is a serving counter with canopy with lighting over and storage beneath, set up with all the facilities for serving coffees etc along with a coffee machine and coffee grinder. At the rear of the room is a door leading to:
Lobby Area:
Storage cupboard and further door to:
Customer WC:
WC. Wash hand basin.
Open arch access from Servery to the second unit which provides:
Takeaway Servery: - 8' 0'' x 10' 9'' (2.43m x 3.28m)
Single glazed double opening doors with side screens to front. Ice cream serving freezer. Shelving. Fridge.
Commercial Kitchen: - 16' 1'' x 10' 9'' (4.90m x 3.28m)
Fully equipped commercial kitchen. Door and window to rear. Vinyl flooring. Fluorescent lighting. Comprehensively equipped with commerical extractor canopy, 5 ring ceramic hob oven, Lincat wall mounted grill, 3 counter top fryers, 3 microwave ovens, hot cupboard, upright fridge, 2 under counter freezers, stainless steel work tables. There is a central preparatiopn area and additional side counter with 3 toasters and elctronic till. The wash area is fitted with stainless steel sink/draining units, wash hand basin and wall storage shelving. None of the appliances mentioned have been tested.
Outside:
There is a paved forecourt area to the front of the property providing seating for external dining. To the rear of the building there is a parking area and there is an owner's private CAR PARKING space.
Trading Hours:
This can be operated at a level to suit any vendor. The current vendors open 7 days a week from 10:00am through to 3:00pm but can be shorter during the winter months and longer in the summer months depending on the weather and number of people around. The cafe has a licence to open until 10:30pm.
Tenure:
Held on the remainder of a 7 year renewable lease which commenced in 2011. The current rent is £7,600 and we have advised that the tenants are only responsible for the internal decoration of the premises.
Business Rates:
Nil with the business currently receiving the Small Business relief of 100%.
Price:
£32,500 for the benefit of the lease, goodwill, fixtures, fittings and equipment (according to inventory) plus stock at valuation.
Viewings:
Strictly by appointment through Fortnam Smith & Banwell - Seaton (Ltd) 01297 23939
Property Features :
- Well Established Tea Rooms/Cafe
- Prominent Position
- Close to Seafront & Beach
- Good Local & Holiday Trade
- 26 Covers Internally & External Seating
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