* Leasehold
A3 coffee shop with alcohol licence trading from a distinctive grade II listed
premises occupying a main road position that benefits from free parking in
this sought - after and quintessential affluent village located in long melford
- suffolk. The business has been established over 12 years and was sold by
bradleys countrywide in 2014 to our client who has significantly invested &
refurbished the premises which has now come to market as a reluctant sale. The
premises are well presented and benefit from quality fixtures & fittings
including a full complement of equipment. We are advised current takings
average between £2, 000 - £2, 500 per week with huge scope to increase the
revenues as the premises licence allows extended trading, providing an
opportunity for wine bar and/or bistro with evening sittings. A secure lease
is available at a current rental of £14, 400 per annum exclusive. Our client
has built up a highly enviable reputation and has a no. 1 ranking in the
village along with an 8, 000 strong social media presence. Our ref: RX262318
C6581S
**Location**
The premises occupy a central position on main road in this sought - after
affluent village in Suffolk and is in a densely populated area surrounded by
character and period properties along with a vibrant mix of independent
businesses. The village is also frequented throughout the year by tourists,
day - trippers and coach parties
**External Front**
Cottage - style sash windows either side of a wood - framed and part - glazed
entrance door with display fascia board above. Tastefully decorated with hand -
painted signage, planters, topiary trees, chalk - board display menus and the
premises benefits from 4+ external covers and a wall - mounted swinging display
sign
**Retail Sales/Takeaway Area**
Trading from an attractive Grade II listed double - fronted 2 - storey premises
internally arranged as follows: Retail Sales/Takeaway Area with quaint window
to the front elevation, wood - panelled feature wall, exposed beams with period
features and wall - mounted chalk - board style menus. Equipped with a 16 - bay cake
display stand, refrigerated glass - fronted server - over display counter,
stainless steel worktops, under - counter fridge, under - counter freezer, display
fridge, hand - wash sink, 4 - slice toaster, jacket potato oven, 2 - group coffee
machine and a coffee grinder. Front Room provides 10+ Covers. A separate Back
Room seating 16+ Covers which provides access to the Courtyard that
comfortably accommodates 25+ Covers inclusive of parasols and an alcove
seating area. Washing - up Room equipped with a small commercial dishwasher,
stainless steel sink unit, wash - hand basin. Customer W. C. With wash - hand
basin.
**First Floor**
Staircase rising to the first floor which is arranged as follows: Landing with
built - in storage cupboards, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Top
Room providing a further 16+ Covers. The landing provides access to a Trade
Kitchen equipped with stainless steel preparation tables, 2 x 4 - hob domestic
cookers with double oven, 3 x stainless steel sink units, 1 under - counter
freezer, 2 under - counter fridges, 1 upright fridge, 2 upright freezers, mixer,
commercial microwave and base level units
**Staff & Trading Hours**
Our client works full time and is assisted by 1 part - time baker and 3 part -
time casual members of staff as and when required. The business currently
trades 9 am until 3. 30 pm Tuesday through to Friday and 9 am until 4 pm on
Saturday. Currently closed on Sundays and Mondays, we are advised trading days
& hours are unrestricted and can be extended to suit a new owner. The premises
licence allows for the sale of alcohol (on the premises) from 11 am until
11. 30 pm Sunday through to Thursday and 11 am until 12 midnight Friday and
Saturday. Seasonal variations on timings extended to 1 am on Christmas Day,
New Year's Eve and Bank Holidays
**Turnover**
We are advised current takings average between £2, 000 - £2, 500 per week. Full
financial information will be disclosed at our client's discretion on or after
a meeting
**Business Rates**
The premises are subject to a rateable value of £12, 000 resulting in zero
business rates payable
**Legal Costs**
Each party are to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the
transaction with the landlord's reasonable legal costs to be split 50/50
**Disclaimer**
Whilst every care is taken to ensure that these particulars are correct,
accuracy is 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

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