ENCHANTING TEAROOMS EXCELLENT TRADING POSITION IN FLINT STONE VILLAGE Nr BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX

ENCHANTING TEAROOMS
EXCELLENT TRADING POSITION IN FLINT STONE VILLAGE
Nr BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX

Located in the charming and historic Patcham Old Village on the outskirts of Brighton, this thriving tearoom offers an incredible business opportunity. Conveniently situated near the Sussex Downs, A27, and A23, it attracts a loyal and diverse clientele, including residents, nearby office workers, and visitors from further afield, drawn by its excellent reputation and glowing word-of-mouth. The tearoom has been successfully run by the current owners for 3 years and is now being offered for sale due to their planned retirement. This well-established business boasts a unique and inviting menu that includes homemade cakes, sandwiches, hearty breakfasts, freshly ground coffee, and a variety of daily and seasonal specials. A key highlight of this tearoom is its stunning walled flint stone garden—a true summer oasis that adds significant appeal and enhances the customer experience. With outstanding online ratings (4.7* on Google Reviews and 4.6* on Facebook), this business is primed for continued growth and success under new ownership.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly regarded tearoom in a desirable location with great growth potential.

PREMISES: The business is set back off the main road and has seating to the front of the premises for 4 covers. Within the cafe there is seating for a further 12 covers and with the garden area accommodating up to 45 covers. On entering the café there is a serve over counter which is used for displaying freshly baked goods. There is also a cooking area with domestic extraction, food preparation area and towards the other site a two-group coffee machine and grinder.

The premises are well fitted and equipped to the trade. To the rear of the main tearooms there is a unisex WC.

TENURE: The landlord has agreed to grant a new 5 year full repairing and insuring lease at a commencing rental of £10,500 per annum.

RATES: The business is zero rated under the government’s business rate relief. The rateable value for the property is £5,300 per annum. Prospective purchaser should make their own enquiries to verify same.

TURNOVER: The business is run solely by the vendor and the average weekly turnover is £1,650. During the summer months this will often peak to £3,000 per week. The vendor also employs one full time and 2 part time staff members. The trading hours are 9am to 4pm Monday-Friday and9am-3pm on Saturday.

GENERAL REMARKS: This business offers enormous scope to increase the turnover, by extending the hours and also opening on a Sunday. Exciting opportunity for an owner operator. The business was personally inspected by the vendors’ sole selling agents who can thoroughly recommend an immediate inspection. Secure lease, modest overheads, Highly recommended.

PRICE: We are instructed to quote for the lease, goodwill, equipment, trade fixtures and Fittings. £45,000 SAV

LEGAL FEES: Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs.

VIEWING: On no account should any approach be made to the Manager or the staff without a prior appointment through the vendor’s agents, Watkins Commercial, Telephone: 01273 709090.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: The premises has been rated a Band D and the full report is available upon request.

DISCLAIMER: Neither the Vendor nor the Agent gives or implies any warranty that the premises are fit for any particular use or that they comply with any relevant regulation or statutory requirement. The agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor before proceeding with the purchase.

VAT: All prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT. Any intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.

MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL PLANNING: We shall be pleased to assist any purchaser in arranging finance to acquire this business or any other business you may be considering subject to status.

Prop. Ref: 6817C

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