LOCATION
The subjects benefit from a prominent trading position on West Burn Street, between the junctions of West Blackhall Street and Dalrymple Street, in the heart of Greenock town centre, which lies within Inverclyde, Scotland.
The subjects are positioned within a busy retail and licensed thoroughfare and benefits from high levels of passing traffic and footfall throughout the day and evening. The subjects benefit from their close proximity to both Tesco supermarket and the Oak Mall shopping Centre which is home to many of the largest high street retailers including Primark, JD, Boots, Argos and New Look. The subjects also benefit from their close proximity to the Waterfront development which is home to a Cinema, Leisure Centre, Bingo and the newly opened Scott’s Bar & Restaurant.
The town has seen a lot of investment in recent times, and Greenock’s Ocean Terminal is now attracting many of the world’s largest cruise ships bringing a high influx of regular passengers to the town.
Greenock is one of the largest towns on the west coast of Scotland and is located on the south bank of The River Clyde where it expands into the Firth of Clyde, approximately 25 miles west of Glasgow which is easily accessed via the A8 and M8 motorway.
The town has a population of around 50,000 people, but benefits from the neighbouring towns including Gourock and Port Glasgow, giving a core catchment population of around 270,000 people.
THE PROPERTY
The subjects comprise part ground floor of this 2-storey, traditional, blond sandstone property under a pitched roof.
DESCRIPTION
The subjects are accessed directly from West Burn Street via double doors with prominent signage above. An entrance vestibule leads into a customer waiting area to the front with fixed banquet seating, and then a bridge feature takes you into the main restaurant area.
The entire premises were completely refurbished in 2019, with an approximate £200k refit and have been designed and fitted to an exacting standard with high quality finishings throughout.
The front section is home to a fully equipped bar/servery, and seating is provided for approximately 60 customers by way of stylish fixed comfy booths, banquet seating and loose tables and chairs.
The rear section provides a further 20 covers with the same stylish seating, but is predominantly home to the large, custom built buffet area with marble topped counters incorporating 15 hot buffet chafing dishes, 2 chill display counters, display chill cabinet, 2 soup kettles, ice cream freezer and chocolate fountain.
ANCILLARY AREAS
• Male, Female & Disabled toilets
• Large fully fitted commercial kitchen
• Walk in chill
• Office
• Various ancillary storage areas
• Staff toilet
• Rear delivery access and bin storage
SIZE
We understand that the premises have a gross internal area of approximately 283 SqM (3,046 SqFt)
THE BUSINESS
Our clients have owned the property for approximately 20 years and operated it themselves initially trading as the Jade Palace, however have leased the premises out for much of this time. The property was rebranded to Happy Valley in 2019 after an extensive refurbishment.
The business trades as a Chinese buffet restaurant and enjoys a great reputation for its huge variety of Chinese dishes and desserts, and has a large customer base made up of locals and regulars, as well as benefitting from surrounding businesses, hotels and nearby amenities including the cruise ship terminal, cinema, shopping centres etc.
The business currently trades 12pm-9pm, 5 days a week, closing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The business trades exceptionally well in its current format and would suit a Chinese operator, however it is felt that given the stylish and contemporary fit out that it could easily be adapted to suit a different cuisine style or concept without much expense. It is currently set up as a buffet restaurant, however if the buffet section was removed, it could accommodate an additional 20+ covers.
TRADING INFORMATION
We have been advised that the business turns over in excess of £10,000 per week gross. Further trading information can be provided to interested parties only after formally viewing the business.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
We have been advised that all trade fixtures and fittings are owned outright and are free from any hire purchase or lease agreements.
LICENCES
The business trades with the benefit of a premises licence.
RATES
The subjects are entered into the current valuation roll as having a rateable value of £27,000.
