LEASEHOLD CAFÉ

IDYLLIC VILLAGE LOCATION
30 COVERS WITH Class E (Catering) USE
UNOPPOSED
6 DAY TRADING
HUGE POTENTIAL

LOCATION
This charming business is the only cafe in the thriving, vibrant and desirable village of Ticehurst located some 10 miles from Tunbridge Wells and close to the Bewl Water reservoir. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists and visitors from nearby pubs and B&B’s. It has an excellent all year round trade.

BUSINESS
Well established, having been in the present hands for 5 years, but the time has come for the vendor and her daughter to move on to new adventures and so have decided to sell their lovely cafe. It currently offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and good coffee, pastries, homemade cakes and scones with tremendous potential to introduce a drinks Lic. (subject to P/P) and longer opening hours especially evenings. The cafe has gained a great reputation for its ambiance and dog friendliness, and also for offering vegan and gluten free dishes. The business has a five star Hygiene rating.

TURNOVER
We are informed that the business enjoys a turnover of approx £2,250 – 2,500 pwk @ 60% GP.

STAFF
Run by the vendor and her daughter with 2 part time members of staff.

HOURS
8.30am – 3.30pm Tues to Fri
9.00am – 3.00pm Sat
9.30am – 2.00pm Sun
Closed Mon

PREMISES
Attractive grade II listed premises with original frontage and single entrance to main Cafe Area fitted with seating for 15 covers at the front and serve over counter. There is a Coffee Machine and grinder (on loan), electric cash register, fridge, 2 glass fronted drinks chillers, ice cream display fridge (on loan) Small Store cupboard. The rear Cafe area has seating for a further 15 covers with rear window. Sep WC with hand wash basin.
Kitchen fitted with under the counter freezer, st/stl work surfaces. large double st/stl sink, dishwasher, 2 x double grills, 5 ring Rangemaster gas burner , electric oven with extractor over, Hand wash basin. Rear storage area with small chest freezer, 2 upright fridge freezers and substantial shelving. There is storage in the basement for miscellaneous equipment.

OBSERVATIONS
Please note that the Freehold is available at £119,000 by separate negotiation.

TENURE
Approx 7 years remaining on a 10 year lease. Rent £8,400 pa (Next review in Aug 2026)

BUSINESS RATES
None payable.