Introduction

We are delighted to offer Hurnfield Hargate commercial premises to the market for the first time. The Vendors have been operating on the site for over 50 years, starting by selling fruit and vegetables from an outlet on the side of the highway and expanding to include a café and truck stop over many years. In the past there has been a bar with live music although the business now concentrates on the café, retail and farm shop enterprises.

The site extends in all to 1.60 hectares (3.95 acres) or thereabouts, including an existing business premises comprising of Kitchen and Restaurant with the associated facilities, adjoining building used as Retail Space and a Farm Shop. There is a separate building historically used by the owners as a museum but suitable to alternative business uses (subject to planning).

Location and Situation

The property is located adjacent to the A17 Trunk Road between Holbeach and Fleet Hargate, as identified upon the location plan enclosed. The property enjoys substantial parking areas, adjoining the main road frontage and to the rear of the site. An area is currently used as an overnight Lorry Park but is also suited to alternative uses (subject to planning).

The location of the entrance to the café is:

Nearest Postcode:  PE12 8LT

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Directions and Access

The property is located immediately off the A17 trunk road between Holbeach and Fleet Hargate. The property lies approximately 2 miles south of Holbeach and 1 mile north of Fleet Hargate. There are two separate access points to the A17 currently in existence.

General Description

The site extends to approximately 1.60 hectares (3.95 acres), progressively developed over their ownership to create the existing business premises including:- Kitchen and Restaurant, Farm Shop, Museum and associated parking space. Subject to planning, the site lends itself to further expansion and development.

Tenure & Possession

The property is offered to the market freehold with the benefit of vacant possession. The fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

Terms of Sale

The land is initially offered for sale by Private Treaty. The Vendors and their Agents reserve the right to invite best and final offers within a pre-determined timescale, and/or offer the property for sale by private auction.

Viewing and Health & Safety

Viewing is to be accompanied only and strictly by prior appointment with the Sole Agents, contact Cruso & Wilkin. Tel. . Given the potential hazards of a working Café and truck stop, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection.

We politely request that due to Health and Safety reasons, children and pets are not taken to view the property.

Services

We are advised that the site is serviced with mains water, electricity and drainage. The Kitchens and central heating is serviced by Propane Gas tanks (not owned) sited within the curtilage of the premises.

Rateable Value and Business Rates

From an enquiry with the Valuation Office, it is noted that the current rateable value of the Hurnfield Hargate premises is £72,500.00 (Nov 2017) with the current rates payable to the South Holland District Council of £37,120.00 per annum. These rates will be apportioned to the date of completion.