Bantham

GENERAL STORE

Service counter with cash register, range of display fridges & freezers and display shelving displaying a range of general products to include toiletries, household products, fresh, frozen & tinned groceries much of which is sourced from local farms and suppliers. Through to the side is the 'Beach Shop' offering a range of hats, balls, buckets, spades, body boards and other beach goods. Through to the Rear:-

CAFE

Service Counter with larger chiller display cabinet, hot & cold drinks preparation area with double head Zoe coffee machine, electronic on demand coffee grinder, commercial double grill, milkshake maker and two fridges. Table & chairs seating 2.

MAIN CATERING KITCHEN

With stainless steel prep tables, double level heated gantry, large fridge, two countertop fryers, 4 induction rings, large grill, two microwaves, 6 slice toaster and double panini machine.

WASH UP AREA

With double sink unit, dishwasher, large Buffalo fan oven and countertop fryer.

BAR

With service hatch to the terrace area. Python system, 3 bar mounted beer fonts (are on loan from Salcombe Brewery, on condition that you sell their products), wall mounted optics, blender, 2 milk shake mixers, fresh coffee machine & grinder, hot water boiler and under counter drinks fridge. Touch screen Epos system.

REAR TERRACE WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS

Large, decked area over 2 levels. Higher level with timber framing for plastic removable covering, seating 65-70 at rattan style table & chairs. Access to Bar service hatch. Steps up to raised platform with 'All-Weather Pod'. Steps down to lower terrace with wooden picnic tables seating 6. Sectioned off area with oil tank.

PARKING

Private parking space for the owners use only.

OWNER'S ACCOMMODATION

Accessed through Café Area. Stairs to FIRST FLOOR:-

Small Kitchen, double bedroom with views across the countryside, double bedroom with glorious views across the estuary and beyond, bathroom and lounge/diner with countryside views. Spiral staircase leading to loft conversion currently set out as lounge/TV room (alternatively a 3rd bedroom) shower room and double bedroom overlooking the estuary.

GENERAL INFORMATION

THE BUSINESS

The store & café trade throughout the year. From November to March the trading hours are 9am-1pm. From April to October the trading hours are extended as the weather and light improves, closing at 7pm at the height of the season. The premises licences allows for the sale of alcohol between 10am-7pm, however there is an agreement in place that the café can trade on further into the evening, six times a year. The café currently offers an easily prepared menu to include hot & cold breakfasts served between 9 - 11:30am, lunch from 12pm with the menu including Devon made pasties and freshly made sandwiches. During the colder months, locally made fresh soup and warm baguettes are also available. All food and drink options are available to have on the terrace or take away.

TENURE

The premises is held on a fully repairing and insuring lease with a term of 12 years from December 2021. We have been informed the Landlord will consider extending this for another 15 years. Current rent £10,000 PA, this will be reviewed by the Landlord as part of the sale of the business.

SERVICES

The premises is connected to mains electricity, septic tank and the boiler is oil fired.

RATEABLE VALUE

2023 List: £8,400. Please note this is not Rates Payable. 100% Small Business Rate Relief will be available to eligible parties. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Billing Authority.

COUNCIL TAX BAND A

EPC RATING C

INVENTORY

To include furnishings and equipment as per an inventory to be supplied, but excluding the owners personal effects.

STOCK

Wet and Dry stock in trade will be taken over by the purchaser at valuation on the day of completion.

VIEWING

Viewing is highly recommended and can be arranged by prior appointment with the Agents, Bettesworths.