Southminster Road, Chelmsford, CM3

Location

Nestled in the idyllic and affluent Essex village of Althorne, the Tea Rooms/Cafe is a central feature of the Winterdale Manor Estate. Situated within a private business centre, the premises benefit from good foot traffic due to their proximity to a popular children's nursery and the local village recreation ground, ensuring a steady stream of visitors throughout the week.

The Vendor has also advised that there are plans to increase the volume of buildings within the site which can only gain in footfall.

Tenure

Currently a 5 year lease with approx 3.5 years remaining with a rental of £12,000 per annum exclusive.

We understand a new lease may be available from the Landlord under separate negotiation.

Premises

Interior: Open-plan layout accommodating 24+ internal covers. High-quality fixtures and fittings, air conditioning/heating, and durable commercial-grade LVT flooring throughout.



Exterior: A picturesque courtyard setting with six picnic-style benches that provide seating for over 30 external covers.



Kitchen/Prep Area: Fully equipped with essential appliances, including:



Upright fridge, 3-door under-counter display fridge



12-bottle wine fridge, double griddle, microwave



Panini press, double ring hot plate, double air fryer



Chest freezer, dishwasher, two-group coffee machine, coffee grinder



Sink unit, hand wash sink, and a small extraction fan



Additional Facilities: Separate ladies and gents toilets with disabled access and baby change facilities, as well as secure storage for wet and dry stock.



Please note: No commercial kitchen or large-scale extraction installations will be approved.

Trading Hours

Monday - Saturday 9am - 3pm

Closed Sunday



There is obvious potential to extend the opening hours and open for Sunday trade.

Staff

1 Full time working owner

1 full time member of staff & 1 part time Saturday staff.

Turnover

The tea rooms generate an average weekly turnover of £1,500-£2,000, operating with high gross profit margins typical of the trade. There is substantial scope to increase turnover by extending trading days and hours and establishing a delivery service to capture additional market segments.

Business Rates

The premises benefit from zero business rates payable, resulting in low operational overheads and maximizing profitability for the tenant.

Legal Costs

The incoming tenant will be responsible for the landlord's costs associated with the granting of the lease.

Disclaimer

Whilst every care is taken to ensure that these particulars are correct, accuracy is no way guaranteed and none of the information supplied forms part of any contract. Acceptance of these particulars constitutes a contract to the effect that all negotiations for the business or property will be made through Gilbert & Rose otherwise the purchaser will be equally responsible with the vendor for damages equal to the amount of our commission.