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Coffee Shop, Colchester

£65,000

£162.50 per sq ft

Business rates & charges may apply

Gilbert and Rose Commercial, Essex Commercial
SIZE AVAILABLE

400 sq ft

37 sq m

SECTOR

Cafe for sale

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to acquire a well-established and popular coffee shop in a great location in Colchester. This attractive business benefits from a loyal customer base and a strong, consistent turnover, while still offering significant scope for further growth.

The coffee shop is presented to a high standard, featuring a modern, good-quality fit-out that creates a welcoming environment for customers and allows a new owner to step straight into trading with minimal additional investment required.

The business offers substantial potential to increase revenue by extending opening times to capture the lucrative evening market, as well as introducing or expanding a delivery and takeaway service to reach a wider customer base.

Situated in a busy and desirable Colchester location, the coffee shop benefits from excellent visibility and passing trade, making it ideal for an owner-operator or an experienced hospitality business looking to expand their portfolio.

Key Features:

Established coffee shop with strong turnover

Excellent Colchester location with good footfall

Stylish, quality fit-out throughout

Loyal and regular customer base

Strong reviews supported by a 4.7* Tripadvisor rating and 4.6* Google rating

Significant growth potential

Opportunity to extend trading hours and develop evening trade

Scope to introduce or expand delivery services

This is a turnkey opportunity with genuine potential for further development under new ownership.

Early viewing is highly recommended. RX750787

Tenure

Lease until 2041 at a rental of £21,600 plus VAT per annum exclusive.

Turnover

We are advised turnover averages £4,000 per week working to the usual high gross profit margins associated with the trade.

Trading Hours

Tuesday to Sunday 8.30am - 3.30pm opening until 4.30pm in the summer months. Closed Monday.

Staff

The business is run by a manager with the assistance of various part time members of staff.

Business Rates

The premises is subject to a rateable value of £8,500 resulting in zero business rates payable, should small business rates relief apply to a purchaser.

Legal Costs

Each party are to be responsible for their own, with the landlords legal costs to be split 50/50 based on a lease assignment. If a new lease is granted, each party are to be responsible for their own, with the landlords legal costs for the surrendering of the existing lease to be the responsibility of the vendor and the landlords legal costs for the granting of the new lease to be the responsibility of the purchaser.

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.

Coffee Shop, Colchester

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Colchester Town Station0.5 miles
  • Colchester Station0.6 miles
  • Hythe Station1.4 miles

About Gilbert and Rose Commercial, Essex Commercial

1333-1335 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2AD

Gilbert & Rose Business Transfer and Commercial Property Sales and Lettings

Gilbert & Rose is a respected and well-established name in the real estate industry, renowned for our expertise in Residential Sales and Lettings. Building on our success in this area, we have expanded our services to encompass business transfer and commercial property sales and lettings. As part of this strategic expansion, we have recently partnered with Bradleys Countrywide Limited, a highly regarded company with over sixty years of experience in commercial business transfer within Essex, Hertfordshire, and Suffolk.

By combining our strengths and leveraging the extensive knowledge and database of our merger partner, we possess unparalleled access to comparable evidence. This enables us to provide accurate valuations and deliver successful business sales for our clients. Our marketing approach is comprehensive and innovative, utilizing a range of powerful tools such as video marketing, professional photography (including drone shots), and virtual tours. We conduct extensive marketing and advertising campaigns, leveraging the reach of the largest business and residential property websites, alongside our own constantly updated platform. We understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality in certain cases, and we offer tailored advertising solutions to meet the specific requirements of our clients.

At Gilbert & Rose, transparency is at the heart of everything we do. Our fees are competitive and transparent, with no hidden charges, and payment is only required upon the successful completion of a transaction. We take pride in providing expert advice and guidance to our clients, whether they are ready to sell or simply seeking information. Our dedicated team is committed to exploring the best options available to suit your individual needs, ensuring that you can make well-informed decisions throughout the process.

Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or lease a property, we invite you to contact us for any further information you may require. At Gilbert & Rose, our commitment to delivering exceptional service is unwavering. We are here to assist you every step of the way on your real estate journey. Get in touch with us today and let us help you achieve your goals with confidence and success.

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