Old Post Office Cafe, Hornby Road Caton, Lancashire, LA2 9QW

Attractive two storey double fronted end of terrace of stone elevations beneath a pitch tiled roofline. The cafe has the advantage of a south facing terrace with a mature low maintenance planting scheme and heavy duty awnings

Situated amongst other thriving local businesses.

Prominently located in the heart of the village on the A683 and easily accessible from junction 34 of the M6. The A683 is the main route to the Yorkshire Dales and to the villages of the Lune valley. Ample free parking is available for passing trade. The immediate area is renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor pursuits, which attract a wide range of potential customers. Close to several holiday parks and 100m to the River Lune cycle/footpath that runs from Glasson Dock to Caton via Lancaster. The Crook O'Lune beauty spot is a short 10min walk along this path from the cafe.

Open plan seating area (14) with both freestanding and fixed seating. Professional kitchen, store room and staff WC.

Trade kitchen.
Staff only toilet and dry store.
Separate rear entrance to flat, kitchen and dining room.

Stairway to 1st floor three bedrooms, bathroom and lounge.

All fixtures and fittings are to be included within the sale however, any items that are owned by a third party or personal to our clients will be exempt.

The barista equipment and SumUp EPOS system is included. Everything is very clean, well maintained and regularly serviced.

The accommodation is spread out over two floors with gas fired central heating and double glazed throughout. It benefits from high ceilings, spacious rooms and good views from the first floor. Given that the property is set back from the main road and the position of the roundabout in combination with the pelican crossing, noise is negligible.

The property benefits from a three bedroom flat configured over the ground and first floor accommodations. Currently offered with vacant possession having previously being a residential letting. The EPC rating for the accommodation is D.

Enclosed outdoor seating area (6) with ramp, parasol stand and two awnings.

The living accommodation has an independent entrance, which is accessed via the yard at the rear of the property.

The business has been owned by our clients for a number of years and is being offered for sale due to both relocation and retirement.

The business currently trades over three days (Friday - Sunday) whereas a new operator could easily increase trade with extended opening.

Perfect as a lifestyle business with the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Park only half an hour drive away. Choice of two Primary schools in the village and located in the catchment area for well regarded Secondary schools in both Lancaster and Kirkby Lonsdale.

Run solely by husband and wife team.

2024/25 accounts show a turnover of £56,528 and net profit of £32,162. Residential rental income for the period was £8,340. Since opening the cafe in 2021/22 there has been a significant year on year increase in turnover and profitability.

Pre-application advice has been given that indicates that extending the commercial area into the residential ground floor would be acceptable . This would allow for an increase in internal covers, a customer WC, larger commercial kitchen, improved storage area and access from the rear.
A suitable suggestion avoiding extensive structural alterations is given on the alternative floor plan no.2. Favourable pre-application advice was also given for the option of converting the cafe into a fish & chip shop.

Freehold

The Rateable Value is £4,350 with effect from 1 April 2026. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the Local Authority.

The premises are classed as a cafe and takeaway A3/A5. There are valid safety certificates for the espresso machine, boiler and the electrical wiring. The EPC rating for the cafe is E.