A rare opportunity to take on a fully refurbished, high-quality café unit situated at the entrance to the well-established Hathernware Industrial Estate, Normanton on Soar.
Refurbished to a high specification during 2024/2025, the premises are ready for someone to establish their own business (or expand an existing business) without the substantial upfront costs associated with fitting out a café from scratch. The unit benefits from its own dedicated alarm system and is available either as a vacant premises or as a fully equipped, turnkey opportunity, with fixtures and fittings shown in the photographs available by separate agreement.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic café operator who can confidently manage and run the business independently from day one. The ideal applicant will have experience in the day-to-day operation of a café or similar hospitality business, with the ability to maintain consistent opening hours, deliver a quality offering and develop a loyal customer base.
The café occupies a prominent position at the entrance to a thriving and expanding industrial estate, with approximately 50–60 people currently working on site daily and further growth anticipated as the estate develops.
This provides an established potential customer base among surrounding businesses and their employees. With the right operator, there is an opportunity to build regular trade and establish the café as a valued part of the local business community.
The café also benefits from a wider rural and leisure catchment, including the nearby villages of Sutton Bonington, Zouch, East Leake and Normanton on Soar. The surrounding countryside attracts walkers and cyclists throughout the year, offering additional opportunities to attract customers beyond the immediate industrial estate.
The location provides convenient access towards the A46 and the wider motorway network. The unit also benefits from ample shared parking with the upstairs tenant.
We are offering the café on the following basis:
Lease: New five-year Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease.
Tenant break clause: Four-year break option, negotiable.
Year 1 rent: £18,499.92 per annum, offered at a reduced rate to provide an incoming operator with the opportunity to establish and develop their customer base.
Year 2 rent: £21,265.00 with upwards only market rent review at 4th anniversary
VAT: Rent is exclusive of VAT at the prevailing rate, currently 20%, where applicable.
Business rates: Payable separately by the tenant. Small Business Rates Relief may be available, subject to eligibility.
Utilities: Payable separately by the tenant.
Estate-wide service charge: Payable in addition to rent.
Building insurance: Arranged by the landlord and charged to the tenant at cost, currently estimated at approximately £200–£250 per annum.
Deposit: Equivalent to three months' rent, subject to satisfactory credit checks.
Letting arrangement: Direct to landlord, with no letting agent fees.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operator looking for well-presented premises in an established commercial location, with the benefit of a reduced first-year rental rate and the flexibility to establish their own business.
We welcome enquiries from applicants with relevant experience, a clear vision for the business and the ability to manage the café independently.
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact the landlord directly - Available from as early as November 2026.
