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Established Community Business with Owner's Accommodation and Holiday Cottage.

Successfully operated by the current owners for over 35 years, the business comprises:

- Busy and established Post Office
- Well-stocked village store supporting local producers and crafts
- Popular café serving quality homemade food, with seating for 26 indoors plus outdoor seating overlooking the Village Green
- Flexible retail and café space capable of accommodating up to 50 guests for events, community gatherings and private functions
- Successful one-bedroom holiday cottage with private garden, hot tub and repeat guests
- Beautifully presented three-bedroom owner's apartment with independent entrance
- Enclosed private garden with koi pond and far-reaching countryside views

Located in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Netherfield Café, Shop & Post Office is a long-established community business offering multiple income streams from a prominent position at the centre of village life.

The business serves a loyal local customer base while also attracting walkers, cyclists and visitors exploring the surrounding countryside, nearby coast and historic attractions of East Sussex.

The holiday cottage has established itself as a popular base for visitors to the area, generating repeat bookings and providing an additional income stream. The adaptable layout of the premises has also enabled the business to host regular events and gatherings, creating opportunities beyond day-to-day retail and café trading.

Current turnover is approximately £325,000 net of VAT, together with Post Office remuneration of approximately £12,000 per annum, with a significant increase expected.

Situated approximately three miles from Battle and within easy reach of Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea, Rye and the East Sussex coastline, the business is well positioned to benefit from both local trade and year-round tourism. Surrounded by rolling countryside, woodland walks and historic landmarks, the area continues to attract visitors seeking the best of rural Sussex.

There remains scope for future growth through increased online marketing, expanded product ranges, home delivery services and extended opening hours.

Offered for sale solely due to the owners' retirement, this is a rare opportunity to acquire an established and respected business, together with a family home and holiday accommodation, in one of East Sussex's most attractive countryside locations.

Location

Netherfield Post Office, Store and Cafe is located the heart of the village, just a stone's throw away from the village's Netherfield Church of England Primary School and opposite the village green. The property falls within the catchment area for the highly regarded Claverham Community College.

Situated approximately three miles from Battle and within easy reach of Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea, Rye and the East Sussex coastline, the business is well positioned to benefit from both local trade and year-round tourism. Surrounded by rolling countryside, woodland walks and historic landmarks, the area continues to attract visitors seeking the best of rural Sussex.

Accommodation

The business part of the property is on the ground floor and has the Post Office and Store occupying about two thirds of the area and The business element of the property is on the ground floor and has the post office and store occupying one area and the cafe another.

The cafe has seating for around 26 and there are doors opening to an outside seating area to the front of the property, overlooking the village green.

The retail space and café can be adapted to accommodate up to 50 guests for events, community gatherings and private functions.
To the front of the property is some very useful off street parking.

On the first floor there is a beautifully presented three bedroom apartment with an independent entrance. It enjoys far reaching views, over the surrounding area. The owner's private garden, which is nicely enclosed and well stocked with flowers and shrubs, together with a Koi pond, which makes it a tranquil place to relax.

More recently, there has been the addition of a one bedroom holiday 'cottage', which has quickly established itself as a popular getaway for those visiting the area. It enjoys its own enclosed private garden with hot tub and independent entrance.

EPC

Commercial Building - 'B' Rating
Residential Above- 'D' Rating

Tenure Comments

Offers in the region of £649,950 for the long leasehold (virtual freehold) interest in the property.
The property comprises of two separate titles, one for the commercial element and one for the residential element, so may benefit from ease of any bank funding being required. Please do contact the selling agents for more advice on this.

Rent/Price

Offers in the region of £649,950 for the long leasehold (virtual freehold) interest in the property.

The property comprises of two separate titles, one for the commercial element and one for the residential element, so may benefit from ease of any bank funding being required. Please do contact the selling agents for more advice on this.

Rateable Value / Council Tax

The rateable value of the business part of the property, effective from 1 April 2023 is £5,700 and has, for some years benefitted from being eligible for small business rates relief, whereby no business rates are payable. Please enquire with local borough council for further information. The apartment will be liable for Council Tax, which currently falls under band A.

VAT

Unless otherwise stated, all rents/prices are quoted exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT) which will be charged at the prevailing rate. Prospective occupiers should satisfy themselves as to any VAT payable in respect of any transaction.

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment through the Surveyors. Please contact Andrew Moore e: andrew. ","disclaimer":{"raw":"Disclaimer - Property reference 203030FH. The information displayed about this property comprises a\n property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of\n the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the\n content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is\n provided and maintained by Sibley Pares Chartered Surveyors, Maidstone . 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