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The property occupies a prominent position on Main Street in the heart of Grange-over-Sands, one of the town's busiest commercial streets, benefiting from high levels of pedestrian and vehicular traffic throughout the day. Surrounded by a mix of independent retailers, cafés, restaurants, and national occupiers, it is regarded as a key hub of the local community, attracting both residents and visitors year-round, making it an excellent location for a hospitality or retail business. The town is also ideally positioned close to the Lake District, with popular destinations including Windermere, Kendal, and Cartmel all within easy reach, further enhancing visitor numbers and the appeal of the location.

Description

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented and well-established café & bistro in the heart of Grange-over-Sands, together with a spacious three-bedroom apartment above. The property is currently fully owner occupied, offering a rare chance to purchase both a successful business and residential accommodation within one of Cumbria's most desirable towns.

The café & bistro enjoys a strong reputation within the local community and provides a reliable income, making it an ideal opportunity for a family or owner-operator seeking a rewarding lifestyle business. With an established customer base already in place, there remains significant scope to further increase turnover through extended opening hours, expanded food and beverage offerings, themed events, or other complementary business initiatives.

The inclusion of the three-bedroom apartment allows an incoming purchaser to live on site, creating an attractive work-life balance while reducing commuting costs and providing convenient day-to-day management of the business. Alternatively, the residential accommodation could offer additional flexibility, subject to individual requirements.

Overall, this represents a rare opportunity to combine home and business ownership, offering an established café & bistro with excellent growth potential in a thriving and picturesque market town.

Accommodation Text

The property is arranged over four floors, including a fully usable basement, and offers a well-balanced combination of commercial and residential accommodation. The self-contained flat benefits from its own separate entrance and comprises three double bedrooms, all located on the top floor. Finished in a modern style, the residential accommodation requires very little in the way of repair or improvement, making it ready for immediate occupation.

The café & bistro occupies the ground floor, providing seating for approximately 16 covers within a welcoming customer area. The fully usable basement has been transformed into a high-quality extension of the café & bistro, creating a distinctive dining environment with seating for a further 24 covers, significantly increasing trading capacity. Externally, the property benefits from a private yard offering additional space for customers to enjoy, while a large commercial kitchen supports efficient day-to-day operations and is well equipped to cater for consistent service and future business growth. Overall, the property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established hospitality premises with spacious owner's accommodation in a prime town centre location.

Services

Mains gas, electric and water all connected.

EPC Information

C-55

The Opportunity

The café & bistro has achieved an average annual turnover in excess of £175,000 over the last three years, demonstrating a strong and consistent trading history. Established in 2006, the business has built an excellent reputation within the local area and benefits from a loyal customer base, high levels of regular and repeat trade, alongside continued new customers generated through fantastic online reviews and ratings.

The premises also benefit from a fully licensed bar, creating additional flexibility and opportunities to increase revenue through extended offerings. There remains significant scope to further increase turnover and profitability through extended opening hours, particularly as the business is currently closed on Sundays and Mondays, along with the introduction of evening dining, private events, takeaway services, or other complementary business initiatives.

All fixtures and fittings are included within the sale and will remain in situ, enabling a smooth transition and allowing the business to continue trading immediately with minimal additional investment. The combination of an established business and on-site residential accommodation also offers financial efficiencies, with many day-to-day household running costs capable of being incorporated into the overall operation of the business, subject to professional accounting advice.

Overall, this represents a rare lifestyle opportunity to acquire a profitable and well-established café & bistro within a thriving market town that enjoys a strong local customer base alongside year-round tourism, offering an excellent balance of business success and quality of life. The owner may also consider leasing the café element only, providing further flexibility for interested parties.

VAT

All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT but may be liable.

Legal Costs

Each party to bear own costs","disclaimer":{"raw":"Disclaimer - Property reference 18198575FH. 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 Fisher Wrathall Surveyors Limited, Lancaster . 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