The Village Kitchen, 16-18 Avenue Road, Seaton Delaval

Licenced cafe with self-contained two-bedroom flat above. Seating for 32 guests within a spacious dining area. Prime roadside location in Seaton Delaval village centre. Fully equipped kitchen and open-plan dining/bar area. Turnover circa £90,000 per annum. Premises Licence 11am – 11pm. Opportunity to expand into evening trade. 6-year lease term from December 2024. Rent £24,000 per annum.

Price £49,950 Leasehold
Ref I367


Location
The Village Kitchen is prominently located on Avenue Road, in the heart of this well-established and popular Northumberland village. Seaton Delaval benefits from a strong local community and a steady flow of passing trade, supported by surrounding residential areas and nearby amenities.

The premises occupy a highly visible roadside position on Avenue Road, one of the village’s main thoroughfares, ensuring excellent exposure to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The area is well served by public transport links, with regular bus services connecting Seaton Delaval to Whitley Bay, Cramlington, Blyth, and Newcastle upon Tyne.

The Business  
Our clients acquired the premises in December 2024 and have since invested significant capital into upgrading the infrastructure and fixtures and fittings, including the installation of new three-phase electrics. As a result, the business is presented in excellent condition throughout and is fully equipped for immediate operation.

Since taking ownership, the business has established an excellent reputation within the local community, benefiting from a strong base of loyal, long-standing, and repeat customers. It offers a varied and appealing breakfast and lunch menu, complemented by a popular Sunday lunch service. In addition, the business is licensed to sell alcohol and serves a range of beverages including Moretti beer, a selection of wines and spirits, as well as teas and coffees, catering to a broad customer base throughout the day. The business is being offered for sale reluctantly and solely due to our clients’ health, presenting an excellent opportunity for an incoming owner to acquire a well-established and well-presented trading operation with further potential for growth.

The property
The business operates from the ground floor of a mid-terrace, two-storey property with a pitched slate roof. A self-contained two-bedroom flat is situated directly above the commercial premises.

The ground floor extends to approximately 100 sq. m. (1,076.4 sq. ft.) and comprises an open-plan dining and bar area with seating for 32 covers, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, storage areas, male and female WCs, and a disabled WC with baby-changing facilities.

The residential accommodation is located on the first floor and benefits from a separate access. It comprises a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. The flat is currently utilised for business storage but offers the potential for owner occupation or residential use by the incoming proprietor.

Inventory
As can be seen from the photos provided, the business is fully equipped for the trade, a full inventory can be provided on request. 

Premises Licence
We have been verbally informed the premises has an alcohol licence from 11:00am – 11:00pm.

Food Hygiene Rating
4 Good - Inspected – 27th January 2025

Staff
The business is run by the business owner full time with the assistance of 2 part time members of staff.   

Turnover
We have verbally been informed the business turned over circa £90,000 in 2025.  

Tenure
Leasehold – Our client has a 6-year lease that commenced December 2024.

Price
£49,950 plus stock at valuation

Rent
£24,000 per annum

Viewing
Strictly by appointment through this office.

Rateable Value (16 Avenue Road)
The 2025 Rating List entry is Rateable Value £7,500.
If the RV is below £12,000, occupiers for whom this property forms their sole trading premises will not pay business rates. We advise to seek verification of the above from the Local Rating Authority.

Council Tax Band (18 Avenue Road)
Band A