Watchmakers Lane, Alford, AB33

We are delighted to offer to the market an exceptional opportunity to purchase a thriving business in the popular village of Alford. It consists of the freehold of this attractive modern premises, along with the business, offering the perfect mix of retail and catering, being sold as a going concern and fully equipped. Enjoying an extremely healthy turnover, ( figures available on request ), excellent repeat business, locally and incoming and potential for further development, there is a considerable opportunity for anybody looking to hit the ground running or add a further site to an existing business. There is the additional advantage of an quality, low maintenance premises that is very well equipped and offers approximately 300m2 of versatile space to accommodate a multitude of uses. There is also the possibility to sub let a stand alone space if required. The outdoor space offers additional seating and garden centre.

The current owners have built up a considerable business over the past few years and are looking to hand over the reigns, offering any potential buyer an excellent start and potential to further expand what is a superb business.

The premises currently offer :-

Main shop, restaurant, kitchen/servery, ice cream parlour, office/store, Laundry/staff area, customer toilets, outside seating area and garden centre.

Trading Hours

9am to 5pm Monday to Sunday.

Shop/Restaurant

24.04m x 11.81m

This substantial area is extremely flexible and can be split to accommodate any requirements. It currently offers a large retail space that accommodates large furniture items, household goods and gifts, along with separate family and children's play area and seating for approximately 50 covers in the restaurant. This can be further opened onto the outdoor seating area. The whole area is fresh and bright with ceramic tiled flooring throughout. There is an additional mezzanine level for further development or storage.

Kitchen/Servery

4.32m x 1.65m

This modern and well equipped space offers ample counter top and preparation areas, cupboard storage, electric oven, griddle and extraction hood. There is additional storage shelving, double stainless steel sink with drainer and ample space for smaller catering equipment.
The front counter offers excellent counter space for display and service, along with storage for crockery, supplies etc. Rear stainless steel counter for coffee machine and small equipment, hand wash station, space for additional refrigeration units.

Kitchen store

1.61m x 1.09m

A further multi-use storage space with low level ceramic janitorial sink and dishwasher. Fitted storage shelving.

Ice Cream Palour

4.44m x 2.99m

This is an exceptionally busy area of the business during the summer months and serving locally produced ice cream and treats. This is a stand alone unit that can be operated under additional hours from the main building. It could also offer the opportunity to sub let for a multitude of uses.

Office/Store

4.44m x 2.99m

This area is accessed via twin glazed doors leading off the main shop area. It currently offers excellent storage but would provide an excellent office space if required.

Laundry/Storeroom

2.68m x 2.45m

Another very useful storage room, fitted with low level units with stainless steel sink and drainer and wall shelving. There is plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer, and is currently utilised as a laundry room. Additional WC, ideal for staff use if required. Would also provide a staff changing room if required.

Toilets/baby change

Excellent facilities that incorporate multi-gender WCs, along with disabled and baby change area.

Outside Seating Area

The restaurant has glazed doors that give access to a delightful and extremely popular covered seating area with zoned areas to create additional privacy. There is also additional space for seating to the front of the property. It is all finished with attractive lock block. The current owners have also operated an evening BBQ Shack that has been extremely well received and attended.

Garden

The business also includes a very successful garden centre, offering a wide range of plants, trees and shrubs. It is fully enclosed within secure fencing with exclusive access, so again could be operated on alternative hours from the main shop. Stock could be purchased separately if required.

Yard

There is a large and very secure yard, with double gated access to the front and additional access from the rear of the main building. This would offer vehicle or equipment storage, such as outdoor catering or delivery vehicles. It is being sold separately, with offers being sought in the region of £30,000.

Parking - Allocated parking

There is a delivery and drop off zone to the front of the premises and ample customer parking, including disabled, within the large public carp park. There are also two electric car charging stations.