Leasehold Café Bistro Hot & Cold Food Coffee Desserts Takeaway Business Milnthorpe Cumbria For Sale

AJF Commercial Business Sales are extremely pleased to welcome to the market this stunning, extremely busy, well established and popular cafe / bistro business situated in the stunning town of Milnthorpe, Cumbria.

Location:

The historic town of Milnthorpe lies just 7 miles from Kendal in the stunning Lake District of Cumbria. An area of outstanding natural beauty.

The town is steeped in history with its medieval square hosting weekly markets and is surrounded by beautiful quaint shops and cottages, complimentary businesses and surrounded by stunning countryside.

The town itself is an attraction to many visitors, tourists and walkers with the stunning and historic Levens Hall and famous gardens, the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, Deer Park, and the Heron Corn Mill which is a restored working 18th Century water mill, all within easy reach of the business.

Milnthorpe is located on the main arterial A6 road, just off the M6 motorway network and the stunning Lake District (an area of outstanding natural beauty), is just few minutes’ drive north.

The business stands in a prominent picturesque position with views toward the Deer Park which is absolutely perfect for visitors to the town, local residents and businesses.

Car parking for customers is directly outside the business which is also ideal for those wanting food on the go or eating inside.

Business:

The business has been carefully and passionately run by our client for a number of years and over this time has gained an enviable reputation in providing high quality locally sourced homecooked food and are especially well known for their breakfasts and lunches served with that personal touch, pride and outstanding customer service.

Our client serves a good varied range of hot and cold homemade dishes to suit all dietary requirements and offers a range of mouthwatering cakes and desserts, specialist coffees and teas and soft drinks.

The café is set in beautiful surroundings with an outside seating area to the front with wonderful views.

The business can cater for approximately 28 covers with various seating options and can be adapted for private functions to suit, i.e. Baby Showers, Parties etc.

Our client is active online, boosting the business with a wealth of information and advertises on social media, with excellent service and food reviews.

The business has been tastefully decorated throughout with beautiful eye-catching display areas and is in ‘walk in start trading’ condition which is a credit to our client.

This extremely busy 5* food hygiene rated cafe sees a high volume of footfall from the vast number of residents and businesses in the town and also the many visitors and tourists to the area year on year.

Being on the main arterial road, there is vast range bus routes linking the nearby Cumbria towns with a bus stop located opposite the premises.

The café is dog friendly making it popular with walkers in the area.

There is also potential to enhance the already healthy turnover by introducing outside catering. A crematorium is very close by, and will open up the opportunity to provide catering for wakes.

A new housing estate is currently underway with 125 dwellings. With the introduction of a take away service to the builders while development is underway, this will also enhance the current turnover.

Premises:

Eye catching ground floor lock up corner positioned premises set back from the main A6 road in a wonderful, picturesque setting.

Good visible front signage.

Private shared car parking to the front and rear of the business.

Entrance door leading into good sized open plan café and serving area.

Tables and Chairs with seating for 28 covers. This could be increased should the new owner wish.

Serving counter with a range of mouthwatering desserts, cakes and cold food.

Cash till.

Soft drinks fridge.

Rear stunning open commercial kitchen with a good range of cooking appliances, some of which include:

Traditional Espresso coffee machine (currently on rental).

Bean grinder.

Fridges and Freezers.

Microwaves x 2.

Head Height Grill.

Toasters.

Commercial Dish Washer.

Baine Marie.

Base units – perfect for storage.

Sink.

Handwash sink.

Good range of shelving / display areas for pots, pans and cutlery.

Gas Hob.

Oven.

Fat Fryers.

Extraction system.

Stainless Steel preparation tables.

Door leading to rear storerooms with shelving for dry foods, fridges and freezers.

Disabled W/C with baby change facilities and handwash sink.

Separate staff W/C with handwash sink.

The premises have solar panels and roller shutters on the windows.

All fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.

Reason for sale:

This is a very reluctant sale by our client and is only now available for sale allowing our client and partner to take a well-deserved early retirement.

Tenure:

We are advised that the tenure is Leasehold.

Rates:

We are advised that the business is currently exempt from Business Rates.

Staff:

The business is currently run by our client and partner.

Opening Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10.00am – 3.00pm

Wednesday: 10.00am – 3.00pm

Thursday: 10.00am – 3.00pm

Friday: 10.00am – 3.00pm

Saturday: 10.00am – 1.00pm

Sunday: Closed

Financial Information:

Turnover – Available on request.

Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity to purchase a thriving and extremely popular café and bistro business in a beautiful countryside setting with a strong customer base giving much loyal and repeat trade year on year.

This exceptionally profitable business with beautiful decor is in walk in condition and would make a life-changing opportunity for any new owner.

The reputation, service, passion and quality of food that this business provides is extremely well known within the town and further afield and provides a good local hub and meeting point for the various groups and businesses within the town.

Therefore, AJF Commercial Business Sales strongly recommend early discussions to view.

Contact Details:

If you would like to contact us to discuss the business in further detail or to arrange a viewing, you can by the following methods:

Telephone – 01204 325 101

Email – [email protected]

Website – www.ajfcommercial.co.uk

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