REDUCED !! Delightful Coffee House and Cafe T a Bison, 17 Heslington Road, York, YO10 5AR

This is a most appealing and successful coffee house and cafe which enjoys a great location on a main road close to York University hence it is very popular with students. The business specialises in providing an eclectic range of specialist coffees from around the world as well as from a local roaster who buys direct and pays ethical rates. In addition to coffees, the business sells bagels,,toasties, brownies, pastries, croque monsieur, croque madame  and cold drinks. The interior furnishings and decor are of a quirky vintage style, making Bison quite different from the norm. The ambience within the premises, which is arranged over two floors and has had an alcohol license is immediately warm and inviting and the first floor room is ideal for private functions. A forecourt to the front allows for some outside seating. Viewing of this delightful business is highly recommended.

ACCOMMODATION ( all sizes taken from the Valuation Office rating assessment)

Approx 25.4 sq m arranged as follows:

Front Sales area    having counter with display stand over, coffee machine, coffee grinder, under counter fridge, cold brew coffee fridge, sink unit, toaster, water boiler, cold drinks display cabinet 
( on free rental). Stools for additional seating.

Rear Room        having 3 tables and covers for 8, exposed timber floor, wooden chest, under stairs storage cupboard, stairs up to upper floor.

Kitchenette        approx 3.3 sq m stainless steel sink unit, two under counter freezers, preparation work top

WC                      with wash basin and electric water heater.

First Floor    

Front Room        approx 16 sq m having 3 tables and covers for 14. Radiator, storage cupboard. This is an ideal room for private functions if required.

Kitchen        approx 16 sq m having range of base and wall units, electric cooker, fridge freezer, feature fireplace.

Bathroom/wc        having panelled bath, wash basin and low level wc. Gas combi boiler, Radiator, washing machine.

OUTSIDE

There is an allocated parking space to the rear and bin storage. Front forecourt for further seating.

RATES

The premises are shown on the Valuation Office Rating web site as having a RV of £7200 as from April 2026. Under current arrangements for small businesses, no rates should be payable however interested parties MUST  check this information prior to proceeding.

BUSINESS

Accounts for year Ending 31/8/2024 show takings of £94,893 with a gross profit of £70,761. Assuming a two person team plus a part time assistant we estimate that the adjusted net profit should be around £25,000.. Currently the business is run by the owner plus one full time and two  part time staff but is considered an ideal opportunity for a two person team to run together thus minimising staffing. Current opening hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm. The business could open later if required and there is an opportunity to introduce an alcohol license ( subject to consents) to broaden the business base. The current owner serves breakfasts as well as daytime meals and snacks and there is a great and unexploited opportunity to introduce outside catering if desitred.  Full accounts information is available on request to genuinely interested parties after having viewed the business.    

LEASE

The property is held on a lease until August 2026 at a rent of £11,250 pa. A new lease will be available to a purchaser on terms to be agreed.

EPC

The property has an EPC rating of C valid until November 2032.

PRICE

This delightful business is available for only £34,950 sav.

COSTS

The incoming tenant will be required to pay £500 vat towards  the landlords legal costs involved in preparing the  lease.

VAT.    

All prices and rents are deemed to be exclusive of any VAT which may  apply

IMPORTANT    

Where staff are employed in a business, it is possible that they are unaware of any impending sale,therefore it is essential that all viewings are arranged through us and no direct approaches should be made under any circumstances.  Buyers will be required to provide details of their identity ( passport / driving license and two utility bills) and proof of funding ( bank statements / mortgage offer ).

NOTE

Details and general information provided within these particulars have been confirmed by The Client, are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, however all proposed purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves as to the correctness of the information provided.  We understand that all services and items of equipment are in functional order, but no warranties can be given in this respect. Neither the agents nor any person in their employ bind themselves in any way, nor are any warranties given as to the correctness of the information provided. No part of these particulars form part of any contract or agreement for sale or lease.