Charming Tearoom Restaurant 4 Bed Home East Sussex For Sale

Business description

A substantial charming character GrII listed tearooms in a semi-rural location on busy road through attractive village. Offers 2 dining areas with 34 covers, commercial kitchen and cellar, etc plus a spacious self-contained 4 double bedroom home with private lounge, dining room, separate kitchen, utility, study, garden and 4 garages. Current T/O £104,000pa from only open 10.30-5.00pm on 5 days a week. Huge scope to open evenings or open garden for customers, if desired. Many regular customers. Car park for 20 cars. Owners of 9+ years run business with part-time helpers, ideal home & business. Great property & location. Must be seen to be appreciated.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Living accommodation:

The charming self contained accommodation adjoining and above the tearooms includes a Study/Garden Room, Excellent LOUNGE/DRAWING ROOM measuring 15' x 20' with Inglenook Fireplace compete with an Intrepid 2 multi-fuel burner and coins which we understand were placed by the original builder in the brickwork and original oven space. There is a wealth of exposed oak beams, part oak panelled beams and original floor. The DINING ROOM with access from the Lounge and Domestic Kitchen, measures approximately 12' x 10' with original oak beams and brick fireplace. The MODERN DOMESTIC KITCHEN with utility area and door to rear garden has a wealth of base units and wall units and the oil fired central heating boiler. It is also equipped with a built-in eye-level AEG double oven and electric 4-burner top and is part tiled. In the UTILITY AREA there is a breakfast bar overlooking the main kitchen area, space for washing machine and dryer, storage cupboards. The STUDY/GARDEN ROOM, is off the hallway, and may be used, as a study, den or garden room with large window overlooking the garden. The door to this room is over 500 years old and represents ancient craftsmanship. First Floor Many rooms have exposed beams. There is a MODERN BATHROOM with a new bath, new pedestal wash hand basin and WC with a power shower unit over the bath. A walk-in cupboard with door leads to a very large area, which could easily be converted into a further room (subject to planning), if desired. BEDROOM 1 - measures approximately 18' x 12' with fully fitted wardrobes, carved arched beam and feature fireplace. This room has two entrance doors and is sufficiently large enough to split into two rooms, if preferred and has views to the South. BEDROOM 2 - measures approximately 12' x 12' with built in wardrobe and cupboard and views from the window to the South. BEDROOM 3 - measuring approx 12' x 12' with hanging wardrobe and has views to the South. BEDROOM 4 - measuring approx 19' x 12' with large wardrobes and countryside views. The property is in excellent condition with four garages, a large off road car parking area, landscaped gardens with shed and large patio area. It also has secondary double glazing on many of the windows and many appealing features throughout.

Location:

This charming property is situated in a delightful semi-rural position on a busy road in an East Sussex Village within '1066' Country. The location is considered both a desirable residential area and is very popular with tourists, being situated on the 1066 walking trail. Local schooling is of a good standard and the area is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside dotted with busy quaint villages and bustling seaside towns and resorts.

It is situated close to a number of places of interest such as Herstmonceux Castle and Observatory/Science Centre and Battle Abbey. The towns of Battle, Bexhill-on-Sea, Eastbourne and Pevensey Bay are close to hand and help to attract considerable numbers of tourists and also provide an affluent local resident population.

The building dates back to 1392 and is of historic interest, it is Grade II listed and we understand was featured on Meridian Television as a desirable property. It is not only rich in history, but also in its features, with a wealth of exposed oak beams and many original features with enormous scope for expansion both with the business and residential areas, if desired.

The property has a very attractive garden and a large customer car park which can accommodate approximately 20 cars.

Premises details:

The business has Two Dining Areas both with attractive exposed beams measuring approximately 10.6m x 8.4m and together they comfortably provide seating for 34 covers. The main seating area has an air-conditioning unit and the smaller seating area is ideal for those clients holding a small party or function, being slightly separated from the main seating.

To the rear of the restaurant there is a counter area with electric till, ultra instant hot water boiler, bar dispense area, small sink unit, coffee machine (on lease), Bosch fridge, drinks chiller and storage cupboards. There are also Separate Ladies and Gents toilets and a cloakroom area.

Stairs from behind the bar/counter area lead down to the Commercial Kitchen which is equipped with Falcon Dominator oven with six top gas burners, fully extracted, upright freezer, upright fridge, two small fridges, Four Star fridge/freezer, Bosch Classixx dishwasher, 5 microwave ovens, base and wall units, stainless steel work station and door to garden.

The Large Basement Cellar/Vault, which has Norman origins - has an arched doorway to the corner which has been bricked up since, it is believed, the 16th century and it is said to be a passageway leading to Herstmonceux Castle. It houses three freezers and a fridge/freezer and provides useful additional storage.

The gardens used to open from Easter to September but have not been used in the past year or more. The area includes a lawn and separate patios and can seat up to approximately 28 people, so this could be brought back into use, or simply kept for personal use, if preferred.

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

Could open longer hours.

Reasons for selling:

semi-retirement

Trading hours:

5 days a week from 10.30am-5.00pm Wednesday-Saturday and from 12.00midday-5.00pm on Sundays, closing earlier during the winter months and being closed all day Mondays & Tuesdays.

Employees:

The business is run by husband and wife owners together with the help of 8 loyal part-time members of staff, working various shifts.