Chelmsford Essex Cafe In Prime Town Centre Location For Sale

Business description

A very well established, reputable and well regarded Café & Snack Bar. The business has been trading from this location since 1987! This is a traditional Café serving a variety of breakfasts, hot and cold lunches, salads, sandwiches, and hot and cold drinks to customers who wish to either eat on the premises of for take away. Take away sales account for some 15-20% of the overall turnover. Given the time our Clients have run the business, this has become something of an institution in the Town, and many of the customers have become regular patrons.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

New 20 year lease to be granted by our Clients who own the Freehold interest in the property, subject to 4 yearly rent reviews.

Leasehold rent:

£34,000 per annum

Location:

The property occupies a very important location, being opposite both Café Rouge & Pizza Express. Apart from these, Chelmsford is blessed with having most of the nationally and internationally famous brand names represented in its town Centre, which is testimony to the Towns retail importance. Chelmsford is the county town of Essex and the principal settlement of the borough of Chelmsford. It is located in the London commuter belt some 32 miles (51 km) northeast of Charing Cross. It is steeped in history and was one of the original settlements of Roman Great Britain. Residents are known as 'Chelmsfordians'. The town has a population of roughly 120,000 and is still growing. It is a modern, well placed town that has a large number of commuters who work in the City of London financial sector. The town is surrounded by many small villages that retain their original charm. Most notably, Chelmsford is the 36th largest settlement in the UK!

Premises details:

Ground Floor: In a total of some 600 sq.ft. having an impressive frontage to the pedestrianised street. Fully tiled floor and comprising the principal dining area with tables and chairs for 34 customers. Service counter with refrigerated display and serve over counter. Adjacent fully equipped commercial kitchen. Staircase up to:

First Floor: In approx 600 sq.ft. comprising the secondary dining area with tables and chairs for another 42 customers. This level also provides a servery area with various fridges and storage, adjoining which are toilet blocks for ladies, gents and staff, all having wash basins. Staircase up to:

Second Floor: This floor is divided into three rooms, one of which is used from time to time as an Office, the others for storage.

Basement: In approx 150 sq.ft. with limited headroom and used for storage only.

External Elements: Front pavement seating for up to 42 at round aluminium framed tables and chairs. An electrically operated awning provides cover for customers during the hottest times of the year. To the rear, a concreted path provides access to Baddow Road, which is a very useful means of access for deliveries, given the pedestrianised nature of the immediate surroundings.

Business Operation

Trading hours:

Monday to Saturday from 7.45am till 5pm. Closed on Sundays and all Bank & Public holidays.

Employees:

The business is run by our clients the vendors employing a team of 8 assistants.