The Coffee Shop In Strathpeffer For Sale

Business description

The Coffee Shop is a very well presented café establishment set over a single storey with a corner trading position, which emphasises its excellent trading location and commanding presence on the main thoroughfare of Strathpeffer (A834). This attractive Victorian building is set within the centre of the Spa village of Strathpeffer, which affords a high level of trade especially during the main season from Easter to September. Currently the present proprietor operates the business on a year-round basis with a strong emphasis on providing a local service. The Café is fitted out to a very high standard and is brought to the market in walk-in condition. The business operates on a traditional basis offering a range of snacks and beverages and has external seating which is popular in the summer months. The Café enjoys a reputation for producing good quality coffee, home baking and for its friendly customer service. Customers to the café can be entertained by black and white ‘golden oldie’ silent movies on a retractable screen on the back wall of the main cafe. The current owner has run successful evening music events from the premises, which in the intimate ambience of the café, proved very successful. New owners may wish to develop this side of the business

The Coffee Shop is patronised by those using Strathpeffer as a base for exploring the Scottish Highlands with excellent access to the beautiful West Coast, Caithness and Sutherland and Inverness-shire. Only 5 minutes away is the busy market town of Dingwall and from there the arterial A9 with access to all points North and South. Strathpeffer itself needs little introduction as the spa village’s healthy natural spring waters were deemed the “most efficacious in Britain” by Dr Thomas Morrison in 1819. The picturesque village remains a premier tourist destination today with its own 18-hole golf course and an abundance of walks and cycle tracks. The village attracts many wedding parties who take advantage of the special atmosphere the beautiful buildings provide. Weekly performances by the Strathpeffer and District Pipe Band complete with Highland dancers, the recently restored spa pavilion, a range of craft and gift shops and the Highland Museum of Childhood ensure plenty choice of interests for visitors to the area. Further investigation of the locale reveals a curious story about the infamous Brahan Seer (a 16th Century prophet) and the local “Eagle Stone” which is found in the village. This tale and the nearby 16th century Castle Leod, seat of the Clan Mackenzie and now open to the public are both noteworthy.

The present owner now wishes to focus his attention on his other business activities within the area. Should motivated new owners take a full and active role within the business turnover and profitability could undoubtedly improve.

TRADING AREAS
The Café is situated at street level with residential accommodation situated above. The Café has a glazed frontage with frosted decals; this coupled with excellent signage makes the premises most appealing to passing trade. Access to the main customer area is through a portico to a single wooden glazed door. This leads into the main café, which has a compact servery and kitchen to the left; its location provides for swift service and good security. There is a storeroom with freezer and fridges to supplement the units within the kitchen. The customer area is mainly set to freestanding wooden tables and chairs which are supplemented with two 3-seater sofas. Including the seating for 10 customers’ externally, the Coffee Shop can accommodate in excess of 42 covers. The décor of the premises is of a high standard with good quality laminate floorings and well-maintained painted walls with fitted lights and ceiling fans. The style of the shop is representative of an art-deco style, which is in keeping with the range of art, and the showing of the silent movies which are presented on a pull-down screen and projected from a ceiling mounted system. A single toilet is situated to the rear of the customer area.

SERVICES
The building is connected to mains water, electricity and drainage services.

TRADE
The business has positive trading figures which will be made available to genuinely interested parties subsequent to viewing.

PRICE
Offers over £149,000 are invited for the freehold interest in the business complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory), excluding personal items. Stock at valuation.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

The Coffee Shop is a very well presented café establishment set over a single storey with a corner trading position, which emphasises its excellent trading location and commanding presence on the main thoroughfare of Strathpeffer (A834). This attractive Victorian building is set within the centre of the Spa village of Strathpeffer, which affords a high level of trade especially during the main season from Easter to September.
DIRECTIONS
The Coffee Shop is clearly signed on the right hand side if approaching from the Dingwall direction on the A 834 (Inverness 17 Miles, Dingwall 5).

Premises details:

The Café is situated at street level with residential accommodation situated above. The Café has a glazed frontage with frosted decals; this coupled with excellent signage makes the premises most appealing to passing trade. Access to the main customer area is through a portico to a single wooden glazed door. This leads into the main café, which has a compact servery and kitchen to the left; its location provides for swift service and good security. There is a storeroom with freezer and fridges to supplement the units within the kitchen. The customer area is mainly set to freestanding wooden tables and chairs which are supplemented with two 3-seater sofas. Including the seating for 10 customers’ externally, the Coffee Shop can accommodate in excess of 42 covers. The décor of the premises is of a high standard with good quality laminate floorings and well-maintained painted walls with fitted lights and ceiling fans. The style of the shop is representative of an art-deco style, which is in keeping with the range of art, and the showing of the silent movies which are presented on a pull-down screen and projected from a ceiling mounted system. A single toilet is situated to the rear of the customer area.

Business Operation

Reasons for selling:

The owner wishes to concentrate on other business interests.

Trading hours:

Open all year but with restricted trading during the winter months. The main season is Easter until September.

Other information

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