Description
Lawrence Wright. Specialist Business Agent. 01747 228941
Currently Unopposed Licensed Fish and Chip Takeaway and Restaurant
which opens just 4 hours each evening
has been
Cafe/Tea Room/Restaurant opening day and evening – much potential!
Piggy in the Middle
High Street
Porlock
Somerset
TA24 8PS
28 Cover Restaurant; Licensed; Prominent Position;
2 Bedroom Flat above (can be made independent of the restaurant for letting);
Pretty Exmoor Village; Tourist Visited Area; Caravan Site nearby.
Situation and Description: In the main high street close to a range of complimentary retail and other trades. This most attractive village is within Exmoor National Park with the backdrop of the famous hills and about 2 miles from the sea at Porlock Weir. The popular town of Minehead is about 6 miles distant with a good range of supermarkets and shops. There is a campsite and caravan park close to the village and many holiday homes and B&B’s. The pretty harbour of Porlock Weir is about two miles distant.
The property is built of stone under a slate roof and has part double glazing.
A list of improvements and repairs carried out in the last 15 years:
The building fully rewired in 2005 and at the same time had new stud walls built all up the staircase and landing and plastered and also the bathroom walls plastered and tiled and a new bathroom suite and shower fitted.
New stud walls and re-plastered in back bedroom in 2007 and new parquet flooring
Parquet flooring laid on landing 2008
Restaurant toilet replaced 2008
In 2010 the kitchen was completely refitted ….new cupboards, work surfaces, retiled and new industrial flooring.
In 2013 all the upstairs windows were replaced with double glazed windows.
The restaurant carpet was replaced in 2019.
The main roof has been relined and retied in July 2020.
Accommodation:
Ground Floor
Restaurant – an L-Shaped room with seating for 28 with exposed beams and air conditioner. Bar servery with chilled cabinet, till etc.
Customers W.C. with wash basin
Rear Hallway with door to small yard.
Kitchen – comprehensively equipped to include 6 ring cooker and grill ( supplied by Calor Gas), 2 large deep fat fryers, plate warmer etc.
Preparation Room approx. 15′ x 8′ – there is a door to the outside (side street) and a corridor could be built from this to the stairs leading to the first floor to make a self contained flat for letting for holidays or full time income – alternatively, this area could serve as a fish and chip takeaway (subject to planning permission)
In this room there are a number of freezers and ‘fridges.
First Floor
Landing
Lounge approx. 16′ x 13’8” with dual aspect windows overlooking the street scene. Gas fire.
Bedroom 1 approx. 11’8” x 11’8” with wardrobe.
Bedroom 2 approx. 14′ x 12′ with a door to a flat roof area.
Bathroom with bath and shower over, wash basin and w.c.
The Business – Currently an easily run fish and chip and pies restaurant – the business offers 34 different pies including vegan, vegetarian, gluten free etc. The business opens from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. 6 or 7 days a week according to season, but closes for a period during the winter.
The business is run by a husband and wife team and has been in the present hands for approximately 30 years and is now for sale due to retirement.
The business has been much busier in earlier times opening during the day, particularly in the very busy summer months, but now the business is kept below the vat threshold and accounts show takings just in excess of £70,000 p.a.
The potential for expansion in new owners’ hands is exceptional……
Price: £270,000 Freehold
EPC: F (145)
Fixtures, Fittings, Furniture and Trade Equipment: An inventory of trade contents is included in the sale price. A detailed inventory will be prepared at a later stage.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the agents.
The accuracy of these particulars is not guaranteed by the agents nor do they form part of any contract. Applicants should verify details by personal examination and enquiry. Items of furniture, fixtures, fittings and equipment are mentioned for illustrative purposes only and do not necessarily form part of the Trade Inventory referred to above, neither has the agent tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose.
References to the Tenure of the Property are based on information supplied by the Vendor. The agent has not had sight of the title documents. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor.
You are advised to check the availability of the property before travelling a long distance to view.
