4 bedroom property

Fancy a lifestyle change and running your own cafe or Bistro? This is an exceptional space and opportunity to put your own stamp on a business that has much greater potential to grow and diversify. A spacious property at 2800 square feet across 2 floors, and set just back from A65 main route to The Lake District (think motor bikers and tourists wanting breakfast, lunch and supper). There is private parking for circa 14 vehicles to the front and back, and a Train Station and Bus Route in the village.

A rare opportunity to purchase this freehold 1400 square foot café and food / coffee take away, with great potential to further increase business by way of longer hours, evening openings, and with perhaps a licensed Bistro style offering. With equally large 1400 sq ft first floor apartment with breakfast-kitchen, living-dining room and 4 double bedrooms.

All catering equipment is included in the sale.

A timber and glazed door off the front forecourt opens into the welcoming shop / take away area. Featuring a spacious serving area with bar style window seating, display fridges and leading into the main cafe area. Equipment included are:- Bar stools, display fridge, Electronic screen till, Zircon coffee machine, water boiler, coffee grinder and peculator, tea pots, mugs, all crockery, cutlery, and much more.

The dining areas are finished to high standards throughout, with a rustic feel including exposed brick and stone work, concrete flooring and timber cladding. Featuring period lighting and having a wood - burning stove, this is a large yet cosy dining space, and with relaxing sofas by the fire, with panoramic windows for good natural light. uPVC French doors open onto the al fresco dining terrace and rear car park. There is a unisex WC. All the tables, chairs, high chairs, sofas, coffee table and coat stand are included in the sale. The floor space is substantial and boasts 44 covers inside, and with external dining space for a further 20.

The main kitchen is of good proportions and features built-in extractor systems, window and with an access to the cafe and further separate access to the shop/ takeaway. Having an extensive range of quality catering fixtures and fittings to name just a few:- Double deep fat fryer, griddle, double oven range, Bain Marie, dishwasher, Soup pot, toasters, electric grill, stainless steel tables, sink with drainer, and 2 fridges. In addition, all the utensils, pans and stock are also included.

A second kitchen provides for a food prep area and includes stainless steel shelves, catering can opener, sink and microwave.

A third room provides space for a tall fridge, tall freezer, chest freezer,

The apartment offers substantial living or lettings space at some 1440 square feet. Approached from the rear of the property into an entrance lobby, with stairs rising to the first floor and with a WC off the landing. Opening into a large open plan living-dining space featuring a wood burning stove, and having good amounts of natural light. A fitted breakfast-kitchen has a fan oven, electric hob, extractor-canopy and space for a larder fridge / freezer, dishwasher and washer-dryer. Again with good natural light. There are 4 double bedrooms, all with good light and a house bathroom.