Cafe for sale

DESCRIPTION
A refurbished café/bistro occupying the ground floor of this Grade II Listed terraced tenement towards the south of Marygate on the walkway linking to Church Street opposite the Town Hall.

Internally, the premises have been refurbished throughout. The front shop area is fitted with a well equipped timber panelled bar and seating for approximately eight. There is a step up to the rear section with walkway to the north and raised seating area which accommodates a further twelve to fifteen covers. There is a rear hall beyond with access to a fully equipped commercial kitchen fitted with stainless steel units and north hall with ladies and gents WC’s, storeroom and external access to enclosed yard/smoking area.

The unit is appointed to an exacting standard throughout with high specification of finish and is fully equipped in ‘turnkey’ condition. The fitout feature has a Spanish theme an includes an assortment of cultural, sporting and music memorabilia.

The fit out has also been designed to provide scope for sale of trinkets and jewellery. The premises are fully fitted out and ready to trade.

LOCATION
The property is situated in a prominent position at the bottom of Marygate with a high level of footfall within the town centre of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Berwick-Upon-Tweed is located in Northumberland in the north of England, the settlement has a population of 13,170 according to the 2021 population census an increase of around 2.33% over that recorded at the 2001 Census (12,870). The town is situated approximately equidistant between Edinburgh to the North and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to the south (approximately sixty-five miles each way).

Berwick-Upon-Tweed is served by the A1 Trunk Road providing good access to the National Roads Network and the Mainline East Coast Railway Network with regular services to Edinburgh and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (approximately forty-five miles each way) and London (approximately three and half hours).

Although a relatively small town, Berwick is regarded as the principal Market Town serving North Northumberland and the eastern Borders (a catchment of around 42,000) offering a full range of retail, leisure and financial services. The town also has a significant tourism sector which accommodates an influx of seasonal visitors, the resident population is reported to effectively double during peak season. The population accommodates an influx of seasonal visitors, the accommodates an influx of seasonal visitors, the resident population is reported to effectively double during peak season. The population within a ten-mile radius was recorded as 27,323 in 2019 with an average household income of £23,597 (Source: CoStar).

There are airports at both Edinburgh and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne providing domestic and international scheduled flights.

Berwick-Upon-Tweed is located in Northumberland in the north of England, the settlement has a population of 13,170 according to the 2021 population census an increase of around 2.33% over that recorded at the 2001 Census (12,870). The town is situated approximately equidistant between Edinburgh to the North and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to the south (approximately sixty-five miles each way).

AREAS
The subjects have been measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice to the following approximate areas:
GIA: 70.70 sqm (761 sqft)
ITZA: 51.60 sqm (555 sqft)
E & oe measurements of the main building taken with a laser measure.

RATEABLE VALUE
The current Rateable Value effective from 01-April-2023 is £6,900.

The current uniform business rate for small businesses for 2022/2023 is 0.49p to the pound.

The subjects are Grade II Listed so are understood to be exempt from Rates liabilities whilst vacant.

Rateable value/council tax information has been obtained from the Gov.uk website whilst believed to be correct, this information has not been verified.

SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected. There is a Worcester gas boiler which provides heating and hot water.

EPC
EPC pending

VIEWING
By appointment with the sole agents.
Edwin Thompson, Chartered Surveyors

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.
5. Edwin Thompson is the generic trading name for Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (no.07428207). Registered office:28 St John’s Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF