FOR SALE – Well known cafe business, Main Street, Hornby, Lancaster

Location
Hornby is an historic village in Lancashire with intrinsic character having a number of listed buildings including a Castle.

Hornby is a village and former civil parish located 9 miles (14 km) from Lancaster, now part of the parish of Hornby-with-Farleton, within the Lancaster district of the county of Lancashire, England. Situated on the A683 the village lies at the confluence of the Rivers Wenning and Lune.

Hornby is situated between Lancaster and Kirkby Lonsdale, on the tourist trail leading to the Yorkshire Dales.

Description
This traditional village property serves as a vital community hub, combining a local café, a post office, and a gift shop, making it a popular meeting point for both locals and tourists. It embodies real character and benefits from rear external seating, accommodating 28 covers inside and 20 outside, enhancing its appeal during warmer months. Additionally, the property includes a self-contained two-bedroom flat with an office on the first floor, which supports the ground-floor business operations. This flat offers flexibility, serving either as staff accommodation or as a potential source of additional income through rental.

Strategically located on popular cycling routes such as the Way of the Rose and the Coast to Coast, the property attracts large groups of consumers, particularly during the spring and summer, boosting its customer base. There are further opportunities to develop the business by extending opening hours to include night-time trade, capitalizing on its premises license. This property represents an excellent commercial acquisition opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on a well-established business with significant potential for expansion and increased revenue streams.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall
With staircase leading off.

Cafe with Post Office
8.775 x 5.142 (28’9″ x 16’10”)
Overall measurement including post office counter area and serving counter area, Cafe with 20+ covers, inset multifuel stove, wooden flooring, access through to kitchen.

Kitchen
5.282 x 2.701 (17’3″ x 8’10”)
Stainless steel sink unit, good worktop areas and shelving, electric hob and built under oven, hand wash sink.

Gifts Shop
3.660 x 3.314 (12’0″ x 10’10”)
Maximum overall measurement, gifts display space and ice cream serving chest.

First Floor

Private Office
3.745 x 2.554 (12’3″ x 8’4″)
Radiator.

Living Accommodation as a separate Flat

Lounge
4.353 x 4.301 (14’3″ x 14’1″)
Feature fireplace focal point, radiator.

Dining Kitchen
4.349 x 3.024 (14’3″ x 9’11”)
Stainless steel sink unit, fitted wall and floor units, plumbing for both dishwasher and autowasher, radiator.

Bedroom 1
3.939 x 3.665 (12’11” x 12’0″)
Including fitted wardrobes and drawers, radiator.

Bedroom 2
3.101 x 2.082 (10’2″ x 6’9″)
Radiator.

Bathroom/w.c.
3.033 x 1.987 (9’11” x 6’6″)
Bath with shower unit over, wash basin, toilet, radiator.

Exterior to the Rear

Sitting Out Area with Canopy

Further raised Sitting Out area
5.478 x 5.173 (17’11” x 16’11”)
Paved with most pleasant outlook beyond.

Services
Mains services connected.

Rateable Value
£6,800.

Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by appointment with Fisher Wrathall Commercial, 82 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XN.
Please call 01524 69922 to arrange or email: info@fwcommercial.co.uk