WIRRAL - CAFÉ/BAR IN DESIRABLE COASTAL LOCATION

Thurstaston, Wirral, Cheshire

Ref: 46062

Leasehold

Key Features

  • Affluent Wirral suburb
  • Sizeable, detached building located in countryside
  • Open plan trade area (60)
  • Trade kitchen
  • Sheltered outdoor seating area
  • Huge scope to increase sales further
  • Location

    Strawberry Moon is located on Station Road in the affluent and desirable Wirral suburb of Thurstaston. The village lies on the A540 between Heswall and Caldy, and Thurstaston beach is just a short walk away. The beach, boasting views of the North Wales coastline across the estuary, is popular with cyclists and dog walkers. Caldy Golf Club and Wirral Country Park are both within a 3-mile radius of the property.

    The A540 links to the Wirral coastal towns of Hoylake and West Kirby northbound and to Chester southbound. The M53 connects the Wirral Peninsula to Liverpool to the north and North Wales to the south. The closest train station is Heswall which runs on the Merseyrail line, providing links to Birkenhead and Liverpool.

    The property is of brick/corrugated construction and is surrounded by beautiful farmland. It briefly comprises:

    Property

    TRADE AREAS
    Open plan TRADE AREA with wood panelled bar servery to the right-hand side with laminate flooring, log burner, wood panelled walls and loose and booth seating to accommodate 60. Via the corridor beyond the main trade area are LADIES’ AND GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS.

    MANAGER’S OFFICE and STORAGE area are offset.

    Generous sized trade KITCHEN which offers a wide selection of catering equipment, WALK-IN FRIDGE, WASH AND PREP AREAS and Altro nonslip flooring.

    EXTERNAL
    To the front of the property is a paved PATIO AREA with benched seating for 30. To the right-hand side is a SHELTERED SEATING AREA which can be accessed via the main building and provides 35 covers. GRASS and TARMACKED AREA with picnic style benches to seat 100+. PARKING for 40 with an additional overflow car park for 40.

    The Business

    Strawberry Moon is a unique venue set the idyllic Wirral countryside and is a much-loved destination for both locals and passers-by, with the property being a popular meeting spot for cyclists and walkers. The business trades as a café/bar and offers an extensive food menu; it is famed for its all-day breakfasts and Sunday roasts. In addition, Strawberry Moon offers live music events which are extremely popular. There is scope for increased turnover through the introduction of venue hire for private functions, villages fayres and beer festivals, taking advantage of the business’s beautiful rural setting. Furthermore, summer 2022 saw the introduction of a new nursery and garden centre on the land adjacent to Strawberry Moon which is expected to bring further trade to the business.

    We are advised the net turnover is in the region of £600,000 per annum and full accounts can be made available to serious parties following any viewing.

    Tenure

    LEASEHOLD £100,000 to include fixtures and fittings and goodwill. Stock at valuation in addition. 

    The Property is held on a part repairing and insuring lease for a term of ten years commencing 1st September 2020. The lease falls within the security provisions of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 and is fully assignable. Rent currently stands at £1,500 per calendar month plus utilities in advance, subject to five yearly rent reviews. An incoming party with be required to provide a rental deposit to the Landlord of £5,000 in advance plus personal guarantors. The lease is free of all trade ties.

    No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.

    Viewing strictly by appointment only.

    Licence

    Full premises licence is held.

    Licensed hours:
    Monday to Thursday 11:00 – 20:30
    Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 – 22:30

    Current opening hours:
    Monday Closed
    Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 – 20:30

    Services

    Mains water, electricity and drainage are
    connected. The business benefits from CCTV.
    Local Authority: Wirral Council, PO Box 290, Wallasey, CH27 9FQ
    Telephone: 0151 6062 002
    Rateable Value: £14,000. Rates Payable - £2,328

    Enquire about this listing

    Dean McVay
    North West