Summary - Flat 2, 48a Market Place YO17 7LW
1 bed 1 bath Cafe
Turnkey daytime business with clear potential to add evening trade.
Prime Market Place corner trading position with tourist footfall
A long-established, well-located café in the heart of a busy market town, trading from a prominent corner position with easy parking and strong tourist footfall year-round. The business currently takes around £5,000–£6,000 weekly, is run predominantly by staff and shows adjusted net profits of £42,089 (before depreciation and director’s costs), presenting immediate income for an investor or a hands-on owner-operator.
The premises occupy a compact, characterful Georgian building arranged over two floors with tall ceilings, wooden floors, a working fireplace and seating for around 50 covers plus eight external covers. The kitchen is described as spacious and well equipped, and the business holds a recent Elite Food Hygiene record (5/5). There is a small rear yard with two stores and a separately rented parking space available nearby for an additional £25 pcm.
There is clear upside: existing daytime trade is strong and there is scope to introduce evening bistro trading to increase turnover, subject to planning and licensing consents. The tenancy is leasehold — buyers should review lease length, rent and any service obligations carefully.
Notable considerations: the sale is for a small commercial unit (420 sq ft) so space is limited for expansion on-site. The business relies on staff to operate, so staffing continuity matters. Broadband speeds are average and heating is by room heaters with mains gas; the building is older sandstone construction and likely lacks modern insulation. Prospective buyers should confirm lease terms, check any necessary consents for evening trade and satisfy themselves on equipment, fixtures, and true working capital needs.
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