Summary - RED DOOR CAFE AND GALLERY, RED DOOR, CHURCH BROW LA2 6LS
5 bed 2 bath Cafe
Established village café with large live-in accommodation and strong passing trade.
Grade II listed café and five-bedroom home — restrictions on alterations
Over 40 indoor covers plus enclosed rear garden seating
Private car park for up to 12 vehicles — rare village asset
Well-equipped commercial kitchen with separate prep and dry storage
Substantial adjoining barn with storage or development potential (permissions needed)
Biomass boiler installed; mains gas boiler and underfloor heating present
Council Tax Band A for residential part; small business rates relief may apply
Listed status will increase maintenance and restrict structural changes
The Red Door Café is a well-established, Grade II listed café with spacious five-bedroom accommodation above, positioned in the heart of Halton village. The business delivers around 40 covers inside with additional enclosed garden seating, a loyal local and visitor customer base, and significant kerb appeal from its Georgian stone façade. Extensive upgrades by the current owners and a well-appointed, commercial-grade kitchen make the operation immediately tradeable.
Practical assets include private off-street parking for up to 12 cars, a substantial adjoining barn used for storage, and a biomass boiler supporting sustainable heating. The residential element sits in Council Tax Band A, keeping running costs low, while small business rates relief may apply to the commercial element. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support modern business needs.
Important constraints are explicit: the property’s Grade II listed status will restrict alterations and any barn redevelopment would require relevant consents. Although the barn presents genuine development potential, conversion is subject to planning and listed-building permissions. Buyers should allow for listed-property maintenance and compliance costs, and for the business to remain reliant in part on passing trade from village visitors and M6 traffic.
This freehold combination of home and business is especially suited to a family or owner-operator seeking a lifestyle change: live on-site in generous accommodation while running a popular village café. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the scale, character, and operational layout before purchase.
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