Business Summary

Falcon Commercial are pleased to offer for sale this thriving Bookshop and Cafe which has been under the proud ownership of our clients since 2008 and is now reluctantly being offered to the market as they wish to retire. The Bookshelf is run as two separate businesses; the shop which enjoys an annual turnover of around £99,000 and stocks a range of books, toys, pictures and greetings cards. The cafe has sales of approximately £62,000 per year from a menu containing delicious cakes, snacks, jacket potatoes and sandwiches.

The Bookshelf which is open from 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Saturday and 9.00am – 3.00pm on a Sunday has built up an excellent reputation with a lot of repeat business and often has customers traveling to it from places such as Liskerard or Callinggton.

We feel that this opportunity represents an ideal base on which to build upon as we are advised that at present the business does not really trade online which could be extremely profitable. Early negotiations with Falcon Commercial are highly recommended.

Premises Details

The bookshelf is located on a highly visible corner position on the main shopping street in Saltash with ample street parking outside. The accommodation briefly comprises:

Ground Floor

Main Sales Area which is well fitted with shelving to the walls, island gondolas, Carpet to the floor and a suspended ceiling with spotlights. Stairs to the first floor. 6 covers at wooden tables and chairs.
Store room with shelving to walls

First Floor

Main cafe area which is carpeted and has approximately 15 covers at wooden tables and chairs. Cupboard housing fridges etc.
Kitchen with an array of equipment including a Coffee Machine, Dishwasher, Oven and 2 stainless steel sinks.
Store room with door to outside balcony
Toilet

Location

Saltash is situated just off the Main A38, by the famous Tamar Bridges which are regarded as the gateway to Cornwall. The city center of Plymouth is approximately 6 miles.

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