RED SQUIRREL CAFÉ, 22-26 HIGH ST,
CRIEFF, PERTHSHIRE, PH7 3AF
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Commercial
Offers Around £225,000 (Freehold)
A well established and popular licensed cafe in a prominent and
desirable trading location within the busy town of Crieff
Generous retail area and gallery within the property displaying
a wide variety of gifts, cards and jewellery
Fully staffed operation, trading six days a week, with scope to
extend operating hours and in turn increase profitability
Large open-plan and modern seating area that can
accommodate up to 36 covers
Spacious and modern 3-bedroom owners accommodation
available by separate arrangement if required
DESCRIPTION
Red Squirrel Café is an attractive and modern business located
in the High Street in Crieff.
The café itself offers a mix of seating, leather couches and
wooden tables and chairs as well as an attractive wooden bar
with corian counter and bar stools. The café can accommodate
36 covers and offers a variety of hot and cold food, served from
9.30am until 5pm, Monday to Saturday. An added feature of
this property is that it is fully licensed to serve alcohol. Red
Squirrel Café has also hosted some evening functions for local
groups and this is certainly an area which could be developed
further.
An interesting array of gifts can be found within the café which
are nicely presented on open shelving and in stands throughout.
A large purpose built display unit houses some jewellery which
proves very popular with the café clientele. There is also a
stunning display of art around the walls which is offered for
sale and adds to the character of this popular business. The
café presents a double frontage on to the pavement with two
points of access to take advantage of passing trade, there is
ample off street parking. An attractive yet practical feature are
the full shop awnings which draw attention to the business but
also provide the required shade in the summer months. Outside
dining is available to the rear of the property where a patio area
can seat up to 10 diners.
The present owners bought the café in 2010 and have developed
a successful and unique business in this market town. They have
decided to place the property on the market due to a desire to
pursue new challenges.
LOCATION
The Red Squirrel Cafe is situated on the busy High Street in the
charming Highland town of Crieff, which is a popular tourist
destination ideally set within magnificent scenery with a variety
of facilities on the doorstep.
Crieff lies on the A85 road between Perth and Crianlarich and
also lies on the A822 between Greenloaning and Aberfeldy.
It has developed into a hub for tourism, trading mainly
on its whisky and cattle droving history. Tourist attractions
include the Caithness Glass Visitor Centre and Glenturret
Distillery. Innerpeffray Library (established c. 1680), Scotland’s
oldest lending library, is also nearby. St. Mary’s Chapel, adjacent
to the library, dates from 1508. Both the library and chapel are
open to the public; the library is run by a charitable trust, the
chapel is in the care of Historic Scotland.
Crieff is the second largest town in Perthshire, after Perth itself.
It is enclosed around the slopes of the Knock of Crieff as they
descend to meet the River Earn in its valley to the south west.
PROPERTY
Spread over two floors the café and service areas include the
customer seating area with toilets and a log fire stove. The
shop front includes two large window display units with a third
purpose build display unit within the seating area. Flooring is
laminated throughout the customer areas and the stairs leading
up to the kitchen and storage room are non-slip.
PUBLIC & SERVICE AREAS
The café is complete with leather couches and wooden tables
and chairs creating a warm and welcoming environment to
customers. An attractive feature within this section is the
wooden bar with corian counter. Within the café is a collection
of gifts which are well presented on some open shelving and
stands throughout the seating area. A large purpose built
display unit houses some jewellery which proves very popular
with the café clientele. There are also stunning displays of art
around the walls in a gallery fashion providing an elegant finish.
To the rear of the service area is the well-appointed, fully
equipped commercial kitchen. Complete with anti-slip flooring
this space provides ample preparation, storage and cooking
facilities including a five hob gas cooker. Behind the kitchen
area is a substantial storage room which houses several fridges
and freezers along with dry goods, this room includes access
to the rear of the grounds. Adjoined to the storage room is the
spacious office which includes adequate space for staff to store
personal items etc.
OWNERS ACCOMODATION
Adjoined to the business is a spacious and modern 3-bedroom
property which is not part of the sale, however, there is the
possibility to purchase or lease the accommodation separately.
This property is currently let out by the owners.
GROUNDS
The subject is located within a prominent road side trading
location on a busy high street attracting a high level of passing
trade. There is a private driveway leading to spacious parking
facilities to the rear of the building allowing deliveries to be
handled with no disruption to service.
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SERVICES
The property has gas fired central heating, mains electricity and
drainage. The business is fully fire compliant with fire alarm,
smoke detectors and emergency lighting. There is a spacious
disabled toilet. The 5 burner cooker is gas and most of the
equipment in the kitchen has been replaced recently.
TRADE
The business operates year round on a six-day operation from
Monday to Saturday.
Full accounting figures will be made available to seriously
interested parties.
EPC RATING
The property has an Energy Performance Certificate rating of
‘tbc’.
Commercial
LICENCES
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Guesthouses
Licensed
Retail
Offices
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Units
The Red Squirrel operates under the Licensing Scotland Act 2005
and a copy of this will be made available to interested parties
post viewing.
PRICE
Offers around £225,000 are invited for the freehold interest.
FINANCE AND LEGAL SERVICES
ASG Commercial Ltd is in touch with several lenders who
provide specialist finance. Paul Hart (Director Commercial Sales)
will be delighted to discuss your financing requirements with
you and make an appropriate introduction. We have access to
a large team of legal experts who can act in all legal matters
including conveyancing.
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VIEWING
All appointments to view must be made through the vendors
selling agents:
ASG Commercial Ltd
Tel:01463 714757
Paul Hart 07799 896931
Jackie MacGregor
07557 785879
E-mail:[email protected]
Web:www.asgcommercial.co.uk
Telephone
01463
714757
OFFERS
All offers should be submitted in writing to ASG Commercial
with whom purchasers should register their interest if they wish
to be advised of a Closing Date.
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