Restaurant/cafe for sale in Post Offices HX7, Wadsworth, West Yorkshire

Post office, coffee house and self-contained accommodation in Hebden Bridge for Sale.

An exciting opportunity to acquire this charming village Post Office and coffee house which has become a community hub. Located in a highly desirable village, next door to a primary school, recently rated outstanding by ofsted (November 2023), just above the beautiful town of Hebden Bridge with spectacular moorland views. The business here is so much more than a shop. It has become a vital hub for the community and is much valued and supported by both the local and wider community. It also benefits from passing trade, walkers, cyclists and tourists. Annual Turnover £279,307. Annual Post Office Remuneration £22,600. Showing adjusted net profits circa £47,000 per annum. On top of the net profit, there is also an additional £10,000 annual income from the rental of the flat. Scope here to boost the current turnover and profits by opening longer hours, Sunday openings and / or letting out the flat as a holiday let / Airbnb (subject to any necessary consents). The premises have undergone an extensive refurbishment with no expense spared and really must be seen to be appreciated.

The premises

The substantial stone built property comprise:
Ground floor Local Post Office and walk round sales shop. The shop is stylish well stocked including lots of local products such as locally baked sourdough bread. Adjacent is a charming village coffee shop providing 14 covers, counter area leading to well-equipped open plan kitchen area. The shop retails a host of local products and entertains art exhibitions by local artists and one off events.
Lower ground floor provides good secure dry storage.
The newly refurbished self-contained private accommodation comprises open plan kitchen / lounge, two bedrooms and combined bathroom. The accommodation offers lots of natural light with spectacular views and sunsets and would be ideal either for owner occupier or to be sub-let. Alternatively the site would lend itself as a holiday let / Airbnb opportunity.
Externally is a delightful rear garden with additional tables and chairs for 14 customers. Free public car park opposite.
We are told by our client, that as a rural necessity, the concern is exempt from business rates. EPC Band E.
Stock £11,000.