IP17 28 High Street, Saxmundham

Good quality former cafe/bistro /art gallery for sale with a versatile 2 bedroom holiday let (or owners accommodation) above.

Attractive listed former cafe/bistro and gallery business.Many period features, rear courtyard and garage.

Beautifully presented 2 bedroom flat run as a successful holiday let/Airbnb.

Excellent EPC Rating - B.

Location

Saxmundham is a vibrant and expanding market town with a population of almost 5,000 residents and with a considerable passing trade. The town has a Waitrose, Tesco and many attractive independent shops. There is a Wednesday market and a railway station which provides connecting services to London Liverpool Street station, Norwich, Cambridge and Lowestoft. Attractions in this part of Suffolk include the world famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall (the home to the Aldeburgh Festival) and the nearby seaside towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold. The property is in the centre of the High Street in Saxmundham, which is approx. 1½ miles off the A12 trunk road and is signposted via the B1121. The town is close to the substantial electrical development of Sizewell C and other infrastructure projects.

Description

Located in the heart of the town, the ground floor was formerly run as a cafe/bistro and an art gallery with a delightful 'suntrap' courtyard to the rear. This well presented and popular cafe/bistro was opened by the present owners in 2020, and although the business was successful, the owners have moved abroad and it is now time for

an enthusiastic entrepreneur to take over.

The Cafe/bistro

The premises is accessed directly from the High Street leading to 2 spacious dining rooms which can accommodate up to 30 diners. There are a further 25 seats in the courtyard to the rear.

The Cafe/bistro

The premises is accessed directly from the High Street leading to 2 spacious dining rooms which can accommodate up to 30 diners. There are a further 25 seats in the courtyard to the rear.

Description Sq ft Sqm

Main Cafe/bistro 302 28

Gallery 139 12.9

Rear seating 212 19.6

Kitchen 100 9.3

Total 753 69.9

The Flat

The first floor flat is currently run as a successful holiday let/Airbnb and enjoys good occupancy being close to Sizewell C. The flat is fully furnished and has good occupancy & future bookings - further details on application.

In addition there is a former rear garage which was also used as a gallery. There could be other car parking available adjacent at a small additional cost. Total floor area: 564 Sq ft (52.4 Sqm).

Services

Mains water, electricity and drainage are available. None of the services, including heating, plumbing or electrical systems (nor appliances) have been tested.

Rates

Rateable Value: Shop & Premises £5,300. Rates payable £2,289.60 per annum 2026/27. The flat above is listed as Self catering holiday unit: Rateable Value £2,600. Qualifying occupiers may be eligible for small business rates relief. Further information available from East Suffolk Council, East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT; 01394 383789.

Planning

Full planning & listed building consent were obtained for all the alterations.

Tenure

The property is owned freehold and is offered for sale with vacant possession for £310,000. Additional furnishings, fixtures and fittings are available by separate negotiation.

EPC Viewing

B (39) Strictly by appointment with the Agent.

Directions

From the A12, take the exit signposted for Saxmundham (B1121) and follow the road into town, where it becomes Church Street and then High Street; continue straight through the centre, and you'll find 28 High Street on your left.

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