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A great little antique business in the thriving village of Windermere with scope to add a complimentary tea room or any other business, having the benefit of three showrooms and two entrance door. (subject to the necessary consents).

Location: Occupying a great little courtyard setting, just off Main Road in Windermere, which is one of the Lake District more well know tourist destinations. Main Road forms part of the one way section in the town. Continue up from the petrol station and Courtyard Cottage Antiques is set back just after Manuka health food shop, opposite sugar and spice café on the corner of Beech street and Main road.

Description: Courtyard Antiques has been running at this building for just over 18 years and has built up a great business and is available as the owners are hoping to retire.
With a versatile layout, the unit has been 2 shops in the past, and with the bonus of a first floor level which may suit a range of businesses, including a tea room to complement the existing business, subject to both the landlord and planning consent.
The stock is ever changing but to be a fully functioning business, there is often £40 – £45,000 worth of stock. This would possibly be reduced subject to negotiations and the purchasers wishes and is included in the sale price.

Sales Area 1 26′ 3 max" x 16′ 2" (8m x 4.93m) With large display window, under stairs WC and wash room.

Sales Area 2 21′ 6" x 11′ 6" (6.55m x 3.51m) plus 11′ 3" x 10′ 9" (3.43m x 3.28m) With separate WC and wash hand basin

Stairs to Mezzanine First Floor 26′ 10" x 17′ 3" (8.18m x 5.26m) less stair access

Outside: Shared access from Main Road. Parking for 1 car in front of sales area 2.

Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity.

Business Rates: South Lakeland District Council. Rateable value of £6,000 with an amount payable of £2,904 for 2018/19. Small business rate relief may apply whereby actually no rates are paid (dependent upon occupation circumstances) The current owners are exempt from paying business rates.

Tenure: The premises are available on a new secure 5 year fully repairing and insuring lease (or longer if desired) at the rental of £7,200 per annum.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh – Windermere Office.

Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.