Well-known riverside cafe for sale

The Riverside Café in Totnes has come on the market for the first time in over 50 years

Leading hospitality property agents Bettesworths are delighted to confirm their instructions to sell the Riverside Café on Steamer Quay in Totnes.

This unique riverside café is being marketed at an asking price of ‘offers in excess of’ £175,000 for the valuable leasehold interest. It is the first time in over 50 years to become available on the open market.

The Riverside Cafe is located in an idyllic spot on the Bridgetown side of the thriving market town of Totnes. The cafe is located right on the water’s edge on Steamer Quay, fronting the beautiful River Dart with views back over Totnes.

This bustling area is the main drop off for the River Dart boat trips, with a large public car park and public conveniences immediately to the side of the café. Totnes is a fascinating historical town, which combines stunning countryside with independent shopping, local food and drink and interesting attractions.

The Riverside Cafe is an attractive, single storey, detached chalet style building, with an enviable location by the River Dart, at the entrance to Steamer Quay. The cafe is operated as a seasonal business and is very well known; not only with locals and regulars but with returning tourists and day trippers throughout the season.

The business certainly benefits from its huge outside trading area, which is south facing with covers for approximately 100 people. The operation runs daily throughout the extended summer season, serving breakfast and coffees & teas in the morning, through to lunches and afternoon teas during the day. The main cafe is also supported by strong ice cream sales from the ice cream kiosk and (previously) a regular income from the gift shop. Takeaways are also popular with the lease stating The Riverside Cafe has protected exclusivity for takeaway trading on council owned land at and adjoining Steamer Quay.

The property is held on a new seven-year lease from South Hams District Council with the benefit of security of tenure.

For further information please contact Bettesworths on 01803 212021 or visit www.bettesworths.co.uk