DESCRIPTION
Potential to create a fabulous home in St Just (subject to planning), or representing an awesome opportunity for someone wanting to run a business in a buzzing town in West Cornwall, this fabulous café/restaurant in the heart of St Just is now available. Having been known for years as The Cook Book, this splendidly, charming property has undergone a facelift and more recently been operating as 'The Brisons'; it sits in the heart of St Just with a loyal customer base, having previously been St Just Tea Rooms.
The property is use class E both upstairs and downstairs, with the potential to convert upstairs into living accommodation subject to full planning permission and necessary building regulations. Alternatively, Use Class E is a commercial use with a lot of flexibility!
The café downstairs has two dining spaces; a larger room at the end with seating for approximately 20 people, and a further bar-like area immediately in front of the serving area and counter. The kitchen is well-equipped with various worksurfaces all including shelving above and below. The kitchen wraps around to a smaller, rear kitchen area with another smaller utility/lobby space.
At the rear of the larger dining space, is a long storage area, currently housing laundry facilities and various freezers as well as open shelving storage. Outside, there is a small patio area with an outside WC, and access to the rear lane where you will find the detached garage across the way.
Upstairs there is a bathroom, as well as three further rooms which were originally arranged as a popular bookshop to compliment the "The Cook Book" name.
Both upstairs and downstairs are well maintained, making this an opportunity to pick up a turn-key business - with plenty of flexibility to either extend the business premises or provide living accommodation upstairs (subject to any planning and building consents needed).
Property to be sold including most fixtures and fittings, and with vacant possession.
LOCATION
St Just is a very popular town with a thriving community and a varied mix of busy shops and businesses. Properties here are predominantly granite cottages harking back to the tin mining era and St Just's prosperous heritage.
Boasting two fantastic butchers, four pubs, traditional grocers, and two convenience stores, St Just has all the essentials covered, as well as offering well-respected art galleries, popular eateries, and some stunning coastal walks nearby.
There is both a primary and secondary school in St Just, both rated as Good by Ofsted most recently. Penzance is approximately 8 miles away.
BAR/SEATING AREA - 4.45m x 3.32m (14'7" x 10'10")
Timber, stable door opens in to seating/dining area with raised seating at bespoke-built bar area and bar seating at rear window providing approx 10 covers. Exposed beams and timber sash window to front. Night storage heaters, carpet.
MAIN RESTAURANT/DINING AREA
Large window and door to front (door not currently in use) as well as large window at rear overlooking the patio making this long room a bright space providing around 20 covers. Night storage heaters, carpet.
KITCHEN/SERVING AREA - 4.45m x 4.26m (14'7" x 13'11")
L-shaped kitchen with various food preparation areas with open shelving and work surfaces. Exposed beams. Vinyl flooring.
REAR KITCHEN - 4.76m x 2.09m (15'7" x 6'10")
Further kitchen space(s) with two stainless steel sinks/drainers and open shelving with worksurfaces. Extractor and stainless steel splashback. Vinyl floor. Rear door leads to patio.
REAR STORE ROOM/LAUNDRY - 4.69m x 2.08m (15'4" x 6'9")
Long room off the main dining area which currently houses fridges, freezers, washing machine and dryer. Solid floor and timber glazed door to patio.
BACK ROOM ONE - 5.96m x 2.15m (19'6" x 7'0")
Room widens to 3.05m at one end. Two timber sash windows to front. Night storage heater. Carpet.
BACK ROOM TWO - 3.52m x 2.8m (11'6" x 9'2")
Timber sash window to front. Carpet.
BACK ROOM THREE - 3.36m x 3.3m (11'0" x 10'9")
Timber sash window to front. Electric heater. Sloping ceilings to sides. Carpet.
BATHROOM - 2.75m x 1.75m (9'0" x 5'8")
Secondary double glazed window to rear. Suite comprises of low-level WC, washbasin and shower enclosure with electric shower. Built-in storage cupboard housing hot water tank. Vinyl floor
OUTSIDE WC
Outside loo with hand basin and low-level WC.
DETACHED GARAGE
Detached garage with mains power across the lane from the rear of the property.
AGENTS NOTES
AGENTS NOTES
Property Type & Construction: TBC | Electric: Mains | Water: Mains | Drainage: Mains | Heating: TBC | Broadband: one – holiday home | Mobile Coverage: Networks likely available are O2 and Vodafone with EE and Three being limited | Parking: On street | Restrictions/Covenants: TBC | Rights of Way/Easements: TBC | Flood Risk: No | Coastal Erosion Risk: No | Planning Permission: None | Accessibility/Adaptations: None | Coalfield/Mining Area: Historic tin mining area | AONB/Conservation Area/Listed: AONB, Conservation area | Local Authority: Cornwall County Council | Property orientation from front: TBC | Viewings - By appointment via Andrew Exelby Estate Agents - 01736 697414
RENTAL POTENTIAL:
To discuss the long-term, residential rental potential of this property, or any other, please contact Whitlocks in Penzance who will be able to guide you through the process. Their telephone number is 01736 369296.
DISCLAIMER:
These sales particulars should act as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested services, appliances, and/or specific fittings. Some data above is dependent upon third party suppliers and responses were correct at the time of listing. Measurements and floorplans are a guide and should not be relied upon for carpets, furnishings, etc. If there are any important matters, which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing this property.
