High Street, Bruton, Somerset, BA10

Property Details: • Type: Ask agent • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Restored brasserie on town High Street • Prestigious area, with nearby tourist attractions • Coffee lounge and restaurant (30) • Fully-equipped catering kitchen • Great potential for new owner • Lock-up Freehold. Business closed

Location: • Nearest Station: Bruton Station • Distance to Station: 0.5 miles

Agent Information: • Address: Shepherds Meadow, Eaton Bishop, HR2 9UA

Full Description: The Hive is located on the high street of the thriving and affluent Somerset town of Bruton, famous for its independent schools. The town can trace its origins from the 7th century and has a variety of medieval buildings which sit alongside an increasing number of eco houses which complement the town.

Bruton has become particularly high profile in the last decade with the arrival of the Hauser & Wirth Contemporary & Modern Art Gallery and The Newt of Somerset, a large country estate with magnificent woodland and gardens. Such is the popularity and high profile of Bruton that it is now home to well-known figures including George Osborne, the former Chancellor of the Exchequer and theatre impresario, Cameron Mackintosh.

The Hive, formerly known as Truffles, is a two storey, mid-terrace property of stone construction with a pitched slate roof. The property lies within the conservation area of the town and is briefly described as follows: TRADE AREAS Ground floor Entrance into HALLWAY which leads to the COFFEE LOUNGE, a room full of character with ceiling timbers and an unused fireplace utilised as a WINE STORE. The trade area has a COUNTER SERVERY with commercial coffee facilities and assorted seating.

CATERING KITCHEN opposite fitted with nonslip flooring and a range of stainless steel equipment, extraction and splash back. WASH-UP AREA.

First floor RESTAURANT with tongue and groove flooring and polished wooden furniture to seat approximately 20 customers.

TWO UNISEX TOILETS, one with baby changing facilities and shared WASHROOM. CLEANING CUPBOARD.

EXTERNAL The FORECOURT has historically been used for seating. The Hive has been owned by our client since 2020, when it was sympathetically restored before opening its doors in September of the same year. It operated as a coffee lounge and brasserie trading during the day only, hence there was the potential for increased trade during the evenings.

Due to COVID restrictions, the business never operated for an uninterrupted year of trading and eventually closed in May 2022 as the owner sought an alternative occupation. However, we understand the gross monthly takings during the time of operation ranged from £15,000 to £20,000, with peaks around £25,000.

In our opinion, this opportunity would suit a hands-on, family operation which would seek to continue a similar business model whilst exploring an evening menu. FREEHOLD £275,000 to include fixtures & fittings.

No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips. Viewing strictly by appointment only. A full Premises Licence is held. All mains services are connected.

Local Authority: Somerset Council

Rateable value as at 01 April 2023: £3,200