The business premises occupy ground floor of a west facing stone-built property dating back to 1785 with one shared entrance hall and another dedicated entrance. Occupying most of the ground floor space of this 3-storey property and is formed under a pitched and slated roof. In addition, there are two dedicated car parking spaces to the rear of the property accessed via a lane. With uniform sash and case multi-paned windows (4 in total) the business has prominent signage, MacGregor’s to the front and previously Robertson’s at the rear, the two most recent occupants. There is a wall plaque at the main entrance highlighting Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Tea/Sit-in or Takeaway of old.
Internal Details
Accessed from two prominent doorways (currently one in/one out) with access into the main café/bistro which opens out into a spacious L shaped dining area with a mix of lounging seating, wooden tables and chairs, free standing and laminate flooring. Lighting is by way of natural light and drop lighting with an extension to one side with part glazed roof lights. Heating is by electric wallmounted panel heaters. There is a service counter with menu boards behind and a till, fridge, soup kettles and hot plates. The café has a generous seating for over 50 covers at present but given the flexibility of the space could easily accommodate nearer 60. With a gross internal area of c.125 sq m (1,345 sq ft) this is spacious and includes separate ladies and gents/disabled toilets and areas both inside and out. There is also a separate storeroom.
Commercial Kitchen
There is a well-equipped (all electric) kitchen with induction hobs, panini grills, hot plates, toasters, ample prep areas, crockery storage, dishwash and extraction fan and hood. In addition, there are fridges and freezers.
The Business
The business previously operated by a tenant up until October 2021 has just been released back to market by the landlords. It is a closed unit as the tenant sadly died unexpectedly and no trading information is therefore available, however it does come complete with fixtures and fittings, an Inventory of equipment and new lease on offer.
Location
Located in Kirkcaldy, one of Fife’s principal towns with a sizeable population and viewed by most as the hub of Central Fife with continuing growth through local development with an upgraded waterfront (adjacent to business) and easy transport communications via road and rail to the near Cities of Edinburgh, Dundee and Perth.
Kirkcaldy draws from a large hinterland and its amenities including the swimming pool and Mercat Shopping Centre sit either side of this property.
Accommodation
Size - 1,345 sq ft (125 sq m)
Terms
Tenure - Leasehold. We are advised by our clients that a new lease will be made available for either 5,10 or 15 years at a starting annual rent of £12,000 p.a.
Rates - We are advised by the Fife Valuation Joint Board that the Rateable Value for the premises as at 1 April 2017 is £10,300. Under current guidelines therefore it is Business Rates exempt.
Services - The business benefits from full mains water, electricity and drainage. While the property has no gas supply , there is gas in the building so a connection should be straight forward to acquire if required.
Price - A premium of £5,000 (VAT may apply) is sought for a new lease term. All trade, fixtures and fittings there-in are included and an Inventory of equipment included will be supplied.
Specification
- Popular Café adjacent to Mercat Centre Car Park
- Up to 60 covers with open Commercial Kitchen
- Hot food consent/New 5-, 10- or 15-year lease offered
- Starting rent £12,000 p.a/Turn key operation.
- Gross internal area 125 sq m. (1,345 sq. ft)
- Zero Rates liability (Rateable Value £10,300)
- Vacant premises - 2 Parking Spaces