Record details
- Situation
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The Property is located within the busy town of Dunbar located approximately 30 miles to the east of Edinburgh and easily accessible to Edinburgh via train or the A1 dual carriageway. The Property forms part of the Bleachingfield Community Centre which is located next to the Primary School and just a short walk from the High Street. The Bleachingfield Centre is a modern community centre housing a library/customer services, sports hall and a breakfast & afterschool club and is available for a wide range of community uses. The Centre is currently open Monday to Saturday.
This is an ideal opportunity for a new or expanding cafe/bistro business to operate without the substantial financial outlay of a kitchen fit out.
- Description
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The Property comprises a kitchen, storeroom, staff WC and a serving counter which overlooks the café seating area. The café’s seating area is located within the bright foyer of the Centre and has space to seat approximately 40 covers. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel worktops, stainless steel washing sink and separate hand wash sink. It benefits from a gas fired oven, grill and hob with extractor fan which are all offered with the lease.
A good-sized rear storeroom provides sufficient space for the storage of equipment and food stuffs. The serving area to the front comprises a large stainless-steel serving/display counter with under counter storage and a sink. The accommodation benefits from commercial linoleum flooring throughout, hygienic wall panels and strip lighting. The heating is provided by way of an air conditioning and heating system.
- Particulars
- Energy Performance Certificate
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The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for the building gives the building a C Rating.
- Planning
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Café within Use Class 3 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997.
- Viewing
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Strictly by prior appointment. Please contact estates@eastlothian.gov.uk or by contacting Sheena Leathard on 07812482908.
- Leasing arrangements
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Flexible lease terms are available on this property. The Council will be responsible for maintaining the property in a wind and watertight condition. The Tenant is responsible for all other repairs and maintenance.
The Council requires that the cafe is open to the public during the following times: Monday – Friday 10 am – 4pm (except public holidays). Opening of the café at other times including Saturdays may be possible by agreement.
The café will form an integral part of the functioning of the Centre and the successful applicant will require to sit on the Bleachingfield Users Group.
The ingoing Tenant will pay the East Lothian Council £200 (+VAT) administration fee towards the preparation and completion of the lease.
- Rating Assessment
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The tenant is responsible for paying for the gas, water and electricity that are used within the cafe. The tenant is also responsible for paying their share of the business rates for the building.
- Rent
- Offers Over £3,800 per annum
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