The Eating Plaice, Alness (ref 1652)

• Price: 150000
• Tenure: Leasehold
• Business type: Hot food takeaway

The Eating Plaice is situated on the High Street of the Highland town of Alness. Alness is a picturesque town with a population of around 6,000 inhabitants sitting just inland from the Cromarty Firth between Evanton and Invergordon and around 20 miles north of Inverness.

The town sits on the hugely popular NC500 which attracts visitors and tourists all year round looking to explore the beauty of the Scottish Highlands. The High Street has a variety of retail businesses alongside a selection of hospitality offerings and has won the ‘Britain in Bloom’ competition on several occasions.

Our client has owned and operated The Eating Plaice trading from this location since 2016 whilst building up an excellent local reputation. The owner chooses to trade just 5 days a week and with limited hours totalling just 25 hours a week and together with offering a delivery service this gives huge scope to add to the already impressive turnover and profits.

The menu is along the traditional lines with fish, chicken, burgers, pies and puddings available, again there is an opportunity to add lines such as pizza’s and kebab’s. The shop is very well presented throughout with high quality fixtures and fittings and the business enjoys a weekly turnover in excess of £8,000.

Owners Accommodation- There is independent access to a flat above the shop, this consists of a lounge, kitchen, bathroom and 2 bedrooms. There is a yard to the rear with owners parking and a container for additional storage.

The property is offered on an FRI lease with an annual rent of £14,560 which includes the flat above. The lease runs to 2037.

A guide price of £150,000 is sought for the leasehold interest in the property and all fixtures & fittings pertaining thereto.

Council tax band: X, Tenure: Leasehold,