Freehold property in the heart of Looe with spacious living accommodation arranged over the first and second floors. Presently the ground floor commercial premises is being utilised as a well established gift shop. The going concern is offered for sale within the asking price, however the present vendor is willing to consider all alternatives.
| Location | The picturesque community of Looe is located on Cornwall's South Coast and in addition to it being an extremely popular holiday destination, it is also a thriving fishing community. The premises occupies a good trading position within the town just a short walk from the beach and river.
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| The Property | On the ground floor, there is a well presented retail sales area extending to 546 square feet with two display windows and a changing room. To the rear of the shop there is a stock room and a staff cloak room. There is a three bedroom maisonette with separate access through Higher Market Street comprising a spacious lounge, dining room, well appointed kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom and shower room.
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| The Business | The Rhapsody Gift Shop has been in the same ownership for the past eight years and is now on the market due to retirement plans. The business is currently run by a husband and wife team trading, throughout the year. Trading hours are 11.00 - 16.00 in winter, 10.30 - 18.00 during the peak summer months with scope to increase current trading hours. The shop is well appointed and trades successful as a gift shop, stocking a wide and exciting range of products which include general gifts, costume jewellery, china/glassware, in addition to which New World CD's and \"Mountain\" tee shirts are also sold.
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| Schedule of Accommodation | (All areas and dimensions are approximate)
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| Retail Sales Area | 14'11\" x 33'9\" (4.55m x 10.29m). A very well presented shop with two display windows, suspended ceiling with recessed lighting, adjustable shelving, carpet, service counter, electronic cash register.
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| Stock Room/Changing Room | 8' x 9'2\" (2.44m x 2.8m). Shelving
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| Staff Cloakroom | WC. Wash hand basin.
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| Kitchen | 8'7\" x 8' (2.62m x 2.44m). Stainless steel sink unit. Shelving. Gas fired boiler providing central heating and hot water throughout the property.
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| Outside |
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| Rear Courtyard | 16' x 18' (4.88m x 5.49m). Enclosed by stone and block walling.
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| Maisonette | Approached off Higher Market Street via stairs leading to landing.
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| Living Room/Dining Room | 18'2\" (5.54m) x 17'7\" (5.36m) (overall). An extremely spacious room separate by a large archway.
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| Kitchen/Breakfast Room | 13'6\" x 9'1\" (4.11m x 2.77m). Delightful room, which has been well fitted with a range of high and low level units, with roll edge work surfaces, inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing for washing machine. Part tiled walls. Inset electric hob with oven under. Whirlpool integrated dishwasher. Space for refrigerator, freezer and tumble dryer.
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| Bedroom Three | 10' x 14'1\" (3.05m x 4.3m). Currently used as a store room.
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| Bathroom | White suite with tiled surround. Victorian style mixer taps and shower attachment. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Extractor fan. Spotlight.
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| Second Floor |
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| Shower Room | Walk in shower tray with glass surround. Combi shower unit. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Part tiled walls. Extractor fan. Spotlighting.
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| Master Bedroom | 16' (4.88m) x 14'1\" (4.3m) (into dormer). Part sloping ceiling. Exposed roof trusses and beams.
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| Bedroom Two | 15'1\" (4.6m) x 11'1\" (3.38m) (into dormer). Part sloping ceiling. Exposed roof trusses and beams.
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| General Information |
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| Stock | Stock at valuation upon completion.
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| Inventory | An inventory of all loose chattels and equipment, free of any lease/lien, to be included within the sale will be supplied by Stratton Creber prior to exchange of contracts.
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| VAT | All the above prices/rentals are quoted exclusive of VAT, where applicable.
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