Property description

THE BUSINESS
Situated on the seafront looking out over Shanklin’s award winning beach and enjoying panoramic sea views is this bar, brasserie and guest house.

Currently run by the resident owners, with three full time staff and part time staff according to season, the Waterfront trades all year and is open all day (licensed until 3 am). During the peak season food is offered all day while lunch and dinner service is provided during the rest of the year.

There are 60 inside covers in the bar and dining room while the extensive sun terrace can seat approximately 80, 40 of these covers being under the canopy.

Bed and Breakfast is offered from the en suite letting rooms, several of which enjoy extensive sea views.

An excellent opportunity to purchase a good all round business with scope to extend the trade.

THE PREMISES

This attractive character property dates back to the early 19th century and was visited by Charles Darwin in 1858. At this time the property was known as Norfolk House.

Entrance from the sea front via steps through the sun terrace, glazed doors to the bar. Wood fronted bar, range of soft seating and tables and chairs (34 covers) door to dining room with seating for 26.

Ladies and Gents Wc’s .

Kitchen with range of commercial equipment. A full inventory will be provided.

Owner’s accommodation with two bedrooms (one en suite), sitting room, office and conservatory. Private terrace. The owner’s accommodation could be extended by incorporating the letting room above via a spiral staircase.

Beer cellar.

There are eight first floor letting rooms, seven doubles and a twin, all en suite with either showers or baths with showers over. The front three rooms have panoramic sea views with a further room also enjoying sea views. All rooms have flat screen TV’s and hospitality trays. Currently one room is being used by the owner’s family.

To the rear of the property there is a private parking area used by the owners and their staff (parking for five cars) and a storage and utility area. Access to beer cellar.

The letting rooms account for approximately 15% of the turnover while the rest of the business is split 50/50 with bar and food sales.

Further trading details will be made available to bona fide applicants.

Please visit our clients own web site for further details
www.waterfront-inn.co.uk

Property Features :

• Fantastic Seafront Location
• 8 En Suite Letting Rooms
• 2 Bed Owners Accommodation