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Longstone Restaurant Cafe and Heritage Centre
Longstone
St. Mary's
Isles of Scilly
TR21 0NW

Spacious and well equipped with views of the sea across Porth Hellick bay.

The offering for sale of this style of property is a rare opportunity to acquire what has been, in the immediate past, a successful and popular amenity for visitors to the islands.

Probably the only property on St. Mary's of this size and therefore with potential for further development and business expansion which may qualify for grant assistance. Planning consent has been obtained to convert and extend the existing buildings to create bunk house / hostel accommodation plus staff / owners accommodation to include nineteen bed spaces for visitors plus two bedroomed accommodation for staff plus a further two bedroomed accommodation for owners together with a reception area, dining area and interpretation centre. All this in addition to the existing cafe and ancillary accommodation.

Situated on an overall flat site of approximately three acres the property occupies a very quiet, pleasant countryside location on high ground in the very centre of St. Mary's island. Surrounded by flower fields, with south facing aspect and sea views overlooking Porth Hellick cove and backing on to a pine tree plantation. Less than one mile from the town centre of Hugh Town the heliport and harbour, the centre is conveniently situated for the visitor trade just off the Telegraph Hill road and close to the main nature trail.

The land itself comprises mainly are large field which in the past has been used for ball games, functions such as summer fairs, proms in the park, dog show, etc. and on several occasions weddings have been hosted with marquee. A previous use has been a pitch and putt.

The current accommodation comprises

Restaurant / Cafe Approximately 54'0” X 23'0” (660sqft.) with full on license. There is a seating capacity indoors for fifty five covers with additional outside paved patio seating for a further twenty five covers. Large windows line one wall with views across Porth Hellic bay to the sea and give access to the outside patio. There is laminate flooring throughout and modern pendant lights together with spot and strip lights in the shop area. Purpose built large counter with storage under and electric till. Ice cream fridge. Internet access with two computers situated in bays to one end. The machines have a pre paid card system fitted and there is an additional computer on the counter for business use or sponsored information web sites.

The fully fitted shop space is used for local gifts and crafts and it has always been a very popular addition generating an income with profits in the region of £6,000 per annum.

A Fully Equipped Servery 18'6” X 7'0” (125sqft.) with a modern illuminated cold display with cold storage under. Lincat electric hot water boiler. Kona coffee machine. Microwave. Toaster. Fridge freezer. There is pine shelving and floor cupboards with a variety of Formica working surfaces. Red quarry tiles to the floor and fully tiled white walls. Lighting is provided by strip lights.

Kitchen 12'0” X 10'0” Having a red quarry tiled floor and fully tiled white ceramic walls. Double commercial stainless steel sink unit with drainer. All stainless steel work surfaces. Fridge and Microwaves. Toaster and a wide range of shelving. Commercial dishwasher. Hand washing sink with soap dispenser. Commercial double oven with six burners and hot plate shelf over. The stainless steel work benches have storage shelves beneath.

Food Store 12'3” X 9'0” With door leading off servery. Large chest freezer and selection of wooden rack shelving and a double wall cabinet. Hot water boiler. Four power points. Strip lights. Ceiling hatch into roof space giving access to water tank services etc.

Approached externally are

Female Toilets Having two low level flush cisterns. two wash hand basins. Hot air hand dryer. Soap dispenser. Marley tiled floor and white tiled walls.

Male Toilets Having three urinals. One low level flush cistern. two wash hand basins. Hot air hand dryer. Soap dispenser. Marley tiled floor and white tiled walls.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS The property is sold with all fixtures and fittings and catering equipment to cater fully for the normal daytime snacks and lunch trade together with evening meals.

SERVICES Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is to a modern septic tank (installed in 2007). There is a propane gas supply.

TENURE The purchaser will, by an agreement, take to the business part only of a lease that at present includes a domestic element being “Longstone Bungalow.”

The part of the lease referring to”Longstone Bungalow” will be surrendered by the vendors and leased back to them by a separate agreement.

The terms of the existing lease would endure as follows:

Commencing date - 25th December 2003

Term of years - 50

Expiry date - 24th December 2053

Commencing rental in the region of £10,000 per annum (by negotiation with the landlords, The Duchy of Cornwall.)

Rent reviews every third year will disregard any goodwill attached to the premises. The purchaser will be expected to enter into dialogue with the landlord as to proposals of a programme of investment to either restore the existing buildings to the condition requested under the lease (full repair) or alternatively to propose a scheme such as that previously entertained by the vendors. The plans of the original scheme are available to view in the offices of the agents.