A coffee shop on the main street of a historic Scottish coastal village has been put up for sale.
Cornerstone Business Agents said the founder of the âquirkyâ Five West is offering the eatery and takeaway for sale to pursue other business interests.
âFive West enjoys a prominent and unique trading location on the unspoilt Argyllshire coast in the historic village of Tighnabruaich,â the agent said. âThis, and the neighbouring village of Kames, are popular tourist and holiday villages on Argyllâs âsecret coastâ, located on the Western arm of the Kyles of Bute.
âOur clients purchased the property around 12 years ago when in a near derelict condition and after a comprehensive programme of refurbishment they have created a warm, welcoming and quirky coffee shop in 2020.
âFive West is set up in such a way that during the day it trades as coffee shop and cafĂ© offering sit in and takeaway refreshments along with a menu that includes homemade soups, meat and cheese platters, filled rolls and a wonderful selection of cakes, pastries and biscuits.
âDuring the evening the space can be used for local clubs, âpop-upsâ, private parties or as a meeting area, the space available for this is flexible as are the times.â
Cornerstone added: âThere is undoubtedly scope to develop and expand on what our clients have created here, they have reluctantly placed Five West on the market to concentrate on other business interests.
âPossible opportunities include to expand opening hours, add evening events, increase ready meal offering, obtain alcohol licence.
âIdeally suited for a hands-on operator looking to live and work in a most desirable part of the country.â
The freehold is offered at ÂŁ135,000.
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