Cheddar Gorge Toy Museum and Shop has operated from Rose Cottage at Cheddar Gorge since Feb 1986 and has established itself not only as a visitor attraction but also as a leading retailer of vintage and collectable toy cars and models. Our clients are proposing to retire and are looking to sell this profitable business as a going concern. Please also see http://www.cheddargorgetoymuseum.co.uk/
The Business premises include a Retail Shop, Ground Floor Museum, Outdoor Garden with G Gauge Railway & External Store. On the first floor of Rose Cottage is the living accommodation which includes Lounge, Kitchen, Bathroom and two Bedrooms.

LOCALITY

Located on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills between Wells and Weston Super Mare, Cheddar Village and Cheddar Gorge today provides both shopping and leisure opportunities. Cheddar Village, linked by Cheddar Gorge to the Mendip Hills, is an ideal centre for a holiday. Not only are there many things to do and see in the surrounding area but also many things of interest both in the village and nearby.
For the active visitor the Cheddar village has a leisure centre, riding stables, fishing, golf driving range, and sailing activities are available nearby. Climbing, potholing and caving are also popular local pastimes.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our clients are looking to sell their successful toy museum and retail business. The Cheddar Gorge Toy Museum is located in a busy part of Cheddar Gorge, one of the south west's leading tourist destinations, and includes a paid attraction, a successful retail store as well as its own website http://www.cheddargorgetoymuseum.co.uk/ and a top rated eBay store.
We will be able to provide financial data to seriously interested parties upon receipt of a confidentiality letter.
Our clients are looking for a premium for the goodwill plus stock at valuation.

LEASE

Our clients are holding over under an expired lease on the whole of premises at the current passing rental of £6900pa exclusive. The landlords have confirmed that they would not resist a renewal on terms to be agreed.

THE PREMISES

The original Rose Cottage dates back to 17th century and is a grade 2 listed building. The Museum occupies the ground floor of the cottage whilst the retail premises are in a single storey extension to the front.

GROUND FLOOR

RETAIL SHOP

10.27m(33'8'') (max) x 2.08m(6'10'') (max)18.42m2 (198sqft) An unusually configured but prominent frontage to the Cliffs the retail sales area is on a split level with a slightly elevated rear sales area.
Fluorescent lighting, Carpet, Retail display shelving.

OUTDOOR MINI RAILWAY

A separate gated entrance providing access to a quiet front garden which has been landscaped with a G gauge model railway with tunnels, sidings and miniature buildings. A payment booth is in the side of the retail shop thus avoiding additional staffing.

THE MUSEUM

10.87m(35'8'') (max) x 3.19m(10'6'') (max)33.32m2 (359 sqft) Accessed via the outdoor garden the museum is split into two main areas both of which have display cases housing a wide & rare selection of nostalgic toys and models from bygone days and two interactive model railway displays.
Visitor highlights include:
TV & Film Related Toys
Military figures
Farming machinery replica toys
Star Wars
as well as historic Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox etc...

REAR STORE

1.77m(5'10'') x 2.58m(8'6'') (max)4.41m2 (47m2) Restricted headroom

EXTERNAL STORE

4.40m(14'5'') x 2.48m(8'2'')Accessed via the front garden with power and WC.

FIRST FLOOR LIVING ACCOM.

LANDING

1.94m(6'4'') x 2.62m(8'7'')Window to rear.

BEDROOM 1

3.30m(10'10'') x 3.16m(10'4'')Window to front.

BEDROOM 2

3.16m(10'4'') x 3.33m(10'11'')2 no Windows to front. Electric Storage heater.

BATHROOM

Low level close coupled WC, Wash hand basin and Shower cubicle. Window to rear.

LOUNGE

3.26m(10'8'') x 3.91m(12'10'')Window to Front

GALLEY KITCHEN

3.44m(11'3'') x 1.96m(6'5'')Window to side. Range of base units with built in stainless steel sink unit. Space for fridge and freezer.

REAR CORRIDOR

Providing access to terraced rear garden and stairs back to ground floor (museum).

LEGAL COSTS

Each Party to bear their own

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded unless mentioned in these particulars. No tests have been carried out on any appliances or services at the premises and neither the vendors or their agents give any warranty as to their condition. Prospective occupiers should make their own investigations.

RATES

Based on an interrogation of the Valuation Office website we are advised that the shop has a rateable value of £4250, but recommend that all interested parties make their own enquiries.

VAT

Any reference to price, premium or rent is deemed to be exclusive of VAT unless expressly stated otherwise. Any offers received will be assumed to be net of VAT unless stated otherwise.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS

By appointment with the Sole Agents Tel 01749 676023 or sales@paul-knight.co.uk

Please note that nothing in these particulars constitute part or all of any contract, and no contract will exist, or be deemed to exist until formal documentation in writing has been completed by both parties and approved by our clients solicitor.
Prospective tenants must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any details given to them either verbally, or within this, or any other document provided; and neither the Owners, nor their Agents, shall be liable for any inaccuracies.