Netherfield Post Office Store & Cafe
Darvel Down, Netherfield, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9QF

Property Details

Established Community Business with Owner's Accommodation and Holiday Cottage.

Successfully operated by the current owners for over 35 years, the business comprises:

- Busy and established Post Office
- Well-stocked village store supporting local producers and crafts
- Popular café serving quality homemade food, with seating for 26 indoors plus outdoor seating overlooking the Village Green
- Flexible retail and café space capable of accommodating up to 50 guests for events, community gatherings and private functions
- Successful one-bedroom holiday cottage with private garden, hot tub and repeat guests
- Beautifully presented three-bedroom owner's apartment with independent entrance
- Enclosed private garden with koi pond and far-reaching countryside views

Located in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Netherfield Café, Shop & Post Office is a long-established community business offering multiple income streams from a prominent position at the centre of village life.

The business serves a loyal local customer base while also attracting walkers, cyclists and visitors exploring the surrounding countryside, nearby coast and historic attractions of East Sussex.

The holiday cottage has established itself as a popular base for visitors to the area, generating repeat bookings and providing an additional income stream. The adaptable layout of the premises has also enabled the business to host regular events and gatherings, creating opportunities beyond day-to-day retail and café trading.

Current turnover is approximately £325,000 net of VAT, together with Post Office remuneration of approximately £12,000 per annum, with a significant increase expected.

Situated approximately three miles from Battle and within easy reach of Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea, Rye and the East Sussex coastline, the business is well positioned to benefit from both local trade and year-round tourism. Surrounded by rolling countryside, woodland walks and historic landmarks, the area continues to attract visitors seeking the best of rural Sussex.

There remains scope for future growth through increased online marketing, expanded product ranges, home delivery services and extended opening hours.

Offered for sale solely due to the owners' retirement, this is a rare opportunity to acquire an established and respected business, together with a family home and holiday accommodation, in one of East Sussex's most attractive countryside locations.

Location

Netherfield Post Office, Store and Cafe is located the heart of the village, just a stone's throw away from the village's Netherfield Church of England Primary School and opposite the village green. The property falls within the catchment area for the highly regarded Claverham Community College.

Situated approximately three miles from Battle and within easy reach of Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea, Rye and the East Sussex coastline, the business is well positioned to benefit from both local trade and year-round tourism. Surrounded by rolling countryside, woodland walks and historic landmarks, the area continues to attract visitors seeking the best of rural Sussex.

Accommodation

The business part of the property is on the ground floor and has the Post Office and Store occupying about two thirds of the area and The business element of the property is on the ground floor and has the post office and store occupying one area and the cafe another.

The cafe has seating for around 26 and there are doors opening to an outside seating area to the front of the property, overlooking the village green.

The retail space and café can be adapted to accommodate up to 50 guests for events, community gatherings and private functions.
To the front of the property is some very useful off street parking.

On the first floor there is a beautifully presented three bedroom apartment with an independent entrance. It enjoys far reaching views, over the surrounding area. The owner's private garden, which is nicely enclosed and well stocked with flowers and shrubs, together with a Koi pond, which makes it a tranquil place to relax.

More recently, there has been the addition of a one bedroom holiday 'cottage', which has quickly established itself as a popular getaway for those visiting the area. It enjoys its own enclosed private garden with hot tub and independent entrance.