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For sale due to current owners retirement.

An opportunity to run a popular and long established business. The business is ready to take over, and there is room for further development. With the addition of staff it would be possible to increase the turnover of this small business. The building is in good repair, and the business is in profit and has a good reputation.

Situated

In the center of the commune of Champsac, in the Haute Vienne, department of the Nouvelle Aquitaine. And a 35 minute drive from the international airport of Limoges

Included in sale

the house, (450sqm.) the grounds, (1300 sqm) and the commercial property (aka fonds de commerce).

Price

250,000€

The House

This is an historical house at the center of Champsac. Set in its own grounds with stunning panoramic views.

Utilities

the house is on main sewers.

The central heating is fuel, but, can easily be changed to gas.

The hot water can be run via electricity or the boiler.

Fiber optic internet is available

DPE energy consumption D. emission C.

The ground floor (bar, restaurant, tabac and function room)

main entrance 7sqm

bar 35sqm

kitchen 35sqm

pot wash 15sqm

restaurant 35sqm

laundry and storage 18sqm

store room with walk in fridge 21sqm

function room with toilet 150sqm

hallway with toilet 16sqm (staircase leading to upper and lower levels)

this area is heated by the central heating system and has single glassed windows.

The first floor (the hotel)

spacious landing of 9sqm leading to :

four hotel rooms (3 are fully up and running, 1 is to be completed) all with private shower rooms. 30Sqm,(this room to be completed) 25sqm, 25sqm and 22sqm, storeroom 4sqm. This floor is heated by the central heating system and has single glazed windows.

The second floor (apartment or gite)

Consists of a large living room, with sloping ceilings and large Velux window. A small kitchenette,

a family bathroom with a spa bath. Three large double bedrooms with sloping ceilings and an extra room which could be a fourth bedroom or study. All windows are double-glazed. Heated by electric radiators.

The roof space.

There is space which could be developed if wish, head height available in about 55sqm. The roof space has received more insulation last year. The roof is constructed with slate tiles and although old (more than 30 years) is in reasonable condition.

The cellar

An area of about 120sqm divided into four “rooms”. And could be also be renovated. A granite staircase leads you into the cellar which has fully insulated roof and a dirt floor. The boiler and water tank are located here, as well as the pumps and refrigeration units for the bar. There is also a small door which leads out to the graveled garden.

Outside areas

The house sits almost centrally on the plot, and faces west. Consisting of three main areas.

To the front is our private off road car park with 6 spaces, and an electric supply

also at the front is our terrace of about 60sqm which can seat up to 25 customers.

To the side is a graveled garden/parking 250sqm which has a barn roof covering about 50% of the area. There is a single garage. With lights and electric.

To the rear is an easy to maintain private garden 400sqm with lawns and hedges and flower beds

The Region

Champsac is a small commune in the Haute Vienne department of the Nouvelle Aquitaine region. It is part of the Périgord Limousin regional natural park. The biggest city in the Haute Vienne is Limoges which is only 30 minutes away and has international rail links and an international airport. We are minutes away from major road routes through France. The area is popular with tourists as the region is renowned for its walks (saint jacques de compostelle), woods lakes, cycling and history, and so it is perfect for walkers, fishermen, cyclists, artist, bird watchers etc, yet Champsac has remained a beautiful and peaceful French village surrounded by stunning views. The Limousin is famous for its beef, porcelain and gloves.

Champsac is a thriving ancient French commune and home to about 700 people, living in a mix of ancient and brand new homes. We have two historical churches. As well as a bakers, general shop, hairdressers, wine merchant, a post office at the mairie and a small school . There is also the famous Delouis Fils mustard is made here just outside the village, and other businesses.

And of course Le Champsac, with its restaurant, bar, hotel, tabac and function room

The climate of the region is moderate, with warm summers and frosty winters

The Business

Consisting of a restaurant with 20 covers.

The Bar with a category 4 License (allowing you to sell hard alcohol). 20 covers.

Hotel with three rooms all with private shower rooms.

The Tabac license (allows you to sell cigarettes etc.) 

Licenses are only granted to small businesses and we hold the only Tabac license in Champsac

The function room, used for events.

Fonds de commerce (the business)

includes:

Customer base: to include email list, Facebook page and website.

The trading name “Le Champsac”

The licenses

Inventory  (Value 20,000 euros)

The business will able to continue trading without pause.

If needed, a handover period can be arranged.

This small business offers you more than one source of income, and has the potential to expand.

The figures

The income

The business has an average annual total sales of 100,000 euros.

of which 50% is through the bar/restaurant.

40% is from tabac sales

and the remaining 10% is from the hotel.

There is a negligible amount from smoking accessories and newspaper sales.

The outgoings

The utilities (electric, gas, water, phone and internet) cost on average 8.500€ per year

The yearly taxes are 1550€ for the property tax, and 360€ for the bin tax.

Other main bills are for the accountant, wine/beer merchant and buying supplies.

All numbers are for guidance only.

Full accounts are available.

Due to covid viewing for genuine buyers only.