The subjects comprise a café premises forming the ground floor of a four-storey, B-listed building of solid stone construction contained beneath a pitched and slated roof. Prior to extensive redevelopment in 2018, the building was formerly the George Hotel and has occupied a prominent position in Haddington’s High Street since the 18th century. The upper floors in the building are in residential use (15 flats), and there is another commercial unit at the ground level of 2 George Court.
Internally, the premises comprise a café with cake and patisserie counters, a bar area, and a commercial kitchen to the front. To the side is customer seating and tables for up to 60 covers, with a further bar/server area. To the rear are customer WCs, stores, and a food prep area.
Externally, to the front, is a landscaped customer seating area, whilst there is one parking space in the rear car park where access is shared with the residential flats.
Location
Haddington is an affluent and sought after market town situated approximately 20 miles east of Edinburgh. It is one of East Lothian’s fastest growing towns and is the political and economic hub for the county with a local population of around 10,000 people.
The town benefits from close proximity to the A1 trunk road making Edinburgh easily commutable. Dunbar is 12 miles to the west, North Berwick 10 miles north and Berwick upon Tweed at the Scotland England border is 35 miles south-east.
Built on the banks of the River Tyne, the Royal Burgh of Haddington has a wide range of amenities on its doorstep including supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and independent shops. More extensive shopping facilities, meanwhile, are available within only a short drive at Fort Kinnaird Retail Park.
Along with public and private schooling there is also a wide range of recreational facilities including a swimming pool/leisure centre, tennis courts, rugby/football pitches set amidst a strong local community.
The nearest railway station is 4 miles away at Drem providing regular services to Edinburgh Waverley. There are also several direct bus links to Edinburgh and surrounding districts.