Specialist leisure and hospitality agent Sidney Phillips has sold one of East Grinstead’s most successful and popular businesses.
CJ’s Café Bar boasts a prime position in the heart of the affluent and sought after West Sussex town of East Grinstead. Its High Street is awash with properties of historic and architectural interest and houses a wide variety of local and boutique retailers as well as national outlets.
CJ’s occupies a notable ‘Gothic’ style property, which has been well invested in in recent years, providing an open plan bar and dining area with seating for 60, three exquisite hotel bedrooms presented in a grand Georgian style, and East Grinstead’s hidden gem, an elevated decked trade terrace with unrivalled views across the impressive neighbouring Church of St Swithun’s.
The business has been successfully run by the sellers since 2002, who have taken an empty premises and created a hugely popular and well renowned venue within the town, popular throughout the day including breakfast, lunch and dinner. CJ’s has held a number of successful events including wine tasting evenings, vintage tea events and live music. The hotel accommodation is popular with those visiting the area and experiences a strong level of repeat custom due to its superb presentation.
Robert Cockayne, Regional Valuations Manager handled the sale and commented: “I am thrilled to have been involved in the sale of such an iconic business within the local landscape. CJ’s is a great purchase for the new owner, with the business having been built to survive by the sellers Chris and Julie. I wish them all the best in their ongoing plans to take some time off and enjoy time some hard earnt time off with their family.”
The leasehold interest of CJ’s Café Bar has been sold off an asking price of £125,000.
For more information on buying or selling your public house, bar, restaurant, hotel or other hospitality property, call or email the Sidney Phillips on 01892 725900 or email southeast@sidneyphillips.co.uk.
(May 2023)