A restaurant, located in one of Windermere’s most historic buildings, is looking for new owners.

Brown Sugar is a ‘renowned’ restaurant, bar and diner in the heart of the Lake District.

(Image: Colliers)The business, at 16 Main Road, is being marketed by Colliers, who said: “This is a truly outstanding opportunity that very rarely comes to the market.”

The building started life as a chemist in 1877 and has operated as various businesses over the years.

It was acquired by the current owners in 2017 when a ‘substantial’ refurbishment programme was carried out.

Peeling back the layers of this ‘stunning’ building to restore it to its former glory cost around £1,400,000.

The estate agent said it had been refurbished and maintained to a particularly high quality.

(Image: Colliers) The result is described as a ‘light, modern and vibrant’ space that has become the very ‘focus’ of Windermere.

This ‘prime’ food and beverage outlet is credited with being highly visible and strategically well placed with outstanding footfall.

Trading stretches over three floors and has a combined seating capacity of 200, with the basement area acting as a kitchen.

The ground floor includes a bar and restaurant area with seating for around 40 people.

There is a bar and dining area on the first floor with seating for around 40 people as well as an outdoor balcony area with an additional 16 seats.

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The second floor has a bar and seating area for around 36 persons, plus a boiler room, computer room and storage space.

The estate agent said: “Brown Sugar operates as a successful Bar and Grill that is located in a highly prominent trading position.

“There is a considerable flow of passing trade and regular repeat clientele.”

The annual net turnover per year is recorded as £1,250,000.

The listing invites substantial offers and said: “Offers in the region of £2,650,000 for the freehold interest.

“Our client is prepared to consider offers for a leasehold interest.”