Salt's Farm Shop, East Guldeford Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7PA

Christie & Co are delighted to bring to market a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established farm shop and café with significant potential for growth and development.
Salts Farm Shop is a highly regarded successful business offering a wide range of locally sourced produce, including fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, dairy products, and artisanal goods. The shop has built a loyal customer base and is a popular destination for both locals and visitors.
The current owners are looking to retire, presenting a unique opportunity to acquire a thriving business with a strong reputation, loyal customer base, and excellent prospects for expansion.

Salts Farm Shop is located on the A259 and benefits from high levels of passing traffic. It sits alongside an interesting mix of small independent businesses including a garden centre, dog groomers, beauty salon and other retail and hospitality businesses.
The main retail area features a well-stocked farm shop with a broad range of fresh and local produce, whilst the onsite café offers a range of light refreshments and beverages which you can enjoy at the indoor or outdoor seating area.
Alongside the café and farm shop the building also houses a cold store, freezer store, toilet and on the first floor a staff room and Office.

Salts Farm Shop is ideally situated near the historic town of Rye in East Sussex, a popular destination known for its cobbled streets, antique shops, and vibrant community.

The shop benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to the A259, providing convenient routes to nearby towns such as Hastings, Ashford, and Tunbridge Wells.
Ashford International Station is within a short drive, offering high-speed rail connections to London in under an hour, making the area accessible for both locals and visitors.
The surrounding region is characterized by an affluent demographic with a strong demand for high-quality, locally sourced produce. The area also attracts a steady flow of tourists, drawn to nearby attractions such as Camber Sands, a stunning beach destination, and Bodiam Castle, a historic site.
According to the latest census data there are over 324879 people living within a 25 kilometer radius of the shop and the data highlights favourable local demographics with above UK average home ownership and owner occupied housing.
Nestled in the picturesque countryside, Salts Farm Shop is perfectly positioned to capitalize on its prime location, combining rural charm with excellent accessibility and a thriving local economy.

Salts Farm Shop offers a unique chance to acquire a thriving, well-established business with strong growth potential.
The farm shop sector is growing, with 2024 statistics from the Farm Retail Association showing a 12% year-on-year increase in sales across the UK, driven by consumer demand for locally sourced, sustainable produce (Farm Retail Association, 2024).
There is scope to increase sales by introducing new product lines, home delivery and online sales.
The site also offers potential for diversification, such as hosting tasting events, private parties or farmers' markets.
The business is located near the popular coastal town of Rye, with its affluent demographic and steady tourist flow.
The business is being offered on a new lease with the terms to be negotiated.

The business is run by the owners with the assistance of a small team of staff. Staff will transfer under TUPE rules.

Monday – Saturday
9.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday / Bank Holidays
10.00am – 4.00pm

The rateable value is presently £10,500. Most operators would qualify for full business rates relief meaning the rates payable would be nil.