Market Place is a handsome building that has a prominent position in the town, with very good frontage and looks straight over the market square. Arranged over three floors the property has a gross internal floor area of circa 3,750 sqft, has mains water, electric, drainage and gas. There is a secluded walled garden to the rear to suit a variety of uses, but is ideal for outside dining/entertaining. Current Use: White Rose Book Café is a family-owned business, established in 1995. They purchased the freehold in 2000 and expanded from specialist bookselling to include greeting cards, gifts and non-book products and added a modern café (35 covers). In 2001 they acquired a local Children’s bookshop and brought this expertise in-house. The welcoming and spacious premises, over 2 floors, attracts a wide range of customers from regulars to tourists, from both the UK and abroad, due to the popularity of The World of James Herriot and The Yorkshire Vet TV series. In 2010, the family invested in the rear garden, to create additional café seating and an attractive event space. A spirit of independence and entrepreneurialism has informed their marketing, to include Loyalty schemes, Book Clubs, weekly Story Time sessions, regular events and author signings, e-newsletters to an active database of 1000 customers and active social media marketing across several platforms. In 2020 their website was re-vamped and rebranded to include an online shop. Awards: The Bookshop is regularly short-listed for Independent Bookshop of the Year Awards for the North and was overall category winner for the North & Scotland in 2014. In 2009 the Café won ‘Herriot Tearoom of the Year’ award for its local sourcing and speciality Yorkshire Teas. The business is run by a friendly and professional team and enjoys an excellent reputation within the thriving independent business community. Huge growth potential is evident in the demand for subscription services, further book groups, outside catering, and live events. Accounts: The last 3 years accounts are available on request. Planning Use: The consent granted is E for retail and serving of food. ( NB not takeaway ) VAT is applicable on the sale of this property.