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Tavernetta Italian restaurant in Ipswich up for sale at £96,000

Tavernetta on St Peter's Street in Ipswich has been put on the market. The Italian restaurant and takeaway business is being sold with an asking price of £96,000.

Tavernetta in Ipswich
Tavernetta is located on St Peter's Street in Ipswich town centre(Oliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk)

By the numbers: The business currently generates an annual turnover of £208,000, with a monthly rental cost of £1,883 for the leasehold property.

The details: Located on St Peter's Street in Ipswich town centre, the restaurant is being sold as a fully operational business. The sale includes all existing kitchen equipment, fixtures and fittings needed to continue operating as a restaurant.

Looking ahead: The new owners will receive training and support during the handover period, according to the sales listing.

The bottom line: The property is being marketed by Gilbert & Rose estate agents, who are handling enquiries and viewings for prospective buyers.

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