The property comprises a ground floor lock-up unit within a mid-terrace two-storey property. The accommodation provides predominantly open-plan trade areas, creating a versatile and welcoming commercial space, with service areas situated to the rear.

Blending period character with an exceptional city-centre setting, the property forms part of an elegant Grade II listed terrace dating back to the 16th and 18th centuries, retaining architectural features that reflect York’s rich heritage and timeless appeal.

This Business presents a rare opportunity to operate from a landmark property in a prime central location, ideally suited for a range of hospitality uses. Combining heritage, visibility and excellent transport accessibility, this is a unique address at the centre of one of the UK’s most visited historic cities.

Highly visible and prominent location

Ideally situated for both the tourist and retail areas

Well fitted ground floor trading spaces

Good length of lease remaining

Fantastic opportunity to develop business

Situated in the heart of historic York, Avocado Envy enjoys an enviable position within one of the city’s most prestigious and recognisable streets, moments from York Minster, St Helen’s Square and the city’s vibrant retail and hospitality quarter.

Set within the city’s sought-after pedestrianised core, the property benefits from outstanding footfall and immediate access to boutique shops, independent cafés, renowned restaurants and cultural landmarks. Blake Street itself is one of York’s most historic thoroughfares, celebrated for its Georgian architecture and proximity to the famous Assembly Rooms and York Minster.

Conveniently located close to York Railway Station and the city’s extensive public transport network, the property offers excellent connectivity for commuters, visitors and businesses alike.

Accessed via an attractive entrance lobby to the front elevation, the accommodation opens into the principal trading areas, which are arranged predominantly in open-plan format to create a bright, spacious and highly adaptable customer environment. The interior has been thoughtfully fitted out in a modern contemporary style, whilst remaining sympathetic to the character and historic architecture of the building, successfully blending modern operational functionality with period charm.

The main trading space is currently configured to accommodate approximately 46 covers, arranged across a variety of loose tables and chairs, providing flexibility for different styles of dining or hospitality operation. The overall ambience is enhanced by quality tiled flooring, attractive half-height timber wall panelling and exposed original timber beams within the ceiling spaces, all of which contribute warmth and character to the interior.

Positioned conveniently to one side of the trading area is a substantial customer service counter incorporating a bar servery and reception point, creating an efficient focal point for customer arrivals and service. The neutral décor and understated finishes throughout provide an excellent blank canvas, allowing incoming operators to readily adapt the space to suit a wide range of retail, café, restaurant, wine bar or hospitality concepts with minimal alteration.

To the rear of the property are the ancillary service areas, including a well-equipped commercial catering kitchen fitted with a range of stainless-steel preparation surfaces, storage units and extraction facilities designed to support full food service operations. Additional accommodation includes customer WC facilities together with useful storage areas supporting the day-to-day running of the business.

Externally to the rear is a separate bin storage area, providing practical ancillary facilities for refuse management and day-to-day operations.

This site is a well-established location, having been operated as a hospitality venue for an extended period of time. Our client developed and introduced the current trading concept and brand identity; however, the business is now being offered to the market due to the owner’s wider business commitments and a desire to focus attention on other ventures.

It currently operates on limited trading from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, 7 days a week. Huge potential exists to extend these hours and open in the evening for dinner. The current offer is very specific to a style of cuisine, but this could easily be expanded to offer a wider variety of options. The neutral décor also allows it to be easily rebranded for use across a range of other styles of cuisines. Equally, a new operator could concentrate more on a daytime offer focusing more on coffees and lunches.

The last set of accounts showed a turnover of £243,477.18 with a gross profit of £175,523.69. More detailed accounting information will be made available to prospective buyers after viewing the premises.