#THRIVING Auberge Restaurant business with private garden AND 2 bed owners' cottage in the grounds but completely separate, ideal for a motivated couple!This is an incredible OPPORTUNITY, to take over an existing 50 cover restaurant with plenty of room to expand by offering evening meals on top of the busy lunchtime trade. This auberge is so popular, and located just 22 kms from Cognac, that they do not even advertise and all their bookings are from recommendations and word of mouth! The possibilities to grow are infinite.The auberge itself consists of: entrance with male/female cloakrooms, restaurant hall with wood burner, tables and chairs to seat 50 diners, catering kitchen with double sink, dishwasher, 5 burner hob with oven, stainless steel table and extractor hood PLUS all cooking utensils and equipment are included in the sale. Preparation area with sink, pastry preparation with stainless steel tables, microwave and 2 ovens plus a door to the garden for easier service. Bread preparation area with industrial mixer and freezer and an area with shelving for ambient food storage and a walk in cold store. The garden between the restaurant and the house can seat an additional 50 covers and has a weather proof purpose built BBQ area for functions or private use.The house is delightful and, although not used by the current owners other than for storage, is immediately habitable offering a kitchen, living room with feature fireplace, large bathroom with WC, rear hallway with door to the rear garden which is completely separate from the restaurant garden, oak staircase leading to 2 large loft bedrooms with exposed beams and oak flooring.Everything to be able to open the restaurant from day 1 is included in the sale including the goodwill, the license and the freehold of the buildings.Price including agency fees : 178.690 €Price excluding agency fees : 167.000 €Buyer commission included: 7 %