A BUILDING home to a former much-loved restaurant is on the market for nearly £1 million.

It is an ‘excellent opportunity’ to acquire a well-established and charming restaurant premises, say estate agents Ernest Wilson.

Saffron Restaurant had stood in Farnworth since 1999 until it closed last September following the owners retirement.

As well as offering a ‘prime’ commercial space, there are two self-contained dwellings.

On the ground floor commercial area there is a reception and a bar lounge leading to air conditioned 84-cover restaurant.

There is also a large, well equipped commercial kitchen, a secondary food preparation area, a dry store, and a wash up. There are also WCs.

The main residential accommodation is accessible via the covered courtyard and comprises a ground floor office, an internal staircases, a dining kitchen, a separate dining room, a lounge, a second reception room, a laundry room and a private bar area.

On the second floor are four bedrooms, with the master boasting an ensuite, and a family bathroom.

There is a rooftop garden area with extensive views.

The listing on Zoopla reads: “The property’s prime location and previous use as a successful restaurant make it an attractive proposition for aspiring restaurateurs or entrepreneurs looking to re-establish a dining establishment.

“The two dwellings provide the opportunity for rental income or can be used for residential purposes.”

The property is for sale on Zoopla for £999,950.