An independent restaurant in Balsall Common has been put up for sale as the owner needs a long period of time off work for surgery.

La Stalla on Kenilworth Road - which remains open for business - is available for £134,950 through Veritas Business Sales.

The village-centre business has been run by its current owners since 2021 and is now "reluctantly" being put up for sale "as the owner requires knee surgery, which will take him out of action for approximately six months".

"This respected Italian restaurant is located in the village of Balsall Common," the brochure says.

"The restaurant occupies a prominent and highly visible trading position on Kenilworth Road.

"If you're assessing it as a place to live, invest, or run a business, it scores strongly for convenience and connectivity."

It continued: "Since ownership they have refurbished, redecorated and installed new equipment along with fixtures and fittings, all of which is included in the sale price, representing a significant saving for any new purchaser as no immediate capital expenditure should be required."

La Stalla has space for 45 seats and a private dining room with space for ten.

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Veritas says it brings in a weekly turnover of £7,000 to £8,000.

"We believe that there is further potential to increase trade should you wish, by expanding upon the current opening times and opening on Sundays and Mondays," the listing continues.

"Sunday lunch service was previously offered and proved to be extremely popular, making it easy to reintroduce.

"The business enjoys a strong reputation within the local community and beyond and as such has a high level of regular and repeat trade.

"This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase an established restaurant with further potential which provides an excellent platform for future growth and as such early viewing is highly recommended."

Click here to see the listing in full.