AN award-winning Indian restaurant in Ellesmere Port town centre has been put for sale.

Saffron, which is based off Whitby Road, is on the market for offers in the region of £575,000.

The restaurant and takeaway business is currently trading along with a nightclub – Club Xes – which is located on the top floor of the premises.

The freehold property is being marketed by Leeds-based Everard Cole Ltd, who state that the site "offers huge potential for redevelopment".

It states: "Saffron currently operates as an Indian restaurant but full vacant possession will be provided.

"The property is currently fully fitted and trading and would be an easy transition for the purchaser to continue as a road side restaurant.

"The site extends to 0.66 acre with a building footprint of 6,475 sq ft and offers potential for redevelopment to a variety of alternative uses.

"We are advised that the property is not listed, in green belt or AONB or a flood zone. We advise interested parties to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities.

"We are advised that the rateable value is £36,250."