Business for Sale Overview:
This busy convenience store supplies a full range of everyday goods to the local community and passing trade, including fresh fruit and vegetables, hot and cold deli produce and freshly baked bread, home baked tarts, cakes etc. The store is also a new agents selling papers and magazines to customers who also benefit from the Post Office and Lottery facility provided.
Family owned, this business was established 30 years ago and has been under the current ownership for 20 years. The vendor took over from his father and mother 20 years ago and has developed and extended the business and since gained an excellent reputation within the local community.
Situated in a peaceful neighborhood on a village main street the store has substantial street frontage and generates a consistent weekly turnover of approximately £24,000. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a lifestyle business opportunity with tremendous potential for further growth in a lovely rural location.
For more information regarding this listing please contact us by completing the "Contact the Seller" form below. We look forward to hearing from you.
Property Features and Assets:
The premises are in a very prominent main street village location and have substantial street frontage. The large ground floor is bright, clean and superbly fitted as a retail convenience store. The premises also comprise a rear store, offices, staff facilities, side store and fuel storage area. Adjacent to main premises there is a separate lock up shop with potential for additional rental income. Outside the spacious forecourt is fitted with fuel pumps which are currently disused.
The first floor of the building offers modern well fitted owners accommodation with three bedrooms, bathroom, sitting room and modern kitchen. Additionally the property boasts a first floor roof terrace.
All mains are connected including electric, water, sewage and the convenience of broadband connection.
This is a pleasant, peaceful, rural area with a population of approximately 600-700. The freehold valuation is circa £585,000 with annual rates of £4,487.
Market Competition and Expansion:
Due to excellent word of mouth recommendations, the owners of the business have never felt the need to undertake an expensive advertising or marketing campaign. This may be seen as an opportunity by the new owners.
Reason for Selling:
This is a genuine opportunity that has arisen due
Additional Details:
- The property is owned.
- The owner may be willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This may become a homebased business opportunity.
- This may become a franchise resale opportunity.
- This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.
Contact the Seller:
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