Friday 29 March 2013

Hilo Store, Leeds - another sold by Ernest Wilsons


LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE WITH NEWS AND PAYZONE, Leeds.

Highly profitable business operated for over 30 years and is now selling to enjoy a well deserved retirement. Located in a densely populated residential area of Leeds. Well established, taking £7,000 weekly - trading in relatively easy hours for this type of trade. Comprising:  well fitted shop with a good array of fixtures, fittings and refrigeration. Business & property available. Ref: 554408


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Thursday 28 March 2013

Another business sold by Ernest Wilsons - Joyces Fish & Chips, South Kirkby, Pontefract


FISH AND CHIPS, South Kirkby, Pontefract.
Superbly presented fish and chips shop in a densely populated community. The business has been established for generations and is an “institution” in the eyes of the local residents. Excellent trading position with easy on street parking. Held on a secure lease and offers a fabulous opportunity for someone to build off these solid foundations. Taking £800 to £1,000 weekly - was taking £2,500 weekly, present vendor not suited to trade. Immaculately presented which must be viewed to be fully appreciated. This is a deceptively spacious premises which comprises: open plan, fully tiled shop with 2 pan counter range, good sized preparation room to the rear, rumbling area, large yard with outbuildings. Business on lease. Ref: 554030

Thinking of selling or thinking of buying a business, call Ernest Wilsons now on 0113 238 2900 or for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk



Shelf Village Bakery, Halifax - another business sold by Ernest Wilson business agents


SHELF VILLAGE BAKERY, Shelf, Halifax.
A splendid opportunity to acquire this very well established concern. The present owner is retiring after nearly 30 successful years here – only bereavement forces this reluctant sale. Situated in an outstanding trading position, commanding main road site in a bustling shopping centre with easy parking. Worked in very easy hours over 5 and ½ days, closing at 4.30pm – RUN TOTALLY BY STAFF. Taking approximately £1,900 / £2,000 Weekly - Full-time working owners could do much more. Highly profitable concern in a monopoly trading position – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Rarely do these businesses reach the open market. Will be held on a new secure lease with sensible rent and comprise: Georgian fronted, professionally fitted sales shop with good counter displays and refrigeration. To the rear is the bakehouse sporting a 5 deck commercial oven and finishing room. Business & property. Ref: 554439


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The Egg Box, Heckmondwike - SOLD!


The Egg Box, Heckmondwike, for Sale.

Excellent town centre sandwich bar which, although is in the town centre, is surrounded by industry and commerce and situated beside a large car-parking area as well as close onstreet parking  - GOOD PASSING TRADE HERE. Worked in very easy hours over 5 days – offering tremendous potential for improving the delivery/outside catering side of the business (Currently provides business lunches for local business). Taking £1,300 weekly.This business has achieved the highest rating (5) of the Food Standard Agency (this is the highest rating that can be achieved).  Scope to open Saturdays and longer during the week. This is a superb trading site and only needs seeing. The premises are held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise: glass fronted sales shop with good refrigeration and an array of commercial equipment. To the rear is the commercial kitchen, again offering an array of commercial equipment. VERY MUCH CAPABLE OF DOING SO MUCH MORE WITH THE RIGHT PERSON AT THE HELM. VIEW EARLY. Business on lease. Ref: 554334


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Sandwich & Coffee Co, Rotherham - another business sold by Ernest Wilsons


SANDWICH CENTRE & CAFE in Rotherham for Sale.

Delightful cafe and sandwich centre situated in a bustling trading position, surrounded by literally 1,000’s of offices and workers. This site could take the big money with the right healthy and enthusiastic person at the helm - SERIOUS ILLNESS FORCES THIS RELUCTANT SALE. The business is worked in very easy hours over a 5 day week, missing the important breakfast trade, taking £750 to £800 weekly. The premises are held on a secure lease, sensible low rent and comprises: reception leading to the outsales and servery, coffee shop and cafe, well fitted commercial kitchen. PRICED TO SELL DUE TO OUR CLIENTS ILLNESS – OOZING POTENTIAL FOR SO MUCH MORE. A QUALITY VENUE – SUPERBLY FITTED. Business on lease. Ref: 554670


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Friday 22 March 2013

The Old Mill, Castleford - SOLD!


FREEHOLD PUB PREMISES in Castleford for Sale.

Recently renovated former public house which is almost complete and requires only a very small amount of superficial work to begin trading again. The property occupies a site in a predominantly commercial area and benefits from a private car park. Castleford itself is an expanding small town. The property comprises a detached public house offering accommodation on two floors with a single storey extension to the left and rear side. Set back slightly from the road with a timber decked outside seating area to the front and a paved area to the rear which has a smoking shelter. Comprising:- Entrance leading to bar / lounge which has undergone extensive refurbishment. The bar has been tastefully decorated and furbished throughout and boasts fixed bench seating and fitted bar. Commercial kitchen with an impressive range of catering equipment and good extraction system. The living accommodation comprises landing, combined bathroom, fitted kitchen, lounge and two bedrooms. Currently closed to trade but being refurbished and could easily re-establish itself in our opinion to provide a successful, traditional locals’ public house with a contemporary feel whilst also providing food. Freehold property. Ref: 554533


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Monday 18 March 2013

The Milkshack, Hull - SOLD!


MILKSHAKES,SMOOTHIES, AMERICAN SODA & CANDY, in Hull, East Yorkshire for Sale.

Excellent and profitable concern situated in a commanding main road trading position in  bustling shopping centre. Worked in very easy hours over 7 days and is run by working owners with good staff support.  Taking £1,400 weekly. Potential to add sandwiches - £3,000 coffee machine already installed.  This site is probably the busiest site in the city with literally 1000’s of shoppers, workers and students passing daily. The premises are all glass fronted and comprise spacious modern sales shop which has been professionally fitted displaying dozens of Milkshakes,Smoothies, American Soda’s and Candy Bars. RARELY DO BUSINESSES OF THIS CALIBRE REACH THE OPEN MARKET. Business on lease: Ref: 554262


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Saturday 16 March 2013

Rose & Crown, York - SOLD!


FULLY LICENSED RESTAURANT & PUBLIC HOUSE (70 Covers), York, North Yorkshire for sale

Highly profitable business which boasts a FABULOUS TURNOVER and could do much more. Taking £7,000 weekly. Unlimited potential here -Fourth Best Restaurant in the York area according to "Trip Advisor" in July 2012 - now has "Wedding Licence"- permanent outside Gazebo (for up to 40 covers).  Completely free of tie. The premises offer spacious restaurant facilities both inside and outside in the landscaped grounds along with spacious 3 bedroom family accomm. Leasehold property, situated in one of the most affluent and picturesque villages in England has direct access to a large children's playground and football pitch. Up to 60% finance available subject to status. Priced Sensibly For Quick Sale. HEALTH FORCES URGENT SALE. Option to acquire Freehold. Ref: 201907



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Friday 15 March 2013

Annes Newsagents, Boroughbridge - SOLD!


News, Tobacco, Sweets & Cards, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire for sale

Substantial freehold property with a prominent position in this popular and affluent North Yorkshire market town. The premises provide spacious sales and business facilities along with very good 2 bedroom accommodation - accommodation let on 6 month A.S.T.  Well established and easy to run business taking £4,000 weekly plus Payzone also N/S £1,000, worked in only 6 days.  Predominantly counter sales here - only a limited number of newspaper deliveries to organise.  Lots of potential for further growth. Business & freehold property. Ref: 200267



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Woollons & Harwood Kitchen & Giftware, Thirsk - SOLD!


KITCHENWARE & GIFTWARE in Thirsk, North Yorkshire for Sale.

IMPRESSIVE, SPACIOUS PREMISES which are to be offered on a NEW SECURE LEASE and which occupy a PRIME TRADING POSITION in the centre of a thriving North Yorkshire market town - VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The business is an ESTABLISHED BRAND NAME which can trace its history back for more than 110 years – A HIGHLY RESPECTED AND TRUSTED name in kitchenware and gifts. Currently RUN ENTIRELY BY STAFF in easy hours and achieves a PARTICULARLY IMPRESSIVE WEEKLY TURNOVER of £7,750 WITHOUT COMPROMISING ON PROFIT MARGINS. Real scope to enhance and develop for a working owner whilst making savings to improve the bottom line. The premises briefly comprise: extensive and spacious ground floor showrooms which are well presented and professionally fitted with ample stock rooms, office and staff area. Business on lease. Ref: 554460



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Tuesday 12 March 2013

Half Acre Post Office, Castleford - SOLD!


SUB POST OFFICE, CARDS & HOUSEHOLD, Castleford, West Yorkshire

POST OFFICE SALARY £45,623 PER ANNUM, RETAIL SALES £200 WEEKLY
An opportunity to acquire this well established concern situated in a bustling High Street position within a densely populated residential area also having lots of businesses all round.  The premises are freehold and offers 3 position post office counters plus spacious retail accommodation  The business is worked in very easy hours over five and a half days per week. A highly profitable concern with an excellent Post Office Salary. The private side could easily be built to a very good business with a young enthusiastic new owner. Showing net profits of £15,623 prior to bank loan interest on account for year ended 05.04.10. Business & property with option to acquire business only. Ref: 200889


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Friday 8 March 2013

Bretton Country Park Kennels & Cattery, Barnsley - SOLD!


BRETTON COUNTRY PARK KENNELS & CATTERY, BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY WITH DETACHED HOUSE in Barnsley, South Yorkshire for Sale.

Superb boarding kennels and cattery situated in a stunningly beautiful area on the South Yorkshire – a location which is within easy reach of the M1 motorway and many very affluent villages. This is not only a great place to live and enjoy the breath-taking scenery, but it is also very convenient for pet owners from the surrounding areas. This is a super property with excellent accommodation, business facilities and a 1.5 acre field and woodland area.  The business comprises: fabulous farmhouse style kitchen with beamed ceiling and quality units, superb dining room with beamed ceiling and attractive fireplace, magnificent lounge with beamed ceiling and original fireplace. 3 splendid double bedrooms, fully tiled combined bathroom with shower fitting. The boarding kennels and cattery facilities include:- 2 centrally heated kennel blocks providing 9 doubles, 11 singles and 3 family units, 2 centrally heated cattery blocks providing 24 pens, 1 isolation kennel, office, feed room, 2 acre field and woodland area. The total area of this site is approximately 2.9 acres and the business is registered for 40 dogs and 32 cats at present – lots of space here for future development. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business & freehold property. Ref: 554500

Michael Bush of Henry Hyams Solicitors acted for the sellers in this sale and thanks to his efficiency and speed this sale completed on time.



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Another sale by Ernest Wilsons - The Water Margin Restaurant, Hull


FULLY LICENSED RESTAURANT – UPTO 70 COVERS, Hull.

Outstanding DETACHED FREEHOLD property in what can only be described as a fantastic trading position. A highly visual site with parking. The business has been highly successful in recent times with a genuine reason for sale. Comprising: reception leading to the cocktail lounge with feature bar, main restaurant, conservatory restaurant, superb commercial kitchen with 7 wok commercial cooker, preparation room and 5 bedroom accommodation – ALL EN SUITE, ideal for restaurant with letting rooms. Large garden area to rear. PRICED TO SELL. Freehold property. Ref: 201862


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Wednesday 6 March 2013

Bargain Booze, Leeds - SOLD!


FULLY LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE WITH FULL LOTTERY OUTLET AND PIZZA BAR in Leeds for Sale.

Superb business situated in an excellent trading position with student accommodation all around this site - LITERALLY 1,000’S OF STUDENTS PASSING DAILY. The business is worked over 7 days and offers TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL FOR SO MUCH MORE. This convenience store was taking £18,000 to £20,000 weekly, before our client took over the business in June 2012 – now taking £10,000 plus a lottery commission of around £1,500 per annum. The current owner is not suited to the trade and has since stopped the pizza delivery – THE POTENTIAL HERE IS UNLIMITED – ONLY NEEDS ENTHUSIASTIC NEW OWNERS. The premises are held on a secure lease with very sensible rent and comprise: modern open plan professionally fitted self service store with many different departments including wines, general groceries, full pizza bar and fast food department, superb commercial kitchen offering an abundance of Hi-Tech equipment, seating area where customers can have a coffee or eat their pizza. Each side of the business can be purchased separately with corresponding apportioning of Purchase Price, Rent and Rates etc. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Ref 554648



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Monday 4 March 2013

Taste by Marco Zerboni, Sheffield - SOLD!


COFFEE SHOP, CAFE AND SANDWICH BAR (40 Covers), Sheffield for sale

One of Sheffield’s premier sites, heaving with 1000’s of students and shoppers. The premises offer both eat in and take away services, currently taking £3,000 weekly. Worked in very easy hours over 6 days a week and oozing potential for evening openings - Our client is happy to open Friday or Saturday evenings for private functions, which can add £1,000 per evening. Comprising: glass fronted shop with seating facilities, 2 station coffee machine, preparation area, full commercial kitchen, restaurant and bistro café area. Showing adjusted net profits of £25,803 prior to bank charges and depreciation on account for 10 month period ended February 2011 - business was closed Summer 2011 for eight weeks due to personal circumstances in Italy. Business on lease. Ref: 201341


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Friday 1 March 2013

The Candle Shop, Skipton - SOLD!


SCENTED CANDLES & GIFTS, Skipton, North Yorkshire For Sale
This saleshop enjoys one of the best trading position in a very popular North Yorkshire market town –  THE GATEWAY TO THE YORKSHIRE DALES – the twin display windows face onto one end of the busy High Street, along which all the market stalls are placed on market days – many thousands of people visit this wonderful High Street every week. Good lease and very appealing sales & storage facilities here with full EPOS system and 5 camera security system ( 14 day recording). The shop offers an excellent selection of quality candles offering a range of choice which cannot be matched in this part of Yorkshire – scope to introduce other product lines i.e. gifts and household accessories. The business achieves a very good turnover  and a Gross Profit Margin in the region of 50% - Showing adjusted net profits of £31,208 on accounts for year ended 31.03.2011. Taking £150,000 per annum. VIEWING RECOMMENDED.  An easy to run business specialising in a quality product and offering lots of potential for future development. Business on lease. Ref: 554386


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