SOLD - Bennetts Barbers, Bradford

BARBERS in Bradford City Centre

The premises are ideally located adjacent to a busy shopping centre in the city centre. Our client has run the business for 30 years but now is selling to enjoy a well-deserved retirement. The premises are offered with the security of a new lease and modest city centre rates. The premises also currently qualify for small business rates relief. Super opportunity to develop a superb business here. Our client chooses to only trade 2 ½ days per week in semi-retirement. This is a single storey stone built property with large traditional shop frontage. Internally is a customer waiting area. Three workstations, stock room / staff room and WC. MASSIVE POTENTIAL HERE. Business on lease. Ref; 557169

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SOLD - Todays Drinks Corks & Cans, Norton, Malton

SPECIALIST WINES, BEERS, SPIRITS, SOFT DRINKS - FULLY LICENCED CONVENIENCE STORE & NEWS, North Yorkshire

One of the finest specialist wine shops see for a very long time. Our client is retiring after 20 years here - the right working owners could take this much further. A HIGHLY PROFITABLE CONCERN - RUN PREDOMINANTLY BY STAFF. Worked over 7 days closing at 9 pm and situated on a super High Street trading position serving a very wide community. Run entirely by staff. Business will have a full online lottery outlet by the end of the year.  VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 555669

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SOLD - Willington Post Office & Londis, Crook

POST OFFICE & LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE in County Durham

One of the best fitted and equipped Post Offices and convenience stores seen for some time. The Post Office is designated as a mains office and indeed has been converted to such and fitted and equipped to a high standard. Fabulous business which is THRIVING and achieves a particularly IMPRESSIVE WEEKLY TURNOVER with a FABULOUS POST OFFICE SALARY. HIGHLY PROFITABLE BUSINESS which has been in the same hands for over 20 years and provided our clients with a very successful and profitable career. This is a business which could very easily provide you and your family with a very secure and remarkably lucrative future. Run by the owners with substantial staff assistance - plenty of scope for a younger, enthusiastic partnership, possibly with family assistance to reduce the staff input and make substantial savings, thus boosting the profits even further! PRIME TRADING SITE through this densely populated town. Briefly comprise: double fronted, spacious, immaculately fitted and equipped sales shop with excellent EPOS system and Post Office “Combi Till” allowing the business to perform post office services from the main cash out counter. Excellent Post Office 2 position, fortress counter, extensive refrigeration, ATM and super product displays. The first floor provides private, family accommodation which consists: Landing with bathroom off, separate WC, 4 spacious bedrooms, 1 of which is currently used as an office / store and 2 of which have fitted wardrobes. Family lounge with open plan, fully fitted kitchen and dining area. Viewing here is a must and comes HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY THIS OFFICE. Business on lease. Ref: 557352

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SOLD - Townhouse Tea Rooms, Bawtry, Doncaster

FULLY LICENSED RESTAURANT AND TEA ROOMS in Doncaster

An opportunity to acquire one of the finest tea rooms in the North of England – a delightful picturesque site fronting the main high street with the towns car park right outside the door. The business is worked in such easy hours, closing at 5.30pm daily. This site oozes potential to double the turnover by opening evenings. The premises are held on a secure 10 year lease from 2009 and comprise: reception leading to a lovely drinks lounge with attractive bar where customers can have a drink and browse the menu, off the lounge is the snug – a very cosy room (2 second lounge in effect). The main dining room, which is very well appointed. Office / private dining room for up to 10 guests, waiters station, fully fitted commercial kitchen incorporating dish washing, spacious cooking area, preparation area. First floor is the huge private family accommodation, comprising: reception, lounge, formal dining room, fitted breakfast kitchen, family bathroom incorporating bath and shower cubicle. Three large bedrooms, plus one single, rear staff staircase. Externally: Seating area seating 24 customers. This is an outstanding business that really must be seen to be appreciated. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 557509

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SOLD - New Village News, Cottingham

NEWS, FULLY LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE AND SANDWICH BAR in East Yorkshire.

A superb opportunity to acquire this excellent and highly profitable convenience store, newsagents and sandwich bar, situated in this commanding main road trading position with its own car parking area. The premises offer spacious retail and kitchen facilities as well as superb two bedroom living accommodation. The business achieves an outstanding weekly turnover because of its attractive facilities and its superb position on this major road – lots of regular customers here and lots of potential to attract even more. The premises are situated in the heart of a bustling township – a desirable and much sought after large village on the outskirts of Hull in a very busy shopping area. This substantial detached premises briefly comprise: spacious sales shop with good refrigeration and product displays. To one side of the premises is the sandwich bar with a refrigerated display counter and an excellent fully fitted commercial kitchen to the rear. The rest of the shop provides a self-service store with superb product displays which include National Lottery, newspapers, magazines, sweets, cold drinks, wines and freezer section. The accommodation provides ground floor, fully fitted kitchen and dining room. The first floor provides a lovely lounge, two bedrooms (one with an en-suite shower room), separate family bathroom. Externally garden area with decking and patio. TWO EXCELLENT BUSINESSES IN ONE – A SUPERB BUY. Business & Property. Ref: 556457

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SOLD - Burton Leonard Post Office, Harrogate

 VILLAGE STORE AND POST OFFICE in North Yorkshire

Unique opportunity to acquire this village store and Post Office in one Yorkshire’s most sought after locations. This village is ranked in the top ten Yorkshire villages and is undoubtedly a superb location to live and work. The property is stunning having been completely refurbished in 2014 and must be seen to be appreciated.  The shop comprises a large open plan retail area with bespoke fittings, large counter with Post Office counter off set.  The private accommodation provides stunning dining kitchen, ground floor lounge, utility room and office, three generous sized bedrooms (one of which is en-suite) and beautiful family bathroom.  VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business & Property. Ref: 557293

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SOLD - Raglans Fish & Chips, Sandbach

FISH & CHIPS (Closed at Present) in Sandbach

This is a superbly kept and refurbished fish and chips business situated in this delightful area of Cheshire. This is a reluctant sale – the business has had to close its doors due to staff going to live abroad and our clients are currently looking for another good fish fryer. This site has taken very big money off just 6 lunches and 6 tea time openings. Situated in this densely populated residential area with 100’s of new houses being built to the rear and lots of development and light industry around here. The premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent and comprise: modern tiled sales shop sporting a very good two pan counter range, well fitted fully tiled preparation kitchen, purpose built potato preparation room, staff toilet and shower room. There is also a flat above the premises which has been totally refurbished, comprising: lovely lounge, two bedrooms and a lovely bathroom. Both the shop and the accommodation have been refurbished to a high standard – superb equipment. The shop has taken big money prior to it closing. Business on lease. Ref: 557014

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60 years of selling businesses

THE estate agent appointed to sell the world’s best B&B has had its most successful year in almost a decade after doubling the number of large properties it sells.

Leeds-based Ernest Wilson, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, said it has sold an average of one commercial property worth over £500,000 a week this year as banks start lending to small business owners again. The figure is double the number it was selling following the financial crisis.

Ernest Wilson specialises in selling retail and leisure properties in Yorkshire, the Midlands and North East.

Sales manager Michael Peel said: “This year has been our best since 2007 in terms of sales increasing. Banks are starting to lend more and that is helping with the sale of larger businesses.”

The firm’s biggest sale so far this year has been an investment property, comprising homes and shops, for £1.3m in Cleckheaton.

In September, the firm, which employs 25 staff, was appointed to sell Millgate in Masham, North Yorkshire, voted No. 1 guest house on the planet in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice awards in 2015.

Ernest Wilson was founded in 1956 in Bradford.

Robert Williamson, who still works in the business as a consultant, bought the firm in 1974 and was responsible for modernising the company. He appointed his son, Paul, in 1985 to computerise the firm. Paul became managing director in 1995. The firm moved to Leeds in 2002.

Paul Williamson attributes the firm’s success to its business valuers, who have a combined 122 years of experience, as well as its sales and administration staff.

He said: “The business transfer market has changed substantially during my own 30 years and is unrecognisable from our beginnings some 60 years ago. We have always been a forward thinking business and look to embrace change and find opportunities for our clients.”

 http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/agent-celebrates-60-years-with-double-sales-1-8241741

 

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SOLD - SAFETY GRIT LTD, GRITTING AND SNOW CLEARANCE / SALT SUPPLY – WORKING IN AND AROUND UK.

GRITTING AND SNOW CLEARANCE / SALT SUPPLY – WORKING IN AND AROUND UK.

This one of the better businesses we have seen for a while.  This professional gritting and snow clearing company has been established many years and has the benefit of many corporate clients, ensuring the success of this HIGHLY PROFITABLE CONCERN WHILE WORKING ONLY 3 TO 4 MONTHS PER YEAR IN THE WINTER TIME.  The business specialises in all types of gritting, de-icing and snow clearance - keeping essential services free to work. 

The business is superbly equipped with the latest snow clearing vehicles with tracking devices that can show the live position of the vehicles and for clients to see where and when the gritting and clearance took place – the client will also receive an email letting them know when the gritting took place and even the route the gritter took – this technology works with geo-fencing, so clients will only be able to see the gritting vehicles working at set locations marked out on a map (not the whole journey from base to work site).  The company also uses multi source streamed weather data which enables the company to accurately predict when their services will be needed.

The company is proud of its proven track record for customer satisfaction and supplies its services to a number of schools, hospital grounds, car parks, shopping parks, business parks and much more nationwide.  The business even supplies salt to other companies.

The business is growing year on year and is the only company to use wet-deice techniques, the first gritting company to use tracking systems and the first company to utilise multi-streamed meteorological data. Ref: 556681

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SOLD - Bishops Carribean Cafe and Take Away, Sheffield

CARRIBEAN CAFE & TAKE AWAY,  Sheffield

A small closed cafe diner which occupies a PRIME HIGHLY VISIBLE TRADING POSITION in this bustling shopping district of Sheffield with a large local student population.  The business was currently run during 6 evenings per week and achieved a respectable turnover but in our opinion could take very much more by widening/changing the menu to offer other types of food and/or trading during the day time.  Premises held on lease with very sensible rent and briefly comprises compact public dining area with service counter and 8 covers, kitchen to the rear. Leasehold. Ref: 557116

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Sponsored hair shave by our receptionist, Julie Walton

Our receptionist, Julie Walton bravely agreed to have her hair shaved for MacMillan Cancer Charity in support of our admin manager, Tamara Beckwith who is undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Julie has raised over £1,500 so far and donations can still be made at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Julie-Walton11

Well done Julie!

SOLD - Bank End Post Office, Barnsley

POST OFFICE & CONVENIENCE STORE WITH OFF LICENCE, South Yorkshire. 

Splendid purpose built saleshop and Post Office providing excellent facilities and is available on a new lease. The premises enjoy a monopoly trading position in the heart of this well populated area of South Yorkshire – Lots of local housing, many local businesses and easy roadside parking here. This is a very profitable retail business which achieves a good weekly turnover and offers potential to do even more here – in addition there is a projected Post Office Salar - lots of opportunities for selling more products and services which are now on offer at Local Post Offices. VIEWING RECOMMENDED. A WELL ESTABLISHED BUSINESS WITH MASSES OF POTENTIAL FOR A NEW ENTHUSIASTIC PROPRIETOR OR PARTNERSHIP. VIEWING RECOMMENDED – comprising: Superbly fitted self service sales shop with modern display fixtures, EPOS system, quality refrigeration, cash out counter area and a single position Post office counter area. Business & Property. Ref: 554637

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SOLD - Number One Sandwich Bar, Otley

SANDWICH BAR  in Otley

Ideally located sandwich shop enjoying a very prominent location on the fringes of the town centre and is held on a secure lease. This is a very well presented and equipped sandwich bar that briefly comprise: open plan shop area with long glass fronted servery and open plan kitchen to the rear. Beautiful wood floor and stylish décor all behind an eye catching front. Our client opens very limited hours and this site offers massive potential – VIEWING IS A MUST HERE. Business on lease. Ref: 557302

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SOLD - Saffrons Card & Gifts Shop, Northallerton

CARDS AND GIFTS SHOP in Northerallerton

Fabulous cards and gifts business which occupies a PRIME TRADING POSITION in this very busy and much sought after shopping centre in the heart of Northallerton town centre. The business is run ENTIRELY BY STAFF in EXCEPTIONALLY EASY HOURS over a six day week and works on excellent profit margins of almost 60%. SO MUCH SCOPE HERE FOR A WORKING OWNER NOT ONLY TO INCREASE TURNOVER but to make substantial savings and boost net profits even further. The premises are held on lease with sensible rent and briefly comprise: attractive lock-up shop offering particularly well fitted sales shop at ground floor level with stairs leading to second spacious sales shop and staff WC’s at first floor. VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 557511

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SOLD - Debut Kitchen & Deli, Sheffield

COFFEE SHOP BISTRO & DELICATESSEN, Sheffield

This is undoubtedly one of the best presented  premises currently on the market and should be viewed formally to fully appreciate the quality of this concern.  The business enjoys a super reputation and is operated in very sensible hours over a six day week.  The business is offered with a secure lease and is being sold for genuine reasons.  VIEWING IS A MUST HERE.  These immaculate ground floor premises sit very nicely in this popular parade with easy roadside parking and briefly comprise beautifully presented open plan seating area for 34 in comfort.  Theatre style kitchen with a wealth of commercial catering equipment, fabulous counter area with glass fronted display, rear preparation kitchen. Business on lease. Ref: 557225
 

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Another great Ernest Wilson review

Another lovely Ernest Wilson review.

All the best to Jan and the team at Banana Beach in your new venture

From: Jan Greenwood
Sent: Tuesday, November 8, 2016 20:09
To: Leanne Shepherd
Subject: Re: 556975 - Banana Beach - Tanning Salon, 71-75 Kirkgate, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1PZ

Well at last I finally got my business, if it is not for trying, Vanessa was fantastic on our first meet to arrange the viewing. During the time period Leanne Shepherd went above & beyond when she contacted a few people on my behalf. Only having limited funds it was fantastic getting all the help that I required. I really hope that this will help others have the confidence in Ernest Wilson's on purchasing businesses
Jan

 
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SOLD - Top Deck Cafe, Hull

CLOSED CAFE/SANDWICH BAR, Hull

This Property is ideally located on a busy road through a densely populated commercial and industrial area on the fringes of Hull City Centre.  This has been a super business in the past however has closed recently due to mismanagement but could undoubtedly thrive once again under the right operator.  The site can be acquired via a new lease at a very sensible rent or be purchased freehold – viewing is highly recommended.  A substantial two storey building which comprises, entrance area with ground floor sandwich bar.  To the first floor is a cafe which seats 14 in comfort, counter area with open kitchen to the rear.  Easy roadside parking. New lease available. Ref: 557610

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SOLD - Lowther House Bed & Breakfast, Pickering

B&B, TEA ROOMS AND GARDENS (FIVE BEDROOMS) in Pickering

A rare opportunity to acquire a leasehold guest house offering bed and breakfast facility to guests and a beautiful tea rooms and garden in a truly idyllic location just off this busy North Yorkshire market town. The guest house and tea garden is very popular with locals and tourists alike. The business also caters to the huge numbers of walkers, cyclists and camper-vanners that visit or pass by in large numbers. The premises comprise: attractively stone built detached property set in truly spectacular, landscaped grounds and patios with the beck running alongside and with a popular summerhouse garden letting room. Internally:  there are two receptions - one is for the tea gardens and the other is for residents. There are two superb well fitted kitchens - one is the cakes and coffee kitchen and the other is the sandwich and lunch kitchen.  Guest dining breakfast room / tea room which is very well appointed, spacious lounge which must be seen to be appreciated - a lovely room to relax in.  Also on the ground floor is a shower room with toilet and wash hand basin. Detached timber storage building and car parking area. VIEWING IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST – UNSURPASSED SETTING. Business on lease. Ref: 557418
 

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SOLD - The Grange Restaurant, Wakefield

RESTAURANT, Wakefield

A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic chef to get into their own business with only a minimal capital investment. The successful party will be given use of a superbly equipped kitchen, storage facilities, 52 covers within this popular pub. The pub in question is a family owned free house in a lovely village on the outskirts of Wakefield. The owners prefer to have the food provided by a self employed chef because they believe that someone who is making profits from their endeavours will bring added benefits to the pub. The pub is a very popular venue – food sales are guaranteed from day one of the new chef’s occupancy - all food sales will remain in the hands of the new owner. AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD A PROFITABLE BUSINESS WITHOUT INVESTING THOUSANDS OF POUNDS AND ENTERING INTO LENGTHY LEASES OR LOAN AGREEMENTS. Business on lease. Ref:  557255

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SOLD - J & L Meats, Boroughbridge

BUTCHERS in North Yorkshire

Delightful family butchers in the lovely township – FANTASTIC HIGH STREET POSITION. Retirement forces this reluctant sale – our client is retiring after 25 years. The business is worked in very easy hours over 6 day week. The shop fronts the main high street and has a very good footfall passing up and down the high street and serves a very wide area. The premises are freehold and comprise:  attractive sales shop with good display refrigeration, preparation area. To the rear is the preparation kitchen with walk in cold room. THIS SITE OOZES POTENTIAL FOR SO MUCH MORE – only needs younger enthusiastic owners to take the big money here. Business on lease. Ref: 556027

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Nice piece in the Telegraph & Argus regards our 60 year anniversary

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