Ernest Wilson - Nobody Sells Businesses Better!: June 2020

Tuesday 30 June 2020

SOLD - The Little Friar Fish & Chips, South Kirkby

CLOSED FISH & CHIPS, South Kirkby, Pontefract

An excellent opportunity to acquire the lease fixtures and fittings at this previously very well established fish & chips shop in a densely populated residential area. A well equipped unit and could undoubtedly do very well under the management of an enthusiastic and experienced operator. The premises are offered with the security of a new lease and generally low overheads - EXCELLENT BUY – VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. A single storey building set in a generous plot with a series of outbuildings and a yard. The shop is detached with a fully tiled saleshop and two pan counter range, large well equipped preparation kitchen with separate potato prep room. W.c., Easy roadside parking. Business on lease. Ref: 584682

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Monday 29 June 2020

SOLD - Freehold Property, Chorley

RETAIL SHOP UNIT in Chorley

An opportunity to acquire this former newsagents situated in this prominent position – lovely residential area just three miles north of the centre of Chorley and its railway station. This site would be ideal for a hair salon, beauty salon, florist, convenience store, fashion retail shop and so much more, subject to any necessary planning consents. A LOVELY PROPERTY OFFERING SPACIOUS RETAIL FACILITIES AND WHAT COULD BE SUPERB ACCOMMODATION. SENSIBLY PRICED PROPERTY. Substantial freehold premises comprising large sales shop, store room, fitted kitchen. First floor three bedrooms, lounge, bathroom. Yard to the rear. Freehold property. Ref: 583501

Friday 26 June 2020

SOLD - Waterloo Fisheries, Huddersfield

FISH & CHIPS SHOP in Huddersfield

This is one of the best fitted and equipped fish and chips takeaways seen for some time. The whole of the premises have been furbished to the very highest of standards and really must be seen to be appreciated. The premises are held on lease with a very sensible rent and occupy a prime position fronting onto a major A road serving this quality residential area with plenty of commercial enterprises close by – HUGE PASSING TRADE HERE and benefiting from private car parking. The business is run in six lunches and six tea time openings and achieves an impressive weekly turnover whilst maintaining super profit margins. The premises comprise immaculate fully tiled sales shop with attractive lighting and four pan Florigo range, rumbling and chipping area to the rear. Lower ground floor staff WC, small office and store rooms. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 583313

Thursday 25 June 2020

SOLD - Substantial Commercial Investment Property, Ashington, Northumberland

SUBSTANTIAL COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY in Northumberland

An opportunity to acquire this outstanding investment property situated in this commanding high street position – BUSTLING TOWN CENTRE POSITION. The premises have four tenants: Garage, Service, Repairs and MOT Centre; Dance Studio and Beauty; Second Garage, Service and Repairs Centre; First Floor Flat. THIS MUST BE ONE OF THE BEST ANNUAL PERCENTAGE YIELDS CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET AT 10.48%. Comprising substantial freehold premises incorporating reception and lounge, MOT area, main office, car service area, staff canteen, staff toilet, customer toilet, stores, tyre bay. Fronting the high street is a superb, professional dance studio. To the rear is the garage workshop. First floor small apartment comprising reception lounge, fitted breakfast kitchen, one bedroom, bathroom and toilet. The whole property benefits from a new roof which was installed just three years ago. Freehold property. Ref: 584799

Wednesday 24 June 2020

SOLD - Elland Lane Fisheries, Elland, Halifax

FISH & CHIPS , Halifax

A very well presented fish & chips shop with "5 Star Rating" located in this popular town between Halifax and Huddersfield close to the M62 Motorway located in a residential area on the fringes of the town – a good location close to a busy convenience store with easy parking. An easily run shop operating in just four and a half days per week with no late nights. Excellent local reputation with a good loyal customer base. A well equipped and presented shop occupying a prominent corner position with two windows meaning a light and airy shop with 2 pan counter range and small cafe area for 12, to the rear is a large preparation area . An Abundance of quality catering equipment. Secure lease and low overheads. Genuine Reason for Sale - Vendor moving Overseas. Our client informs us that there has been planning permission granted for a new housing estate which will offer an opportunity to increase the current Turn Over. VIEWING RECOMMENDED. EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 581792

Monday 22 June 2020

SOLD - The Snack Shop, Drighlington

SANDWICH SHOP in Drighlington.

Very well appointed sandwich bar located in this much sought after village. The business is a very well established business which has taken the big money in the recent past and could undoubtedly do so again under the right operator. Our clients have young family commitments and are therefore unable to fully focus on the business - A FANTASTIC BUY WITH HUGE POTENTIAL. Good, solid turnover but capable of so much more. SECURE LEASE AND SENSIBLE RENT. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND VIEWING TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY HERE. Very imposing two storey building with feature gable end with easy roadside parking and off street parking for the owner. Internally is a spacious, well fitted sales shop with glass fronted display. To the rear is a well-equipped commercial kitchen and rear delivery door. First floor storage and WC. Business on lease. Ref: 585112

Friday 19 June 2020

SOLD - Stells Fish & Chips, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland

FISH AND CHIPS SHOP in Northumberland

An opportunity to acquire this large freehold property and business that offers so much potential to develop this into a fantastic business and develop the property into family accommodation or to rent the accommodation out to bring in a super rental income. The concern is situated on a busy road within a densely populated area – literally thousands of houses and works around this property which ensures the success of this fish and chips shop. The business has taken big money in the past but due to our client’s illness, his retirement has been brought forward after 35 years here. Worked in very easy openings in just five lunches and five teas – ONLY A FIVE DAY WEEK. The premises comprise very large sales shop with three pan counter frying range, preparation kitchen, potato and fish preparation room, private courtyard, garage, toilet. The accommodation can be self-contained if required, comprising reception hall, utility room, store. First floor dining kitchen, lounge, bathroom, two bedrooms. The property benefits from a gas central heating system. The accommodation is in need of renovation. Business & Property. Ref: 584898

Thursday 18 June 2020

SOLD - La Grande Dame Restaurant & Bar, Thirsk

BAR & RESTAURANT (FREE OF TIE), North Yorkshire

A wonderful opportunity to acquire this recently refurbished bar and restaurant in this stunning North Yorkshire town. The premises have undergone a major refurbishment with no expense spared with stunning results - VIEWING IS ESSENTIAL to appreciate this opportunity. The business is run entirely by staff and achieves an excellent turnover with so much more potential – PRICED TO SELL for genuine reasons as the owner has other business interest. The business boast glowing online reviews – “What a great new addition to Thirst this is, we ate as a family here and the food was superb! Great service, amazing cocktails and the food is very reasonably priced! Well done to the team! 10/10” (TripAdvisor, April 2019). A substantial two storey building with an impressive frontage, lobby area leading to a stunning open plan restaurant with a large bar to the rear with a range of high tables, booth seating and regular tables. To the first floor is a separate bar area which is perfect for private parties and busy period, well fitted commercial kitchen with dumb waiter to the ground floor. Large cellar. Secure lease and sensible overheads given its excellent trade position and scale – A FABULOUS BUY. EPC Band E. Business on lease. Ref: 583454

Wednesday 17 June 2020

SOLD - Harry's Fish & Chips, Acomb, York

FISH & CHIPS SHOP in York

Superbly appointed fish and chips shop which is presented to the very highest of standards with a wealth of top quality equipment. The business is run entirely by staff due to our clients commitments elsewhere. Fabulous opportunity for a working owner. The shop is ideally located on the main pedestrianised area in this popular York suburb opposite a very busy supermarket with large car park. The premises are held on a secure lease with very sensible rent – what a super opportunity for a working owner to take this from strength to strength. This is a ground floor commercial unit occupying a prominent corner position with a massive passing trade all day long. To the rear is a counter with three pan island range, preparation kitchen, store and WC. Business on lease. Ref: 583122
EPC Band E.

Monday 15 June 2020

SOLD - DeNicos Cafe, St Johns Centre, Leeds

CAFE, COFFEE SHOP AND TEA ROOM (30 COVERS) in Leeds

An opportunity to acquire this delightful coffee shop situated in this bustling shopping centre with millions of customers each year – PRIME LOCATION. The business is worked in very easy hours over seven days and offers tremendous potential for so much more here. Our clients do not sell pork products, i.e, pork sandwiches, bacon sandwiches, pork pies, ham sandwiches, sausage rolls etc due to their religious beliefs - scope to introduce so many more menu items here. There is also scope for an alcohol licence here. The business is run entirely by staff due to our clients other business interests. This is a highly profitable concern that must be seen to be appreciated. The turnover here could easily double with enthusiastic new working owners that will sell pork products and apply for an alcohol licence. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The premises are held on a secure lease with a very sensible rent and comprise open coffee shop / cafe incorporating outsales, cafe, two large store rooms and office. Business on lease. Ref: 583106

Friday 12 June 2020

SOLD - Go Local Convenience Store, Huddersfield

COUNTER NEWS AND CONVENIENCE STORE in Huddersfield

Busy licensed convenience store with counter news and Lottery situated in this well patronised shopping parade serving a much sought after residential area in the Huddersfield suburbs with excellent road links. Run in the daytime hours only and closing at 5pm each day. There is genuine scope to increase here by extending the opening hours into the evenings to make more use of the off licence and increase sales of convenience products. The premises are offered on new lease with sensible rent and briefly comprise attractive, professionally fitted sales shop with good refrigeration and super range of product displays, LED lighting and CCTV system. Small stock area to the rear and WC. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 583427

Thursday 11 June 2020

SOLD - Caravan Park Investment, Flockton, Wakefield

CARAVAN PARK INVESTMENT in West Yorkshire

Well established caravan park investment located in this beautiful suburban village in West Yorkshire. The site extends to circa 0.4 acres and accommodates 18 static caravans with the pitches let on long term ground rents to owner occupiers. There are two double plots and 16 singles with the 2019 rates being £104 per month for a double and £88 per month for a single. This is a uniform rectangular title with a private road running down the centre and plots either side and electric gates at one end. Very little management is required here with a regular income and provision to receive 10% of any caravan sales. SOLID AND UNUSUAL INVESTMENT. Property. Ref: 584927

Wednesday 10 June 2020

SOLD - Barnfield House Guest House, Loxley, Sheffield

GUEST HOUSE in Semi-Rural position of Loxley Near Sheffield

Superior, six letting bedroom guest house occupying a truly idyllic location to the North West of Sheffield and offering stunning, panoramic views in this semi-rural location. Easily accessed from Sheffield and the M1 motorway this substantial freehold property sits at the edge of the Peak District National park. This is an OUTSTANDING LOCATION close to several excellent schools with OFSTED ratings of Good or Outstanding.

The Guest House offers the perfect location for both business and leisure travellers alike and boasts a five star Tripadvisor review rating with 98% of reviews rating it as “Excellent”. The business premises are freehold and have been carefully designed to allow for an increase in the number of letting rooms if required – the current layout provides not only six letting rooms but a further four private bedrooms within the owners private accommodation. Successfully operated by our clients for ten years after a two year conversion and renovation was sympathetically completed the property has received continual investment and is exceptionally well presented and beautifully furbished throughout. VIEWING HERE IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST AND COMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Run in seven days per week throughout the year the business currently enjoys an occupancy rate of 73% and could, in our opinion, easily increase upon this with a modest marketing campaign to businesses / organisations within the Sheffield who regularly require accommodation for employees. Our clients currently do not actively market the business beyond their website and the booking portals.

Premises briefly comprise: Ground floor - Reception leads to spacious, luxuriously appointed guest lounge with large guest dining room beyond seating ten diners in a single sitting but spaciously laid out and could easily seat more. Commercial kitchen off good extraction system and impressive range of catering equipment. Guest WC. Private owners accommodation consists: Galley style, fitted kitchen with small breakfast bar, private lounge with attractive fireplace and stunning views and office beyond. Laundry with linen store off. Boiler room / further linen store with access to cellar. Spacious master bedroom, two good sized, double bedrooms and single bedroom (currently used as a dressing room). House bathroom. First Floor: Room 1 – Spacious Superior room which is available as a double or a twin offers outstanding views and en-suite bathroom with large, walk in shower and WC. Room 2 – Spacious superior room again available as a double or twin with en-suite, walk-in shower room and WC. Room 3 – Available as a double or twin with en-suite shower room and WC. Room 4 – Double room with en-suite, bathroom providing a bath, separate shower and WC. Room 5 – Double room with en-suite, walk-in shower and WC. Room 6 – Double room with en-suite, walk-in shower and WC. Access to partially boarded loft storage via loft ladder. Externally: The property is accessed via a private, sweeping drive and is set in it’s own grounds of approximately one acre which provide superb, mature gardens, large car park, garage and decked patio area with truly stunning views. Business & Property. Ref: 581528

Tuesday 9 June 2020

SOLD - Cross View Tea Rooms, Richmond

FULLY LICENSED COFFEE SHOP AND TEA ROOMS (60 COVERS) in Richmond

An opportunity to acquire this delightful tea room, coffee shop and cafe situated a very busy site in the much sought after town of Richmond. The business is worked in very easy hours over seven days and is run completely by staff due to our clients working away. The right working owners could take even more here. OOZING POTENTIAL FOR SO MUCH MORE - A LOVELY WAY TO EARN YOUR LIVING. The premises are held on a secure lease and comprise glass double fronted unit incorporating open plan cafe and tea rooms with servery sporting a superb coffee machine for all those specialist coffees. To the rear is a well fitted commercial kitchen, ladies and gents toilets, store room, veg room, outer store unit. The premises have the benefit of a gas central heating system. Business on lease. Ref: 584939

Monday 8 June 2020

SOLD - Crittlewood Guest House, Gainsborough, Lincs

13 EN-SUITE BEDROOM DETACHED GUEST HOUSE PLUS OWNERS SUPERB ACCOMMODATION in Gainsborough

An outstanding guest house situated in this commanding trading position within this bustling market town near to an upmarket shopping and leisure centre. Ideally situated within easy reach of the popular city of Lincoln, Scunthorpe and Retford. The premises have undergone major refurbishment with no expense spared. Our client sadly runs the guest house on his own and does not do breakfasts or take guests on weekends. The potential here is unlimited and only needs younger, enthusiastic owners to take this to the next level. The whole property is immaculate here – VIEWING IS A MUST, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The detached freehold premises are split into two semi detached properties: Left Wing:- Ground Floor reception hall leading to the owners suite, lovely spacious lounge with French windows leading out to the landscaped gardens and patio, superbly fitted breakfast kitchen, utility room, shower room, toilet and wash hand basin. Large double bedroom with bay window. First Floor guest fitted kitchen, guest dining room, Room 4 (a double room with two single beds), Room 6 (family room with double bed and two single beds, this room can be linked to Room 4 via an adjoining door for larger families). Second Floor Room 7 (a double room with two single beds), Room 8 (a double room with a single bed), Room 9 (a triple room with three single beds), Room 9 (a triple room with three single beds). This property also has solar panels generating an income of £1,800 to £2,000 a year and free electric through the day. Right Wing:- Ground Floor Room 11 (family room with a double and a single bed), Room 12 (disabled room with three single beds and walk in wet room). First Floor Room 13 (triple bedroom with three single beds), Room 14 (double bedroom with two single beds), Room 15 (triple room with three single beds). Second Floor Room 16 (double room with a double bed), Room 17 (double bedroom with a double bed), Room 18 (triple room with three single beds). All rooms here are en-suite and with TV’s and the premises enjoy the benefit of a gas central heating system and UPVC double glazed units. Extensive gardens and grounds. Also included within the sale behind the property is land with 17 single garages and two double garages which are all let and returning approximately 15,000 per annum. Owners large triple garage / workshop. EPC Band C. Business & Property. Ref: 583540

Friday 5 June 2020

SOLD - Nisa Store, Eldwick, Bingley

LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE in Eldwick, Bingley

Situated in a premier position in the heart of Eldwick literally surrounded by hundreds of houses and the local village primary school ensuring that the shop has a steady stream of customers all day long. The shop has a monopoly position and benefitting from being the largest with the only other shop being at the far end of the village. Benefitting from it’s own forecourt parking, own layby and also plenty of on street parking makes this an ideal convenience store. The shop was refit in the last few years and is part of the Nisa group and offers a modern fresh look with plenty of departments including a very good alcohol section which is very popular and patronised. Working on high profit margins this is a very profitable business which only needs viewing to appreciate the monopoly position and quality of the area. We understand that the local Post Office at Gilstead is available to be relocated and Post Office Ltd have previously indicated that this Nisa store would be a suitable location for it to be relocated to – further information can be obtained from https://runapostoffice.co.uk/home/result/show/gilstead-post-office-bingley-bd16-3nl. Obviously the introduction of Post Office services would increase the footfall even further which would no doubt contribute in increasing the already fantastic turnover even further. The saleshop comprises large walk around air conditioned sales shop, modern refrigeration and display shelving, store room, toilet, extensive CCTV system. Business on lease. Ref: 584975

Tuesday 2 June 2020

SOLD - PP Marron Carpets, Huddersfield

CARPET RETAILER in Huddersfield

Our clients have owned this family run business since 1968 and are now selling to enjoy a well-deserved retirement. PP Marron Carpets has a fabulous reputation in Huddersfield and is a very profitable concern with genuine potential to do even more. This is a highly prominent and much sought after position on a major road with many large national operators on the doorstep. This site is passed by approximately 15,000 vehicles daily and offers obvious potential if required. The premises comprise: This is a substantial site of 0.5 acres with a detached two storey building of 613 sq m (6,598 sq ft) and car parking to the front and rear. The showroom is substantial with warehousing and staff facilities to the rear and lower ground floor. Freehold property. Ref: 581742

Monday 1 June 2020

SOLD - The Cutting Edge Hair Salon, Bradford

DETACHED FREEHOLD HAIR SALON WITH THREE BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION in Bradford

Our clients have operated this substantial freehold property and business since 1998 and are now selling to enjoy semi-retirement. The property occupies a very prominent position in this built up suburb on the Bradford and Halifax boundary with thousands of chimney pots right on the doorstep. The business is ripe for development with our client working easy hours over a five day week and undertakes no advertising and marketing. The property must be viewed to appreciate the scale of the land and buildings and the potential with the business is massive. AN EXCELLENT BUY. This is a very generous corner plot with gardens to the front and side together with a garage and double driveway. The premises comprise large salon, large store room which could easily be reconverted to a large beauty room, kitchen, lounge and rear porch. To the first floor are three bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC. Business & Property. Ref: 581768

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