Ernest Wilson - Nobody Sells Businesses Better!: March 2021

Friday 26 March 2021

SOLD - Steers Beers Convenience Store, Sheffield

LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE AND LOTTO in Sheffield

Increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a high turnover licensed convenience store. This business is priced to sell due to genuine reasons. The business occupies a fabulous position on this busy parade of shops next to an Iceland supermarket and opposite KFC and Costa Coffee - MASSIVE FOOTFALL OF PEOPLE ALL DAY LONG. Huge passing trade and easy parking. Superb turnover and profit margins. The premises are held on a secure lease and sensible rent. VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED HERE - A GREAT BUY. This is a substantial double fronted premises with an impressive frontage and professional signage. Internally is a well fitted, open plan sales shop with a wealth of quality fixtures, fittings and refrigeration and counter area. Basement store room and WC. Forecourt parking area. Self-contained two bedroom flat to the first floor. Yard to the rear. Business on lease. Ref: 585113

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Thursday 25 March 2021

SOLD - Caistor Lakes Leisure Park with 6 lodges, 140 cover restaurant and 3 lakes.

LEISURE PARK WITH SIX LODGES, 140 COVER RESTAURANT AND THREE LAKES in Lincolnshire for Sale.

An opportunity to acquire one of the finest leisure parks in Lincolnshire. This very professional park operates throughout the year and is highly profitable. The freehold premises are set within a 6.5 acre site, offering a wide range of activities from fishing on any one of the three lakes or dining at the superb 140 cover restaurant / tea room or simply have a drink and relax on the patio overlooking the lake. Rarely do businesses of this calibre reach the open market. This net profit figure is with only six lodges – once the other ten are built, the net profits should be much higher. The centre comprises driveway leading to the main reception lounge with directors office off. An automatic barrier leads to the 28 touring caravan site, professionally laid on white pebbles with grass patio area for each caravan. Car park re-surfaced and warehouse built June 2020 at a cost of £125,000. Three superbly stocked and lined fishing lakes, ensuring no leakage of water. Six stunning, detached lodges which must be seen to be appreciated. The lodges typically comprise superbly fitted breakfast kitchen with top of the range integrated units, two double bedrooms with fitted furniture, a bathroom to die for incorporating spacious glass shower cubicle, toilet and wash hand basin. Huge glass patio doors lead to a beautiful decked patio overlooking the lake. The six holiday lodges are all very similar to one another. Our client has had permission passed for a total of 16 lodges. The fully licensed 140 seater restaurant and bar is again superbly fitted and equipped with a top of the range servery, spacious fitted commercial kitchen offering an abundance of hi tech commercial equipment and extraction. Ladies, gents and disabled toilet facilities. Brand new ladies and gents shower blocks which again must be seen to be appreciated. The property benefits from being flood lit and has its own very large car park on site. Business & Property. Ref: 584872

Tuesday 23 March 2021

SOLD - Korner Kabin News & Convenience, Harrogate

FULLY LICENSED NEWS, SWEETS, TOBACCO, GREETING CARDS, TOYS & WOOL in Harrogate

An opportunity to acquire this delightful village greeting cards and toy shop in the much sought after town of Harrogate – DENSELY POPULATED AREA. The business is worked in sensible hours over a six and half day week and works on very good profit margins. TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL FOR FULL CONVENIENCE STORE. The premises are held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise: spacious well fitted sales shop with good cash out unit. Office, store room / kitchen area, toilet and wash hand basin. Court yard and two store sheds. PRICED TO SELL DUE TO RETIREMENT. Business on lease. Ref: 557854

Thursday 18 March 2021

SOLD - Ramages Hardware, DIY & Tools, Ormskirk, Lancs

OUTSTANDING HARDWARE, DIY, TOOLS AND REPAIR BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT PROPERTY in Lancashire

A truly outstanding opportunity to acquire a long established, unique and vital DIY hardware and gardening equipment business, run out of a substantial busy main road site. The property investment includes three fully let flats producing a rental income return of almost £14,000 per annum. Additionally there is an outbuilding with two garages.
The Business: The DIY store and complimenting bolt-on services have been trading here for over 30 years under the same family ownership. It is only now that retirement beckons that the property and business comes to the open market. The business currently has a weekly turnover in excess of £5,000 as its owners wind down and leave the store predominantly staff run. Historically, when both owners were far more engaged in the daily operation of the business. Undoubtedly, under the right energetic and enterprising new ownership, the business will quickly reach historic levels of turnover and beyond. The extensive store offers two floors of DIY goods and tools. On the first floor, as well as sale goods, there are areas dedicated to the repair of machinery such as chainsaws, trimmers and blowers, key cutting machinery and chain repair / replacement and sharpening workshops. The store is an approved Husqvarna main dealer, incorporating sales, service and approved repair. They are also ‘Oregon’ dealers. The business owns a number of websites which contribute substantially to the businesses online presence and e-commerce trade. Chain sharpening, knife sharpening and key cutting services produce high profit margins. The business not only attracts local and e-commerce trade, many customers travel from outlying areas to shop at the store or to bring by equipment for servicing.
Premises : Prominent corner property at the end of a commercial parade of other shops and businesses. The property is of brick construction over ground and first floors. The shop premises is over the ground and first floor at the main road front elevation of the building. The side of the building has shop stores and utility areas to the ground floor and three income producing rental flats on the upper floor. There exists a separate private entrance to the flats above. The property has its own parking, rear yard and outbuildings. Within the brick built outbuildings there are two garages. Utility areas, storage, staff WC and kitchen to the rear of the shop. Large basement being utilised for surplus storage and staff lockers. Business & Property. Ref: 584849

Tuesday 16 March 2021

SOLD - The Fika Room Cafe & Tea Rooms, Easingwold

FULLY ALCOHOL LICENSED COFFEE SHOP / TEA ROOMS (UP TO 42 COVERS PLUS 32 OUTSIDE) in North Yorkshire

An opportunity to acquire this delightful coffee shop and tea rooms situated in this idyllic North Yorkshire market town. The tea room is run by the current owner who is trying to study and run the business at the same time, therefore it is currently run predominantly by staff. The concern is run in very easy hours, Thursday - Sunday 9:30am to 5pm , missing out on the main breakfast trade. It would also greatly benefit from opening seven days per week. The business could double and treble its turnover with the right enthusiastic husband and wife team at the helm. The premises will be held on a secure lease with sensible rent and comprise reception leading to the outsales servery and coffee station offering superb display refrigeration, coffee shop and tea room seating up to 42 people comfortably, ladies, gents and disabled toilets plus baby changing. To the side is a superbly fitted kitchen which must be seen to be appreciated. There is a lovely courtyard which can double the seating capacity. Business on lease. Ref: 585187

Wednesday 10 March 2021

SOLD - Wadsworth Post Office and General Store, Hebden Bridge.

POST OFFICE AND GENERAL STORE WITH THREE BEDROOM FAMILY ACCOMMODATION in Hebden Bridge

Our clients have owned and operated this village store and Post Office since 1983 and are now selling to enjoy a well-deserved retirement. Located at the heart of the village, this is very much the ‘hub’ of the old town and is a well patronised and respected business with a very good reputation. This is a beautiful location with breathtaking views and countryside all around – WHAT A LOCATION TO LIVE AND WORK. A FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY. Worked in easy hours for the retail sector and plenty of potential to do more. VIEWING IS A MUST. ’The business is currently exempt from business rates as it is considered a rural necessity, and is particularly well patronised as it is a considerable distance from the nearest town. This is a substantial stone built detached property which is presented to a high standard and comprise retail shop with a single Post Office counter adjacent to the main retail counter and a good range of fixtures and fittings. The accommodation is very tasteful and can be accessed from the shop. Ground floor lounge and large porch, kitchen with stairs down to a large cellar which opens up to a beautiful enclosed garden to the rear and side of the building. To the first floor is three double bedrooms with super views and a family bathroom and a stock room. Large loft space. Business & Property. Ref: 583496

Monday 8 March 2021

SOLD - Circles Cafe & Gin Bar, York

CAFE AND GIN BAR in York

Ever dreamt of running your own very unique food and drink establishment in the heart of the ancient city of York? An establishment operating from Grade 2 listed premises next to the old Roman battlement walls? We have the perfect place for you. One of York’s favourite little haunts, this delightful and easily operated cafe benefits from having one of the most prominent and visible historic sites in the city. Thousands of cars and tens of thousands of people pass by this cafe every day. Closed Tues & Wed. There are very few establishments in York city centre that are permitted outdoor seating and this cafe has an open, garden terrace. The business is dual faceted with a good level of daytime lunch trade and a rapidly developing daytime and evening cocktail service. Recognised for their delicious cake, artisan coffee, speciality gins and exotic cocktails. The introduction of breakfasts and / or bistro evenings would take the business to another level. The Premises briefly comprises:- historic, stone built, grade two listed building over ground, lower ground and small single room upper floor. The cafe is mainly on the ground floor with counter servery and seating to accommodate 30 guests. The business also offers private functions and room hire . Stairs to lower ground floor where the customer toilets are located. There is a funky little attic space at the top of a spiral staircase which is about to be turned into a VIP room. To the side of the cafe is a spacious outside garden terrace area for customers. EPC Band G. Business on lease. Ref: 584988

Wednesday 3 March 2021

SOLD - L G Wigglesworth Vacuum Plastic Forming Business, Oxenhope, Keighley

VACUUM PLASTIC FORMING BUSINESS in West Yorkshire

Old established business which has been run by our client for approximately 20 years. The business produces a range of plastic vacuum formed products on behalf of customers. General practical skills are required. Our client is content to provide a short handover/training period.
This is a retirement sale and our client only works approximately 34 weeks a year. This offers a new owner easy scope to increase growth and turnover by opening throughout the year and canvassing the business to potential new customers. This is a profitable business which achieved super net profits for the financial year ended May 2019. View early. EPC Band F. Business on lease. Ref: 583105

Monday 1 March 2021

SOLD - Ben & Eddies Fish & Chips, Brighouse

FISH & CHIPS TAKEAWAY & CAFE, West Yorkshire

A wonderful opportunity to acquire this fish & chip takeaway and restaurant which was extensively re-furbished in March 2019 to a very high standard. Situated on a busy main road in this West Yorkshire town centre being surrounded with shoppers and workers all day long. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY for enthusiastic new owners to further build this concern. Run in sensible hours over 5 days. EARLY VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. These town centre double fronted premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent and comprise spacious outsales area with a newly fitted 4 pan Florigo Range. Fully Tiled saleshop, well furnished restaurant area seating 34 plus customers in comfort. To the rear are 2 large food preparation areas. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 583637

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