SOLD - Axholme Cattery, Crowle, Scunthorpe

CATTERY in Scunthorpe

A superb freehold cattery with living accommodation in this idyllic location at the edge of this much sought after and affluent village in North Lincolnshire with excellent road connections via the M180, M18, M62 and M1 motorways. Well established cattery, licensed for 40 cats and having 25 pens including one family pen and four triple pens.  The business has seen many recent improvements and the pens which have been constructed to a high standard have been built around a beautiful well-tended garden in a cloister style.  The business also trades on its first class reputation with five star reviews on Google, Facebook and Yelp.  The freehold premises on a site of circa 1.1 acres which briefly comprises customer reception with spacious pet kitchen which is fully fitted off and staff / customer WC.  The cattery is to the rear of the property built around a delightful garden and offers 25 excellent cat pens which are superbly maintained.  The private accommodation consists, spacious living room with beautiful fitted kitchen, combined bathroom with shower over bath, super double bedroom with French doors leading out to the private garden, dining room.  The property is set in substantial grounds and gardens with well stocked pond, pagoda patio, summer house and garden shed.  Lawn to the front with private car parking. Business & Property. Ref: 588510

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SOLD - Kingstonian Storage Equipment, Beverley, East Yorkshire

STORAGE EQUIPMENT AND RACKING RETAILER in East Yorkshire

Fantastic opportunity to acquire this highly profitable business which has been operated by our clients for 30+ years and is now brought to market due to pending retirement.  The business supplies new and used shelving, racking and storage equipment (lockers etc) to industry, retail and commerce sectors.  The business is operated by a husband and wife team and three self-employed fitters.  The business trade via repeat custom, own catalogue, websites and eBay sales.  A WONDERFUL BUY.  The premises are leasehold and comprise approx 12,000 square feet of warehouse space.  Ground floor vehicle access door to main warehouse.  First floor mezzanine storage space and second floor storage.  Office suite within the building comprises three offices, store room, staff room and kitchen, ladies and gents WC.  The premises have the benefit of CCTV system and access control / burglar alarm. Business on lease. Ref: 588471

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SOLD - Meanwood News & Booze, Leeds

FULLY LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE in Leeds

An opportunity to acquire this outstanding convenience store situated in this commanding trading position - VERY BUSY MAIN ROAD SITE IN THIS DENSELY POPULATED RESIDENTIAL AREA.  The vendors are to retire after many years, offering new owners the opportunity to take this to the next level.  This highly profitable concern offers tremendous potential for so much more .  The business is worked over seven days and is sensibly priced due to retirement after many years.  VIEW EARLY, THIS WILL GO.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  The premises will be held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise spacious walk round self-service store with good refrigeration, wine and beer department, general grocery, news and magazines, full lottery and PayPoint.  Three store rooms, toilet and wash hand basin.  Large forecourt for display use. Business on lease. Ref: 587398

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SOLD - Lowther House Bed & Breakfast with Tea Rooms, Pickering

BED AND BREAKFAST WITH TEA GARDENS in Pickering 

A rare opportunity to acquire this bed and breakfast business with stunning tea gardens and tea rooms.  The concern is situated in this idyllic rural setting overlooking the picturesque babbling brook which runs down the side of the tea garden and attracts lots of wildlife.  Surrounded by nature and woodlands, yet is only a two minute drive or a 15 minute stroll from Pickering with its steam trains and castle. Run by our clients throughout the year with the Tea Garden operational between April and October. Our clients take five weeks holiday per year and are selling due to retirement.  Younger, enthusiastic owners could do so much more here, for example evening bistro or introducing an alcohol licence would make a big difference, subject to any necessary consents.  The premises offer the right enthusiastic person to expand the business with its Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence and rated Excellent on Booking.com with excellent Google reviews, loyal local customers and returning guests.  Rarely do bed and breakfasts of this quality reach the open market - after valuing businesses for over 50 years, this one stands out.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  

The premises are held on a secure lease, very sensible rent and comprise reception leading to the dining room which can also be used as an indoor tea room, owners delightful lounge, service kitchen, food preparation kitchen, shower room and toilet.  First floor four excellent bedrooms (three of which are en-suite, the other is used by our clients).  All guest rooms have tea / coffee making facilities, fridge and have open views across the gardens and beyond.  The premises have the benefit of a central heating system.  Externally are the magnificent tea gardens where guests can walk and admire the stunning gardens and see the wildlife visiting the brook, lovely patios, pergola, beautiful lawns, summer house with double bed (the summer house has potential glamping options, subject to any necessary consents).  There is also a huge barn which is ripe for development for further accommodation, subject to any necessary consents. Business on lease. Ref: 587238

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SOLD - Palm Court Cafe, Harrogate

CAFE (80 COVERS) in Harrogate

One of the most established traditional cafes in the centre of this most desirable of North Yorkshire market towns.  Highly regarded for its home-made selection of cakes, desserts and meals, as well as speciality teas and coffees.  The cafe is located above a very famous and long-established sweet shop which helps attract a colossal number of customers to the business.   Being in the heart of the most elegant part of the town, the location enjoys guaranteed amounts of footfall from both locals and tourists all year around.  Owned and operated by the same owner for over 15 years, but most recently run by an excellent team of staff now, due to the owner starting a family.  This is an excellent opportunity for enterprising new owners to now take the reins of a long-established but very affordable business with low overheads and lots of scope to develop other facets of the business.  Highly prominent branded external awning attracts customers through the ground floor and up to the main dining room which comfortably accommodates 50 diners.  Lots of natural light from large picture windows over the park and street below.  Open plan food and beverage prep area and customer service counter.  Further original Victorian stairs lead up to an additional dining area, perfect for those seeking a more private dining experience for family gatherings and such like.  The main catering kitchen is very well equipped with a good range of commercial quality equipment.  Our clients have recently purchased a brand new coffee machine and water boiler.  Ladies and gents WC. EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 587213

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SOLD - Pennine Instruments (Instrument Calibration), Sheffield.

INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION BUSINESS in Sheffield.

Highly regarded instrument calibration laboratory established in excess of 40 years and which provides services to clients throughout the United Kingdom with the majority of business (circa 80%) within a 50 mile radius of the lab.  The business serves many blue chip clients including global companies, government departments, universities etc. in sectors as varied as Defence, Automotive, Rail, Health, Marine, Aircraft, Acoustics, Aviation etc and has an extensive, fully equipped, multi discipline lab allowing virtually all work to be carried out in-house without the need for sub-contractors.  The business has ISO14001:2015, BS OHSAS 45001:2018, ISO9001:2015 and UKAS accreditation which provides clients with the confidence that they need to provide certainty over the quality of the calibration services supplied and in turn brings substantial volumes of very profitable work.  Whilst several clients pay in advance, all account customers are within terms of 45 days which results in excellent cash flow. Our client is effectively the Managing Director whilst the business employs a team of highly competent staff who provide the services to clients and is run in very easy hours over a five day week.  This is a business that would be an ideal acquisition for a lab in the same or complimentary sector who is looking to grow.  Run from substantial, premises held on 125 year ground lease from 2007 with peppercorn rent, these immaculate premises have been custom designed to provide approximately 4,500 sq. ft. of impressive, laboratory facilities across multiple disciplines with comfort cooling.  The high quality of the fit-out here can only really fully appreciated upon inspection which is recommended by this office.  Private car parking to the front.  This is a highly profitable, well run business which trades on an excellent reputation.  These types of instrument laboratories rarely come to the open market and this is an extraordinary opportunity which would be an ideal acquisition for a similar business or would very easily provide a new owner with an exceptional income as a standalone business. Business & Property. Ref: 587147

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SOLD - Vacant Freehold Premises, Selby

VACANT RETAIL PREMISES in Selby

Vacant retail property with residential flat above which fronts onto the main A19 at the entrance to Selby town centre.  The premises which are currently used as a clothing retailers to the front and hair salon to the rear are offered with the ground floor with vacant possession.   The flat above is currently let but if required could be available with vacant possession following the usual notice period.  Substantial end terrace freehold property briefly comprising double fronted sales shop, formally two separate properties, offering spacious retail shop with small office area, WC and storage.  Hair salon to the rear, accessed by separate entrance and offering wash room with twin back wash stations and three station hair salon with Velux roof lights, WC and small staff kitchen.  The self-contained flat offers fitted and part tiled kitchen, combined bathroom with shower over bath, spacious lounge and two double bedrooms.  Large garage to the rear of the property. Freehold premises. Ref: 587139

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