Friday 25 October 2024

SOLD - Park House Guest House, Ingleby Arncliffe, Northallerton.

BED AND BREAKFAST in North Yorkshire

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, bed and breakfast business run from leasehold premises which makes this opportunity very affordable and one which is situated in one of the most idyllic locations in the country. This award winning guest house has an enviable reputation and a five star rating on Tripadvisor with over 85% of reviewers rating it as “Excellent”.  The premises are situated in an elevated position within the North York Moors National Park, surrounded by woodland and offering spectacular views over rolling countryside. A location which would be very hard to beat and which provides fabulous place in which to live and earn a living - SUPERB, UNINTERRUPTED VIEWS OF THE VALE OF MOWBRAY.

The business is located along the routes of both the ‘Coast to Coast’ walk and the Cleveland Way and therefore caters predominantly to walkers but also to customers seeking short breaks to get away from it all and explore the surrounding villages and countryside - the Coast to Coast will be made into a national trail in 2025 which will bring further footfall into this area. Our client has ceased providing evening meals to guests which previously brought in a very useful additional income and this would be an opportunity for a new owner to reintroduce them to enhance turnover and profitability, particularly in view of having the licensed bar.  Occupancy during the season is exceptionally high and even in the off season, the guest house maintains very good levels of trade.  It is very difficult to imagine that if Christmas and New Year stays were marketed correctly that this guest house would be anything other than fully booked throughout this potentially very profitable season.  The majority of business comes from walkers websites and repeat bookings which means there is a benefit in that commissions are not being paid on every booking to the travel portals.  Our client also deals directly with ten different companies who book directly with them and no commission is paid on those bookings either.  

Detached, former farmhouse set in its own mature grounds offering entrance leading to reception / bar area with resident dining room off having feature, open fireplace and comfortably seating 14 diners in a single sitting. Spacious residents lounge with revealed stone walls, beamed ceiling and log burner. Fully fitted kitchen with island work area and storage cupboards. Open study area with boot room off and laundry. Six letting bedrooms made up of two twin rooms, two double rooms, two family rooms, all of which offer en-suite shower and WC.  The private family accommodation provides, combined, part tiled bathroom and two double bedrooms within the main building. A further double bedroom is provided within one of the outbuildings.  Externally, large, mature gardens with two patio areas which may also used for Al-fresco dining during the summer months and external, wood burning, pizza oven above wood store. Park House also offers several outbuildings which provide, wood store, secure cycle storage, workshop, wash bay facilities and an extremely large garage with potential for other uses, parties etc, subject to any necessary consents. 

The property is particularly well maintained and beautifully presented throughout.  VIEWING HERE REALLY IS A MUST AND COMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 590201

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Wednesday 23 October 2024

SOLD - Long Lane Post Office & Convenience Store, Heald Green, Cheadle

POST OFFICE AND CONVENIENCE STORE in Greater Manchester.

This is a very busy Post Office. The retail convenience goods side of the business has a fabulous weekly turnover yet could be hugely improved upon, or the substantial space could be put to better use. In the interests of providing total transparency, there is another long-established small convenience shop in the neighbouring parade of shops, as well as a new Co-Op convenience store currently in build within a short distance of the Post Office - neither however will have a Post Office counter provision. In our opinion, a different business model, away from convenience goods, would work very well here. A travel bureau perhaps, a retail counter of some description, or a deli-counter would service a demand that is so far untapped in the local area. The Post Office business however remains very buoyant and extremely lucrative. The Post Office counter arrangement can be relocated to the existing, but unused fortress counter at the back of the shop, leaving a substantial retail area. The asking price is very realistic and more than reasonable, reflecting the convenience goods competition that exists nearby. An asking price well below one years’ worth of annual Post Office commission paid is undoubtedly an opportunity rarely offered and not to be dismissed. At the corner of a busy parade of shops, with good on and off-street parking. Ground floor lock-up premises with cash machine and security roller shutters. Large retail area with sales and Post Office counter near the entry, plus a fortress Post Office counter at the rear of the sales floor, currently only used as an office. Rear of the shop areas include staff kitchenette and WC. Large stores area with double delivery doors leading to a walled and security gated yard. Business on lease. Ref: 588895

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Monday 21 October 2024

SOLD - FREEHOLD CAFE/RETAIL PREMISES in Northallerton

FREEHOLD CAFE/RETAIL PREMISES in Northallerton 

The opportunity to acquire a freehold commercial property in Northallerton, North Yorkshire is rare.  Formally one of the towns longest running cafe and tea room businesses. Our clients operated the business since 1991 but are now looking forward to a well-earned retirement.  This property will undoubtedly be of interest to catering professionals looking for the security of owning their own premises, as well as to commercial property investors looking to lease the premises for a good annual rental income. The property was generating a rental income of £13,000 per annum back in 1995, before our client bought the property. In todays market, we would expect a rental return of at least £15,000 per annum, representing a 10% per annum return on investment.  Located within one of Northallerton’s well known shopping arcades and benefitting from lots of customer footfall from the large public car park behind the Garthway and Barkers Arcades.  The premises enjoys a consistent and predictable footfall.  Brick built property in the middle of a pedestrian shopping precinct. Ground and 1st floor with triple wide frontage and with some outside seating permitted. Spaciously arranged seating for 30 diners. Pay counter with dessert display. Food prep area and catering kitchen. Pot wash area. First floor dining room for 26 to 28 customers. Second food prep kitchen and pot-wash. Dry and chilled goods storage. Customer WC. Utility area and dry stores corridor. We are advised that the first floor was a residential flat in the past and probably still holds this consent, although interested parties should make their own enquiries regarding this. The property is available with vacant possession. Freehold property. Ref: 590146

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Wednesday 16 October 2024

SOLD - Village Bakery, Bellingham, Hexham

BAKERS, CONFECTIONERS AND SANDWICH BAR in Hexham

Substantial freehold premises which was originally a retail shop and two separate cottages all subsequently knocked through to form the shop and bakehouse.  Additionally there is a plot of land with a double garage and parking area which would make a building plot for a residential detached property, subject to planning permission.  Situated in the centre of this popular village close to the Northumberland National park, this is an area popular with tourists with a caravan park, hotels / B&B’s and pubs etc along the route of the Pennine Way.  Profitable business which has been in the same family for over 50 years and which is only reluctantly offered for sale due to our clients impending retirement.  The business could easily run as a sandwich bar with baked products bought in if desired which would leave the bakehouse ripe for redevelopment to holiday accommodation (subject to planning permission).  The premises briefly comprise delightful ‘olde worlde’ bakers and confectioners shop with traditional shop front and two adjoining cottages.  Sales shop with small prep / store room to the side, store room, kitchen and WC.  Spacious bakehouse with four deck bakers oven and a host of quality equipment.  First floor good lounge with kitchen off, three bedrooms, store and shower room with WC. Business & Property. Ref: 589975

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Monday 14 October 2024

SOLD - 70 COVER LICENSED RESTAURANT PREMISES PLUS FIVE BED FLAT in Leeds

70 COVER LICENSED RESTAURANT PREMISES PLUS FIVE BED FLAT in Leeds

A highly prominent restaurant site on Roundhay Road, Leeds.  The venue has been the home of several highly successful restaurant operations, including an Indian restaurant and more recently the hugely successful Yokohama Korean restaurant which has just vacated and moved to larger premises at Oakwood.  Roundhay Road is one of the busiest roads in Leeds, in close proximity to St. James’ Hospital and on the main drag leading up to famous Roundhay Park.  Detached premises over three floors, with large decked outside terrace.  Contemporary interior with furniture, fixtures, fittings and commercial catering equipment left in situ, making this an exceptional turn-key opportunity with little or no additional capital investment required.  Main dining room comfortably accommodating 50 diners, with a further 20 on the first floor.  Comprehensively equipped catering kitchen.  Bar area.  Excellent utility areas with lots of chilled and dry goods storage.  Ceiling mounted air-conditioning units.  First floor balcony capable of seating 14 customers.  Outside terrace can easily accommodate 30 customers.  First and second floor accommodation comprising of a five bedroomed flat, with bathroom and WC.  Additional WC.  Alternatively, this can be utilised as offices and storerooms.  Total floor area of approximately 287 sq m (3,090 sq ft). EPC Band D. Lease, fixtures & fittings. Ref: 590254

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Thursday 10 October 2024

SOLD - Dronfield Deli - DELICATESSEN AND SANDWICH TAKEAWAY in Derbyshire

DELICATESSEN AND SANDWICH TAKEAWAY in Derbyshire 

A wonderful, family owned and operated delicatessen, offering high quality breakfast and lunch sandwiches and pies to takeaway, as well as outside catering offering buffets, platters and pie and pea suppers to surrounding businesses and the general public. The deli has traded at this location for many years, and has been operated by our clients for the last 10 years.  A well renowned sandwich establishment in an affluent small town, just on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Located on a busy main road, the sandwich cafe benefits from being just a few short steps from the train station, as well as close to two nearby schools and lots of other businesses and shops. Easy and free roadside parking.  All the usual favourite breakfast and lunch items, plus a good volume of orders catered to for local business lunches and buffets. The train station and two nearby schools also provide a steady footfall of trade to the business. There is lots of potential to increase the outside catering facet of the business as the demand is high and the potential to promote on social media is, so far, untapped.  Single storey, semi-detached, ground floor retail shop unit. Highly visible with attention grabbing frontage and branding. Traditional sandwich bar with open plan deli-counter servery, cooking and food prep area. Some internal, breakfast bar style, window seating. Small retail area displaying sandwich fillings, sausage rolls, pasties and cakes. Staff WC washroom. Ample chilled and dry goods stores. Business on lease. Ref: 588840

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Monday 7 October 2024

SOLD - Ashfield Stores, Sutton in Ashfield

FULLY LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE, COUNTER NEWS AND FULL LOTTERY in Sutton in Ashfield

An opportunity to acquire this delightful village store situated in this densely populated area of Sutton in Ashfield. The business is worked in sensible hours for a convenience store.  The site offers so much more potential - needs a good deli counter and bake off unit here which would transform the business.  This could take the big money with the right enthusiastic new owners.  The premises are held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise large walk round self-service sales shop with good refrigeration offering many different departments.  Excellent display cash out.  The private family accommodation is spacious and comprise large dining kitchen which is very well fitted, lounge, rear reception hall.  First floor four excellent bedrooms, family bathroom incorporating shower cubicle, bath, toilet and wash hand basin.  The premises enjoy the benefit of a gas central heating system.  Gardens to the rear.  Drive to the garage. EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 586791

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Friday 4 October 2024

SOLD - Elmhurst Residential Care Home, Undercliffe, Bradford

RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME in Bradford

Highly regarded and successful, family owned and operated residential care home in West Yorkshire. Long established with an excellent reputation for providing high quality care and good practice to its residents. Registered with the Care Quality Commission for a maximum of 20 residents and currently running at 95% occupancy with 19 residents. Converted from two attached and substantial former residences in a parade of villa style homes. 
The property has three floors, plus basement and comprises:
Ground Floor: main lounge, TV lounge, two dining rooms (one with access to a conservatory). Catering kitchen and WC.
First Floor: eight bedrooms (seven singles, one double). Shower room and WC with access to sluice.
Second Floor: eight bedrooms (five single, three double rooms). Two bathrooms and additional WC.
Basement: large laundry room, two store rooms, food store room, additional smaller store room, mechanical room.
Externally there is a small garden terrace to the front of the property and a utility yard to the rear.   
Detailed accounts will be made available to seriously interested parties who have met the owners and viewed the property. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a long established, family run care home that has been in its current ownership for 30+ years and is now offered for sale to facilitate our clients well-earned retirement. The home has shown consistent levels of performance and has a loyal, reliable and long-serving team of staff. Business & Property. Ref: 588824

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Tuesday 1 October 2024

SOLD - Bennetthorpe News & Post Office, Doncaster

NEWS & POST OFFICE in Doncaster

Busy Post Office on the edge of Doncaster.  The business is run over a six day week by the owner and achieves a solid turnover but one that could easily be increased with the addition of new lines and a stock injection.  The business has been in the same hands for over 14 years and has provided our client with a good living.  The premises are held on lease and as well as the commercial area, there is a one bedroom flat which is sub-let and returns £490 per calendar month.  The premises briefly comprise air conditioned sales shop with combi counter, private trade counter and good refrigeration.  Stock room to the rear.  The self-contained flat is situated on the first floor and comprise shower room, kitchen and lounge, second floor bedroom. Business on lease. Ref: 587101

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