Ernest Wilson - Nobody Sells Businesses Better!: 2025

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

SOLD - Noonology Cafe/Bistro, Buxton

CAFE BISTRO in Buxton

Offering everything from gourmet coffee, all day breakfasts, brunches and desserts to mixologist crafted cocktails. Gluten free and vegan options and being dog-friendly make this the most vibrant and inclusive venue in Buxton. A perfect spot for friends and families to catch up over a meal or imbibe in delicious cocktails and mocktails. Located in the centre of the historic spa town of Buxton and benefitting from a colossal amount of tourist and visitor footfall all year around, as well as being a local’s favourite. Entirely run by a very friendly and reliable team of staff. Open everyday from 8am to 6pm (4pm on Sunday) and run entirely by a small team of staff, yet showing good net profits. Boasting a Google Rating of 4.9 and a Five Star Rating on TripAdvisor (at the time of instruction). The concept and venue was only established a year ago, but is already proving to be very popular. The business is only being sold due to the owners wish to emigrate.

Located amongst many complimenting shops and businesses and just a few yards from the public car park. Ground floor, double-wide fronted with full-height windows make for an attractive and prominent premises. The premises are licensed to serve alcohol and can comfortably accommodate at least 24 customers in an open plan arrangement with commercial catering kitchen located at basement level. Good lease term and very reasonable rent. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 590670

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Friday, 13 June 2025

SOLD - Spirals Cards & Gifts, Sheffield

GIFTS AND CARDS in Sheffield

A superb opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly rated gift and cards store based on one of the prominent roads in Sheffield which sees a high amount of passing trade and footfall. Established by our clients 34 years ago and are only selling due to personal circumstances. Reduced for a quick sale due to Ill health. Stocking a range including Jellycat, East of India, St. Eval Candle Company and contemporary fashion jewellery with exclusivity in the area on a number of high-profile collectables. There is huge scope to increase trade by building presence on social media, e-commerce and extending opening hours. The premises are a mid-terrace unit with approx. 95 sq m (1,026 sq ft) of internal area. It consists of main sales shop with serving counter and merchandise displays, store room. On the mezzanine floor there is a print and frame gallery. Attic storage. EPC Band E. Business on lease. Ref: 590362

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

SOLD - Cayton Carr Kennels & Cattery, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

KENNELS AND CATTERY in North Yorkshire

Impressive kennels and cattery set in circa three quarters of an acre on the outskirts of this delightful village close to the North Yorkshire coast and being surrounded by open countryside. This is an IDYLLIC LOCATION IN WHICH TO WORK AND LIVE. The business currently trades on an impressive reputation with a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 at the time of our inspection and has proved itself to be profitable to our clients who have owned the business for circa 12 years and are now planning their retirement from the sector after a thoroughly enjoyable career here. Run primarily by our clients with the assistance of casual staff. Premises briefly comprise:

RESIDENCE: The property is set in its own extensive grounds and briefly comprise detached four bedroom residence offering delightful fully fitted kitchen, spacious lounge with fireplace and log burner, good dining room off, accessed by double doors, sunroom with access to private gardens by French doors. Utility room off. Reception / office area with WC off and UPVC porch. First floor three double bedrooms all of which are particularly spacious, single bedroom, huge combined bathroom with separate shower. Externally, private garden, driveway with customer parking, garage and extensive grounds utilised for exercising the dogs.

CATTERY: The detached cattery offers cat kitchen and 12 indoor cat pens, providing accommodation for up to 30 cats in these modern and well presented cat pens.

KENNELS: Dog kitchen and detached kennel block with 38 very good kennels of different sizes catering for up to 48 dogs with indoor and outdoor areas.

Business & Property. Ref: 588755

Tuesday, 3 June 2025

SOLD - Eastburn Fisheries, Keighley

FISH AND CHIPS BUSINESS in Keighley

An excellent opportunity to acquire this landmark fish and chips takeaway business which our client has owned since 2005 and which enjoys a particularly enviable reputation. The business trades in a sensible range of openings over ONLY FOUR DAYS PER WEEK and with three full days off per week, provides for a great, work / life balance. Achieving a VERY IMPRESSIVE WEEKLY TURNOVER whilst maintaining super profit margins, this is a business not to be missed and EARLY VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The premises are ideally located at the heart of this popular and affluent village on the West Yorkshire / North Yorkshire boundary and plenty of nearby housing whilst also benefitting from a super passing trade fronting on to this very busy main road and with customer car parking on site. Premises held on SECURE LEASE and briefly comprise, single storey lock up property facing the main road with an excellent passing trade - located adjacent to the busy Post Office and general store with lots of forecourt parking. Internally there is a good sized sales shop with three-pan Hopkins counter range, generous customer area plus ten cover cafe. Preparation kitchen to rear with WC and separate outbuilding for potato preparation. EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 590772

Friday, 30 May 2025

SOLD - Coffee Thyme Coffee Shop, Wombwell, Barnsley

BUSY HIGH STREET COFFEE SHOP AND CAFE in Barnsley.

Contemporary 45 seater coffee shop and cafe in the heart of this small town near Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Our client has built an enviable reputation in the last six years but now wishes to try his hand at something else, leaving an outstanding opportunity for energetic new owners to acquire an affordable business that needs nothing by way of additional capital as the cafe is in exceptional condition throughout and the overheads very reasonable. Highly prominent corner unit with full-height windows facing the high street and the town’s main shopping parade. The premises occupies the ground floor with five seats at the window and seating for 40 customers over two open plan areas. The central feature is the long servery with two glass display chillers, hot food servery and pay counter. Comprehensively equipped catering kitchen with commercial quality equipment under a hooded extraction system. Ample dry and chilled goods storage. Customer WC with disabled assistance. Rear exit door leading to waste bins and a parking space for the owner. Outside pavement seating around small bistro tables is permitted. Business on lease. Ref: 590560

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

SOLD - Blackrod Motor Spares, Bolton

HARDWARE, DIY, GARDENING AND MOTOR SPARES in Bolton

Situated in a lovely village in Greater Manchester, serving all the local villages around it. This shop is a real Aladdin’s Cave which originally only sold car parts has expanded over the years to incorporate hardware, DIY, gardening, homeware and needs to be seen to be appreciated. Currently run by one elderly lady who is now looking to retire after 40 successful years here. This is a very well established business with a fabulous reputation yet highly profitable. Comprising detached treble fronted sales shop, counter with storage area behind, large walk round sales shop, departmentalised into sections, toilet. Business on lease, Ref: 587044

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

SOLD - Former Workshop Premises and 4 bed accommodation, Halifax

FORMER WORKSHOP PREMISES AND FOUR BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION in Halifax

An exciting opportunity to acquire this former workshop premises with four bedroom family accommodation, nestled on Ramsden Street in Wheatley, Halifax, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding rolling countryside. Regrettably, this cherished property is now available for sale due to bereavement, offering a rare opportunity to call it your own.

The substantial freehold property has been uniquely built in the hillside and was originally a Sunday school built in 1834. Our client took occupation of the property in 1972 and created four bedroom family accommodation together with extensive workshop premises in which to operate their flooring business. The property, set in approximately 0.25 acres would be ideal for an owner occupier to operate a business here of various genres.

One of the property's unique features is the expansive workshop premises. Whether you're a creative artisan, a hobbyist, or in need of additional storage space, this area is a blank canvas for your projects and dreams. Imagine crafting, tinkering or storing your most cherished possessions in this generous workshop space.

The site would equally suit a developer to take on the site for residential or commercial development (subject to any necessary consents).

The premises really must be seen to be appreciated and briefly comprise:

Spacious four-bedroom family accommodation, offering ground floor lounge, dining kitchen including some original features from the property’s time as a Sunday school. Conservatory, office / snug with WC. First floor four double bedrooms, large combined bathroom with corner bath suite.

Workshop premises which is immediately adjacent to the accommodation and accessed by the same primary front door, offering workshop with large open plan room with part mezzanine / storage area, additional workshop with vehicular access and space for five to six cars. Cellar again with vehicular access for one vehicle. Separate enormous garage / workshop area with roller shutter access.

Externally, extensive and enclosed garden / grounds to the rear of the property over two levels. EPC Band E. Freehold property. Ref: 590147

Monday, 19 May 2025

SOLD - Unique Baby Gift Baskets - Run Online

ONLINE RETAILER OF UNIQUE BABY GIFTS - Run from Home.

Easily run business which has been owned and operated successfully by our client for circa 15 years. The business supplies luxury hampers of baby gifts for newborns and new parents. Run in approximately 25 hours per week, solely by our clients from home and given the online nature of the business, could easily run from anywhere in the UK with an internet connection. Potential for a new owner sourcing new product lines and increasing the Google Adword campaign and some basic search engine optimisation. Our clients are selling the business to slow down leading up to their retirement. Easily operated website with integrated e-commerce facilities built in. A RARE OPPORTUNITY WITH EASY SCOPE FOR FUTURE GROWTH. Ref: 590691

Thursday, 15 May 2025

SOLD - Willow Tree Inn, Riddlesden, Keighley

VILLAGE PUB in Keighley

Excellent opportunity to acquire well known village pub which is situated in this semi-rural location in the Aire Valley. Benefitting from a strong loyal local trade this pub could do so much more with younger, more enthusiastic owners to build on the solid foundations already in place. The current owner is selling due to ill health and requires a quick sale hence the asking price - fabulous value and needs viewing to be appreciated. Entrance leads to tap room bar with various seating, pool table, tv and juke box. The lounge bar is nicely appointed and offers a more relaxed area and offers an entertaining area which is popular with the locals. The central island bar serves both the tap room and lounge areas. Off the lounge is a spacious outdoor seating area with heaters which proves popular both in summer and winter. Also on the ground floor is ladies and gents toilets as well as a kitchen which previously has been used for food although the current owners do not provide any food therefore is currently unused. The beer cellar is a good size, well kept and provides further storage. Stairs from the tap room lead upto the first floor where there is a function room again currently used for storage but could be utilised for private parties, clubs etc. Customer toilet. The owners accommodation is large though requires some modernisation. Comprises three good sized bedrooms (one currently used as an office), large through lounge / dining room with kitchen off. L shaped kitchen leads off the dining room with storage. Bathroom with separate shower. EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 590858

Thursday, 8 May 2025

SOLD - Discreet Pet Control Services

PEST CONTROL SERVICES BUSINESS. Re-locatable Business.

Family run business which for the last 39+ years has offered discreet and bespoke pest control services for a number of regular, long-term clients throughout the Yorkshire regions. The business boasts an enviable client list which includes estate agents, factories, letting agents and even an airport. Some of the client accounts pay annually, in advance, for their services. Efficient and reliable pest control services for domestic, commercial and industrial settings, plus one-off treatments. This opportunity would be of interest to pest control specialists looking to pick up more market share and to instantly benefit from a secure and loyal customer base of clients. Alternatively, the knowledge can be passed from the current owners to any buyers seeking to involve themselves in this highly profitable industry. Currently run from small office premises in central Yorkshire, but easily re-located or even run from a home office. Very low overheads and strong profit margins make this a business opportunity to be seriously considered. Ref: 587338

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

SOLD - Womack Central Fisheries, Normanton

FISH AND CHIPS WITH EAT-IN AREA - CLOSED AT PRESENT in Normanton

An exciting opportunity to acquire this long established fish and chips shop with both outsales and eat-in area which has been in these town centre premises for over 100 years. Our clients have operated the business since 2021 but have sadly had to close in summer 2024 due to serious ill health - presenting an ideal opportunity for enthusiastic new owners to pick up where our clients left off. The fish shop is currently the only one in the town - oozing potential. Substantial lock-up premises held on lease with low overheads and occupy a prime town centre trading position. Comprising triple fronted premises, counter and three pan Hopkins counter range, seating area catering for ten in comfort, food preparation room. Enclosed yard to the rear accessing customer WC, owner WC, store room and chipping and rumbling room. EPC Band E. Lease, fixtures & fittings. Ref: 590737

Monday, 28 April 2025

SOLD - 1924 Cocktail Bar, Cleckheaton

POPULAR WEST YORKSHIRE BAR AND MUSIC VENUE in Cleckheaton

A family run business in the centre of Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire which has been called the most popular bar in town. This vibrant cocktail bar is well known and loved for its various events, including 1920s dress-up nights and popular DJ sets. Expertly made, creative and delicious cocktails. Having a late-night licence to 2am Friday and Saturday and catering for private parties and celebrations for up to 120 on the ground floor, plus 25 on an upper mezzanine level, the opportunities to further develop the business are enormous. This is a reluctant sale due to family commitments. There is also potential to develop a food offering as there is a partially fitted kitchen on the first floor, currently only utilised to prepare cold charcuterie. The bar has established itself in a short period of time and now makes for a perfect opportunity for energetic and ambitious new owners to take this venture to the next level. Prominent mid-parade, glass fronted unit with electric security roller shutters. Some seating to the outside front is permitted. Entry to open plan floor with a mix of booth, bar and table seating. Super long bar made from one solid and thick piece of oak. Attractive and well stocked back bar with a bank of glass fronted display chillers. Two keg beer taps. The ground floor extends deep into the back where there is a dance and DJ booth area. Emergency exit leads to the rear yard where there is space for owners parking. Open staircase leads to the mezzanine floor which has a private lounge accommodating up to 25 and looking out over the floor below, plus an arrangement of customer toilets, including a unique “Couples” twin WC. Full coverage CCTV and POS system. EPC Band E. Business on lease. Ref: 590765

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

SOLD - Beacon Road Fisheries, Bradford

FISH AND CHIPS SHOP in Bradford

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this highly profitable fish and chips shop which occupies a prime main road location in the heart of this densely populated district of Bradford. The business has been operated by our clients since 2017 during which time it has undergone an extensive refurbishment and built a strong reputation with loyal customer base. This business is one of the oldest and well known fish and chip shops in the area. At present there are no Just Eat or deliveries so scope to further boost trade there. The business has only changed hands three times in many, many years. Fantastic potential for local new owners to re-open Saturdays and increase turnover again. Due to our client’s relocation away from Bradford, the business currently trades in very limited hours in split shifts over three and a half day week with no late evenings. Oozing potential for local operator to increase opening times and further boost trade. The main road premises are to be offered on a new lease with reasonable rent. Alternatively our clients own the freehold property and would consider sensible offers for the same. Comprising single storey lock up premises providing sale shop and customer waiting area, three pan counter frying range. Level preparation, chipping and rumbling room to rear. Enclosed yard and bin store with WC shared with adjacent business premises. Business & Property. Ref: 590790

Thursday, 10 April 2025

SOLD - Alexander Gourmet Med, Deli and Speciality Mediterranean Foods, Todmorden

DELI AND SPECIALITY MEDITERRANEAN FOODS in Todmorden

Ernest Wilson are delighted to bring to market this charming delicatessen business which has been operated by our client for a good number of years and is now looking to retire. The business trades in very easy hours over four days and offers tremendous potential for younger enthusiastic new owners to extend opening times and significantly boost takings. A fantastic opportunity to build on the solid foundations laid by our client with potential to introduce online mail order sales to increase turnover and profitability. Double unit will be offered on a new lease with low rent which includes water costs. Business on lease. Ref: 590623

Monday, 7 April 2025

SOLD - Brooks Restaurant, Brighouse

LONG ESTABLISHED, HIGHLY REGARDED RESTAURANT in Brighouse.

An exceptionally well known and highly regarded, contemporary licensed restaurant in the Calderdale region of West Yorkshire. Established over 30 years ago and trading consistently well, the restaurant is a much loved institution in this vibrant small town, known for its superb choice of trendy bars and quality restaurants. The main restaurant floor has an elegant bar area with seating for 16 to 18 customers and a dining room which is very spaciously laid out to accommodate 40 diners. A private, eclectic dining room in the basement can cater to parties of up to 16 guests. Outside seating is available on bistro tables. Internal decor is earthy and neutral, with original wood floors and is entirely suitable for any manner of theme or cuisine. Truly outstanding back of house areas, rarely seen in the industry, with a superbly equipped commercial catering kitchen on the ground floor. Additional food prep room and large walk-in chiller in the basement, together with a bottle store, dry goods store, chemical room with laundry area. Ladies and gents WCs and staff changing room with WC. The premises has gas central heating, air-conditioning and hard-wired music speakers. Detailed financial information will be made available to seriously interested parties who have attended a formal viewing and met the owners. This is a confidential sale of a very well known restaurant that sits in a prized and enviable position in the centre of the town, with lots of public parking. The town hosts many street events during the year, which attract a colossal amount of visitors to the restaurant and other complimenting businesses. Business on lease. Ref: 590615

Friday, 4 April 2025

SOLD - Botafogo Grill, Huddersfield

LICENSED TOWN CENTRE RESTAURANT in Huddersfield

A Brazilian grill themed, licensed restaurant with enough capacity to accommodate 80 diners in two areas separated by a grill section. Highly prominent corner building in the centre of the towns restaurant row. Attractive frontage and easy street parking. Established in 2010 and very popular with the many students, office workers and professionals that live and work in the immediate vicinity. Currently only opening evenings, there is a huge opportunity to trade through the day offering breakfasts and lunch. The restaurant is predominantly family run, hence they do not take fuller advantage of the permitted opening hours. Location is outstanding and the restaurant itself is well laid out and easy to operate with just a small team of staff. This is a highly prominent, corner site with attractive glazed frontage to two sides. Ground floor reception, service bar and open plan dining area seating 38. Grill kitchen and food pass. Additional dining area with seating for 25 or more. Steps leading to basement with a superbly fitted and equipped kitchen with commercial catering equipment and high capacity extraction system. Customer toilets. Staff changing room. Dry goods and alcohol stores and managers office. This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a superbly fitted and equipped restaurant with alcohol licence, in an outstanding, vibrant town centre location, at a fraction of the cost of fitting one out. Business on lease. Ref: 590523

Wednesday, 2 April 2025

SOLD - Kingstonian Storage Equipment & Racking, Beverley, East Yorkshire

STORAGE EQUIPMENT AND RACKING (RETAIL AND SUPPLY) in East Yorkshire.

An exciting opportunity to acquire this highly profitable and long established business which supplies new and used shelving, racking and storage equipment (lockers etc) to industry, retail and commerce sectors. The business operates predominantly by repeat trade to customers it has served for over 25 years within an hour’s drive of its base with little advertising undertaken - fantastic potential for enthusiastic new owners to significantly increase turnover and profitability by expanding the operational radius. Substantial premises held on lease with sensible rent and comprise approximately 12,000 square feet of warehouse space. Ground floor vehicular access to main warehouse. First floor mezzanine storage, second floor storage. Office suite within the building provides three offices, store room, staff room and kitchen, ladies and gents WC. Externally parking for six vehicles. The premises benefit from CCTV system and burglar alarm. Sensibly priced for quick sale due to our clients’ other business interests. EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 590746

Monday, 31 March 2025

SOLD - Peppermill Cafe, Blackpool

FULLY LICENSED CAFE BAR (122 COVERS PLUS 48 EXTERNAL) in Blackpool

An opportunity to acquire this absolutely superb and highly profitable fully licensed cafe bar, tea rooms and cafe situated close to the promenade and tower - PRIME TRADING POSITION. The present owners are retiring after 32 years here. The business is worked in very easy hours over seven days, closing at 5.30pm. The first floor restaurant here is virtually unused and offers so much potential for a very lucrative evening bistro trade. Younger, enthusiastic full time working owners could certainly take this to the next level - VIEW EARLY, THIS WILL GO. PRICED TO SELL DUE TO RETIREMENT AFTER 32 YEARS HERE. The premises are held on a secure lease with very sensible rent and comprise all glass fronted display refrigeration and a very expensive coffee machine for all those specialist coffees. To the rear is the dishwashing and preparation room, store room. First floor is a beautiful restaurant and cocktail lounge sporting a feature bar. To the rear is a very well fitted commercial kitchen, ladies and gents toilets, store room. Business only. Ref: 584968

Thursday, 27 March 2025

SOLD - Oakworth Road Post Office, Keighley

POST OFFICE in Keighley

First time to the market in nearly 20 years, this Post Office is only now being offered due to the owners wish to retire. Located on a vastly busy main road running through this densely populated area, the Post Office is a vital asset of the community. Refitted in 2016 with a modern two station, fortress counter, shop fixtures and outside facia. Predominantly run by a husband and wife team, with one part-time assistant and a self-employed locum, yet securing a staggeringly high income of Post Office remuneration / commission, a testament to how busy this little community Post Office is. Benefitting from a secure commercial lease on very reasonable rent of just £562 per calendar month, at present. The premises currently pay no business rates. Overheads are very low, therefore the profitability remains high. Ground floor, lock-up shop premises. Retail sales area with form filling desks, stationary items and greeting card displays. Dual fortress counters and fortress door leads to management areas, a kitchenette, staff WC and storage room. Rear door leads to a porch and back yard. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 590441

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

SOLD - Shelf Village Bakery, Halifax

SANDWICH BAR in Halifax.

Ernest Wilson are delighted to bring to market this popular, well established sandwich bar which enjoys a fantastic reputation in the area. The shop has been established since 1932. The business is operated by our client and a small team of staff, working in easy hours over a five day week. Our client is only selling due to retirement. Wonderful potential for enthusiastic younger new owners to open Saturdays, extend opening times and further boost the trade. The premises occupy a prime trading position fronting a commanding main road through the heart of this densely populated village. Easy roadside parking. No deliveries undertaken. Our client does not advertise - potential to expand outside catering offering. Held on a secure lease with sensible rent and comprise sales shop with good display cabinet, split level to food preparation room with an array of commercial catering equipment. Store room and porch off. First floor provides additional dry store, walk in cold room, staff room and WC. EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 590317