Monday, 30 June 2025

SOLD - Barnes Coffee Shop, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire

Coffee Shop in Northamptonshire

This highly rated Coffee Shop is located in the centre of this historic and affluent midlands market town, on the main market square with public car parking and has been trading here for many years. There is also a monthly farmers market that vastly increases footfall which contributes to this excellent business. Operating from an end of terrace in a blue plaque Grade II listing building occupying the ground floor and part first floor. The premises comprise of approximately 133 sq m (1432 sq ft) and consisting of the main seating area with up to 40 covers, serving counter with chiller display and drink prep area, the ‘snug’ second seating room with up 20 covers, catering kitchen, storage area with refrigeration units which leads to a first floor office area. Outside there is an attractive courtyard with additional seating for around 20 with an additional storage area that has potential for conversation for outside events. Our clients have operated this family run business since 2016 and are now offering the business for sale as they are planning to retire. They serve a selection of drinks, afternoon tea, breakfast and light lunch menu’s that customers can sit in or take away. There is opportunity to increase menu items, events and apply for a licence. An ideal opportunity for a small growing coffee chain or as a bistro. EPC Band E. Business on lease. Ref: 590018

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Friday, 27 June 2025

SOLD - Roberto's Restaurant, Batley

LICENSED RESTAURANT in Batley

An exciting opportunity to acquire this long established restaurant.  The business was started by our clients over 20 years ago and moved to the current premises in 2007.  Our clients own the property and will offer the premises on a new lease with reasonable rent. The Business comes to market due to a family illness.  The premises are fit out to a high standard and would lend themselves to a variety of cuisines, situated in the heart of Batley with easy parking right outside the door.  Comprising porch leading to a lounge bar area with bench seating, main restaurant area seating 76 at present but can cater for 90 to 100 with ease.  Large and well equipped kitchen with central extraction hood.  Store, office, ladies, gents and disabled WC.  Designated staff parking space to the rear.  Our client has obtained planning permission to convert this into an outdoor decked seating area.  EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 590295

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Wednesday, 25 June 2025

SOLD - Premier Central Store, Sheffield

CONVENIENCE STORE AND LOTTO in Sheffield 

An opportunity to acquire this long established licensed convenience store which has been in the same family ownership for over 40 years.  Owners retiring.  The business currently operates in relatively easy hours for this sector with no late evenings, offering wonderful scope for younger, enthusiastic new owners to extend opening times and boost trade.  Our clients own the freehold property and will offer the premises on a new lease with sensible rent.  The premises occupy a prime corner trading position fronting a commanding main road through this bustling and densely populated district of Sheffield.  Ground floor large walk round store of approximately 106.4 sq m / 1,145 sq ft with good refrigeration and two position cash out facility.  Store room, office, kitchenette and WC.  Externally is a large enclosed yard with access to store room.  VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED HERE. Business on lease. Ref: 590263

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Monday, 23 June 2025

SOLD - 5SPORT Childrens Sport Coaching Business, West Yorkshire

CHILDREN’S SPORT COACHING BUSINESS in West Yorkshire

A wonderful opportunity to acquire this well-established Children’s Sports Coaching business which was set up by our clients in 2017.  

There are four arms to the business: 
* Sports Coaching and Physical Education classes undertaken in various local schools
* Holiday / Out of School Clubs
* Cafe and Soft Play area
* Party Bookings
There is also an opportunity for venue hire across different spaces of the premises

The business is based and operates from spacious premises on the fringe of a West Yorkshire town centre, trading in sensible hours over six days.  Due to other business interests, our clients are not actively involved in the day to day running of the business with a management team in place - fantastic potential for full time owner operator to build on the already solid foundations here and boost trade.  The business has contracts with a number of local schools to deliver physical education and sports coaching classes and has developed a strong reputation since its inception.  Only other business interests forces the reluctant sale here.  The premises are held on lease with low rent and briefly comprise:  Reception and cafe area seating 40 in comfort, indoor football and multi-sport spaces, soft play room, dance studio and games area.  Office / staff room and WC.

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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

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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

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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

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