SOLD - K&M Autocentre, Bulwell, Nottingham

Car Servicing and MOT.

An exciting opportunity to acquire this well established vehicle repair, service and MOT business.  Occupying a prime trading position in a busy location, opposite one of the main junctions leading to the centre of a large market town on the outskirts of this major East Midlands city.

The garage was established by our clients over 20 years ago who now wish to retire.  In that time, they have built a great reputation and a loyal customer base with excellent reviews both online and on social media.  The garage offers comprehensive car maintenance and repairs service, including tyre fitting, replacement exhaust fitting and full MOT tests, provided by the long standing and qualified staff.  Trade and profitability has been increasing year on year with much further scope to build on the existing customer base by expanding the marketing reach and adding trade / commercial work. Business & Property. Ref: 590774

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SOLD - Little Paddocks Boarding Kennels & Cattery, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden

CLOSED KENNELS AND FIVE BEDROOM RESIDENCE in Essex

Substantial freehold luxury residence set in circa two acres with former kennels which was licensed for up to 90 dogs and 35 cats.  Our client retired during the COVID pandemic having carried out substantial refurbishment of this five bedroom residence.  This was a very good and profitable business which was operated predominantly by staff.  Since our client has retired, demand for kennel places locally has increased due to lower numbers of places available and recent building projects.  Easy scope here to restart this formerly thriving business and in our opinion very quickly generate substantial levels of business which for a full time working owner should prove to be even more profitable.  Situated within open countryside to the South East of Cambridge on the Essex / Cambridgeshire border this is an idyllic location in which to live and earn a living.  VIEWING HERE IS NOT ONLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, IT’S A MUST!

PREMISES BRIEFLY COMPRISE:  Entrance leading to lobby area with boiler room off.  Reception room, good bedroom and study (which was previously used to provide the fifth bedroom).  Spacious dining kitchen with island incorporating a breakfast bar and large sitting room with open fireplace and access to conservatory with bi-fold doors.  House, combined bathroom with bath and shower cubicle.  Under stairs storage.  Particularly spacious lounge with French doors which again lead to the conservatory.  Side entrance leading to utility room with shower room off.

First Floor:  Large landing with store room and with access to:-  Bedroom one which is a large double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower over the bath.  Second bedroom with French door access to recent balcony offering views over the rear garden and the rolling countryside beyond.  The second bedroom also has a particularly spacious en-suite, combined bathroom with twin vanity basins, bath and separate shower with illuminated recess.  Third bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC.

Externally:  Detached games room, large private driveway and mature, well-tended gardens including patio areas, lawn and ornamental fish pond and garden shed.

The Kennels:  Public access to the kennels is via a separate entrance leading to the large car park with reception block with shop and staff kitchen off, self-contained dog grooming which is currently let on a periodic tenancy returning £325 per calendar month at present.  Our client viewed this as an additional service whilst the kennels was trading and therefore deliberately set the rent very low whilst he has not conducted a rent review for ten years which provides opportunity for a substantial uplift.  Former canine hydrotherapy room which has recently been converted in to a workshop and storage area.  Kennel blocks providing 53 good quality dog kennels, four isolation kennels and an additional grooming room within the kennels.

Large exercise field and nine outside securely fenced exercise areas, one of which is double sized for larger group games and is under cover so they can still go out when its raining.  There is also a former, indoor, dog training facility with adjacent summerhouse which was used as an office for the dog training.  Additionally there are several storage sheds.  Two static caravans remain in place on site which were used to provide staff accommodation. EPC Band D. Business/Property. Ref: 590426

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SOLD - Country Store & Lower Peover Post Office, Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire

VILLAGE STORE AND POST OFFICE in Knutsford

Superb Freehold Post Office / Convenience store and four bedroom living accommodation.  Set in a fabulous upmarket village in Cheshire - idyllic location only a short distance to the popular market town of Knutsford southwest of Manchester and voted one of the top places to live in North West England.  This business offers a combination of both a fantastic business coupled with luxurious owners accommodation which needs to be seen to be appreciated.  The business is currently run by one owner with staff and is only being sold due to the owners pending retirement and although profitable, has the potential for so much more, especially for a husband and wife / family operation.  

Comprises fabulously fitted out self-service sales shop with modern tiled floor throughout, high end display shelving and fittings.  Open plan serve over counter for the sales shop with separate Post Office counter.  To the rear is a newly formed mini kitchen area with cooker, coffee machine etc and whilst recently introduced, is already proving to be popular with customers bringing additional footfall to the shop.  To the rear is a good sized store room with staff toilet with wash hand basis.  The first floor accommodation is self-contained and accessed via the garden area and provides a luxurious retreat from the shop which is decorated throughout in a modern, minimalistic style - no expense spared.  Comprises large sumptuous lounge (large enough to house both a corner sofa and good size dining room table) with double window aspect, four bedrooms (two doubles), separate luxury toilet, bathroom with shower and wash hand basin.  Large recently fitted lavish kitchen with central breakfast island and an array of modern fittings with attention to detail - VIEWING ESSENTIAL.  Separate utility room.  Externally, the totally private garden is exquisite, spacious and provide both large patio / BBQ area as well as manicured lawns.  In addition, there is a separate garden area off which provides a quiet haven.  There are various storage sheds as well as an external office area housing the base for the 16 camera CCTV etc.  To the front, there is a good sized forecourt area with five parking bays. Commercial EPC Band D.  Residential EPC Band D.

Business & Property. Ref: 590516

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SOLD - The Rose & Crown Hotel, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire.

HISTORIC YORKSHIRE DALES COACHING INN in North Yorkshire

Charming, picture postcard, eleven bedroom hotel, restaurant and bars in the heart of Wensleydale. A perfect stopping place, central to the visitor tourist spots of Hawes and Aysgarth Falls.  A Grade II Listed historic coaching inn, parts of which date back to 1445. A truly stunning, picturesque location overlooking the pristine village green and standing highly prominent at a crossroads branching out to Hawes in one direction and Aysgarth to the other. The pub is the only watering hole in the village and is well patronised by local pool and darts teams, as well as by the many tourists that visit and stay in this area of natural beauty. The hotels welcoming atmosphere and close proximity to the famous waterfalls at Aysgarth attracts a steady stream of customers all year around. 

THE PROPERTY - Prominent and imposing, detached coaching house of traditional construction under a natural stone slate roof. Large, newly tarmacked car park to the rear. Lots of outdoor seating on the front forecourt, grass bank (overlooking the village green) and to the rear of the property.  

INTERNAL DETAILS - Main entrance to wood panelled reception hall, with stone flagged floors and original beamed ceilings. Three interlinked bar areas comprise the traditional snug, the hotel bar next to the reception, and the main bar which is predominantly used by locals with its pool table, darts board, gaming machine, flat screen TV and wood burning hearth. The hotel restaurant is known as The Dales Room Restaurant and has a spacious formal dining room capable of seating 80 customers. Cozy residents lounge provides a peaceful area for reading. Ancillary areas include a large kitchen, comprehensively equipped with commercial quality catering equipment and high capacity extraction system, several store rooms, pot wash area and laundry room. Managers office, bottle store and ladies and gents WCs. A trap door behind the snug bar leads to the beer cellar which has a traditional external barrel drop for draymen. First floor hotel accommodation comprises eleven ensuite bedrooms of varying sizes including doubles, twins and family rooms, three come with four poster beds. The guest rooms can currently accommodate up to 26 guests. The majority of guest rooms have views over the village green.  There are an additional two bedrooms with a connecting bathroom suite that are used to accommodate members of staff, but this could be easily converted to provide owners accommodation, or converted into additional guest letting rooms.

THE OPPORTUNITY - The business offers a colossal opportunity for energetic and ambitious, hands-on operators to take ownership of a high profile establishment with centuries of history, set in one of the most picturesque and idyllic villages in North Yorkshire. The hotel is a sleeping giant, being run on a very low-key basis to suit the retired owners personal lifestyle. There are significant opportunities to promote the hotel rooms and restaurant more aggressively, use social media and take this establishment to a whole new level of public awareness. Small weddings and other special occasions could be catered for. This historic Yorkshire Dales hospitality venue is offered on very favourable lease and rent terms, to be negotiated with the landlord and dependant on the skill, quality and strength of tenant covenant being offered by the new operator.  The landlord is also offering a lease to buy arrangement with the option to buy the property within five years at a fixed purchase price. 

ADDITIONAL LAND AVAILABLE BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION - For new owners wishing to add an exciting new element to the business, such as income generating glamping pods or shepherds huts, there is potential to acquire or lease a 6.92 acre parcel of land that runs down to the river’s edge. Approximately 3.61 acres of this land is a very usable paddock with a field barn.

EPC Band C. Available either leasehold or freehold. Ref: 590839

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SOLD - Three Roofs Cafe & Holiday Let, Castleton, Hope Valley

LICENSED CAFE AND HOLIDAY LET in Hope Valley

A rare opportunity to acquire this beloved cafe and holiday let in the Peak District.  The cafe, which boasts 50 indoor seats and 16 outdoor seats, enjoys a steady year-round trade in a popular tourist area.  With 70 years of operation, the cafe has built a strong reputation and includes nearly 70 covers along with a charming holiday let located above.  Situated in one of the UK’s most visited locations, the cafe is easily accessible by both road and rail, making it a prime destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts.  Nearby attractions such as Mam Tor, Blue John Caverns, Peveril Castle, Peak Cavern, Speedwell Cavern, Kinder Scout, and the Pennine Way ensure a steady stream of tourists.  As an independent cafe with a core staff team and a manager, it operates efficiently with minimal owner involvement.  The current owner has worked only two days a week for the past three years.  The cafe generates income from both tourists and locals, with a consistent flow of international visitors.  It has demonstrated steady turnover growth through streamlined operations and staff training.  The current owner’s desire to retire and move abroad presents a unique opportunity for a new owner to take over this successful and well-managed cafe.

The building, over 300 years old, was converted from a modest electrician shop about 70 years ago.  It features a quaint Derbyshire stone structure with three pitched roofs.  The interior is bright and welcoming, with counter service and a successful takeaway operation.  Modern amenities include EPOS till system, digital rota and staff holiday system, cafe QR code, Click-and-Collect app, CCTV, Hive heating system and a digital daily specials screen, keeping the business up to date and streamlining efficiency.  We are told all risk assessments, EHO paperwork, and compliance documents are current and available for buyers’ due diligence.  The cafe also features staff lavatories, large potwash area with a push-through dishwasher, a well-equipped kitchen with a large gas oven, electric oven, Merry Chef salamander, griddle, deep fat fryers, a separate gluten-free fryer, commercial microwaves, and a saladette. The storeroom / bakery provides ample storage and includes commercial appliances such as freezers and fridges.  

Above the cafe is a well-appointed holiday flat includes a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a lounge kitchen diner, and modern conveniences such as a coffee machine and Hive heating.  Currently listed on Airbnb and TripAdvisor, there is significant potential for increased revenue through additional platforms and services.  

Outdoor seating, rented from the local Parish Council for £350 per year, is available year-round.  EPC Band C.

Business & Property. Ref: 590600

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SOLD - Granville Drive Post Office & Londis Store, Kingswinford, West Midlands

POST OFFICE AND CONVENIENCE STORE in Kingswinford

A superb opportunity to acquire a busy convenience store and Post Office with accommodation.  Situated in a large residential area in the suburbs of this West Midlands town, operating as a hub for the local community with a relative monopoly and large catchment area.  Trading as a convenience store with off licence, groceries and general convenience items as well as Post Office services.  The store is believed to be established in the 1960s and has been successfully operated by our clients for over 20 years who now plan to pursue other interests.  This is an excellent opportunity for an existing operator to take on a large premises and busy store.  The business premises occupy the ground floor of this two-storey end of terrace unit.  It comprises of approximately 224 sq m (2,418 sq ft) of internal area consisting of the main sales shop with an array merchandise and chiller displays, separate retail and Post Office counters, Post Office admin area, stock room, kitchenette and staff WC, external office.  Outside there is rear service road and garage for additional storage.  The accommodation is a self-contained two bedroom first floor flat. Business on lease. Ref: 590567

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SOLD - Totally Awesome Toys & Games, York

TOYS AND GAMES in York

Ernest Wilson are pleased to bring to market this charming toys and games retailer which operates from ideally located premises in the heart of York city centre.  The business has been operated by our clients since 2019 and who are now seeking to emigrate.  The business trades in easy hours over seven days achieving a healthy turnover and working on good profit margins.  Our clients have a loyal customer base and have developed a strong reputation for sourcing a number of rare and popular toys, games and collectibles.  Sensibly priced for quick sale due to pending emigration.  Our clients also own another store in Halifax which is for sale under our REF 590543.  

The premises are held on lease and comprise ground floor retail shop with game demonstration displays, cash out facility.  Lower ground floor provides large stock room ideal for development of online / mail order sales, kitchenette and WC. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 590542

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SOLD - Flamingos Coffee House, Leeds City Centre

CITY CENTRE COFFEE SHOP in Leeds

Ernest Wilson are delighted to bring to market this immaculately presented city centre coffee shop.  Our client has operated this business since 2023, during which time the premises have undergone an extensive refurbishment throughout and really must be seen to be appreciated. The business trades in easy hours over six days, opening at 10.30am daily – wonderful scope for enthusiastic new owners to consider opening earlier to develop the breakfast trade and boost turnover.  The premises occupy a prime trading position within a busy shopping arcade in the heart of Leeds City Centre with thousands of people passing daily.  The premises are held on secure lease and comprise glass fronted coffee shop providing 26 covers in comfort.  Servery and counter area sporting a cake display, heated food display and two station coffee machine.  Food prep and pot wash area.  Disabled access WC to the rear. Business on lease. Ref: 590828

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SOLD - Revive Beauty, Collingham

HIGH CLASS BEAUTY SALON in Wetherby.

Established over 20 years and extensively refurbished by our client over the last decade, this very exclusive establishment occupies premises in a well known parade of shops and businesses in the heart of this highly desirable village. Surrounded by the most affluent districts of north Leeds, namely Collingham, Linton, Wetherby and Boston Spa, to name just a few, the wealthy catchment area is second to none and provides the business with a very steady and loyal client base.  1,000 individual clients have made 5,000 appointments over the years, showing the strength of reputation and repeat business this elegant establishment attracts. Services provided range from nail and eye treatments, through to more complex microdermabrasion procedures. Massage treatments and non-surgical facelifts are popular. The business also incorporates a state of the art stand-up tanning machine and a spray tan room.  Treatments are carried out by a professionally trained and highly skilled team of staff and the owner acts as the practice manager, dealing with enquiries, appointments and administration. A qualified and accredited medical practitioner could take the business to a whole new level, by offering Botox injections and dermal fillers, for which there is huge demand in the immediate area, with no recognizable local competition.  The business comes with some very valuable, state of the art equipment, such as a COMCIT by Crystal Clear, CACI skin rejuvenation equipment and an Alisun Sunvision vertical tanning booth. SHORTCUTS management software package is the most widely used in the industry.  Approved retailer and user of ELEMIS products.  Good Social Media presence, an excellent website and a database of over 5,000 clients.

Well recognised double wide premises within a parade of complimenting retail shops, cafes and professional businesses. The business occupies ground and first floor, plus a useful large loft area. Internally, the salon is very elegantly appointed, furbished and decorated with designer wall coverings, elaborate lighting and high end fixtures and fittings including black glass fronted air-conditioning units in each room.  Ground floor, reception desk and wait area. Three nail treatment stations. Corridor leads to three private treatment rooms, a tanning room with vertical tanning booth, spray tanning room with spray cubicle. Customer WC.  First floor, landing with relaxation area. Two large specialist treatment rooms. Full kitchen with storage for varnish stock. Bathroom with shower over bath. EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 590525

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