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Monday, 30 January 2023

SOLD - Health & Safety Consultancy, North Lincs.

HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSULTANCY, North Lincs.

Providing Health and Safety consultancy, developing protocols, all the way through to audit work. The business established in 2000 and provides a full health and safety service in the workplace to businesses large and small. As a consultancy, the business compiles policies, procedures, risk assessments to help ensure clients comply with the law. The business assists with the completion of pre-qualification questionnaires and gaining accreditation's such as CHAS and Safe Contractor. Our client operates the business through several sub-contractors who currently undertake circa 70% of the services and new clients are now automatically passed to these contractors. Additionally there is an online website fully developed and utilised to offer small clients access to self-help services of health and safety, HR, business continuity planning, fleet safety, accident reporting and investigation and a large document library. However our client has not promoted this through SEO or AdWord campaigns. The site is award winning and offers huge potential to increase revenue if properly promoted. Ref: 586780

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Friday, 27 January 2023

SOLD - Planet Vegan - Vegan Diner & Takeaway, Liverpool

VEGAN DINER AND TAKEAWAY in Liverpool

This well-equipped and presented diner and takeaway was established by our client in 2020 and offers fantastic potential to for new owners to further build on these solid foundations. The business currently trades as vegan only over relatively limited openings and could do so much more with enthusiastic working owners. The premises are close by to numerous independent cafes, bars, bistros and boutiques with a bohemian reputation - A FANTASTIC SITE. VIEW EARLY - THIS CHARMING DINER IS SURE TO GENERATE SOME GOOD INTEREST. Held on a secure lease with sensible rent and comprises well-presented diner seating 18 to 20, open plan servery and kitchen. Ladies and gents WC. To the rear is the prep room and commercial kitchen. The street here allows tables and our client provides an additional six to eight covers outside. Business on lease. Ref: 587332

Wednesday, 25 January 2023

SOLD - Farina Holiday Apartments, Bridlington

NINE HOLIDAY APARTMENTS

14 Bedrooms Across Nine Superb Apartments

Stunning Panoramic Views – A SUPERB SITE

Only A Few Minutes’ Walk to the Nearby Restaurants and Bars

VIEWING IS ESSENTIAL HERE

Business and Property

REF 582963. EPC Band D.

Monday, 23 January 2023

SOLD - Tai Wu Chinese Restaurant, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire

VACANT LICENSED RESTAURANT (45 COVERS) in Knaresborough

Highly prominent stand-alone restaurant property with first floor private accommodation. The restaurant is spaciously laid out to accommodate 45 to 50 diners and for the last 18 years was operated by the owners as a Chinese restaurant. The owners now wish to relocate as their children have secured places at London colleges and they wish to be closer to them. The restaurants’ location is truly enviable and would suit any manner of theme or cuisine as it is neutrally decorated. Perfectly equipped to cater Chinese, Thai or Southeast Asian cuisine, but with some small changes to the kitchen could also quite easily be any other style of restaurant.

This is a first class restaurant property, highly visible off the main road leading into Knaresborough town centre. There are several parking spaces for staff and owners and ample on-street parking for customers. It is a modern building and therefore needs very little by way of maintaining, comes fully fitted, equipped and furnished on the ground floor restaurant. The private accommodation is above the restaurant, has its own private access and comprises of two double bedrooms, a large living room, house bathroom and storage closet. There are two additional bedrooms (one double size and one single) built into the attic space. The restaurant is open plan with a bar / reception area and main dining room. Ladies and gents WC’s. Excellent kitchen with separate food preparation and pot-wash areas, comprehensively equipped with a high-quality range of commercial catering equipment. Lease, fixtures & fittings. Ref: 587232

Thursday, 19 January 2023

SOLD - Holgate Bridge Stores, York

NEWS AND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH FULL LOTTO AND PAYPOINT in York

This is a very well established convenience store which is located in a prominent position on the outskirts of York city centre. The business achieves a good level of trade plus benefits per calendar month commission from Lotto, Paypoint, DPD parcel collection services. Densely populated area of York with roadside parking. The premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent and comprise walk round split level shop with full EPOS and CCTV systems, cash machine and coffee machine. Storage and WC to rear. Small Yard. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 583068

Tuesday, 17 January 2023

SOLD - Rillington Post Office & Convenience Store, Malton

FULLY LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE WITH COUNTER NEWS in North Yorkshire for Sale.

An opportunity to acquire this delightful village general store and Post Office situated in this picturesque village in North Yorkshire. The village is situated just 18 miles south west of Scarborough, 23 miles north east of York and has the benefit of all the East Coast traffic, ensuring the success of this venue. The business is worked in sensible hours, closing at 7.30pm. Genuine reason for sale after 20 years here. OOZING POTENTIAL FOR SO MUCH MORE. SUPERB DETACHED PROPERTY WITH LOVELY FIVE BEDROOM RESIDENCE. The premises are freehold and comprise open plan self-service store offering many different departments, excellent refrigeration and servery and Post Office department. To the rear is the bakery where pies, savouries and confectionery are delivered frozen then baked off in the specialist bake off oven which gives off a wonderful aroma of fresh baked bread throughout the shop. First floor two store rooms with a boarded loft above. The private family accommodation is self-contained, comprising reception hall leading to a fitted dining kitchen with lounge off. First floor has five good bedrooms, the main lounge, large family bathroom. Beautiful, well stocked gardens with fruit trees flowers and plants, patio and parking for three cars. The gardens are extensive and has the benefit of a summer house with light and power, decking and patio. Garden shed. EPC Band E. Business & Property. Ref: 585173

Wednesday, 11 January 2023

SOLD - My Thai Restaurant, Swinegate, Leeds

CLOSED RESTAURANT in Leeds City Centre

Situated in a prominent position close to the highly popular Call Lane meaning a high footfall location with many well-known bars and restaurants close by. The premises last traded as a Thai restaurant but is a real blank canvass and lends itself to most cuisines / bar types. Sensibly priced to attract early interest - VIEWING RECOMMENDED. Comprises entrance to main restaurant with potential to have different table combination, reception, rear kitchen with an array of commercial equipment, commercial extraction, ladies and gents toilets and plenty of storage. Lease, fixtures & fittings,. Ref: 587277

Tuesday, 10 January 2023

SOLD - Charlestown Fisheries, Baildon.

FISH AND CHIPS SHOP WITH SANDWICH TRADE in Baildon, Shipley

This fish and chips shop business enjoys a very good trading position adjacent to a very busy main road. Surrounded by houses and commerce all around, making this a prime location. Benefitting from loads of car parking right in front of the shop making it convenient for local residents, passing motorists and thousands of nearby workers. Due to bereavement, the shop is currently operated by staff with a morning breakfast trade, six lunches and two tea time openings. In this location, this shop could take big money in the right hands. Also suitable for other cuisines, subject to any necessary consents. VERY SENSIBLE RENT - COUNCIL LANDLORD. Comprising sales shop with small eating in area, counter area, three pan Spitfire island range, rear prep area and level rumbling / chipper area, good storage and toilet. EPC Band C. Business on council lease. Ref: 587080

Thursday, 5 January 2023

SOLD - Meadow Croft Kennels - Kennels and 4 bedroom house set in 16 acres, Belbroughton, Stourbridge

LEASEHOLD KENNELS AND FOUR BEDROOM HOUSE SET IN 16 ACRES in West Midlands

This is an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire this thriving kennels business set in 16 acres with a four bedroomed detached residence on a leasehold basis. Huge scope to develop further with the introduction of a cattery (subject to any necessary consents). The business is run from these superb premises which are located in this beautiful rural location to the south west of Birmingham whilst benefitting from being adjacent to a major arterial road and passed by many thousands of vehicles on a daily basis. Well established business run by our client with a small team of competent staff. EARLY VIEWING HERE COMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as its envisioned that this will not be on the market for very long. The premises offer extensive facilities including several dog walking paddocks and indoor area which can also be used to exercise smaller dogs in inclement weather, a dog grooming salon, 41 kennels which provide the ability to cater for any size dog and a five star licence.

Premises held on lease and briefly comprise: Detached residence offering Private office, fully fitted dining kitchen with Aga oven and separate oven / hob. Snug with open fireplace, playroom / private office which is currently used as store room by our client, beautiful lounge again with open fireplace and patio doors leading to the private garden. WC. The first floor offers four excellent bedrooms, shower room and separate WC.

The commercial premises offer public reception / office, preparation room, dog grooming salon, 41 heated kennels, one isolation kennel, six holding kennels and indoor arena which offers further scope for expansion for dog shows, in house training etc. and this arena is also used to exercise smaller breeds during inclement weather.

Externally: Set in 16 acres of land including four secure holding paddocks, large parking area with a separate secluded area ideal for caravan storage (subject to necessary consents), unused equestrian area which provides a new owner the scope to introduce equestrian facilities (again subject to necessary consents), large equestrian paddock, former stables. Additionally, the property also provides mature, private gardens. Business on lease. Ref: 587050

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

SOLD - Olley's Pizzeria, Restaurant & Bar, Pateley Bridge

Licensed Restaurant & Bar (52 Covers) in Pateley Bridge

A highly regarded, busy pizzeria and bar in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales market town of Pateley Bridge in Nidderdale, an area of outstanding natural beauty located 14 miles to the North West of Harrogate. Pateley Bridge is a highly sought after place of residence and has a colossal amount visitor and tourist footfall all year around. The restaurant has been established for many years and continues to trade very successfully under the same family ownership for the last 13 years. It is only now that the restaurant is being sold in order to afford its owners a well-earned rest. This is a huge opportunity to acquire an exquisite restaurant venue that needs no additional capital expenditure and brings in a very steady turnover in only six evening openings. So much scope to introduce lunches and offer takeaway/delivery service. Secured on a fully renewable and extendable ten year lease. The premise has ground floor wine lounge bar area and 52 cover restaurant floor surrounding a two sided, comprehensively equipped and bar. Very well fitted and commercially equipped catering kitchen with ample prep, storage and pot-wash areas. Gents WC on the ground floor. Feature stone spiral staircase leading to a beautifully appointed Ladies WC. The premise has a private flat to the first floor which has two double bedrooms, a lounge and a recently appointed full suite bathroom with shower. There is also a store room (liquor and consumables) on the first floor. The living accommodation is of a good size and ideal for owners or management use. The premises are centrally heated throughout. EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 586717

Monday, 19 December 2022

SOLD - GG’s Artisan Bakery, Health Store & Greengrocery, Denby Dale, Huddersfield.

ARTISAN BAKERY, HEALTH STORE AND GREENGROCERY in Huddersfield for Sale.

A tremendously well-known and highly regarded, multi-faceted business which incorporates a sandwich deli, artisan bakers, health-conscious grocery store and fresh vegetable shop. Located in the very centre of this famous semi-rural West Yorkshire hamlet, equidistant between Huddersfield and Barnsley and surrounded by a host of affluent Kirklees districts, the business draws much trade from the more discerning shopper looking for hand-picked, market fresh produce, a range of high-quality products (many of which are locally produced) and home-made and ready-to-eat sandwiches, meals, pies and desserts. The premises are outstanding, with a main road, ground floor lock-up deli and retail food shop and a separate building to the side where the fresh fruit and veg sales shop sits. The lower ground floor houses the bakery and food prep area, with its own rear access to an external walk-in cold room. The bakery and prep kitchen are comprehensively equipped with commercial quality catering equipment including a double deck baking oven, high-capacity convection ovens, all run through a three-phase electric installation. This is truly a wonderful opportunity for ambitious and energetic new owners to take the reins of a highly profitable and well-established business which is only now being sold for very genuine reasons. It is priced to sell and therefore an early viewing arrangement is highly recommended. Business on lease. Ref: 587159

Friday, 16 December 2022

SOLD - Susanne Fern Hair & Beauty Salon, Hessle

HAIR & BEAUTY SALON in East Yorkshire.

An opportunity to acquire this outstanding newly fitted hair salon situated in this bustling township of East Yorkshire - PRIME POSITION. The business is worked in easy hours, closing at 5pm over a five day week and offering tremendous potential for so much more here. This is undoubtedly one of the best buys on the market - A FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY. VIEWING IS A MUST.

BUSINESS PREMISES: The premises are held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise spacious and well-presented salon with reception area, eight work stations, twin backwash and a nail station to the rear with a self-employed beauty therapist paying rent for manicure area and beauty room. Staff room, store and WC. EPC Band C.

TENURE: Leasehold. Seven year lease commencing 2020. Fully repairing and insuring. Rent reviews every three years. Rent £875 per calendar month. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 586711

Wednesday, 14 December 2022

SOLD - Stone Baker, Stanley, Wakefield

SANDWICHES AND CONFECTIONERY in Wakefield

Situated in this densely populated area, busy main road with plenty of roadside parking. Situated opposite the local school, meaning the business benefits from lots of parents treating themselves to the same gorgeous treats. The shop was totally refurbished in 2021 and is immaculate throughout and needs seeing to be appreciated. The business primarily specialises in quality sandwiches, confectionary, bread and coffee. Run by owner and one casual staff member in very reasonable hours yet still achieving a healthy weekly turnover. Plenty of scope to increase further by introducing outside catering, celebration cakes etc. Comprising good size sales shop with fresh modern design, chilled glass serve over area counter. Further counter and expensive three station Francino coffee machine. Rear prep area with variety of equipment refrigeration etc. Rear cooking area with two twin deck oven and further prep areas. Storeroom, toilet and hand wash basin. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 587217

Monday, 12 December 2022

SOLD - Calder Angling Supplies, Brighouse

ANGLING SUPPLIES in West Yorkshire

An opportunity to acquire a substantial freehold, mostly all detached property (partially attached at the rear corner) on a busy main road site, prime for conversion or re-development. The building is currently being used by the owner as a retail angling supplies store and we are offering the goodwill of the business together with the freehold interest in the property, the business alone with a view to it being relocated by the new owners, or the business goodwill of the fishing supplies store and assume a new lease on the existing premises. Highly prominent location on one of the busiest main roads of this West Yorkshire town found equidistant to the Bradford, Halifax and Huddersfield catchment areas. The immediate area is densely populated and surrounded by both residential communities and a huge amount of commerce and industry The building is of traditional Yorkshire stone under a pitched roof. Ground and first floor of approximately 102 square metres combined. Un-utilised empty plot to the rear and side of the building. An opportunity exists to redevelop the site, convert to residential use, or extend the retail space (subject to planning consent). Ground floor consists of an open plan retail shop of approximately 52 square metres. A single storey ground floor extension (used for cold storage) is attached to the left side of the main building. Stairs lead to a first floor, two bedroom (or one bedroom and a living room), self-contained flat, partially re-furbished, but currently being utilised for storage. The upper floor is of a similar footprint, approximately 50 square metres. Established locally in 2017 the business quickly outgrew its former premises and moved to its current location in 2019. The shop provides one-stop shopping for the angling enthusiast and offers everything from live bait worms and maggots, to technologically advanced rods, reels and gear. EPC Band E. Business on lease. Ref: 587158

Friday, 9 December 2022

SOLD - West End Chippy, Hemsworth, Pontefract

FISH AND CHIPS SHOP near Pontefract

An opportunity to acquire this excellent fisheries situated in this commanding main road trading position within a densely populated area. The business is worked in very easy short openings over just four days per week. The potential here is unlimited. Our client is retiring after over 20 years here. Our client is very happy to give full training to the purchaser to ensure a smooth handover. Rarely do shops with so much potential reach the open market. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The premises are held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise sales shop sporting a three pan counter frying range, preparation kitchen, toilet and wash hand basin. Land to the rear which is ripe for development (subject to any necessary planning consents). To the front of the premises is a parking forecourt. EPC Band F. Business on lease. Ref: 586922

Wednesday, 7 December 2022

SOLD - Fairview Kennels, Sherburn in Elmet

KENNELS & THREE BEDROOM RESIDENCE SET IN 0.75 OF AN ACRE in North Yorkshire

An opportunity to acquire these kennels set in approximately three quarters of an acre of valuable land. Situated in this delightful rural position in North Yorkshire. Bereavement forces this reluctant sale after many years here. The business is now closed due to infirmity. With the right person at the helm, this could be a very good business. PRICED TO SELL. The premises are freehold and comprise 20 kennels (of which 14 are singles and six are double kennels), isolation kennel, grooming room, dog kitchen and store. The private residence is in need of renovation and comprises reception leading to the lounge with dining area, fitted kitchen, rear vestibule, ground floor wet room incorporating shower, toilet and wash hand basin. The first floor offers three double bedrooms and family bathroom. The premises have the benefit of an air source heat pump and solar panels. Two paddocks and private gardens. Freehold property. Ref: 586757

Monday, 5 December 2022

SOLD - Orleton Post Office & Vilalge

VILLAGE GENERAL STORE AND POST OFFICE in Herefordshire.

This is truly a village shop and Post Office in a delightful Shropshire village which is surrounded by glorious countryside with a fabulous community spirit. The village comprises a church, doctors surgery, two pubs and a primary school. A further 39 houses are being constructed which is in addition to some recent developments. The present owners are only selling after 22 years due to ill health. Fabulous opportunity for a new owner to earn £50,000 per annum with genuine scope to increase further. The property comprises a large ‘L’ shaped sales shop which sells a wide range of goods including many locally produced items, good sized storage area which could provide further retail space or office area. Post Office department with two serving counters. Staff kitchen and toilet. The accommodation is self-contained and comprises three good sized bedrooms (two being doubles), open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge with fabulous views over the garden, combined bathroom with modern suite. EPC Band D. Business & Property. Ref: 587059

SOLD - Hustle & Co Licensed Cafe Bar, Harrogate

CAFE / TEA ROOMS / LICENSED CAFE BAR in Harrogate.

Situated not only in the fabulous town of Harrogate but also in one of the best locations within the town centre. This is truly one of the best businesses seen for quite some time - fabulously fitted out coupled with enviable weekly turnover in modest daytime hours. Only being offered due to our client’s personal circumstances, hence the price. Viewing is required to appreciate the quality offered here. Truly fabulous, yet offering scope to extend the hours, introduce supper club / evenings openings etc. Comprising ground floor tastefully decorated coffee lounge with 30 covers, fabulous bar / serving counter with an extensive range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as an expensive Faema coffee machine, ladies and gents toilet. Stairs lead to first floor further seating area for 34 covers, good sized commercial kitchen plus pot-washing area. The lower ground floor provides further prep areas with extensive cold store, office and staff changing and toilet area. Externally there is a fabulous enclosed courtyard which provides a popular sun trap for external diners seating a further 30 customers with ease. Business on lease. Ref: 587224