SOLD - The Pourhouse Craft Ale Micro Pub & Bottle Shop, Hessle

CRAFT ALE MICRO PUB AND BOTTLE SHOP in East Yorkshire

Located in the very centre of this East Riding of Yorkshire town - the location is perfect, sitting at the town’s main crossroads roundabout and surrounded by complimenting cafes and restaurant businesses. A popular micro pub renowned for its knowledge of the craft ale market and its rotating choice of new lines to imbibe. Unpretentious yet very friendly, with a loyal following and growing reputation. Originally the idea of a group of investors, this micro pub should really be owner operated in order to take fuller advantage of the profitability. Easily managed by a hands-on owner, with a little help over the busier weekends, the business will undoubtedly reap rewards. The promotion of out-sales from the bottle shop and online sales are facets of the business that offer lots of scope to develop. Ground floor, single fronted, lock-up retail premises with security rolling shutters. Surprisingly spacious, open plan interior accommodating circa 40 seated customers plus standing room. Bar with six draft tower system, two hand-pulls and Guinness pump. Back bar liquor displays, bottle chillers and POS system. Short line run to rear beer store, fully tanked and chilled. Additional bottle and dry goods store room. Ladies, gents and disabled persons WCs.  EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 590418

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SOLD - The Hop Star Bar, Saltaire, Shipley

BAR - FREE OF TIE in Saltaire

Easy to manage bar in this very much sought after area of Saltaire - superb trading position in the heart of this World Heritage Site.  The bar opened in 2018 at substantial expense and despite two subsequent lockdowns due to the pandemic, it has established itself as a popular and very friendly meeting and drinking venue and continues to build a strong following amongst locals and the many visitors that frequent this famous village.  Run in very easy hours, the bar could conceivably be operated by one single bartender, making the overheads very low.  Priced very much to sell as the owners wish to dedicate their time to their other businesses.  The bar benefits from newly installed beer lines and is a huge turn-key opportunity for someone wishing to own and run their own bar business - FREE OF TIE.  Scope exists to increase opening times and / or install a kitchen to the relatively unused upper floors and serve cheese and charcuterie platters to accompany drink sales.  The premises will be held on a new lease and comprise open plan bar area with seating, compact bar with seven keg lines and three cask pumps, display fridge for off-sales.  To the rear is a further seating area with pool table.  The ground floor offers a total of around 30 covers.  Spacious beer cellar and ladies and gents WC to the lower ground floor.  First floor office, staff room, utility room and WC.  Second floor flat comprising lounge, dining kitchen and bathroom.  Third floor two bedrooms.  The upper floors are self-contained and currently generate around £300 per week in rental income. EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 590409

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SOLD - Birdwell News and Post Office, Barnsley

POST OFFICE AND VILLAGE STORE WITH FAMILY SIZED RESIDENCE in Barnsley.

Established over 50 years ago and a vital asset to this pleasant village located just 4.5 miles from Barnsley town centre in South Yorkshire.  This is a substantially extended freehold property encompassing a ground floor village store with dual Post Office counters, off-licence and news, and the recent addition of a highly popular hot and cold sandwich takeaway.  Located on a major trunk road but with good off road parking for customers and adjoining a village park and play area, the business enjoys good levels of turnover from several revenue streams.  This is already a densely populated community, about to further expand with a large new housing project in development close by.  Additionally, the area is abundant with industry and commerce, providing a steady stream of custom all day long.

THE PROPERTY - The shop originally occupied the end terrace property.  The adjoining terrace house was bought by the current owners, enabling the shop to be extended and the first floor knocked through to make a substantial family home with four double bedrooms (one on the second floor) and two single bedrooms (one currently used as an office).  Large, fully tiled house bathroom with roll top bath and corner shower enclosure.  Second fully tiled bathroom with corner shower cubicle.  Ground floor private accommodation has a fully-fitted kitchen diner and large reception room.  Extra long brick built garage to the rear and wrap around decked terrace seating area.  Utility room.  The retail shop has had a recent total refurbishment, including a modern bank of display chillers along one full wall, energy efficient lighting and air-conditioning recessed into a drop ceiling.  CCTV.  Recently refurbished frontage with electronic sliding door, new windows and signage.  To the rear of the shop counter is the food operation, with a comprehensively equipped catering kitchen and a hooded extraction system.  Deep sink pot wash.  Ample storage racking.  There is an additional house kitchen, fully fitted with modern cabinets and appliances.  Long, shop store room, shelved and with chilled goods storage for the caterers. 

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SOLD - World of Beds, Run over five sites across East Anglia

BED AND FURNITURE RETAILERS, Run over five sites across East Anglia

An exciting opportunity to acquire this long established bed and furniture retailers which enjoys a wonderful reputation in the area and has done so for many years.  The business was established nearly 40 years ago and operates from multiple sites across East Anglia.  Our clients are now seeking to retire - oozing potential for younger enthusiastic new owners to drive the business further and develop the website and online sales capabilities.  Operating from five sites across East Anglia, the business is run predominantly by staff with a general manager plus approximately 18 staff members in place. EPC Exempt. Businesses on lease. Ref: 590242

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SOLD - Fitness Finesse Gym & Fitness Studio, Bradford

GYM AND FITNESS STUDIO in Bradford

A wonderful opportunity to acquire this long established concern with a loyal customer base of approximately 150 active members which has been operated by our clients for nearly 25 years and are now looking to begin their long earned retirement.  The business has been trading since 1995 and relocated to the current prime prominent premises in 1999.  The owners are retiring - fantastic potential for younger, enthusiastic new owners to build on these solid foundations.

Held on lease, the business occupies the first and second floor of a prominent mill building comprising ground floor entrance hall and staircase to the first floor.  First floor reception and office, large gym area with an array of cardio and weights equipment, ladies and gents WC, room formerly used as a hair salon.  Second floor beauty treatment room sub-let, returning £350 per calendar month, two rooms, ideal for tanning and beauty therapy, ladies and gents changing room and shower facilities, store room and staff kitchen.  Car parking forecourt. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 590114

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SOLD - Belmont Bakery Machinery, Bolton

BAKERY MACHINERY SALES AND REFURBISHING INCLUDING KONIG MINI REX REBUILDING FACILITY in the North of England.

Trading since the 1980’s, this is a major refurbisher and supplier of used commercial bakery equipment to clients both within the UK and for export abroad.  Servicing and rebuilding of machinery, both onsite and at customer’s own locations.  Extensive and comprehensive stocks of newly refurbished equipment, ready to fulfil customer’s orders.  Operated from 26,000 sq ft factory facility in the north of the UK to include a number of units with main factory at 11,250 sq ft up to 26,000 sq ft.  The business can be run from anywhere in the UK should new owners wish to relocate it to their own premises, however the current premises have been arranged to efficiently accommodate the operation as a whole.  The premises are in exceptional condition and new owners can continue to lease the premises at a fair market rent and terms to be agreed with the landlord.  Extensive stock of rebuilt / refurbished commercial bakery equipment ready to ship to customer’s orders, including circa 200 mixers and some 120 dough rolling machines.  Comprehensive website detailing all available stock.  Ebay seller listing.  Business on lease. Ref: 590228

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SOLD - Fabulously Rich Ice Cream Parlour, The Shambles, York

ICE CREAM PARLOUR in York

Fabulous opportunity to acquire this busy ice cream parlour right in the centre of York city centre.  The business achieves a good weekly turnover which rises during the summer whilst working on impressive gross profit margins of circa 80%.  Run in easy hours by our client with the assistance of part time staff and offers scope to introduce other product lines.  Our client is only reluctantly offering this highly profitable business for sale due to their other extensive business interests.  VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  The premises are held on lease which briefly comprise well fitted sales shop with both counter service and window service to the street with second sales area to the rear and kitchen / store room beyond.  WC.  EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 590346

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SOLD - Sileby Convenience Store, Sileby, Loughborough

FREEHOLD CONVENIENCE STORE WITH OWNERS ACCOMMODATION in Leicestershire.

An opportunity to acquire this freehold convenience store with four bedroom accommodation with scope for conversion.  Based in the centre of a large village in Leicestershire, the premises are in a prominent trading position, situated on a central busy crossroads passed by most local traffic.  A convenience store is long established in this location and has been successfully operated by our clients for over 25 years who now plan to retire.  They trade as a newsagent, off licence, tobacconist and general convenience store whilst also offering Lottery, PayPoint and parcel drop off services.  This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established village centre store with accommodation or as a mixed-use investment opportunity.  The business premises have approximately 158 sq m (1,700 sq ft) of internal area with a large retail walk around store with fitted display shelving and chiller units and a serving counter, generous size stock room with former garages converted for street access and an office.  Staff WC.  The accommodation comprises of a four double bedroom house over two storeys.  The ground floor consists of a fitted dining kitchen and a living room.  Upstairs are the bedrooms, family bathroom and WC.  There is an opportunity to spilt the property and convert the rear bedroom into a self-contained apartment which has a separate shower room and kitchenette and a (currently unused) staircase.  Outside there is an enclosed, low maintenance yard to the side of the property. EPC Band B. Business & Property. Ref: 590225

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SOLD - Fratellis Caffe Bar, Brighouse

TOWN CENTRE LICENSED CAFE in Brighouse

Highly prominent corner location on the town’s main high street of shops, bars and restaurants, this fully licensed cafe bar represents an easy to run operation, benefitting from very reasonable rent, low overheads and easy daytime hours.  The business is only being sold due to the owner / managers wish to take up an new career challenge, leaving a tremendous opportunity for ambitious new owners to take advantage of longer openings, develop a small bistro offering, or cocktail bar style evening operation and making best use of the alcohol licence and available permitted hours.  This highly popular small town runs street events all year around and the cafe is perfectly located to take advantage of the colossal footfall during these times.  Attractive corner property with entrance to ground floor cafe accommodating 15 customers. Counter servery and open kitchen pass through from the food prep area. Staircase leads to first floor lounge bar with seating accommodating 15 or more customers.  Timber bar with raw steel glass rack, back bar with display bottle chiller.  Landing, stores area and single customer WC.  Original stripped timber plank floors throughout, plus large windows to two sides and views down the main street.  A useful loft is used for storage and there is a basement used for chilled and dry goods storage.  Energy efficient, feature lighting.  Gas centrally heated throughout.  The premises are eclectically appointed and needs no additional cash expense on improvements. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 590360

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