Tuesday, 7 January 2025

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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Thursday, 2 January 2025

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

Thinking of selling a business? Call now for a free valuation on 0113 238 2900 or email sales@ernest-wilson.co.uk for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk - we do not charge any money up front