Friday, 26 September 2025

SOLD - Beatties, Deli - Holmfirth

COFFEE SHOP AND DELI SANDWICHES in Holmfirth

Very busy coffee shop occupying a prime trading position in the heart of this much loved tourist town made famous nationally and internationally by the “Last of the Summer Wine” T.V. Series which holds the record for the longest running sitcom in the world.  The town attracts many thousands of visitors annually and this business serves both them and the large and loyal local trade.  Run in very easy hours by our clients with assistance of a small team of staff, this is a profitable business which we are informed is a delight to run.  The business achieves an enviable weekly turnover with excellent profit margins and has shown recent growth.  Super premises held on lease which briefly comprise Deli Sandwich bar, including a cheese and cooked meat counter and offering a range of high quality sandwiches and cakes to take away with well equipped commercial kitchen beyond, vaulted dining area with coffee tables with quality two-station steam pressure coffee machine, second dining area with its own access from outside and archway leading to the deli.  EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 590535

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Wednesday, 24 September 2025

SOLD - Kedleston Post Office, Derby

POST OFFICE AND STORE in Derby.

A great opportunity to acquire this busy Post Office operated in easy hours over six days per week.  The premises are located on busy throughfare and close to the University in this East Midlands city, situated in a row of shops in a well-regarded suburb with on street parking directly outside.  The Post Office has been successfully operated by our clients since 2009 who now plan to take a step back and go into semi-retirement.  They stock gift cards, stationery and confectionary as well as offering services such as Lottery, money transfer and parcel drop off.  There is a Photo Booth on site. Additional income is received from an installed cash machine.  There is potential to increase retail sales through introducing additional product lines.  The premises are a ground floor unit in a mid-terrace parade of shops, it has approximately 39 sq m (429 sq ft) of floor space and consists of the main walk around sales store with fitted display shelving, serving counter with combi terminal, two station Post Office fortress counter, kitchenette with storage and WC. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 590130

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Monday, 22 September 2025

SOLD - Halo Hair Salon, Baildon

HAIR SALON in Baildon

An exciting opportunity to acquire this well-established hair salon which has been operated by our client since 2018, set in the heart of the affluent and sought after West Yorkshire town. The premises are immaculately presented throughout and really must be seen to be appreciated, situated in this delightful town centre with free parking opposite.  Due to a change in our client’s personal circumstance's the business currently trades in very limited hours and is oozing potential for full time owner operator to take the helm and build on the solid foundations here. Drastically reduced for quick sale – a superb opportunity not to be missed.  The premises are held on lease with low rent and comprise modern glass fronted salon providing reception area, four dressing out points and two backwash stations, kitchenette / staff room.  WC.  EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 590434

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Thursday, 18 September 2025

SOLD - Stam & Maria's Greek Corner Cafe, York

CAFE, COFFEE SHOP AND ICE CREAM in York

A superb opportunity to acquire this city centre coffee shop occupying a truly prime corner position opposite this busy shoppers market -thousands of people passing daily. Trading positions do not get much better than this.  The business achieves an enviable turnover and is operated predominantly by staff - fantastic potential for full time owner operator.  Premises held on secure lease and comprise: Sales shop with impressive coffee machine and ice cream machine, food prep kitchen, store & W.C.  Outdoor seating for 24 customers overlooking the market.  Viewing highly recommended. Business on lease. Ref: 588600

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Tuesday, 16 September 2025

SOLD - Beehive Ladies Hair Salon, Silsden

ELEGANT LADIES HAIR STUDIO in Silsden

Located in the very centre of Silsden, a scenic and charming small town in the Aire Valley, on the border of West and North Yorkshire.  Silsden has a vibrant and friendly community with an array of local, independently owned shops, traditional pubs, restaurants and unique bars.  The hair salon brings a lot of class to this close-knit community and has traded successfully from these premises for over 11 years.  The business owner owns the property and is now looking to sell the business goodwill, fixtures and equipment on a new secure lease for a term to suit both parties.  Currently being run on a fairly low-key basis with the owner working full-time to accommodate her own clients, plus a part-time beautician.  The operation is however geared up to provide chair rental for other stylists.  The private treatment room could also be easily rented out to a professional beauty therapist.  All options are available for an enterprising and ambitious new owner, in fact the current owner would be willing to rent a chair back herself, in order to continue to take care of a few of her more long-standing clients.  Contemporary, elegant and very well appointed, needing no additional capital spend.  Approximately 58 square metres of floor space with reception and waiting area, three styling stations, two back wash chairs and an area with two desks for simple beauty treatments.  Private treatment room with massage bed.  Outstanding back of salon areas include a colour station and fitted kitchenette and a very nicely appointed washroom and toilet. Business on lease. Ref: 590721

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Friday, 12 September 2025

SOLD - Commercial Contract Cleaning business based in East Sussex

COMMERCIAL CONTRACT CLEANING in East Sussex 

Well established and highly profitable commercial cleaning company showing fabulous adjusted net profits.  The business is run by our client in easy hours from home with a team of cleaning staff throughout the Eastbourne area to a good mix of office and production clients.    The business, which has an excellent reputation, has been run by our client for circa 40 years and is only now available for sale due to our clients impending retirement.  The vast majority of cleaning is carried out by staff during the evenings with our client operating the office 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.  Excellent opportunity for a new owner to expand and would suit an independent or competitor to substantially increase their own business through acquisition.  Ref: 590531

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Wednesday, 10 September 2025

SOLD - Homeworks Hardware, DIY and Pet Supplies, Helmsley, North Yorkshire

HARDWARE, DIY AND PETS SUPPLIES in Helmsley

An exciting opportunity to acquire this long established hardware, DIY and pets supplies business which has become a community hub since its inception in 1987 - our client is now seeking a well earned retirement.  The business offers a variety of products and services including key cutting and due to its location in the heart of Helmsley has a wide catchment area with no direct competition.  The business is run entirely by staff - full time working owners could expect to generate decent net profits.  The premises are held on lease with low rent and occupy a prime trading position in the town centre, a short walk from the market place and public car park.  Comprising walk round store with ramped access.  Variety of departmental display areas.  Store and WC.  First floor provides substantial storage space. Business on lease. Ref: 590711

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Monday, 8 September 2025

SOLD - Oakwood Post Office & Convenience Store, Derby

POST OFFICE & CONVENIENCE STORE in Derby

An excellent opportunity to acquire a busy Post Office based in a large residential area in this East Midlands City.  Situated on a purpose built shopping centre with an abundance of free on-site parking and a variety of independent and well known shops and eateries providing good levels of footfall.  The Post Office has been established at this location for over 40 years and has been successfully operated by our clients for the past three years.  In that time they have made improvements to the merchandising and layout to drive more retail sales with plans to introduce hot food.  The store trades as a general convenience store, off licence, newsagents and Lottery outlet and they also stock gifts and cards. 

The premises comprise of approximately 83 sq m (893 sq ft) of internal area and consists of a main retail walk around store with fitted displays and chiller units and combi counter, two position open Post Office counter and one fortress position, stock room, kitchenette and WC.  There is a first floor which is used for storage which has scope to be converted into office space (subject to the necessary consents).  Outside there is an abundance of on-site free parking. Business on lease. Ref: 590148

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Thursday, 4 September 2025

SOLD - The Round Emporium Discount Warehouse, Doncaster

DISCOUNT WAREHOUSE in South Yorkshire for Sale.

This old established general cash and carry business supplies a wide range of products including foodstuffs, soft drinks, confectionery, pet foods, tools and hardware to retailers, catering trade and the general public.  It has been in the same hands for circa 30 years and has proved itself to be very profitable for our clients who are now reluctantly offering the business for sale due to retirement. Run by our clients with the assistance of a small team of staff and all of the necessary contacts to ensure the future success of the business, all of which will be passed over to the new owner.  Situated just off this busy South Yorkshire city centre, this is an excellent opportunity for a new owner to build on these solid foundations and continue to drive the business forward.  The premises briefly comprise ground floor warehouse offering a sales floor of circa 5,800 square feet with first floor storage facilities and private office.  EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 590260

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Monday, 1 September 2025

SOLD - Fern's Boutique, Hessle

HAIR SALON in Hessle 

Ernest Wilson are delighted to bring to market this outstanding hair salon in one of the best trading positions seen in a very long time - corner property fronting this bustling township’s free car park and bus terminus.  Wonderful, high footfall site.  The business currently trades in very easy hours over five days and with no late evenings.  Oozing potential for enthusiastic working owners - our client is looking to sell due to a career change in to the medical and healthcare profession.  

The premises have been fit out to an exceptionally high standard and really must be seen to be appreciated.  Comprising corner property providing ground floor reception and customer waiting area. Spacious salon with four dressing out points and ample space to fit more if so required, two backwash stations.  Nail station leading to beauty treatment room.  The treatment room is currently let out to a beautician for one day every other week, returning £50 per day – further potential for this to be rented out to other clinicians on other days to boost income, in addition to the hair dressing out points which could also be rented.  Staff room / kitchenette and WC.  EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 590657

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