SOLD - Kirkby Motors Vehicle Repairs Garage & Petrol Station, Ripon.

VEHICLE REPAIRS GARAGE AND FUEL STATION in North Yorkshire

Thriving vehicle servicing and MOT business in the heart of this idyllic and affluent North Yorkshire village.  Fuel sales monopoly from pumps that are self-service with card only, pay-at-pump payment system.  

Flat site of approximately 0.2 acres, with a detached, light industrial building comprising of a customer reception, managers office, staff toilet and workshop with two 4,000kg two-post lifts and one TI Bradbury four-post lift.  Rolling road and MOT testing bay.  Tyre machine and wheel balancing area.  Tool shop area.  Steps to storage above reception / office.  Full height sliding doors allowing for taller vehicles.  Oil fired heating system.  Externally: Car wash bay.  Vehicle storage area.  Lots of parking for customers cars.  Fuel pump island with unleaded petrol and diesel pumps.  Coal bunker.  Steel, shipping container for storage.   

The property has been in the same family ownership since 1985 and the service garage has served the community faithfully since the 1960's.  The business and valuable property is only now offered for sale due to the owners wish to retire.  With a very successful trading history spanning many years, the business is synonymous with quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.   The business is run primarily by the owner and one other full-time, fully skilled technician, with some part-time office help. Business & Property. Ref: 590097 

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SOLD - Oakwood Post Office, Derby

POST OFFICE 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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SOLD - The Round Emporium Discount Warehouse, Doncaster

DISCOUNT WAREHOUSE in South Yorkshire

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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SOLD - Former Dental Practice, Leeds

FORMER DENTAL PRACTICE in Leeds

A unique opportunity to acquire this former dental practice occupying an excellent position on one of Leeds’ busiest and most well-known roads, opposite Tesco Express and Aldi supermarket - high foot traffic location.  The site is passed by over 13,000 vehicles every day (according to the Department for Transport) and is surrounded by houses whilst benefitting from plenty of roadside parking.  The premises offer four large dental treatment rooms and would obviously suit a dental surgery practice or other similar medical practice (aesthetics, doctors surgery, opticians, veterinarians, treatment rooms etc).  Alternatively, the property would be suitable for a variety of other uses and potential conversation to residential housing or HMO (subject to any necessary consents) due to the property having four entrances and two separate staircases.

Substantial property offering main entrance door from Dewsbury Road.  As you come through the door, to left hand side, is the spacious patient reception / waiting area with staff desk, large store cupboard and disabled WC off.  From the main entrance, to the right is a large dental surgery room.  To the rear is a staff room with a very well fitted kitchen off and access to Back Linden Grove.  Beyond the staff room is a further dental treatment room and side access to Linden Grove.  The property benefits from two separate cellars.  One accessed from behind the reception desk and the other from the staff room.  The first floor comprises two further dental treatment rooms plus large room with worktops and head height cupboards (scope for further treatment room).  Store room.  WC with bath and wash hand basin.  Second floor, two attic rooms.  Two additional rooms accessed via a second staircase from the first floor.  The premises benefit from new LED panel lighting throughout, CCTV cameras, fire and intruder alarms. Freehold property. Ref: 590336

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SOLD - Knead by Ricci, Halifax

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN PIZZERIA AND COCKTAIL BAR in Halifax

Ernest Wilsons are delighted to bring to market this immaculately presented and well respected authentic Italian pizzeria and cocktail bar which occupies a truly prime trading position within the heart of this popular location and in close proximity to car parks together with ample roadside parking.  The premises are exceptionally well fit throughout with no expense spared and really must be seen to be appreciated.  The business was established in 2021, during which time it has built up a strong reputation with a loyal customer base.  Our client has a young family and other business interests meaning that this concern is operated completely by staff with a management team in place and trading in relatively limited hours over five day week - ideal for an enthusiastic owner operator to take the reins and build on the already solid foundations here.  Professional and functional website in place which facilitates online bookings.  In addition to the traditional restaurant offering, the business also provides takeaway via Deliveroo and Just Eat platforms. 

The substantial corner premises are held on a secure 15 year lease with sensible rent for such a prominent town centre trading position and comprise:  

Ground floor reception and delicatessen offering a variety of authentic Mediterranean food and drink.  Bar counter area leading to spacious 36 cover restaurant overlooking open kitchen.  The kitchen is incredibly well equipped including imported authentic pizza brick oven.

Lower ground floor provides an additional seating area for a further 24 customers in comfort together with relaxing bar lounge seating area, in front of an impressive cocktail bar.  Ladies and gents WC.  To the rear is further food preparation kitchen sporting large dough mixer and pasta machine, store rooms, staff changing rooms and WC. Business on lease. Ref: 590547

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SOLD - Lou & Joe's Burger Co, Holmfirth

BURGER RESTAURANT AND TAKEAWAY in Holmfirth.

Ernest Wilson are delighted to bring to market this immaculately presented, independent, award winning restaurant.  Our clients established the business in 2019 and have built up a fantastic reputation with loyal customer base.  The business prides itself on its modern menu which is regularly refreshed and updated and caters for vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan dietary requirements and preferences.  Awarded ‘The Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023’ and #5 of 95 Restaurants in the area, with 4.6 out of 5 on Google Reviews from 709 reviews.  They were also a National Burger Award finalist.  Our clients operate the business predominantly by staff and a management team, generating a superb weekly turnover. The premises have been fit out to an exceptionally high standard and really must be seen to be appreciated, arranged over three floors of an imposing corner property fronting a commanding main road junction in the heart of this bustling town centre.  64 cover restaurant with capacity to increase to 85 where required.  The ground floor provides reception area leading to bar and dedicated takeaway counter.  Customer seating area overlooking open kitchen.  Store room.  First floor provides two further customer seating areas, office and two customer toilets.  Lower ground floor provides food preparation kitchen, dry store, beer cellar, walk in cold store, staff space and WC. Business on lease. Ref: 590841

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SOLD - Newhouse Stores, Esh Winning, County Durham

FREEHOLD HIGH TURNOVER GENERAL STORE in Durham

LOCATION - A pleasant and friendly village in County Durham, just five miles west of Durham city, in the semi-rural Deerness Valley.

THE OPPORTUNITY - Owned and operated by our client for the last 40 years and having only changed hands three times in the last 100 years, this general store is a one-stop shop for everything from a can of pop to small gardening implements and electrical goods. The shop does not currently sell alcohol which would obviously be an obvious opportunity for additional revenue.  

    

THE PROPERTY - Surprisingly spacious being two units and extending over two floors. The first floor has potential for living accommodation, but the majority of the bedrooms are currently utilised as stock rooms, office and rest area.  There is a kitchenette and WC on this floor.  The shop makes good use of every available space and is comprehensively stocked. Banks of upright drinks chillers, frozen food chest freezers and several aisles of convenience goods, plus a greeting cards and stationery stand and a news and magazine stand. Counter with tobacco gantry and Lotto. Rear loading / delivery area and staff WC. Access to the rear of the property through security roller shutter doors and secure steel gate. As well as goods storage, there is plenty of room for a large vehicle. EPC Band B. Business & Property. Ref: 590524

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SOLD - Disco Drives Power Transmission Engineering Company, Norfolk

POWER TRANSMISSION ENGINEERING COMPANY in Norfolk

This business was founded in 1965 and has built up a wealth of reputation across a large and loyal customer base, serving customer here in the UK and internationally. 

It’s pride itself in being a British Manufacturers that specialised in industrial gearboxes, mechanical variable speed drives, inline and right-angle gearboxes, motor, pulleys and have abundance of technical skills in sub-contracting, producing bespoke, one-off parts or mass-produced parts, tailored to their customers needs.

Our clients are selling to enjoy a well-deserved retirement - excellent opportunity for any new owner to continue and take the business from strength to strength.

The premises operate from a well-presented and equipped commercial premises - excellent location and ideal premises for the operation of the business – exceptional buy and priced to sell. EPC Band E. Business on lease. Ref: 586956

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SOLD - Pets Pad Independent Pet Store, Rawcliffe, Goole

INDEPENDENT PET STORE in East Yorkshire

Established back in 1998 and being offered on the market for the very first time, this outstanding pet store is highly regarded and is only being sold because the owners now wish to retire. This is probably the most comprehensively equipped and stocked pet store in the north of England and its success is largely due to its extensive stock of everything animal, bird, fish and reptile related. An impressive feed barn, which was added just a few short years ago, stocks a huge range of foods for pets, farm animals and large animals. The store carries a huge choice of treats, accessories and healthcare items. This is a one-stop shop for all your needs, offering a range of goods from a dog chew to elaborate designer fish tanks, bird cages and vivarium’s, plus live animals ranging from a tree frog to a bearded dragon. The store also produces its own brand of dog foods, catering for every breed, from a Chihuahua to a Great Dane. Not only does the business provide a vital service to the many surrounding towns, villages and farms in the region, but its close proximity to major roads and links to the motorway system makes it an interesting destination place for families to visit and see the many types of live animals on show.  Full accounts will be made available to seriously interested parties following a formal viewing of the business and premises. The business has an eBay shop, as well as via its own website. This is an area that has huge scope for development by enterprising and ambitious new owners. To date, the business has attracted 57,000 individual sales on eBay.

Detached retail warehouse premises of approximately 433 sq m (4,660 sq ft) incorporating open plan ground floor retail area, storage rooms, managers office and staff toilets. There exists a first floor which is currently being used to store goods, but has historically been used as the owners private flat. This could be easily converted back to accommodate the new owners or a member of staff (this first floor is available as an optional extra and is in addition to the lease and rent quoted). Additional warehouse incorporates the feed barn. This is approximately 104 sq m (1,120 sq ft), of steel construction and with commercial vehicle height loading doors and roller shutters. Business on lease. Ref: 590627

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