SOLD - Market Fisheries, Heckmondwike

FISH AND CHIPS SHOP in West Yorkshire

Situated in the heart of a bustling town centre within the Kirklees district, this well-established business enjoys a prime location surrounded by popular high street names. Positioned conveniently between a supermarket and the main bus station, it benefits from excellent footfall and accessibility. Customers also appreciate the added advantage of free parking nearby, making it an attractive destination for both locals and visitors. This thriving business has been under the same ownership for an impressive 33 years, a testament to its strong reputation and loyal customer base. The current owner is selling solely due to retirement, creating a rare opportunity for a new proprietor to take over a successful operation. Currently run by a hands-on owner with a dedicated team of staff over a five-day working week, there is significant potential to increase revenue by extending opening hours or introducing new services. This is a unique chance to acquire a freehold property and business in a sought-after town centre location, sensibly priced for a quick sale.

Modern counter area with comfortable seating for dine-in customers. Rear serving and kitchen area equipped with a three-pan Hopkins range (approximately 10 years old), ensuring efficient and reliable service. Rear yard with storage facilities, leading to a spacious and well-organised preparation area complete with rumbler, chipper, freezers, and ample storage solutions. EPC Band B. Business & Property. Ref: 591321

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SOLD - Lime Lounge Coffee Lounge, Bakewell

LICENSED COFFEE SHOP in Bakewell

We are delighted to present this immaculately maintained and beautifully appointed licensed coffee shop, ideally situated in the bustling centre of Bakewell - one of the Peak District’s most popular tourist destinations. This business enjoys a prime location that benefits from high footfall year-round, making it an attractive proposition for any aspiring or experienced operator. Successfully operated by our client since 2021, the coffee shop has demonstrated consistent growth, with turnover increasing year on year. Currently, the business is managed entirely by a team of dedicated staff due to the owner’s other commitments, offering a fantastic opportunity for a more hands-on operator to take the reins and further develop this already flourishing enterprise. Currently, the business operates during easy daytime hours only, despite holding a full license until 10pm. This presents a significant opportunity to extend trading hours into the evening, introduce new offerings such as themed events or private functions, and substantially increase revenue.  This is a rare chance to acquire a well-established, turnkey business with enormous potential for growth. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the quality and opportunity on offer. The property is held on a secure lease and comprise, ground floor spacious and inviting coffee shop accommodating 42 covers indoors, complemented by an additional 12 alfresco seats for outdoor dining. The layout includes a well-designed service counter and servery area, leading to a generously sized, well-equipped commercial kitchen. Additional facilities include a storeroom and staff WC, along with two customer WCs for convenience.  First floor offers the owner’s private living accommodation featuring a modern kitchen, comfortable lounge, bathroom, and one double bedroom. EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 591341

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SOLD - Craven Stationery, Skipton

STATIONERS, OFFICE SUPPLIES AND PHOTOCOPYING / PRINTING in Skipton

An opportunity to acquire this independent family stationer and managed print specialist owned by the same family since 1991 that boasts a fabulous reputation.  For over 30 years the business has provided fantastic, old-fashioned personal service to the community, offering a wide range of quality products for the home, office, and creative projects.  The business also boasts a managed print size for small to medium sized projects whether this is printing flyers, new menus for restaurants or one of bespoke jobs which many of the local businesses have relied on for many years.  This part of the business over the last few years has grown enormously yet still offers plenty of potential to increase further with some local marketing.  In addition, the business has an online shop and whilst this brings in a number of sales, it could do so much more with a new, enthusiastic owner to modernise the website, increase SEO etc.  This is a unique business that has a number of income streams retail sales / managed print / online sales..  Owned by the same family since 1991, the business is only being sold due to our clients recent bereavement and offers a new owner a fabulously profitable business which could do so much more.  Full training and handover will be provided.

Large sales area with specialised display areas including Pilot, Parker pens, paper blanks, Filofax, HP inks. Second sales area comprising further stationery, office products etc.  Counter area with two serving points with rear work area including an array of commercial equipment including printers, guillotine, laminators, computers with design software and much more.  Further office / work area.  Staff toilet.  Also included in the sale is a delivery van.  EPC Band C.

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SOLD - Annfield Plain Post Office, Stanley, County Durham

MAINS POST OFFICE WITH SIZEABLE RESIDENCE in Stanley

For those searching for a good Post Office business with good PO salary / commission and a very spacious family sized home - this is the one. This property and business represent tremendous value for money and is priced to sell quickly, as the owners wish to retire after 20 years’ service to the community.  Located in Annfield Plain, a pleasant village and community in County Durham, just 2.5 miles from Stanley to the north-east, and 5 miles to Consett in the west. 

The Business: This is a Mains Post Office in a busy and densely populated area. The Post Office has 3 counters. Services being offered include ATM, some Foreign Exchange (mainly Euro and Dollar) and they are about to be set up for Passport application processing. The shop offers a range of stationery, cards and gift items and also Lottery and PayZone transactions. Enterprising new owners could easily extend the retail premises into the ground floor portion of the residence if they so wished, as space is abundant and hardly utilised. 

The Property: Single fronted, two-storey plus attic, stone-built property with long single storey extension to the rear. Ground floor lock-up retail shop with security roller shutters and external ATM. Entry to retail shop and two station Post Office counter. Security door to rear of Post Office counter and an additional door leading to the private residence, which has a lounge diner to the main building and pitched roof adding an additional dining room and well-fitted modern kitchen to the ground floor. Rear access to yard with electric roller shutter. In the main house there is a staircase leading to three double bedrooms and a house bathroom. A second set of stairs leads to an impressive and spacious, open plan, attic conversion. The property benefits from having been re-roofed some seven years ago and new electric roller shutters to the front of the shop and the rear yard have been recently installed. Business on lease. Ref: 587289

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SOLD - Carpenters Arms, Ossett

TOWN CENTRE PROMINENT FREEHOLD BAR AND RESTAURANT in Ossett

A well-known venue in the town centre. A huge, no expense spared refurbishment project resulted in a modern bar and bistro whilst respectfully maintaining a number of the original features. The original brewhouse dates back to 1768 whilst the cottages date further back still. The bar and restaurant was leased to a management team until recently, but is now available with vacant possession. Although currently closed, the venue remains comprehensively fitted and equipped and is in turn-key ready condition to open its doors and trade. Under its original ownership, the business was the most popular drinking and dining venue in Ossett town centre, and with little effort would quickly re-establish itself as the main draw in the town. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial freehold, free of tie, licensed property which could be leased to competent new tenants for a rental return, or run by owner operators. Of interest to breweries, craft ale producers, pub groups or a food led team of professionals, as well as commercial property landlords looking for an excellent return on capital invested.

THE PROPERTY - Probably the best location in the town centre as it has profiles from both the town main public car parks, as well as from the pedestrianised shopping and market precincts on Bank Street. The Bank Street entrance enjoys a huge private outside forecourt capable of accommodating scores of customers during those warmer months. The property has a total floor area of circa 321 sq m (3,455 sq ft) and includes a bar and restaurant with commercially equipped catering kitchen on the ground floor, plus an elaborate central feature staircase to the restaurants upper floor. There is potential to extend the restaurant through to provide a private dining room on the first floor. Ancillary areas include customer and staff toilets and managers office. EPC Band B.

Freehold property. Ref: 590628

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SOLD - Starbeck Deli, Newcastle

SANDWICH BAR in Newcastle

An exciting opportunity to acquire a well-established sandwich bar occupying a prime corner position in the heart of Newcastle’s vibrant student district.  Just moments from the university and surrounded by professional offices - including solicitors and accountants - the business enjoys a loyal and growing customer base, offering excellent potential for further development.  Only ill health forces this reluctant sale.  The premises are well-equipped for in-house baking and outside catering, together with wonderful potential to remove an interior wall to make a larger cafe area (subject to any necessary consents).  Operating in sensible daytime hours over seven days per week, the business offers scope for extended opening times in to weekday evenings and a focused push on outside catering to significantly boost revenue.  The premises are held on secure lease with reasonable rent and comprise corner property providing jewel aspect sale shop, customer waiting area and servery.  Preparation kitchen with an array of quality catering equipment and good extraction system.  Additional large food preparation area with three deck baking oven and further extraction.  Office and dry store area.  WC.  Enclosed yard to rear. Business on lease. Ref: 591203

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SOLD - West Burton Village Shop and Tearoom, Leyburn

SHOP AND CAFE in North Yorkshire

Super opportunity to acquire this delightful village stores and tea room in a beautiful village close to Wensleydale, located approximately 6 miles southwest of Leyburn.  This is the only general stores / off licence in the village, so enjoys a monopoly position and operates on a fantastic gross profit margin.  The retail side of the business operates as a general grocery and convenience store and has a long and established trading history in the local community. In addition to the community itself, the business also serves the nearby villages, none of which has a local shop. The business would in our opinion, benefit substantially from an injection of stock.  The tearoom is currently underutilised and offers tremendous potential to new hands-on owners for additional income through extending the menu, additional marketing and offering a breakfast menu throughout the main visitor season.  The village receives a high number of visitors, both on day trips and those staying in rented self-catering cottages in the village and local bed and breakfasts. The area is also renowned and popular amongst walkers and cyclists who frequent the village and regularly use the local businesses.  VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and the premises briefly comprise: double-fronted retail unit with an open aspect directly facing the village green, sales shop which is very well presented and fitted and customer / staff WC. The tearoom is self-contained with direct access from the village green, although the two parts of the business have joint access internally. The tearoom is currently laid out to seat 6, however, it has previously seated double that. During its past trading activity the tea room has been used successfully for the sale of gifts, crafts and the work of local photographers and these options could be freely explored again by new owners.  EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 591155

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SOLD - Becketts Military, Country and adventure business, Norfolk

MILITARY, COUNTRY AND ADVENTURE BUSINESS in Norfolk.

Superb double-fronted, single-storey retail unit on a busy A-Road in Norfolk. A long-standing local specialist, it trades from its established shop while operating a strong direct-to-consumer website that now drives most sales. The business runs on easy hours over a six-day week. A buyer will acquire a business that successfully blends traditional retail with a well-developed e-commerce platform. Trading as a Military, Country and Adventure store since the 1970s, the business has grown into a national stockist for specialist outdoor and military lines. Its hybrid retail/online model has enabled consistent growth and adaptability. Around 65% of sales are generated online, with the shop serving as a local showroom, collection point and fulfilment hub. Run by the owner with one member of staff, the business operates efficiently with low overheads. There is substantial scope for further growth, as the company does not currently trade on marketplaces such as eBay or Amazon. Listing on these platforms, along with modest investment in digital marketing and product range expansion, could significantly increase revenue without major capital costs. The double fronted, retail layout, provides practical retail flexibility: the space works as a single cohesive shopfloor with room for feature displays, branded bays and a counter / packing area for online order processing. The double frontage enhances window display potential on a busy arterial route into the city, increasing impulse and drive-by visibility for both walk-in customers and passing traffic. That physical presence combined with a nationally searchable website creates an effective dual channel for conversions and customer retention. This is an attractive opportunity for an operator seeking a manageable retail base with a proven online engine. As most sales come via the website, the business could also be relocated anywhere in the UK.  EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 591311

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SOLD - Gardening round, West Yorkshire

GARDENING ROUND, Run from Home in West Yorkshire

A rare opportunity to acquire this well-established, family-run gardening business, successfully operated by our clients for the past 16 years. Based in West Yorkshire, the business serves a loyal and long-standing customer base within a 5-mile radius of the owners' home.  Currently servicing over 70 regular customers, the business offers a full range of general gardening and maintenance services, including lawn mowing, weeding, pruning, planting, hedge trimming, as well as garden clearing and cleaning. With strong local demand, work is frequently turned away - presenting excellent growth potential for ambitious new owners.  Our clients are now seeking a well-earned retirement, creating an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic individual or team to build on the solid foundations already in place. The business would suit a passionate gardener or act as a valuable addition to an existing gardening or landscaping operation. Mobile business. Ref: 591185

Business Highlights:

Trades just five days a week, typically between 8.30am and 2pm

Closed entirely during January and February

Very Low Overheads

No advertising, website, or significant social media presence - offering huge marketing potential

Easily re-locatable within the region

Work vehicle available by separate negotiation  EPC Exempt.

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SOLD - La Besi Restaurant, Leeds

RESTAURANT AND PIZZA TAKEAWAY in Leeds  

An opportunity to acquire this outstanding restaurant and pizza takeaway situated in what can only be described as one of the best sites in the whole of Leeds - A PRIME SITE.  The business is easily operated with minimal staff and has a very healthy weekly turnover. Offered on a new lease with sensible rent and comprises of a reception leading to the outsales and servery sporting a quality coffee machine, restaurant seating 36 people.  To the rear is a very well fitted commercial kitchen with extraction, toilet and wash hand basin.  First floor store room.  To the front is a decked patio with a further 18 covers.   Two private car parking spaces to the rear. Business on lease. Ref: 590922

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