SOLD - Former RAFA Bar/Social Club, Batley

FORMER BAR / SOCIAL CLUB in Batley

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to acquire a substantial and imposing freehold commercial property, prominently positioned in the heart of Batley’s vibrant and bustling town centre.  This striking building occupies a prime location and offers expansive internal accommodation arranged over three floors.  Having traded for many years as the Batley and Birstall Royal Air Force Association social club, the property is now offered with vacant possession and presents a rare chance for investors, developers, or owner-occupiers to repurpose a characterful premises in a strategic location with lots of nearby parking.

The size, layout, and character of the property make it suitable for a wide range of potential uses, subject to any necessary planning consents.  These could include a licensed restaurant or bar, an events or wedding venue, a furniture or carpet showroom, a community or cultural centre, or a residential conversion into apartments.  The scale and flexibility of the premises make it an ideal canvas for redevelopment or repositioning.

Batley is an expanding town in West Yorkshire, strategically located close to both the M62 and M1 motorways, allowing easy access to Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield and Huddersfield.  The town also benefits from a nearby railway station, enhancing its connectivity and appeal to commuters and visitors alike.  The area continues to undergo investment and regeneration, increasing demand for quality commercial and residential space.

The ground floor comprises a welcoming reception area leading into a substantial bar and lounge space, extending to approximately 156.5 square metres.  This space is divided into two distinct areas, both served by a central bar.  Also on the ground floor is a kitchen (13.6 square metres), separate ladies and gents WC facilities, and a beer cellar / storage area located behind the bar.

To the rear, a staircase leads to a mezzanine landing, which features a fire exit and an alternative disabled entrance.  This level also includes a ladies WC and a dedicated disabled WC.  A wheelchair lift provides access to the first floor, where a large dance hall with its own bar, seating areas and a spacious dance floor with raised stage is located.  This space totals approximately 176.8 square metres and includes storage areas behind the bar.  A further staircase leads back down to the main reception area.

The second floor provides additional space, including a former committee room that is currently used for storage, along with further ancillary storage rooms.

This is a truly unique opportunity to acquire a large, centrally located property in a well-connected and growing town.  The freehold sale represents excellent value for money and offers significant potential for redevelopment or re-use.  Early viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the scale, flexibility and potential this site offers. EPC Band D. Freehold property. Ref: 591176

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SOLD - Jade Windows Double Glazing Manufacturers & Installation business, Batley

DOUBLE GLAZING MANUFACTURER AND INSTALLATION BUSINESS in Batley.

Well established, family business trading on an excellent reputation, manufacturing high quality UPVC and aluminium frames whilst buying in the double glazing sealed units and installing them both together.  The business was established circa 30 years ago and has grown into a highly profitable business with a fabulous turnover on latest available accounts.  The business has been in our clients family since it was founded in the mid 1990’s and has showed continuing, recent growth with the majority of the business to an extensive, commercial client base within varied sectors including healthcare and education.

Run by our client who is prepared remain either within an operational management role or as a consultant for a period of up to two years following completion, (terms by negotiation) if required by the successful purchaser.  This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable manufacturing business with a competent workforce both within the manufacturing facility and fitters.  Operated from ideal and extensive premises within West Yorkshire which are held on lease and which offer a particularly large range of high quality, fixtures, fittings, plant and equipment which our client has continued to invest into, even quite recently to ensure that the business is in good shape to take advantage of growth opportunities.  The premises offer impressive offices, showroom and extensive workshop manufacturing facilities.  This is an ideal acquisition for a larger double glazing business or other corporate where they would be synergies between the two and opportunities to cross sell products / services.  Accounts are available to genuinely interested parties upon completion of an NDA. Business & Property. Ref: 591141

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SOLD - Roberto's Restaurant, Batley

LICENSED RESTAURANT in Batley

An exciting opportunity to acquire this long established restaurant.  The business was started by our clients over 20 years ago and moved to the current premises in 2007.  Our clients own the property and will offer the premises on a new lease with reasonable rent. The Business comes to market due to a family illness.  The premises are fit out to a high standard and would lend themselves to a variety of cuisines, situated in the heart of Batley with easy parking right outside the door.  Comprising porch leading to a lounge bar area with bench seating, main restaurant area seating 76 at present but can cater for 90 to 100 with ease.  Large and well equipped kitchen with central extraction hood.  Store, office, ladies, gents and disabled WC.  Designated staff parking space to the rear.  Our client has obtained planning permission to convert this into an outdoor decked seating area.  EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 590295

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SOLD - Bishops Sandwiches & Confectionary, Birstall, Batley

CLOSED SANDWICH AND CONFECTIONARY PREMISES in Birstall

This is fantastic opportunity to acquire and quickly re-establish what has been a well-known and successful sandwich and confectionary business.  Closed April 2023 due to owners ill health.  The premises occupies a truly prime trading position on Birstall Marketplace with easy roadside parking.  A bustling high street position.  Held on lease, comprising glass fronted sales shop offering superb glass display counters and refrigeration and a prep kitchen to the rear.  First floor provides fully fitted bakehouse with four deck Tom Chandley oven and an abundance of high-tech bakery equipment, dumbwaiter lift to supply shop.  Externally yard, store and WC to the rear.  Included in the price in various bakery stock and products - early inspection is highly recommended. Lease, fixtures & fittings. Ref: 588880

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SOLD - Batley DIY Centre

DIY Centre in Batley

Prominent and well-known DIY store which has occupied the same premises on this West Yorkshire, town centre, high street for over 60 years. Our client is now ready for a change and wishes to hand the reins of this very successful and profitable business to energetic and ambitious new owners.  Almost entirely run by a small team of staff, who have served the needs of the local townsfolk and established a solid reputation for customer service and drawn a colossal amount of repeat business with a very high weekly turnover. Established in 1958, this DIY centre has become an integral part of the local community.  Highly prominent, brick built, semi-detached property over three, split level floors, to include retail sales floor, kitchen/bathroom and sliding door displays. Managers office, staff changing room and kitchenette and staff WC. Stores and goods-inwards area. The display of items for sale is permitted to the front pavement area. Online sales with excellent reviews currently make up around 16% of all sales. Ample and free on street public parking. The building sits at the head of Commercial Street in this densely populated West Yorkshire town. 

 EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 588485

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SOLD - Freehold Retail Unit, Batley

RETAIL UNIT in Batley

An opportunity to acquire this substantial double property situated in a commanding high street position within a bustling town centre site and with the benefit of free customer car parking to the rear.  Our clients are retiring after over 35 years here running a very successful business. Vacant possession will be given on completion.  The premises have traded for many years as a curtains and blinds showroom for over 35 years, however it would suit most retail trades but ideal for hot food takeaway (subject to any necessary planning consents).  There may be an option to acquire the business by separate negotiation.  The premises comprise spacious sales showroom, office.  Basement.  First floor large workshop and sewing room, kitchen, toilet and wash hand basin.  There is a self-contained property to the side which were formally used as a solicitors office many years ago.  This comprises first floor reception, second floor four offices, large dining kitchen, ladies and gents toilets.  Externally there are two car parking spaces to the side of the premises.  This self-contained unit is in need of renovation. Freehold property. Ref: 585446

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SOLD - Batley Curtains, Batley

RETAIL UNIT in Kirklees

An opportunity to acquire this substantial double property situated in a commanding high street position within a bustling town centre site and with the benefit of free customer car parking to the rear.  Our clients are retiring after over 35 years here running a very successful business. Vacant possession will be given on completion.  The premises have traded for many years as a curtains and blinds showroom for over 35 years, however it would suit most retail trades but ideal for hot food takeaway (subject to any necessary planning consents).  There may be an option to acquire the business by separate negotiation.  The premises comprise spacious sales showroom, office.  Basement.  First floor large workshop and sewing room, kitchen, toilet and wash hand basin.  There is a self-contained property to the side which were formally used as a solicitors office many years ago.  This comprises first floor reception, second floor four offices, large dining kitchen, ladies and gents toilets.  Externally there are two car parking spaces to the side of the premises.  This self-contained unit is in need of renovation. Business & Property. Ref: 585446

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SOLD - Robbie's Fish & Chips, Batley

FISH & CHIP SHOP in Batley

An opportunity to acquire this excellent fisheries situated in this prime trading position – DENSELY POPULATED RESIDENTIAL AND INDUSTRIAL AREA OF BATLEY.  The business has been run entirely by staff due to our client having other business interests.  The business has taken the big money in the past and only needs a good fish fryer to take this back to its former glory.  Our client has finished the staff and the business closed on the 22nd March.  The business, fixtures and fittings have been priced to sell.  A SUPER BUY – VIEW EARLY, THIS WILL GO.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  The premises are held on a secure lease, very sensible rent and comprise well fitted, fully tiled sales shop, sporting a three pan counter range with full service history.  To the rear is the preparation kitchen incorporating fish and potato preparation areas, cooking area, store room, outer toilet, car park and outer seating area. Business on lease. Ref: 583347

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SOLD - Investment Property (Returning 9%) in Batley

INVESTMENT PROPERTY in Batley

Excellent investment opportunity ideally located in this very busy Kirklees town centre, fronting directly onto Commercial Street with a massive amount of passing trade all day long and easy roadside parking.  The premises nestles amongst major retailers such as O2, Ladbrokes, Lloyds Bank and Tesco Extra which ensures the success of this venue.  The premises currently operate as a thriving hair and beauty salon which will take a new five year, full repair and insuring lease upon completion.  Annual return approx 9% on investment. Freehold property. Ref:  583009

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SOLD- The Croaky Frog Cafe, Batley

COFFEE SHOP, CAFÉ AND TEA ROOMS WITH 24 COVERS (closed at present) in Batley

An opportunity to acquire this delightful tea rooms and coffee shop situated on this bustling high street trading position – busy town centre with parking right outside. Totally refurbished premises from top to bottom. The business was worked in only a four and half day week, closing Saturday lunch time to Tuesday morning. The site oozes potential for a new owner to really establish a fantastic business here.  This could also easily operate as a restaurant and would benefit from a table licence for wines, spirits and beers (subject to planning etc.). HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – PRICED TO SELL.  GENUINE REASON FOR SALE, DUE TO SERIOUS ILLNESS. New lease available with sensible rent and comprise: glass double fronted unit incorporating outsales with good servery, sporting one of the latest two station coffee machines for all those specialist coffee’s, cappuccinos, lattes etc.  24 cover coffee shop, tea rooms that must be seen to be appreciated. First floor is an amazing, immaculate large commercial kitchen which would please the keenest of chefs.  Superbly tiled ladies and gents toilets.  Second floor storage.  Basement dry store. Business on lease. Ref: 581412
 

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SOLD - Bishops Bakery, Birstall, Batley

BAKERS, CONFECTIONERS & SANDWICH CENTRE in Batley

An opportunity to acquire this delightful bakers and sandwich bar situated in this prime trading position – bustling high street trading position in this busy shopping centre. The business is run mainly by staff in very easy hours. The shop currently does not sell pork( or related products) which had a negative impact on turnover. Putting these products back on sale would make such a big difference here. VERY SENSIBLY PRICED TO SELL – A SUPER OPPORTUNITY. Modern all glass fronted premises fronting this high street and comprise spacious sales shop offering superb display glass counter and very good refrigeration.  To the rear is the preparation kitchen.  The bakehouse is situated on the first floor and offers a very well fitted bakehouse with a fairly new four deck Tom Chandley oven plus an abundance of hi tech commercial equipment (full inventory available on request).  A commercial goods lift services the goods from the bakehouse to the shop.  Courtyard, stores and toilet. Business on lease. Ref: 581815

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SOLD - The Wheatsheaf Restaurant, Birstall, Batley

CLOSED RESTAURANT in Birstall

Fabulous opportunity to acquire this recently closed restaurant which is ideally located just off the market square in this popular Spen Valley market town. This is an ideal buy for an enthusiastic operator to develop a super business from this site which has historically enjoys an excellent reputation.  The premises are offered with the security of a new lease and sensible rent for such a spacious property.  VIEWING IS A MUST HERE. This is a deceptively spacious character property arranged over two floors which comprises large feature frontage with external seating area and two bay windows.  Internally is a bar / restaurant area which leads to a spacious restaurant area which can accommodate over 40 with separate private dining area off set and split level.  To the rear is a spacious commercial kitchen area with canopy and WC’s.  To the first floor is a further 28 cover restaurant with a galleried feature overlooking the bar.  Office / store and WC’s.  Lease, fixtures & fittings. Ref: 559328

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SOLD - Field Head Fish Bar, Birstall, Batley

FISH & CHIPS,  Birstall, Batley

A superbly presented fish & chips shop ideally located on this popular parade at the heart of this densely populated residential area on the Leeds/Kirklees border. The shop was fitted to the very highest of standards with no expense spared and must be viewed to be fully appreciated. The business has the potential to do so much more with an experienced and enthusiastic owner at the helm – currently run mainly by staff.  This is a fabulous opportunity offered with sensible rent and the security of a new lease. This is a substantial ground floor lock up shop unit with electronically operated security shutters and a modern frontage, internally is a large open plan shop with tiled floors and walls and a fabulous 3 pan counter range (high efficiency Hopkins model), rear preparation kitchen with a wealth of quality commercial equipment, rear potato preparation area. Business on lease. Ref: 557415

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SOLD - Bishops Bakery, Birstall, Batley

BAKERS & CONFECTIONERS in Birstall.

An opportunity to acquire this superb bakery situated in this commanding position - IMPOSING POSITION WITH LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE PASSING DAILY. The business has been in the same hands for the last 41 years and very sadly, only serious illness forces this reluctant sale.  The business is run predominantly by staff and could do so much more here. Worked in very easy hours over 5 and ½ day week. HIGHLY PROFITABLE CONCERN IN THIS SUPERB HIGH STREET TRADING POSITION – One of the finest positions in West Yorkshire.  Rarely do businesses of this calibre reach the open market. The premises are held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise modern, professionally fitted, spacious sales shop with superb display counter units, preparation kitchen to the rear.  First floor bakehouse with a new four deck Tom Chandley commercial oven which was new approximately 15 months ago.  Dumb waiter goods lift from ground floor to first floor.  Second floor office, store room. Business on lease. Ref: 559256

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SOLD - Azzurro Cafe & Coffee House, Birstall, Batley

CAFÉ & COFFEE HOUSE – CLOSED AT PRESENT in Birstall

Super opportunity to acquire this recently established café with A3 planning consent which was refurbished, fitted and equipped to a VERY HIGH STANDARD in 2016. This is reluctantly offered for sale due to serious ill health.  The café has built up an excellent reputation and a Four Star Trip Advisor rating.  Serving quality coffee, cakes and light Mediterranean food.  The business was only closed in February 2017 and now offers a new owner huge potential to easily re-establish and become a thriving business once again at a lower cost that it would be to establish from scratch – VIEWING IS A MUST and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The premises are held on lease with modest rent and briefly comprise:  beautifully furbished open plan café seating 15 diners, excellent catering equipment, two station steam pressure coffee machine.  Lease, fixtures & fittings. Ref: 557859

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SOLD - Common Road Working Mens Club, Batley

FORMER CONCERT / FUNCTION ROOM (IDEAL FOR RETAIL USE) in Batley, West Yorkshire 

This former concert hall is part of a working mens club but is no longer required by the club and is therefore available for purchase as a self-contained, single storey unit with its own car parking area. The new owners can use the property for any use – subject to the club’s consent and subject to any necessary planning requirements. The front of the concert room is a solid wall at present – any new owner would be required to undertake the internal partition and any new frontage. We believe that this would be ideal for many kinds of business use, but would particularly as a retail convenience store because of its location – adjacent to 3 well populated residential estates. Comprising: former concert room, bar and stage – total area approximately 3,000 sq ft, all at ground floor level. Externally: car parking area to the side. Freehold property. Ref: 556670

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