SOLD - Blackrod Motor Spares, Bolton

HARDWARE, DIY, GARDENING AND MOTOR SPARES in Bolton

Situated in a lovely village in Greater Manchester, serving all the local villages around it.  This shop is a real Aladdin’s Cave which originally only sold car parts has expanded over the years to incorporate hardware, DIY, gardening, homeware and needs to be seen to be appreciated.  Currently run by one elderly lady who is now looking to retire after 40 successful years here.  This is a very well established business with a fabulous reputation yet highly profitable.  Comprising detached treble fronted sales shop, counter with storage area behind, large walk round sales shop, departmentalised into sections, toilet.  Business on lease, Ref: 587044

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SOLD - Homeconomy Hardware & DIY Store, Farsley, Leeds

HARDWARE AND DIY STORE in Leeds

This is a fabulous business run by present husband and wife owners for over 40 successful years and now only selling due to retirement.  Situated in this prime high street position in a vibrant up and coming area Leeds.  Benefitting from plenty of free parking right outside and all around helps keep a steady footfall of customers all day long.  The current owners will work with the new purchaser for an agreed period of time to ensure a smooth handover of the business.  VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  The well organised property is immaculately presented over three floors, comprising ground floor sales shop (approximately 500 sq ft) cleverly departmentalised with an array of shelving and displays, counter with EPOS system making stock ordering very easy.  The EPOS system has the facility to create a web shop for online sales though our clients have not taken advantage of this.  First floor two well organised stock rooms, kitchen and toilets.  Third floor provides further storage area.  The property benefits from being recently re-decorated and a CCTV system.  There is ample parking outside for customers, and to the rear of the property is a parking area for the owner. Business on lease. Ref: 587293

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SOLD - Ramages Hardware, DIY & Tools, Ormskirk, Lancs

OUTSTANDING HARDWARE, DIY, TOOLS AND REPAIR BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT PROPERTY in Lancashire

A truly outstanding opportunity to acquire a long established, unique and vital DIY hardware and gardening equipment business, run out of a substantial busy main road site.  The property investment includes three fully let flats producing a rental income return of almost £14,000 per annum.  Additionally there is an outbuilding with two garages.
The Business:  The DIY store and complimenting bolt-on services have been trading here for over 30 years under the same family ownership.  It is only now that retirement beckons that the property and business comes to the open market.  The business currently has a weekly turnover in excess of £5,000 as its owners wind down and leave the store predominantly staff run.  Historically, when both owners were far more engaged in the daily operation of the business.  Undoubtedly, under the right energetic and enterprising new ownership, the business will quickly reach historic levels of turnover and beyond.  The extensive store offers two floors of DIY goods and tools.  On the first floor, as well as sale goods, there are areas dedicated to the repair of machinery such as chainsaws, trimmers and blowers, key cutting machinery and chain repair / replacement and sharpening workshops.  The store is an approved Husqvarna main dealer, incorporating sales, service and approved repair.  They are also ‘Oregon’ dealers.  The business owns a number of websites which contribute substantially to the businesses online presence and e-commerce trade.  Chain sharpening, knife sharpening and key cutting services produce high profit margins.  The business not only attracts local and e-commerce trade, many customers travel from outlying areas to shop at the store or to bring by equipment for servicing.
Premises :  Prominent corner property at the end of a commercial parade of other shops and businesses.  The property is of brick construction over ground and first floors.  The shop premises is over the ground and first floor at the main road front elevation of the building.  The side of the building has shop stores and utility areas to the ground floor and three income producing rental flats on the upper floor.  There exists a separate private entrance to the flats above.  The property has its own parking, rear yard and outbuildings.  Within the brick built outbuildings there are two garages.  Utility areas, storage, staff WC and kitchen to the rear of the shop.  Large basement being utilised for surplus storage and staff lockers. Business & Property. Ref: 584849 

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SOLD - L & L Hardware, Seaham, County Durham

FREEHOLD HARDWARE SHOP in County Durham

Our clients have owned and operated this business since 1998 and are now selling to enjoy a well-deserved retirement. This is a super freehold property occupying a very prominent corner position close to a large Co-Op and a busy Post Office – easy on street parking. This is a busy business which is easily run by our clients however does offer an opportunity for an alternative use if required (subject to any necessary consents). This is priced to sell and we strongly recommend viewing – AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY. This is a ground floor retail unit of approximately 1,000 sq ft with a superb frontage. Internally is a large split level sales shop with store room and WC to the rear. Business on lease. Ref: 581480

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SOLD - Jacksons Hardware/DIY, Doncaster

HARDWARE / DIY PLUS INVESTMENT PROPERTIES in Doncaster

Very exciting opportunity to acquire this substantial freehold property ideally located in this popular South Yorkshire town close to the A1. Our clients have owned this property for 40 years and are now selling to enjoy a well-deserved retirement.   A FABULOUS BUY for an enthusiastic owner to take this from strength to strength. The business enjoys a very super reputation in the town and achieves a good weekly turnover in very easy hours.  A profitable shop and annual rental income of £18,200 per annum.  THIS IS PRICED TO SELL – VIEW EARLY.  This is a large two storey building which briefly comprises: deceptively spacious DIY shop which extends to the rear to provide additional retail area, store, workshop and staff facilities.  The frontage at ground floor level is complemented by a lock up hair salon which pays £65 per week rent and a second hand shop which pays £45 per week rent.  Large yard and workshop to the rear.  To the first floor are four flats which are fully let and return £240 per week rent. Business & Property. Ref: 581533

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SOLD - Ossett DIY Centre

DIY AND HARDWARE in West Yorkshire

Very well established business occupying one of the premier positions on this popular West Yorkshire Town Centres, close to the M1 Motorway. The business has been in the town for generations with our clients owning the business since 2001 – now selling to enjoy a well-deserved retirement. The business is a very traditional hardware store and enjoys a large and loyal customer base from the large local community. The premises occupy a premium position in the town on this popular shopping precinct in the town between the Co-Op and the bus station. The shop has an imposing triple frontage with fantastic displays. Internally is a large open plan sales shop with a wealth of quality fixtures and fittings. To the rear is a store area / workroom with key cutting equipment. AN EXCELLENT BUSINESS – VIEWING IS A MUST. Business on lease. Ref: 556747

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K Gardner & Son Locksmiths, Richmond, North Yorkshire - SOLD!

WHOLESALERS OF LOCK & KEY PRODUCTS, North Of England For Sale

This old established business is run from home by one person working 4 weekdays each week (apart from holidays). The business supplies blank keys (and a limited range of lock and key accessories) to retailers who have key cutting machines – mainly independent Hardware, DIY & Ironmongery businesses. The business has around 100 customers who are visited on a regular basis and are re stocked from our clients vehicle which is fully racked out to carry the assorted types of blank keys. This is a business which is very easy to run – worked in easy hours and can operate from your home.  Our clients are retiring after 20 years and will give 4 weeks training to new owners.  MASSIVE POTENTIAL TO ATTRACT NEW CUSTOMERS AND GET A WEB SITE. Ref: 555187

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Bank holiday weekend!

Bank Holiday weekend is upon us again, loads of new businesses instructed this week (see below) and loads of viewings booked.

Fully Licenced Tea Rooms, Coffee House & Deli Style Restaurant, York An excellent business situated in the heart of this Historic City Centre near the famous York Minster attracting literally millions of visitors, tourists and shoppers from all over the world. The business is worked in very easy hours only 9.00 am to 5.30 pm missing out on the valuable evening trade which could easily double the turnover, currently run by one lady with staff. Taking £215,026 per annum to 31/5/10 Genuine reason for sale. An excellent business currently run under a franchise. VIEWING RECOMMENDED Business £125,000 REF 200779

Counter News, Sweets, Tobacco, General & National Lottery, Nr Leeds. This excellent business trades from a lock up shop which enjoys a prime trading position next to the river in this popular market town. Good lease and sensible rent. Well established with a strong turnover yet it offers lots of obvious potential for growth - it used to have an off licence which could probably be re-instated (subject to any necessary consents), it could trade longer hours and it would greatly benefit from a re-fit and stock injection. Taking £5500 to £6000 weekly plus Lottery & newsheet £750. An excellent opportunity to acquire a business which could quickly double its turnover and profits. Business £49,950 REF 200814

Household, Hardware, DIY & General, Bradford This well fitted saleshop enjoys an excellent trading position in a monopoly shopping precinct which has its own large customer car parking area which serves all of the units here - many very popular shops including a co-op convenience store and Post Office. Held on a secure lease with a very reasonable rent. The precinct is situated in an expanding area of Bradford. A very old established business which serves not only the local community but also attracts customers from other adjacent suburbs and villages. Scope to introduce many more lines and services. Taking £2000 weekly. Fantastic potential. Business £25,000 REF 200815

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