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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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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

Thursday, 10 July 2025

SOLD - Totally Awesome Toys & Games, York

TOYS AND GAMES in York

Ernest Wilson are pleased to bring to market this charming toys and games retailer which operates from ideally located premises in the heart of York city centre. The business has been operated by our clients since 2019 and who are now seeking to emigrate. The business trades in easy hours over seven days achieving a healthy turnover and working on good profit margins. Our clients have a loyal customer base and have developed a strong reputation for sourcing a number of rare and popular toys, games and collectibles. Sensibly priced for quick sale due to pending emigration. Our clients also own another store in Halifax which is for sale under our REF 590543.

The premises are held on lease and comprise ground floor retail shop with game demonstration displays, cash out facility. Lower ground floor provides large stock room ideal for development of online / mail order sales, kitchenette and WC. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 590542

Wednesday, 2 July 2025

SOLD - Revive Beauty, Collingham

HIGH CLASS BEAUTY SALON in Wetherby.

Established over 20 years and extensively refurbished by our client over the last decade, this very exclusive establishment occupies premises in a well known parade of shops and businesses in the heart of this highly desirable village. Surrounded by the most affluent districts of north Leeds, namely Collingham, Linton, Wetherby and Boston Spa, to name just a few, the wealthy catchment area is second to none and provides the business with a very steady and loyal client base. 1,000 individual clients have made 5,000 appointments over the years, showing the strength of reputation and repeat business this elegant establishment attracts. Services provided range from nail and eye treatments, through to more complex microdermabrasion procedures. Massage treatments and non-surgical facelifts are popular. The business also incorporates a state of the art stand-up tanning machine and a spray tan room. Treatments are carried out by a professionally trained and highly skilled team of staff and the owner acts as the practice manager, dealing with enquiries, appointments and administration. A qualified and accredited medical practitioner could take the business to a whole new level, by offering Botox injections and dermal fillers, for which there is huge demand in the immediate area, with no recognizable local competition. The business comes with some very valuable, state of the art equipment, such as a COMCIT by Crystal Clear, CACI skin rejuvenation equipment and an Alisun Sunvision vertical tanning booth. SHORTCUTS management software package is the most widely used in the industry. Approved retailer and user of ELEMIS products. Good Social Media presence, an excellent website and a database of over 5,000 clients.

Well recognised double wide premises within a parade of complimenting retail shops, cafes and professional businesses. The business occupies ground and first floor, plus a useful large loft area. Internally, the salon is very elegantly appointed, furbished and decorated with designer wall coverings, elaborate lighting and high end fixtures and fittings including black glass fronted air-conditioning units in each room. Ground floor, reception desk and wait area. Three nail treatment stations. Corridor leads to three private treatment rooms, a tanning room with vertical tanning booth, spray tanning room with spray cubicle. Customer WC. First floor, landing with relaxation area. Two large specialist treatment rooms. Full kitchen with storage for varnish stock. Bathroom with shower over bath. EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 590525

Monday, 30 June 2025

SOLD - Barnes Coffee Shop, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire

Coffee Shop in Northamptonshire

This highly rated Coffee Shop is located in the centre of this historic and affluent midlands market town, on the main market square with public car parking and has been trading here for many years. There is also a monthly farmers market that vastly increases footfall which contributes to this excellent business. Operating from an end of terrace in a blue plaque Grade II listing building occupying the ground floor and part first floor. The premises comprise of approximately 133 sq m (1432 sq ft) and consisting of the main seating area with up to 40 covers, serving counter with chiller display and drink prep area, the ‘snug’ second seating room with up 20 covers, catering kitchen, storage area with refrigeration units which leads to a first floor office area. Outside there is an attractive courtyard with additional seating for around 20 with an additional storage area that has potential for conversation for outside events. Our clients have operated this family run business since 2016 and are now offering the business for sale as they are planning to retire. They serve a selection of drinks, afternoon tea, breakfast and light lunch menu’s that customers can sit in or take away. There is opportunity to increase menu items, events and apply for a licence. An ideal opportunity for a small growing coffee chain or as a bistro. EPC Band E. Business on lease. Ref: 590018

Friday, 27 June 2025

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

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

SOLD - Premier Central Store, Sheffield

CONVENIENCE STORE AND LOTTO in Sheffield

An opportunity to acquire this long established licensed convenience store which has been in the same family ownership for over 40 years. Owners retiring. The business currently operates in relatively easy hours for this sector with no late evenings, offering wonderful scope for younger, enthusiastic new owners to extend opening times and boost trade. Our clients own the freehold property and will offer the premises on a new lease with sensible rent. The premises occupy a prime corner trading position fronting a commanding main road through this bustling and densely populated district of Sheffield. Ground floor large walk round store of approximately 106.4 sq m / 1,145 sq ft with good refrigeration and two position cash out facility. Store room, office, kitchenette and WC. Externally is a large enclosed yard with access to store room. VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED HERE. Business on lease. Ref: 590263

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

SOLD - Noonology Cafe/Bistro, Buxton

CAFE BISTRO in Buxton

Offering everything from gourmet coffee, all day breakfasts, brunches and desserts to mixologist crafted cocktails. Gluten free and vegan options and being dog-friendly make this the most vibrant and inclusive venue in Buxton. A perfect spot for friends and families to catch up over a meal or imbibe in delicious cocktails and mocktails. Located in the centre of the historic spa town of Buxton and benefitting from a colossal amount of tourist and visitor footfall all year around, as well as being a local’s favourite. Entirely run by a very friendly and reliable team of staff. Open everyday from 8am to 6pm (4pm on Sunday) and run entirely by a small team of staff, yet showing good net profits. Boasting a Google Rating of 4.9 and a Five Star Rating on TripAdvisor (at the time of instruction). The concept and venue was only established a year ago, but is already proving to be very popular. The business is only being sold due to the owners wish to emigrate.

Located amongst many complimenting shops and businesses and just a few yards from the public car park. Ground floor, double-wide fronted with full-height windows make for an attractive and prominent premises. The premises are licensed to serve alcohol and can comfortably accommodate at least 24 customers in an open plan arrangement with commercial catering kitchen located at basement level. Good lease term and very reasonable rent. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 590670

Tuesday, 3 June 2025

SOLD - Eastburn Fisheries, Keighley

FISH AND CHIPS BUSINESS in Keighley

An excellent opportunity to acquire this landmark fish and chips takeaway business which our client has owned since 2005 and which enjoys a particularly enviable reputation. The business trades in a sensible range of openings over ONLY FOUR DAYS PER WEEK and with three full days off per week, provides for a great, work / life balance. Achieving a VERY IMPRESSIVE WEEKLY TURNOVER whilst maintaining super profit margins, this is a business not to be missed and EARLY VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The premises are ideally located at the heart of this popular and affluent village on the West Yorkshire / North Yorkshire boundary and plenty of nearby housing whilst also benefitting from a super passing trade fronting on to this very busy main road and with customer car parking on site. Premises held on SECURE LEASE and briefly comprise, single storey lock up property facing the main road with an excellent passing trade - located adjacent to the busy Post Office and general store with lots of forecourt parking. Internally there is a good sized sales shop with three-pan Hopkins counter range, generous customer area plus ten cover cafe. Preparation kitchen to rear with WC and separate outbuilding for potato preparation. EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 590772

Friday, 30 May 2025

SOLD - Coffee Thyme Coffee Shop, Wombwell, Barnsley

BUSY HIGH STREET COFFEE SHOP AND CAFE in Barnsley.

Contemporary 45 seater coffee shop and cafe in the heart of this small town near Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Our client has built an enviable reputation in the last six years but now wishes to try his hand at something else, leaving an outstanding opportunity for energetic new owners to acquire an affordable business that needs nothing by way of additional capital as the cafe is in exceptional condition throughout and the overheads very reasonable. Highly prominent corner unit with full-height windows facing the high street and the town’s main shopping parade. The premises occupies the ground floor with five seats at the window and seating for 40 customers over two open plan areas. The central feature is the long servery with two glass display chillers, hot food servery and pay counter. Comprehensively equipped catering kitchen with commercial quality equipment under a hooded extraction system. Ample dry and chilled goods storage. Customer WC with disabled assistance. Rear exit door leading to waste bins and a parking space for the owner. Outside pavement seating around small bistro tables is permitted. Business on lease. Ref: 590560

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

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

Thursday, 15 May 2025

SOLD - Willow Tree Inn, Riddlesden, Keighley

VILLAGE PUB in Keighley

Excellent opportunity to acquire well known village pub which is situated in this semi-rural location in the Aire Valley. Benefitting from a strong loyal local trade this pub could do so much more with younger, more enthusiastic owners to build on the solid foundations already in place. The current owner is selling due to ill health and requires a quick sale hence the asking price - fabulous value and needs viewing to be appreciated. Entrance leads to tap room bar with various seating, pool table, tv and juke box. The lounge bar is nicely appointed and offers a more relaxed area and offers an entertaining area which is popular with the locals. The central island bar serves both the tap room and lounge areas. Off the lounge is a spacious outdoor seating area with heaters which proves popular both in summer and winter. Also on the ground floor is ladies and gents toilets as well as a kitchen which previously has been used for food although the current owners do not provide any food therefore is currently unused. The beer cellar is a good size, well kept and provides further storage. Stairs from the tap room lead upto the first floor where there is a function room again currently used for storage but could be utilised for private parties, clubs etc. Customer toilet. The owners accommodation is large though requires some modernisation. Comprises three good sized bedrooms (one currently used as an office), large through lounge / dining room with kitchen off. L shaped kitchen leads off the dining room with storage. Bathroom with separate shower. EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 590858

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

SOLD - Womack Central Fisheries, Normanton

FISH AND CHIPS WITH EAT-IN AREA - CLOSED AT PRESENT in Normanton

An exciting opportunity to acquire this long established fish and chips shop with both outsales and eat-in area which has been in these town centre premises for over 100 years. Our clients have operated the business since 2021 but have sadly had to close in summer 2024 due to serious ill health - presenting an ideal opportunity for enthusiastic new owners to pick up where our clients left off. The fish shop is currently the only one in the town - oozing potential. Substantial lock-up premises held on lease with low overheads and occupy a prime town centre trading position. Comprising triple fronted premises, counter and three pan Hopkins counter range, seating area catering for ten in comfort, food preparation room. Enclosed yard to the rear accessing customer WC, owner WC, store room and chipping and rumbling room. EPC Band E. Lease, fixtures & fittings. Ref: 590737

Monday, 28 April 2025

SOLD - 1924 Cocktail Bar, Cleckheaton

POPULAR WEST YORKSHIRE BAR AND MUSIC VENUE in Cleckheaton

A family run business in the centre of Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire which has been called the most popular bar in town. This vibrant cocktail bar is well known and loved for its various events, including 1920s dress-up nights and popular DJ sets. Expertly made, creative and delicious cocktails. Having a late-night licence to 2am Friday and Saturday and catering for private parties and celebrations for up to 120 on the ground floor, plus 25 on an upper mezzanine level, the opportunities to further develop the business are enormous. This is a reluctant sale due to family commitments. There is also potential to develop a food offering as there is a partially fitted kitchen on the first floor, currently only utilised to prepare cold charcuterie. The bar has established itself in a short period of time and now makes for a perfect opportunity for energetic and ambitious new owners to take this venture to the next level. Prominent mid-parade, glass fronted unit with electric security roller shutters. Some seating to the outside front is permitted. Entry to open plan floor with a mix of booth, bar and table seating. Super long bar made from one solid and thick piece of oak. Attractive and well stocked back bar with a bank of glass fronted display chillers. Two keg beer taps. The ground floor extends deep into the back where there is a dance and DJ booth area. Emergency exit leads to the rear yard where there is space for owners parking. Open staircase leads to the mezzanine floor which has a private lounge accommodating up to 25 and looking out over the floor below, plus an arrangement of customer toilets, including a unique “Couples” twin WC. Full coverage CCTV and POS system. EPC Band E. Business on lease. Ref: 590765

Thursday, 10 April 2025

SOLD - Alexander Gourmet Med, Deli and Speciality Mediterranean Foods, Todmorden

DELI AND SPECIALITY MEDITERRANEAN FOODS in Todmorden

Ernest Wilson are delighted to bring to market this charming delicatessen business which has been operated by our client for a good number of years and is now looking to retire. The business trades in very easy hours over four days and offers tremendous potential for younger enthusiastic new owners to extend opening times and significantly boost takings. A fantastic opportunity to build on the solid foundations laid by our client with potential to introduce online mail order sales to increase turnover and profitability. Double unit will be offered on a new lease with low rent which includes water costs. Business on lease. Ref: 590623

Monday, 7 April 2025

SOLD - Brooks Restaurant, Brighouse

LONG ESTABLISHED, HIGHLY REGARDED RESTAURANT in Brighouse.

An exceptionally well known and highly regarded, contemporary licensed restaurant in the Calderdale region of West Yorkshire. Established over 30 years ago and trading consistently well, the restaurant is a much loved institution in this vibrant small town, known for its superb choice of trendy bars and quality restaurants. The main restaurant floor has an elegant bar area with seating for 16 to 18 customers and a dining room which is very spaciously laid out to accommodate 40 diners. A private, eclectic dining room in the basement can cater to parties of up to 16 guests. Outside seating is available on bistro tables. Internal decor is earthy and neutral, with original wood floors and is entirely suitable for any manner of theme or cuisine. Truly outstanding back of house areas, rarely seen in the industry, with a superbly equipped commercial catering kitchen on the ground floor. Additional food prep room and large walk-in chiller in the basement, together with a bottle store, dry goods store, chemical room with laundry area. Ladies and gents WCs and staff changing room with WC. The premises has gas central heating, air-conditioning and hard-wired music speakers. Detailed financial information will be made available to seriously interested parties who have attended a formal viewing and met the owners. This is a confidential sale of a very well known restaurant that sits in a prized and enviable position in the centre of the town, with lots of public parking. The town hosts many street events during the year, which attract a colossal amount of visitors to the restaurant and other complimenting businesses. Business on lease. Ref: 590615

Friday, 4 April 2025

SOLD - Botafogo Grill, Huddersfield

LICENSED TOWN CENTRE RESTAURANT in Huddersfield

A Brazilian grill themed, licensed restaurant with enough capacity to accommodate 80 diners in two areas separated by a grill section. Highly prominent corner building in the centre of the towns restaurant row. Attractive frontage and easy street parking. Established in 2010 and very popular with the many students, office workers and professionals that live and work in the immediate vicinity. Currently only opening evenings, there is a huge opportunity to trade through the day offering breakfasts and lunch. The restaurant is predominantly family run, hence they do not take fuller advantage of the permitted opening hours. Location is outstanding and the restaurant itself is well laid out and easy to operate with just a small team of staff. This is a highly prominent, corner site with attractive glazed frontage to two sides. Ground floor reception, service bar and open plan dining area seating 38. Grill kitchen and food pass. Additional dining area with seating for 25 or more. Steps leading to basement with a superbly fitted and equipped kitchen with commercial catering equipment and high capacity extraction system. Customer toilets. Staff changing room. Dry goods and alcohol stores and managers office. This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a superbly fitted and equipped restaurant with alcohol licence, in an outstanding, vibrant town centre location, at a fraction of the cost of fitting one out. Business on lease. Ref: 590523

Wednesday, 2 April 2025

SOLD - Kingstonian Storage Equipment & Racking, Beverley, East Yorkshire

STORAGE EQUIPMENT AND RACKING (RETAIL AND SUPPLY) in East Yorkshire.

An exciting opportunity to acquire this highly profitable and long established business which supplies new and used shelving, racking and storage equipment (lockers etc) to industry, retail and commerce sectors. The business operates predominantly by repeat trade to customers it has served for over 25 years within an hour’s drive of its base with little advertising undertaken - fantastic potential for enthusiastic new owners to significantly increase turnover and profitability by expanding the operational radius. Substantial premises held on lease with sensible rent and comprise approximately 12,000 square feet of warehouse space. Ground floor vehicular access to main warehouse. First floor mezzanine storage, second floor storage. Office suite within the building provides three offices, store room, staff room and kitchen, ladies and gents WC. Externally parking for six vehicles. The premises benefit from CCTV system and burglar alarm. Sensibly priced for quick sale due to our clients’ other business interests. EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 590746

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