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Friday, 12 September 2025

SOLD - Commercial Contract Cleaning business based in East Sussex

COMMERCIAL CONTRACT CLEANING in East Sussex

Well established and highly profitable commercial cleaning company showing fabulous adjusted net profits. The business is run by our client in easy hours from home with a team of cleaning staff throughout the Eastbourne area to a good mix of office and production clients. The business, which has an excellent reputation, has been run by our client for circa 40 years and is only now available for sale due to our clients impending retirement. The vast majority of cleaning is carried out by staff during the evenings with our client operating the office 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Excellent opportunity for a new owner to expand and would suit an independent or competitor to substantially increase their own business through acquisition. Ref: 590531

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Wednesday, 10 September 2025

SOLD - Homeworks Hardware, DIY and Pet Supplies, Helmsley, North Yorkshire

HARDWARE, DIY AND PETS SUPPLIES in Helmsley

An exciting opportunity to acquire this long established hardware, DIY and pets supplies business which has become a community hub since its inception in 1987 - our client is now seeking a well earned retirement. The business offers a variety of products and services including key cutting and due to its location in the heart of Helmsley has a wide catchment area with no direct competition. The business is run entirely by staff - full time working owners could expect to generate decent net profits. The premises are held on lease with low rent and occupy a prime trading position in the town centre, a short walk from the market place and public car park. Comprising walk round store with ramped access. Variety of departmental display areas. Store and WC. First floor provides substantial storage space. Business on lease. Ref: 590711

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

SOLD - Cookhouse Cafe, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield

CAFE in Huddersfield

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this long established and traditional breakfast cafe which is situated in the heart of this charming Kirklees village, a short walk away from the train station in a high footfall area. The business has been operated by our clients since 2014, during which time it has built a strong reputation with loyal customer case. Retirement sale. Trading in easy hours over five days, offering further potential for enthusiastic new owners to extend openings and increase trade. The double fronted premises are held on lease with low overheads and comprise customer waiting area for outsales leading to open plan cafe seating 20 in comfort, spacious and well-equipped kitchen, further food prep room and storeroom. Lower ground floor ladies and gents WC. EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 590672

Thursday, 14 August 2025

SOLD - Drive Dynamics Power Transmission Engineering Company, Kings Lynn

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.

Business on lease. Ref: 586956

Monday, 3 March 2025

SOLD - The Coffee House, Hull

CAFE AND COFFEE HOUSE in Hull

Very busy coffee shop in the heart of this bustling shopping centre which has shown recent growth. The business which has been in the same hands for almost 30 years has become somewhat of an institution with a very large client base and is only reluctantly offered for sale due to retirement. An excellent opportunity for a new owner to really drive the business forward and earn an excellent living - our client runs the business with a fairly large input from staff and a new owner could potentially make many thousands of pounds worth of savings in the wage bill, particularly if run by a couple or partnership. The premises briefly comprise attractive and virtually unique style dining area seating up to 60 customers. Extensive commercial kitchen to the rear with an impressive range of quality catering equipment and extraction system, pot wash area with commercial dishwasher and prep area. externally seating for up to four diners. Business on lease. Ref: 588522

Thursday, 16 January 2025

SOLD - Fitness Finesse Gym & Fitness Studio, Bradford

GYM AND FITNESS STUDIO in Bradford

A wonderful opportunity to acquire this long established concern with a loyal customer base of approximately 150 active members which has been operated by our clients for nearly 25 years and are now looking to begin their long earned retirement. The business has been trading since 1995 and relocated to the current prime prominent premises in 1999. The owners are retiring - fantastic potential for younger, enthusiastic new owners to build on these solid foundations.

Held on lease, the business occupies the first and second floor of a prominent mill building comprising ground floor entrance hall and staircase to the first floor. First floor reception and office, large gym area with an array of cardio and weights equipment, ladies and gents WC, room formerly used as a hair salon. Second floor beauty treatment room sub-let, returning £350 per calendar month, two rooms, ideal for tanning and beauty therapy, ladies and gents changing room and shower facilities, store room and staff kitchen. Car parking forecourt. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 590114

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

SOLD - Walkley News & Off Licence, Sheffield

OFF LICENCE AND NEWSAGENTS in Sheffield

A wonderful opportunity to acquire this superbly fitted and equipped licensed convenience store and full Lotto outlet which occupies a prime trading position on a commanding main road in the heart of this densely populated district of Sheffield. The business has been operated by our clients over 29 years and is now offered for sale due to pending retirement. Currently trades daytime only and offers real scope to open evenings and take full advantage of the alcohol licence. The premises are offered with a new lease at sensible rent and briefly comprises professionally fitted sales shop with an excellent range of product displays and refrigeration, good service counter and cash out facilities, store room and WC to the rear. Large cellar to provide additional storage if required. Business on lease. Ref: 588740

Monday, 21 October 2024

SOLD - FREEHOLD CAFE/RETAIL PREMISES in Northallerton

FREEHOLD CAFE/RETAIL PREMISES in Northallerton

The opportunity to acquire a freehold commercial property in Northallerton, North Yorkshire is rare. Formally one of the towns longest running cafe and tea room businesses. Our clients operated the business since 1991 but are now looking forward to a well-earned retirement. This property will undoubtedly be of interest to catering professionals looking for the security of owning their own premises, as well as to commercial property investors looking to lease the premises for a good annual rental income. The property was generating a rental income of £13,000 per annum back in 1995, before our client bought the property. In todays market, we would expect a rental return of at least £15,000 per annum, representing a 10% per annum return on investment. Located within one of Northallerton’s well known shopping arcades and benefitting from lots of customer footfall from the large public car park behind the Garthway and Barkers Arcades. The premises enjoys a consistent and predictable footfall. Brick built property in the middle of a pedestrian shopping precinct. Ground and 1st floor with triple wide frontage and with some outside seating permitted. Spaciously arranged seating for 30 diners. Pay counter with dessert display. Food prep area and catering kitchen. Pot wash area. First floor dining room for 26 to 28 customers. Second food prep kitchen and pot-wash. Dry and chilled goods storage. Customer WC. Utility area and dry stores corridor. We are advised that the first floor was a residential flat in the past and probably still holds this consent, although interested parties should make their own enquiries regarding this. The property is available with vacant possession. Freehold property. Ref: 590146

Friday, 17 May 2024

SOLD - Lawtons Greengrocers & Flowers, Morley, Leeds

GREENGROCERS AND CUT FLOWERS in Morley, Leeds

Situated in the heart of a popular Leeds suburb on this bustling pedestrian precinct with lots of free parking close by - bustling location. Monopoly trading position being the only business of this type in the area. The business has been run by the present owners for 30 years and is now selling due to retirement. The business is totally run by staff - full time working owner could quite significantly reduce the wage bill and increase the net profit substantially. Full training and handover will be given. This is an old established, well known business offered at a very sensible price. Shop comprises large self-service sales shop with excellent external displays. Double cash out. Rear storage with cold room. First floor office / kitchen and toilet. Business on lease. Ref: 587339

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

SOLD - Pat O'Brien Butchers, Sheffield

TRADITIONAL BUTCHER SHOP in Sheffield

This butchers has stood in this location and traded successfully for over 30 years. The location itself is outstanding, being at the head of a major road, close to a popular park. This is a very traditional and long-established butcher shop and perfect for someone coming from butchery counters in a supermarket and perhaps is now ready to run their own business and be in control of their own destiny. The owner is only selling due to well-earned retirement plans and under more energetic and ambitious new ownership, the shop would really benefit from adding a hot and cold sandwich offering and hot carvery as the footfall here would provide a substantial increase in sales turnover. The shop has shown consistently high levels of turnover and profit and is easily run solely, plus a little extra casual help during busy periods. Ground floor, lock-up retail shop. Traditional butchery counter with glass display chillers. Rear meat prep area with walk-in chiller. Rear door leading to yard where there is space to add an outbuilding for additional storage if required. Wash up area and staff WC. Easy and free kerbside parking. Business on lease. Ref: 587400

Friday, 12 January 2024

SOLD - Hipperholme Post Office, Halifax

POST OFFICE AND GREETINGS CARDS in Halifax

Having run the business since 2010, our client has taken the decision to sell this popular and busy office, located on a busy parade of shops. This is an excellent position, particularly given the large car park and generous on street parking on the doorstep. This is an easily run business - our client chooses to work part time due to their pending retirement, however a full time working owner could really maximise profits here. The premises are held on a secure lease with low overheads - this is a profitable concern with excellent Post Office income. PRICED TO SELL - A GREAT BUY. This is a ground floor lock-up premises with large traditional double frontage. Internally is a good sized retail shop with a range of quality retail displays and two position Post Office counter to the rear. Store and WC. EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 586596

Thursday, 30 November 2023

SOLD - Just For You Cards & Gifts, Sheffield

CARDS AND GIFTS in Sheffield.

This immaculate and well-presented and stocked cards and gifts business has been operated by our client since 2006 and is now reluctantly offered for sale due to pending retirement. The premises occupy a commanding trading position on one of the busiest arterial roads of Sheffield with a high level of footfall ensuring the continued popularity and success of this site. A wonderful way to earn a living - EARLY VIEWING RECOMMENDED. New lease available for these premises which briefly comprise well-lit and presented sales shop with good cards and gifts displays, cash out facility, small kitchenette, WC and storage. Business on lease. Ref: 587352

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

SOLD - The Dolphin Sandwich Shop, Burnley

SANDWICH BAR in Burnley

An opportunity to acquire this well established sandwich bar which has been operated by our client since 2013 and is now offered for sale due to retirement. The business is operated with the assistance of two part time staff and achieves a good weekly turnover which continues to approach the pre-COVID levels. Surrounded by industry and chimney pots and only a short walk from the town centre - IDEALLY POSITIONED WITH EASY ROADSIDE PARKING. The premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent and comprise sales area with serve over counter. To the rear is a well-equipped commercial kitchen with commercial extraction and an array of quality catering equipment adjacent to a preparation room and store. To the first floor is ripe for development, currently comprising two large store rooms and combined bathroom. EPC Band E. Business on lease. Ref: 587196

Friday, 4 August 2023

SOLD - Abacus Picture Framing, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge

PICTURE FRAMERS in West Yorkshire

This is an excellent, old established and very profitable business which is only reluctantly offered for sale due to the imminent retirement of our client after very many years in the business, during which time it has shown excellent growth and could very easily, in our opinion continue to grow exponentially with the introduction of a digital printing facility to enable online customers to provide digital files to be printed and framed. This is a genuinely rare opportunity to acquire a thriving picture framing business with huge, untapped, growth potential and viewing is highly recommended. The business has built a very impressive reputation over the years and now enjoys a large customer base both on the conventional picture framing services to the public and also with contract framing commercially to a number of commercial enterprises. The premises are immaculate and comprise of art gallery easily capable of displaying many pieces of art and with reception area. To the rear is the open plan workshop which is very well set out and includes a good range of commercial equipment. Above the workshop is a mezzanine level which is utilised as a finishing room, to the rear of the building is a further workshop, large store area and WC. Business on lease. Ref: 587325

Monday, 17 July 2023

SOLD - Darley Abbey Store, Derby

CONVENIENCE STORE in Derby

This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire this centrally located village store which enjoys a fantastic reputation. The long established business has been operated by our client since 2015 and is now brought to market due to pending retirement - massive potential for enthusiastic new owners to continue to build on these solid foundations and further develop the business. The business is operated by our client and a small team of staff over a seven day week, closing at 7pm during the week and 9pm Friday and Saturday. The store offers traditional convenience items, large selection of wines, beers and spirits, frozen food together with a growing gifts offering. A sandwich service is also offered which could be further expanded. Massive potential to introduce Lottery to increase footfall. Leasehold premises comprise large double fronted walk round sales shop with various departmental displays. Lower ground floor fabulous catering kitchen. Business on lease. Ref: 588691

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

SOLD - Kuchene Sandwich Shop, Dronfield, Derbyshire

HUGELY POPULAR SANDWICH SHOP in Dronfield

Under the same family ownership for 33 years and only now offered for sale due to retirement, this is a huge opportunity to acquire the most popular and well renowned sandwich establishment in Dronfield, an affluent small town between Sheffield and Chesterfield, just on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Located within the hugely popular Forge mill conversion complex of shops and restaurants, the sandwich café benefits from lots of free parking as well as having a prominent corner frontage to the busy main road. The town train station is just a few steps away. Traditional sandwich bar counter with some internal and external customer seating. All the usual favourite breakfast and lunch items, plus a good volume of orders catered to for local business lunches and buffets. The train station and two nearby schools also provide a steady footfall of trade to the business. There is lots of potential to increase the outside catering facet of the business as the demand is high and the potential to promote on social media is, so far, untapped. The premises has attractive double-sided frontage and entrances from both the street pavement, and internally from within The Forge complex. Open plan deli-counter servery and cooking area. Small retail area displaying deli items, preserves and speciality foods. Additional rear food prep area with ample dry and refrigerated storage space. This area could easily be converted to provide additional seating area should new owners wish to trade in a café/bistro style. Business on lease. Ref: 587265

Friday, 19 May 2023

SOLD - Catcliffe Post Office and T.C's Mini Mart, Rotherham

POST OFFICE AND CONVENIENCE STORE in Rotherham

A wonderful opportunity to acquire this well-established Post Office and convenience. The business has been operated by our clients since 2006 and is now offered for sale due to retirement. The premises are offered on a new lease at £20,000 per annum for the lock-up shop only or £32,000 per annum to include the apartments with rents from above to come to the tenant / owner of the business. Alternatively our clients may be willing to sell the freehold property. The premises are substantial and comprise large walk round store with good refrigerated displays, three position cash out and separate Post Office fortress counter. Two store rooms and staff WC. Above the property are two 2 bedroom apartments returning £6,000 per annum each. Business on lease. Ref: 587343

Wednesday, 26 April 2023

SOLD - Kingstonian Storage Equipment, Beverley, East Yorkshire

STORAGE EQUIPMENT AND RACKING RETAILER in East Yorkshire

Fantastic opportunity to acquire this highly profitable business which has been operated by our clients for 30+ years and is now brought to market due to pending retirement. The business supplies new and used shelving, racking and storage equipment (lockers etc) to industry, retail and commerce sectors. The business is operated by a husband and wife team and three self-employed fitters. The business trade via repeat custom, own catalogue, websites and eBay sales. A WONDERFUL BUY. The premises are leasehold and comprise approx 12,000 square feet of warehouse space. Ground floor vehicle access door to main warehouse. First floor mezzanine storage space and second floor storage. Office suite within the building comprises three offices, store room, staff room and kitchen, ladies and gents WC. The premises have the benefit of CCTV system and access control / burglar alarm. Business on lease. Ref: 588471

Monday, 1 August 2022

SOLD - New Longton Post Office, Preston

VILLAGE STORE AND POST OFFICE in Preston

One of the finest village store and Post Office businesses we have had the privilege of bringing to the open market. First time to the market and in the same family ownership for over 35 years, it is only now, due to retirement, that we offer this business and property for sale. The village store has traded at this location since the 1950’s and is a vital hub in this affluent, attractive and sought after suburban village approximately four miles south west of Preston in Lancashire. In addition to the thriving newsagents, high margin greeting card sales and convenience goods business, a Post Office was added some 12 years ago and has proven to have made a huge impact on the community and the success of the business in general. Only one of the owners is involved in the day-to-day running of the village store and the Post Office is predominantly staff run. The village store runs seven newspaper delivery rounds. The store is tremendously popular and recognised for its exceptionally friendly service, the staff having even won awards that reflect this. Highly prominent corner property central to the village and in close proximity to the village sports grounds and central Police station. The property is partially single story with a flat roof, but the majority of the property is two storey to provide substantial three bedroomed, self-contained living accommodation. A further extension and secondary staircase was added to accommodate a ground floor library / garden room with patio door access to the private walled garden. The first floor private accommodation is very attractive with high quality kitchen and bathroom fixtures, three double sized bedrooms with large windows providing lots of natural light and a good size corner living room with a picture window and double patio doors to the flat roof. Diner and modern, fully fitted kitchen. Gas central heating throughout. At the exterior there is the aforementioned private garden, plus a small additional yard to the right side of the property and hard standing parking with double garage to the left side of the property. The commercial portion of the premises is all on the ground floor. Large display windows and entry to an open plan sales shop with dedicated areas for news and magazines, greeting cards, stationery, off-licence items, chilled beverages, groceries and snacks. Sales counter with sweets and tobacco. Post Office counter with ample administration areas and parcel storage room. Staff WC. Our client advises that their website is included within the sale.

EPC Band B. Business & Property. Ref: 585051