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Wednesday, 4 November 2026

SOLD - Aldo Due Italian Restaurant, Burnley

ITALIAN RESTAURANT in Burnley

Superbly appointed Italian restaurant which trades on an enviable reputation and which is only offered for sale due to our client’s impending retirement.  The business currently trades on part time hours over a four day week (only 18 hours per week) which offers a new owner the opportunity to extend the hours to more industry standard and substantially increase turnover and profitability.  Situated at the edge of Burnley town centre with layby parking opposite which is unrestricted from 5pm.  The business is run by our client with the assistance of a small team of part time staff, serving authentic Italian cuisine.  The premises comprise entrance leading to lobby, ladies and gents WC's, store room and former office currently also used for storage.  Stairs lead to basement restaurant dining room seating up to 80 diners, fitted bar, coffee station, commercial kitchen with an array of catering equipment and extraction system, prep room and pot wash, dry store and further store with walk-in cold room.  EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 590857

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Friday, 23 October 2026

SOLD - SPAR store, Fenham, Newcastle

SPAR store, Fenham, Newcastle.

Comprising ground floor triple fronted sales shop providing substantial walk round convenience store with various departmental displays including substantial refrigeration and freezer departments. Large store room with delivery bay. Staff room / kitchen and WC facilities.

Business on lease. Ref: 591441

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Thursday, 22 October 2026

SOLD - Gerrys Bakery, Sheffield

DELI BAKERY AND CAFE in Sheffield

Impressive, superbly presented cafe which has traded successfully in this spot for over a decade now.  Spaciously laid out tables in an open plan dining and servery area accommodating 22 customers. Bright and airy, double-wide ground floor premises with full height glazed frontage.  This is a superb opportunity for hands-on working owners to really promote the range of artisan baked goods and local produce the shop offers. Alternatively, more emphasis on the cafe trade would make for a simpler operation with higher profit margins. The bakehouse and its range of commercial equipment could well cope with high volume bread and pastry production, potentially for wholesaling as well as the cafe shop retail element.  Entrance opens into deli sales shop with refrigerated serve over counter.  Seating for 22 diners.  Customer WC, disabilities compliant.  Food preparation room and dry store.  Bakery area beyond, offering impressive equipment including Tom Chandley five-deck oven, utility room, storage area and staff WC.  First floor office and additional storage.  Electric security roller shutter to the shopfront.  EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 591154

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Monday, 19 October 2026

SOLD - The Olde Tavern, Pontefract

SOLD - The Olde Tavern, Pontefract

The Olde Tavern is a very traditional pub.  It is located on a busy main road close to Pontefract town centre, the racecourse and famously King Richard III favourite castle.  Surrounded by commerce and lots of industry, as well as densely populated residential communities, the pub enjoys a good level of trade throughout the day.  The site also has tremendous development potential, given its size and location.

THE BUSINESS - Very popular with families for its all-day carvery, large beer garden and bird aviary attraction.  The pub enjoys an almost perfect 50/50 split between food and wet sales.  The pub would suit any style of operation, be it a sports pub or alternative food restaurant.  The owner has operated the pub very successfully for the last 12 years, but now needs to sell, as he has a specific health condition that will limit his ability to effectively work within the business.

THE PROPERTY - Internally, the building has an expansive internal space measuring approximately 438 sq metres (4,712.6 sq ft) to include a superbly equipped commercial kitchen capable of putting out 300+ Sunday dinners, a spacious dining area accommodating 80 customers, darts and pool rooms, lounge bar.  Private, self-contained owners / managers accommodation on the first floor with kitchen, lounge, two double bedrooms and house bathroom, all recently refurbished.  Decked terrace with seating and a large beer garden with children’s play area and bird aviary.  Several parking spaces, plus an agreement with a neighbouring business to use additional parking spaces evenings and weekends. 

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL - The entire site is approximately 0.37ac (16,152 sq ft) and would therefore be of obvious interest to developers looking to build a residential scheme on the site.  Provisional architects’ plans have been drawn up and it is believed that there is adequate space for ten to twelve homes on the site, subject to planning consent.  EPC Band C. Business & Property. Ref: 590780

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Friday, 16 October 2026

SOLD - Doyles Fish & Chips, Shipley

FISH AND CHIPS TAKEAWAY AND CAFE in Shipley

Due to illness, the sale of this very well-known and much-loved fish and chips cafe and takeaway represents a tremendous opportunity for a new operator to take the reins of this outstanding, high-profile establishment. Currently closed due to the owners illness but easily turn-key and trade immediately.

Sales have been steadily rising even though this family run business has been limiting its opening hours and not taking advantage of its full potential. The location alone, on the busiest traffic main through-road in Shipley town centre, guarantees an almost unlimited amount of potential. The business uses no social media and does not offer deliveries or online ordering and closes in the early evening, leaving a colossal amount of opportunity to take the sales to a whole new level. 

Highly prominent corner site facing Otley Road, Shipley. Ground floor, open plan seated cafe for up to 50 diners and walk-up service counter fronting a very recently installed four-pan, high efficiency Frank Ford island fry range. The premises comes fully equipped with a comprehensive range of commercial quality catering equipment. Spacious rear prep kitchen with commercial chillers, cookline and food prep counters. Plentiful storage areas. Ladies, gents and disabled persons WC.  EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 591547

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Monday, 12 October 2026

SOLD - VC Wines Off Licence, Leicester

OFF LICENCE in Leicester

Located in the middle of a densely populated community on the outskirts of Leicester city. Very affordably priced to sell quickly and with extremely favourable rental terms, the Off-Licence and convenience store is only being sold due to the owner needing to take an extended length of time off work for medical procedures. The business is currently being run on very short openings from 1pm in the afternoons and closes at 3pm on Saturdays, so the potential to increase takings is very obvious. The shop has been run solely and there are no staff to inherit. A new lease is offered on a stepped rent for the first three years and for a length of term to be agreed between buyer and seller. Highly prominent corner property of which the shop occupies the ground floor lock-up premises. Counter with tobacco gantry and liquor display. Shelves with convenience goods and confectionery items. Chillers stocked with beverages, beer and wines and with externally mounted compressor units. Back room office, three storage areas, staff WC and secure delivery door. Lots of easy parking. Business on lease. Ref: 591260

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Wednesday, 7 October 2026

SOLD - Little Burrowers & George Town Play Cafe, Stanningley, Leeds

CHILDREN’S PLAY CAFE in Leeds

Ernest Wilson is delighted to present to the market this beautifully maintained and highly regarded children’s soft play centre, purpose designed for the under fives age group. Established by our clients in 2018 to fit around their own young family, the business has flourished over the years and is now offered for sale as their children have reached school age and the owners are ready to focus on other ventures.  The business enjoys a loyal customer base and strong reputation, including over 1,500 registered subscribers and more than 13,000 social media followers, ensuring excellent visibility and ongoing free marketing.  

Generating a decent turnover with clear and achievable opportunities to increase income further.  There is an opportunity to offer takeaway services to neighbouring businesses

The centre operates sensible, family friendly hours across seven days a week and is largely staff run, making it an ideal opportunity for a more hands on owner operator to step in, reduce staffing costs and increase overall profitability. Sessions are run on a pre booked basis with a professional user-friendly website and streamlined online booking system and payment platform, enabling efficient staff planning and controlled visitor numbers, alongside private weekend party bookings which further enhance revenue.

This play cafe is perfectly suited to someone passionate about working with children - particularly parents seeking flexible working hours around their own family life. With an experienced team already in place, it is an easy business to take over and operate.

The premises will be offered on a secure lease with terms negotiable through our office. Occupying two adjoining units within a modern business park in a well populated area of Leeds, this is a prime and accessible location.  The business benefits from a large free car park for customers

The layout comprises a welcoming reception area with dedicated pram and buggy parking, leading into the main soft play room purpose built for children aged 0–5, broken in to two dedicated play rooms to enable a calm, age appropriate experience for both babies and toddlers.  One of the rooms features a charming “parade of shops” and themed role play area. A second room is designed specifically for babies and younger toddlers and is equipped with soft play, sensory items and age appropriate activities. Additional facilities include a kitchen and food preparation area, pot wash section, customer WCs and baby-changing provision. EPC Band B

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Monday, 28 September 2026

SOLD - Malton Post Office (Mains)

HIGH INCOME GENERATING MAINS POST OFFICE in North Yorkshire

A vital and long established Post Office, centrally located in this highly attractive, affluent and historic North Yorkshire market town.  A full range of Post Office services are provided over three positions (a wide two-station counter and an additional single fortress counter near the entry).  There is also a separate quick pay counter for retail sales near the entry.  The business offers currency exchange, passport renewal services and is a collection and drop off point for Amazon and DPD.

The premises are spacious, occupying a mid, parade, triple wide ground floor retail premises in a prominent and attractive Grade II listed building.  A large amount of space is taken up with racks of high profit margin greeting cards, which make up a large proportion of the retail sales.  The premises are in exceptional condition throughout, with energy efficient lighting, a modern kitchenette and nicely appointed staff WC.  Managers back office with additional transaction terminal.  At the rear of the property, there is a steel trap door and steps leading to a large basement with a similar size footprint to the ground floor shop. Business on lease. Ref: 590126

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Thursday, 24 September 2026

SOLD - Bosco's Deli & Coffee Shop, Birkenshaw

DELI AND COFFEE SHOP in West Yorkshire

Lock up premises situated in this commanding main road position with lots of free parking all around.  Benefitting from plenty of local trade and businesses.  A superbly fitted unit which must be seen to be appreciated. The premises are held on secure lease with sensible rent.  The business is worked in very easy hours over six days closing at 2pm per day - working on excellent profit margins.  This fabulous business is only being sold as our client is moving to the East Coast.  Briefly comprising double fronted coffee shop with outsales department, excellent refrigeration and superbly equipped open servery kitchen, coffee shop / cafe seating 16 people comfortably plus outdoor seating.  Stairs leading down to further prep kitchen with storage.  Basement cafe area unused at present which could be used to extend the number of covers or sublet if not required – was previously sublet as a nail salon. Business on lease. Ref: 590993

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Monday, 14 September 2026

SOLD - Harthill Launderette, Sheffield

LAUNDERETTE in Sheffield

Well established launderette and former dry cleaners situated in a busy shopping development with customer car parks to both front and rear within this delightful and affluent village to the south east of Sheffield.  Easy access to the M1 motorway network.  The business, which has done very much more when offering other services, is run in easy hours in three full and two half days per week and offers huge potential to increase by re-introducing a dry cleaning service (the machinery for which remains in situ but unused at present) and / or an ironing service.  Run by our client for over 25 years who currently operates it on an artificially restricted basis in the run up to retirement.  The premises are held on lease with sensible rent and briefly comprise well fitted launderette with quality plant, fixtures and fittings, including unused dry cleaning machine, work area, kitchenette and staff WC to rear.  VIEWING IS A MUST. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 591186

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Wednesday, 9 September 2026

SOLD - Chelsea's Treats, Eldwick, Bingley

LICENSED COFFEE SHOP / CAFE in Bingley

Situated in this highly desirable village, this business was established in 2013 and owned by our clients since 2020 and only offered for sale due to the partners young family commitments and parent's retirement.  The business is currently run mainly by staff yet has an envious weekly turnover but could do so much more with working owners.  Fabulous scope for outside catering, evenings / supper club or extend the popular afternoon tea offering - VIEWING IS ESSENTIAL.  Comprises well fitted, air conditioned spacious and airy cafe with seating for 60+ diners plus a further 12 external to the front.  Modern counter area with an array of equipment including coffee and ice cream machines, rear kitchen with pizza oven and good refrigeration, office and toilet. Business on lease. Ref: 588517

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Monday, 7 September 2026

SOLD - Worsbrough Bridge Post Office, Barnsley

MAINS POST OFFICE, CARDS, GIFTS AND SWEETS in Barnsley

An exciting opportunity to acquire this long established Post Office which has been operated by our clients since 2015 - RETIREMENT SALE.  The premises occupy a prime trading position fronting a busy main road through this densely populated South Yorkshire village.  The business trades in easy hours over five and a half day week, closing for 30 minutes lunch on weekdays and with no late evenings.  Oozing potential for enthusiastic new owners to open later, add Sundays and introduce full convenience store to significantly boost turnover and profitability.  EARLY INSPECTION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  Double fronted air conditioned corner premises held on a secure lease with sensible rent, comprising large walk round sales shop with good cards and gifts display.  Two position Post Office counter with separate retail servery area.  Two good sized store room to the rear.  Kitchenette and WC.  Small enclosed yard to the rear.  The premises have the benefit of an alarm, CCTV and roller shutters. Business on lease. Ref: 590603

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Tuesday, 1 September 2026

LET - Restaurant premises in Desborough, Kettering

CLOSED RESTAURANT PREMISES in Kettering

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to acquire a fully licensed and beautifully appointed restaurant in a commanding main road position beside the Travel Plaza Hotel. The location alone provides enormous promise - the hotel serves a steady flow of business travellers and tourists yet offers no dining facilities of its own, creating a ready-made audience for breakfast, casual dining, and evening meals that an incoming operator can immediately tap into. Set between Market Harborough and Kettering, with excellent visibility from the A6 / B576, the surrounding residential population, passing traffic, and hotel guests collectively present a lucrative and largely untapped market. 

This is a sensibly priced and highly versatile restaurant opportunity offered with a new lease on appealing rental terms. In the right hands, it is a site with the potential to generate significant revenue. The combination of its superb trading position, excellent facilities, and the guaranteed footfall from the hotel next door makes this an outstanding proposition for an ambitious operator seeking a statement venue with considerable commercial upside.

The premises themselves are impressive from the moment of arrival. The main restaurant, able to accommodate around 90 covers, offers an elegant and spacious setting finished to a remarkably high standard. As seen in the images provided, the dining room features striking chandeliers that illuminate the marble tiled floor, creating an atmosphere that is both luxurious and inviting. The layout flows naturally from a welcoming reception area into a stylish cocktail bar and the open plan dining space, making the venue ideal for everyday dining as well as special events and private functions.

Beyond the main restaurant, a bright conservatory-style dining area provides a further 38 covers. This additional room is perfectly suited for a dedicated breakfast service, allowing a new operator to attract hotel guests first thing in the morning, guests who currently have no on-site dining option. This alone presents a substantial and recurring revenue stream. 

The commercial kitchen comprises a well-organised, stainless-steel environment equipped with a wide range of high grade cooking and preparation facilities, including a Rational Self Cooking Center. The kitchen’s layout and equipment levels allow for efficient service at high volume, making it suitable for a wide range of cuisines, from Italian or French to contemporary fusion concepts. Alongside this, operators will find a dedicated pot wash area within the kitchen, a beer and wine store, and well maintained ladies’, gents’, and accessible WC facilities.

Externally, the restaurant benefits from attractive garden areas, a feature fountain, a patio suitable for outdoor seating, and access to a vast shared car park serving both the restaurant and the adjacent hotel. This level of parking is rarely available and enhances the site’s suitability for destination dining, celebrations, and large bookings. EPC Band E

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Friday, 21 August 2026

SOLD - Seven Seas Fish & Chips, Wickersley, Rotherham

CLOSED FISH AND CHIPS OUTSALES AND RESTAURANT in Rotherham

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this immaculately presented fully fit out fish and chips restaurant and takeaway, situated in a highly prominent trading position fronting a commanding main road through this densely populated South Yorkshire township with the added benefit of its own car park.  The imposing detached premises really must be seen to be appreciated and comprise – ground floor glass fronted sales shop leading to a fully tiled out sales area overlooking stunning four pan Florigo counter range, illuminated menu boards and spacious and very well equipped commercial kitchen with an abundance of quality catering equipment together with walk in cold room and walk in freezer room, storage areas, dishwashing and potato rumbling room.  First floor accessible either by staircase or modern passenger lift provides stunning 65 to 70 cover restaurant which again has been fit out to the highest of standards cocktail bar and coffee machine, ladies, gents and disabled WC and baby change.  Office and boiler room.  Externally is an alfresco dining area to the front and large customer car park.  EPC Band C.

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Wednesday, 19 August 2026

SOLD - Double Dutch Pancake House, York

PANCAKE HOUSE / LICENSED CAFE in York

Situated in the heart of York city centre, just a five-minute stroll from the iconic York Minster, the Shambles and many other well-known tourist attractions, this prime location ensures consistent trade throughout the day and all year round. The business is a long-established and much-loved city favourite, trading successfully for many years and further benefiting from a valuable drinks licence. The business was established and has been lovingly run by a husband-and-wife team. In recent years, however, the owners have taken a more hands-off role, supported by a loyal and experienced staff team. The business achieves an impressive annual turnover and currently operates in easy hours, closing at 3pm daily and 5pm on Saturdays. This presents excellent scope to extend trading hours and fully utilise the underused drinks licence, should a new owner wish to do so. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate not only the exceptional location but also the significant potential to further increase what are already strong profits. The premises comprise a ground-floor entrance, 12 covers, a serving area, fully equipped kitchen with commercial extraction, and a drinks station. The first floor offers a beautifully presented dining area, seating a further 22 diners, plus an additional small seating area for three. Also on this floor is a prep kitchen and wash-up area with refrigeration, dishwasher and storage facilities. The second floor includes an office, various storerooms, and an owner’s bedroom, which the current owners use on an ad hoc basis. Externally, there is a charming seating area, along with customer toilet facilities. EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 591398

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Monday, 17 August 2026

SOLD - Mustard & Mayo Sandwich Shop, Halifax

SANDWICH BAR AND DELICATESSEN in Halifax

Ernest Wilson is delighted to present to the market one of the finest fitted sandwich bars and delicatessens we have seen in years. The premises have been finished to an exceptional standard throughout. Established by our client in February 2024, the business is now reluctantly offered for sale only due to ill health. Trading over five easy weekdays with no weekend opening, the business already achieves an impressive weekly turnover. There is outstanding potential for enthusiastic new owners to extend opening hours and further increase revenue. The property spans four floors and occupies a substantial corner position in a prime town centre location. It is held on a secure lease with a very reasonable rent for such a prominent site. The ground floor features a dual-aspect frontage, one side overlooking the town’s historic market arcade, and benefits from a covered outdoor seating area. Inside, the sales shop offers a spacious sandwich bar and delicatessen with a well-appointed retail area, a small customer seating section, a salad bar, excellent display refrigeration, and a range of locally sourced produce. There is also a cash-out facility and counter service area. A split-level leads to a large, superbly equipped commercial kitchen fitted with high-quality stainless-steel equipment, pot wash area, and dry store. The cellar is currently used for storage but could easily be converted into additional food preparation space, creating capacity for the significant outside catering opportunities available. Due to the owner’s ill health, the business is not operating at full potential, presenting a tremendous growth opportunity for new proprietors. The first floor provides utility space, ladies and gents WC facilities, and several unused rooms. Further rooms on the second floor are also currently vacant. These upper floors offer excellent scope for additional dining space or could be converted for residential use (subject to necessary consents). Business on lease. Ref: 591361

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