SOLD - Parkers Newsagents, Whittlesey, Peterborough

NEWSAGENTS in Peterborough

Superb newsagents occupying a prominent pitch in Whittlesey which is approximately five miles to the south east of Peterborough.  The business occupies an excellent trading position fronting onto a busy thoroughfare.  Firmly rooted in the town’s everyday life with the usual products and services associated with a newsagents, including being a Lotto outlet, the shop’s central position provides excellent visibility to passing footfall and vehicles and places it close to the town square and other long-standing independents that collectively draw regular shoppers into the heart of Whittlesey. Inside, the retail space is arranged in a traditional newsagent layout with a sales area that is used for counter sales, display of national and local newspapers and magazines, confectionery, greeting cards and convenience items. The business’s trading performance is robust and takes a substantial weekly turnover that is underpinned by excellent news-sheet sales from the counter and a dependable local delivery network of 16 rounds. This combination of a high-value counter and an established rounds operation creates a resilient cashflow profile - newspaper purchasers and regular household deliveries provide daily recurring revenue while confectionery, cards and other front-of-store items add margin and footfall conversion. The rounds are an asset in their own right, they represent a recurring contact list and route density that a new owner can leverage immediately. 

Held on a lease and property perspective the shop is let on a 15 year lease from 2016 the premises provide good commercial space and a three bedroom flat above.  Operationally the business runs with a tight, experienced team - the current staffing comprises four part-time employees who assist the owner in the day to day running of the business. There are several tangible opportunities for growth and value enhancement. In the short term, careful merchandising of the front counter and expansion of convenience lines could lift average transaction values further. Scope to improve online visibility and explore click-and-collect services that link website orders to in-store collection. The residential accommodation also offers on site living to reduce personal travel time and overheads for an owner-operator.

The newsagents itself is the subject of ongoing local interest and occasional redevelopment proposals that aim to preserve the town centre’s retail role while refreshing dated elements - an important factor for any buyer because it underlines the council’s attention to the area’s long-term vitality and the advantage of holding a well-positioned unit on the main shopping street.   VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 591330

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SOLD - Charlestown Fisheries, Baildon.

FISH AND CHIPS SHOP WITH SANDWICH TRADE in Baildon, Shipley

This fish and chips shop business enjoys a very good trading position adjacent to a very busy main road.    Surrounded by houses and commerce all around, making this a prime location.  Benefitting from loads of car parking right in front of the shop making it convenient for local residents, passing motorists and thousands of nearby workers.  Due to bereavement, the shop is currently operated by staff with a morning breakfast trade, six lunches and two tea time openings.  In this location, this shop could take big money in the right hands.  Also suitable for other cuisines, subject to any necessary consents.  VERY SENSIBLE RENT - COUNCIL LANDLORD.  Comprising  sales shop with small eating in area, counter area, three pan Spitfire island range, rear prep area and level rumbling / chipper area, good storage and toilet.  EPC Band C. Business on council lease. Ref: 587080

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SOLD - Spennymoor Post Office, Durham

SUB POST OFFICE (MAINS OFFICE, GREETING CARDS, STATIONERY AND GIFTS) in County Durham

An opportunity to acquire this premier, mains Post Office and greetings cards business – situated in a very enviable trading position in a bustling shopping centre – DENSELY POPULATED AREA WITHIN THIS TOWN CENTRE. This without doubt is the most lucrative Post Office seen for a very long time, boasting a very large annual remuneration plus a highly profitable private greeting cards and stationery turnover. AN OUTSTANDING CONCERN IN EVERY WAY, WORKING ON SUPERB PROFIT MARGINS OF OVER 53%.  Both the weekly turnover and Post Office remuneration continues to increase every year and this Office is currently Number One in the UK for the sale of Post Office financial services using the private conversation area to good effect. This is a prestigious, market leading Post Office. The premises are held on a secure lease, very sensible rent and comprise: spacious, professionally fitted walk round sales shop offering superb card displays.  The Post Office department is modern offering four open positions and one fortress position plus a very good display cash out unit on the greeting card department.  Photo booth.  Office / staff room.  Toilet and wash hand basin. RETIREMENT FORCES SALE - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 557963
 

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SOLD - Wilthorpe Dry Cleaners, Barnsley

DRY CLEANERS & LAUNDERETTE in Barnsley.

Our clients have operated this business for over 35 years, during which time they have established a fabulous business with an enviable reputation. The business is ideally located, approximately one from the town centre –AN EXCELLENT TRADING POSITION. The business is run predominantly by staff and a working owner would achieve significantly more. The business comprises around 60% dry cleaning and 40% laundry service washes. AN EXCELLENT BUY. This is a well-presented double fronted property with forecourt parking and internally briefly comprises counter area with open plan work area to the rear, large launderette area with 10 washers and 6 dryers, all with access voids to the rear. Rear plant room, store, WC, office and a further work space and dry cleaning area to the front. Business on lease. Ref: 559332

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SOLD - Duo Hair & Beauty Salon, Sheffield

HAIR AND BEAUTY SALON in Sheffield

Fabulous hair and beauty salon which is EXCEPTIONALLY FITTED AND EQUIPPED and beautifully presented throughout. Occupying a super trading position in this delightful and much sought after residential area close to Sheffield. The business is run in ONLY FOUR DAYS TRADING PER WEEK.This really is a fabulous business and early viewing is recommended. The premises are held on lease with very LOW OVERHEADS and EXCEPTIONALLY LOW NET RENT.  The premises briefly comprise: beautiful salon with five dressing out stations and two backwash stations, spacious beauty treatment room with spray tan area off and staff kitchen / dispensary, WC. EASILY RUN BUSINESS IN AFFLUENT AREA. Business on lease. Ref: 557870

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SOLD - Cafe 53, Stanningley Road, Leeds

SANDWICH BAR in Leeds.

IMPRESSIVE SANDWICH BAR & CAFE PREMISES which have been fitted and equipped to a particularly HIGH STANDARD and are well presented throughout. VIEWING HERE REALLY IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST and is highly recommended by this office. The sandwich bar and small cafe occupy an excellent trading position within this densely populated, residential area fronting onto one of the City’s busiest arterial roads and have the benefit of private, off road parking. Plenty of other commercial enterprises nearby. This is a particularly visible, corner trading position with a substantial potential customer base on the doorstep to compliment the huge, potential, passing trade. EASY SCOPE TO EXPAND DELIVERIES HERE and really drive this business forward, increasing both turnover and profitability. Premises held on lease and briefly comprise lock up shop which is tastefully decorated and well-presented which offers a small cafe and sandwich bar with tiled flooring.  To the rear is a full width servery with glass fronted display fridge and carvery unit, kitchen and WC. Externally private car parking and decked outside dining area. Business on lease. Ref: 557883

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SOLD - Dough Bakers, York

ARTISAN BAKERS in York

Very well respected and patronised business ideally located on the fringes of the city centre. The business enjoys a fantastic reputation and is RUN MAINLY BY STAFF in sensible hours over a six day week. This is a super trading position fronting one of Yorks busiest roads frequented by masses of passers by, cyclists and cars all day long – obvious potential to introduce sandwiches and expand the menu and take this from strength to strength. Full training and access to the range of recipes will pass on completion ensuring a smooth transition to the new owner. New lease, subject to contract and very low overheads for a York City Centre site. VIEWING IS A MUST HERE. This is a very well proportioned ground floor retail unit which briefly comprises: tasteful shop with wood flooring and good range of fixtures and retail displays, large commercial kitchen and bakehouse, store and WC. Eye catching traditional shop frontage. Business on lease. Ref: 558023

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SOLD - DJ's Sandwiches & Cafe, Sheffield

SANDWICH BAR & CAFÉ in Sheffield

Super, lock up premises café and sandwich bar premises which occupy a PRIME TRADING POSITION in this major, South Yorkshire city centre. The unit is passed quite literally by 1,000's and 1,000‘s of people each day. A SUPERB MODERN CORPORATE UNIT. The premises are held on a secure lease with low rent. The business is worked in relatively easy hours over six and a half days per week by owner with the assistance of a small team of competent staff. THIS IS A PARTICULARLY PROFITABLE BUSINESS which benefits greatly from the custom which comes from the extensive, recent, office developments adjacent to this site which continues to develop and expand and will undoubtedly continue to provide potential customers to this business in the future. VIEWING HERE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Modern professionally fitted premises which offer an extensive array of high quality commercial catering equipment and which briefly comprise: takeaway counter with excellent refrigeration and super displays, well fitted commercial kitchen to the rear, two café dining areas which provides seating for 28 people in comfort.  Business on lease. Ref: 557908

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SOLD - Butterfly Kisses Cards & Gifts, Harrogate

CARDS AND GIFTS in Harrogate

Fabulous card and gift shop which occupies a PRIME, CORNER TRADING POSITION in the centre of affluent Harrogate, close to the major national retailers and world famous Betty’s tea rooms and benefitting from easy, short stay, roadside parking and a truly mammoth pedestrian passing trade. A better trading site would be very hard to find. The business is run in easy, standard shop hours by our client with some staff assistance, however, there is scope to make some savings in wages for an energetic, full time working owner / partnership. The business achieves an impressive weekly turnover whilst maintaining good profit margins with scope for more in the right hands. Premises held on lease and briefly comprise: Superbly fitted and beautifully presented, split level, sales shop. VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED HERE! Business on lease. Ref: 556623

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SOLD - Chocolace, Grassington

CHOCOLATIERS & GIFTS,  North Yorkshire

A truly outstanding business situated in this idyllic picturesque trading position in a North Yorkshire village.  The present owners are retiring after 14 years here due to serious illness.  The business is worked over seven days 10 am to 4.30 pm in the summer. The shop closes most of January.  A HIGHLY PROFITABLE CONCERN . RARELY DO BUSINESSES OF THIS CALIBRE REACH THE OPEN MARKET. VIEWING RECOMMENDED.  The premises are held on a secure non repairing lease with sensible rent and comprises of two spacious show rooms with gift displays, store room.  The private family accommodation comprises lounge, dining kitchen, bathroom, 2 bedrooms.  The accommodation is completely self-contained and could be sub-let if required. Business on lease. Ref: 557424

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The Swallow Hotel, Bridlington - another business and property sold by Ernest Wilson

STUNNING GUEST HOUSE WITH 7 LETTING ROOMS in Bridlington

One of the most immaculate Guest Houses seen for a very long time and we have over 40 years’ experience of inspecting them. Situated in the heart of Bridlington – PRIME TRADING SITE. The business is worked by our clients in only 9 months of the year as they have a property abroad and spend winters there. This gives a purchaser tremendous potential to do so much more here – our clients are semi-retired.  The premises comprise: spacious reception leading to the resident’s lounge which is furnished to the highest of standards. Feature fireplace with marble onset, guests dining room, 14 covers, again, superbly furnished, very well equipped kitchen, staff shower room and toilet private terrace and courtyard, garden for alfresco dining and drinks, guest double family room with a luxury en-suite shower room. First Floor: 3 en-suite bedrooms incorporating 1 family room, 1 twin room and 1 double room. Second Floor: 3 en-suite double rooms. The premises have the benefit of a gas central heating system and the premises were completely refurbished with no expense spared in late 2009. Every single room is immaculate here and has received great reviews. Our clients also own the adjacent 2 bed property which they would consider leasing out if required – VIEWING OF THIS PROPERTY IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business and property. Ref: 556334

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SOLD - Lanes Fish & Chips, Featherstone, Pontefract

FISH & CHIPS, West Yorkshire

A superbly presented fish & chip shop located on the main street in this popular village  - it has to be seen to be fully appreciated.  A fabulous trading position with easy roadside parking right outside the door. The premises are held on a secure lease with a sensible rent for such large premises.  The business is run almost entirely by staff and would undoubtedly thrive under the stewardship of a working owner.  EASY HOURS OVER A FOUR AND A HALF DAY WEEK.  A WELL PATRONISED CONCERN. Briefly comprising large saleshop with 3 pan Hopkins counter range. Tiled Prep Room. Business on lease. Ref: 554803

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Littlemoor Fisheries, Pudsey, Leeds - SOLD!

CLOSED FISH & CHIPS SHOP in Pudsey, Leeds

Outstanding opportunity to acquire this fully fitted fish and chips shop in this densely populated area of Pudsey. The business closed reluctantly due to genuine and unforeseen circumstances and would undoubtedly thrive again under the right management. This is a super trading position with thousands of chimney pots surrounding the shop, plenty of passing trade and easy roadside parking. This is a single storey detached stone property, comprising: tiled sales shop with 2 pan counter range, rear preparation room and WC to the rear. The premises have low overheads and are offered with the security of a new lease – VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. New lease available. Ref: 556683

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Another business sold by Ernest Wilson - Sandwich Delivery, Ossett

SANDWICH BAR, West Yorkshire For Sale

This attractive and well appointed sandwich bar enjoys a splendid trading position in this thriving West Yorkshire town – lots of local businesses and housing all around this shop.  The premises provide excellent facilities for outsales, eating in and preparation – a very well equipped kitchen and preparation area here.  Good lease with a very low rent and low overheads.  The business is well established with many regular customers – huge potential here for a new owner or partnership to substantially boost the sales and profits by extending the opening hours, the menu choices and developing an outside catering reputations.  Presently worked in easy hours for Monday to Friday only – WEEKENDS FREE. Business on lease. Ref: 556376

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Little Italy Sandwich Bar, Horsforth, Leeds - SOLD!

SANDWICH BAR, Leeds

A very busy sandwich bar which occupies a first rate trading position in this exceptionally busy small town on the outskirts of Leeds with an affluent local population  - close to train station and benefitting from easy marked bay roadside parking – its difficult to think of a finer site. The business is run in very easy hours over a six day week by our client with a small team of competent staff and is ONLY VERY RELUCTANTLY OFFERED FOR SALE DUE TO ILL HEALTH – DON’T MISS THIS EARLY VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED HERE.   A VERY PROFITABLE BUSINESS WITH A GOOD OUTSIDE CATERING TRADE WHICH COULD BE EXPANDED - The premises are held on lease with very sensible rent. Business on lease. Ref: 555694

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Newthorpe Newsagents, Newthorpe, Nottingham - SOLD!

FULLY LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE WITH FULL LOTTERY in Nottingham

Superb, profitable convenience store situated in a delightful village in Nottingham – bustling shopping parade. The business offers true potential for so much more here – only needs a stock injection. The premises comprise: modern, professionally fitted self-service walk-round store with air conditioning, excellent display refrigeration and offering many different departments, excellent cash out facility. To the rear is the staff room, store room, kitchen, toilet and wash hand basin. This is a superb trading site situated in this densely populated residential area. OOZING POTENTIAL FOR SO MUCH MORE. Business on lease. Ref: 556034

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Love Food, Great George Street, Leeds - SOLD!

SANDWICH BAR, Leeds For Sale

This is a genuinely rare opportunity to acquire this thriving and EXCEPTIONALLY PROFITABLE sandwich bar with small coffee/eat in area in the very heart of the business district of Leeds City Centre – TOTALLY SURROUNDED BY 1,000’S OF OFFICES AND OFFICE WORKERS ensuring the continuing success of this business.   The business is worked in very easy hours over 5 day week and achieves an ENVIABLE TURNOVER whilst maintaining fabulous profit margins. VIEWING AN ABSOLUTELY MUST AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY THIS OFFICE – MAGNIFICENT TRADING POSITION which in our opinion would be almost impossible to better.  The premises are held on a secure lease with very sensible rent. Business on lease. Ref: 555950

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Lahore Restaurant, Sheffield - SOLD!

LICENSED INDIAN RESTAURANT in Sheffield, South Yorkshire for Sale.

Fabulous restaurant in the HEART OF SHEFFIELD CITY CENTRE surrounded by shops, offices, students and other centres of nightlife. THIS IS A TRADING POSITION WHICH WOULD BE VERY HARD TO BEAT. GREAT SCOPE HERE TO DEVELOP A VERY PROFITABLE TAKEAWAY BUSINESS with brand new unused takeaway. The business is run from leasehold premises, comprising: imposing glass fronted, offering spacious open main dining area with approximately 80 covers and impressive fully fitted bar. Impressive spacious commercial kitchen with a particular impressive pot wash area. Impressive fully fitted takeaway. Business on lease. Ref: 554667

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Bellezza Restaurant, Bridlington - SOLD!

RESTAURANT WITH SUPERB 2 BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION in Bridlington for Sale.

Delightful freehold restaurant premises with good 2 bedroom family accommodation, situated only a few minutes away from the beach and sea front – BUSY MAIN ROAD TRADING POSITION in a bustling shopping centre with easy parking right outside. The business is closed at present due to serious illness. Comprising reception and cocktail bar, the main restaurant seating 30 people comfortably, superb open commercial kitchen offering an abundance of absolute quality commercial equipment and extraction. 1st floor is the delightful self contained accommodation comprising: lounge with bay window, fitted kitchen with modern units, 2 bedrooms, large shower room with bidet, toilet and wash hand basin. THIS IS THE BUY OF THE YEAR.  Genuine reason for sale.  This is priced to sell – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. PRICED FOR QUICK SALE. Ref: 554336

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Truffles Chocolatiers, Sheffield - SOLD!

TRUFFLES CHOCOLATIERS, Sheffield For Sale

A beautifully furbished and exceptionally well presented gift shop and chocolatiers which has been fitted and equipped to a particularly high standard and really MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED.  The business is RUN IN VERY EASY HOURS OVER A FIVE DAY WEEK and ACHIEVES AN IMPRESSIVE TURNOVER of £1500 weekly WHILST MAINTAINING excellent profit margins. The premises which are offered on a new lease occupy a highly visible trading position in this affluent area on the outskirts of Sheffield and the business is only RELUCTANTLY OFFERED FOR SALE due to our clients impending emigration. Business on lease. Ref: 555839

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