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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SOLD - The Spotted Duck Tea Rooms, Fitling, Hull

LICENSED TEA ROOMS in Hull

Fantastic opportunity to acquire this fabulous tea rooms serving this beautiful tourist location in this idyllic hamlet in the East Riding of Yorkshire.  The premises are licensed and this offers huge scope to open into the evenings to provide evening meals and drinks to a captive audience and boost both turnover and profits substantially.  This is not a business we envisage being on the market for long due to its high desirability and early viewing cannot be recommended highly enough.  The premises briefly comprise entrance lobby leading to the customer dining area with bar and a mix of open and booth seating further dining area beyond which is superbly presented.  Commercial kitchen with a particularly impressive range of quality catering equipment.  Ladies and gents WC’s with separate disabled facilities and former beer cellar.  First floor offers storage. Business on lease. Ref: 588494

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SOLD - Horse Rug Laundry business, run from home

HORSE RUG LAUNDRY for Sale, Run from Home, Serving Clients Throughout Yorkshire.

The business collects 200 to 300 rugs per week from clients, and delivers twice per week to customers throughout Yorkshire.    The business is run in five days per week by the owner with part time assistance from staff and family.  This easily run franchise has proved itself to be very profitable for our client and a new owner could easily expand the business, particularly if they were more centrally located within easy striking distance of existing collection and drop off.  The price includes all the necessary commercial washing machines (on lease to July 2024), dryer and commercial sewing machine.  Ideal business for anyone with an interest in the equestrian or any existing business in the same sector.  EPC Exempt. Ref: 587010

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SOLD - Ilkley Post Office

POST OFFICE in West Yorkshire

This is without question one of the best and most sought after Post Offices in Yorkshire and we anticipate a lot of interest in this opportunity.  Located at the heart of West Yorkshire town, the site is bustling all day long with shoppers and commuters given its proximity to some national operators.  The Post Office remuneration is incredible and has grown year on year since our client acquired the business. "  This is an impressive office with four position counter and generous sales shop with a wealth of quality fixtures.  The premises have been invested in with new LED lighting throughout amongst other improvements.  Rear office and WC.  The business enjoys an excellent reputation in the town with an excellent foreign currency trade and other high value transaction products.  SECURE LEASE - FABULOUS BUSINESS.  EPC Band E. Business on lease. Ref: 585317

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SOLD - Pocklington Post Office, York.

OUTSTANDING POST OFFICE BUSINESS in East Yorkshire

This Post Office has consistently been in the Top 20 best performing Post Offices in the North of England and only now comes to the market.  Located in a pretty market town at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds, between York and the East Coast, the Post Office serves an affluent community and is the central hub of this bustling little town.  Sitting prominently at the head of the town square, overlooking the cenotaph and regular market days.  Boasting one of the busiest Parcelforce stations in the region and currency transactions in the region of £1.3m per annum, this four position Post Office counter rewards its owner with excellent remuneration - a fantastic commission / salary for working owners.  It should be noted that the last time this Post Office came to the open market, a buyer was found within ONE MONTH!  We highly recommend arranging a viewing early to avoid disappointment. The Premises Briefly Comprises:  Entrance off the market square into a spacious retail sales area with a superb selection of greeting cards, gifts and stationery.  Excellent Post office department with four position counter.  Back office management area.  First floor staff rest area with kitchen facilities and WC. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 585434

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SOLD - Yorkgate Gun Club - Clay Pigeon Shooting and Gun Club, Otley

CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING AND GUN CLUB in Otley..

Yorkgate Gun Club was established over 40 years ago and is located on this idyllic Otley Chevin with spectacular panoramic views across Yorkshire.  The club has a loyal membership and also has an excellent corporate following as well as non-members.  The business is popular with experienced guests and beginners alike.  Operating in very limited hours, this is an easily run business and achieves super adjusted net profits. AN EXCELLENT BUSINESS AND SENSIBLY PRICED - VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  The club is located on a site behind the Royalty public house and comprises large car park, reception cabin with counter and seating area with a separate area externally.  A well organised range of a short walk away with seven bays.  Excellent range of equipment including traps, quad bikes and a series of containers, some with power.  

Business on lease. Ref: 586610

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SOLD - Blossom & Blush Tent Hire, Run from Home

TENT HIRE BUSINESS – LUXURY BELL TENT HIRE FOR WEDDINGS, EVENTS & HOLIDAYS, Run from Home

Although only established in 2015, this tent hire company has established itself as one of the largest special event tent hire companies in Yorkshire.  The business includes a comprehensive inventory of tents, spares equipment and decorative accessories, as well as purposely furnished emperor tent which acts as a large dressing and vanity facility in support of the tent residing guests.  The sale includes a unique mobile luxury shower unit containing two showers which has been bespoke built and converted from a horsebox!  The horsebox mobile shower is hugely sought after and represents huge potential to operate as a separate business, as it is regularly hired out - at £495 per weekend rental, plus per mile delivery and collection rates. The business is being sold with a vibrant and easy to navigate website, a bespoke planning spreadsheet that supports business planning, staffing and travel costings, all associated administrative paperwork including client contracts, flyers etc, and a folder of recently taken professional images of the tents and showers.  A number of bookings have already been taken for 2021 and many more are expected over the coming months as the volume of enquiries is high.  The business generally undertakes bookings for weddings and events between 1st May and 30th September.  The owner has recently completed her PhD and has now been offered a dream appointment in her field of expertise and subsequently will now not have the time to dedicate to the running and developing of the business.  It is for this reason alone that the business now comes to the open market for energetic and ambitious new owners to take it to the next level and add on to the guaranteed bookings already on the calendar.  The business is currently run from home plus a storage facility in East Yorkshire where the tents and equipment are stored.  The business currently operates over a logistically convenient territory, covering North & East Yorkshire and parts of West Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.  There is huge scope here to extend the operating radius of the business and seek new venues in which to provide tent hire for weddings.  The current owner works an average of 2-3 hours per week out of season.  During the season, the hours depend on how many staff are brought in to support erection of the tents.  Every April, approximately 8-10 temporary members of staff are employed to work flexibly during the season.  Many of these employees are happy to return each season.  Due to the owners academic and career commitments the business is run on a very low key basis.  A full and comprehensive inventory list is available to parties who have registered an interest. Ref: 585014 

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SOLD - Aqua Fish Bar, Barnsley

FISH AND CHIPS AND INVESTMENT PROPERTY in Barnsley

An opportunity to acquire one of the best fisheries in the Yorkshire region.  HIGHLY PROFITABLE CONCERN.  Situated in this commanding main road trading position with thousands of vehicles passing daily – thickly populated residential and industrial area with schools and commerce surrounding this site.  The business is located just three and a half miles from the centre of Barnsley.   The business is worked over six days. Our client has decided to sell this business to take a well-deserved retirement.  VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – VIEWING ESSENTIAL.  Freehold premises comprising fully panelled sales shop sporting a two pan Kiremko high efficiency counter frying range, preparation kitchen to the rear.  Private courtyard to the rear, potato preparation room, store room, office, toilet and wash hand basin.  To the side is a private dwelling which is included in the sale and comprises reception leading to a large lounge, formal dining room, fitted kitchen, combined bathroom.  First floor three excellent bedrooms.  The premises enjoy the benefit of a gas central heating system and UPVC windows. Business & Property. Ref: 583484

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SOLD - D & P News, Sheffield

NEWS, SWEETS, TOBACCO & FULL LOTTERY OUTLET, Sheffield.  

One of the finest counter news agents in Yorkshire. Located in a bustling shopping mall in Sheffield, boasting a stunning turnover. Serving a very big part of the Sheffield area. Worked in very easy hours over 7 days and run with a competent team of staff. Very rarely do businesses of this calibre reach the open market. Held on a secure lease, sensible rent, comprising open plan unit. OUTSTANDING TURNOVER. Business on lease. Ref: 556271

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SOLD - The Old Post Office Restaurant & Bar, Haigh, Barnsley

LICENCED RESTAURANT & BAR, Adjacent to M1 Motorway in Yorkshire.

This magnificent detached property provides outstanding facilities for restaurant use daily and special occasion functions or events - VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  This is a landmark pub/restaurant occupying a PRIME TRADING LOCATION ADJACENT TO THE M1 MOTORWAY. Premises briefly comprise:  Magnificent split level bar and restaurant area which incorporates sumptuous bar and waiting area, 55 covers, superb bar and function room which accommodates 100 to 130 customers with ease, fabulous commercial kitchen whcih would not cause complaint from even the most fastidious of chefs AND 3 bedroom accommodation.  Large patio and beer garden, huge car park.  Leasehold premises occupying an excellent trading position.  Strong base of regular and new customers.  Enormous potential here - THE SKY'S THE LIMIT. Business on lease. Ref: 556190

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SOLD - YorMed Ambulance Service based around Yorkshire

Independent Ambulance Service in Yorkshire

Very exciting opportunity to acquire this thriving business which is going from strength to strength. This is a well-established operation which provides a range of services which includes ambulance discharge and transport, first aid and medical cover for events and festivals. THIS IS A FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY. The business covers the Yorkshire region and presently runs from an office building and compound, although this operation could be easily relocated if required. Excellent infrastructure in place with good, experienced staff across all disciplines.  Very exciting opportunity which is being sold for genuine reasons. Business. Ref: 557947
 

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SOLD - Alphabet Zoo Chidrens Play Centre, Bradford

CHILDREN'S PLAY CENTRE & CAFETERIA in Bradford

One of the finest children’s play centres in Yorkshire – situated in this densely populated and working class residential area of Bradford. This is a purpose built, spacious modern premises situated in a commanding main road trading position and having the benefit of a good car park. The business is worked in sensible hours over 7 days and is run mainly by staff due to our clients other businesses. This is a super play centre that must be seen to be appreciated – SIMPLY THE BEST. The premises are held on a secure new lease with sensible rent and comprise: reception leading to the open plan play centre and cafeteria, toilets. The play centre offers an abundance of hi tech play equipment incorporating soft play for babies, go karts and track, climbing frames and so very much more. Lounge area for mums and dads. First floor party room, office, stores. FIRST CLASS TRADING POSITION – VIEW EARLY, THIS WILL GO. Business on lease. Ref: 556862
 

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SOLD - Eastgate Fisheries, Pickering

FISH & CHIPS RESTAURANT & OUTSALES, (34 Covers) in North Yorkshire for Sale.

This is one of the FINEST FISHERIES in the Yorkshire Region – positioned right in the centre of the High Street and has the benefit of its own large car park. The present owners are retiring after 24 years here. The potential here for young, enthusiastic owners to take this so much further is immense. Very rarely do businesses of this quality reach the open market – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. This is a quality and substantial purpose built property, superbly kept throughout, briefly comprising: fully tiled, spacious outsales department, sporting a 4 pan frying range with full service history. To the rear is a quality 34 cover restaurant area which is very well furnished and fitted. THIS IS ABSOLUTE VALUE FOR MONEY. Business & Property. Ref:  557170

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SOLD - Rothwell Post Office, Leeds

MAIN POST OFFICE WITH KODAK DIGITAL PHOTO PROCESSING CENTRE, COUNTER NEWS, STATIONERY, GREETING CARDS AND TOYS in Leeds

This Post Office has just undergone a major refurbishment to make one of the most modern Post Offices in the Yorkshire region - one of the finest Post Offices seen for a long time. The vendors are retiring after nearly 20 years here and the business is worked in easy hours over 6 days. The concern also has a good private retail side, incorporating greeting cards, digital Kodak photo centre, gifts, news and full lottery. This is a retirement sale – younger, enthusiastic owners could take the private side very much further. The premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent and comprise:  open plan spacious sales shop which has been, modern, two position fortress Post Office counter plus open combi position. ATM Cash machine. There is also a glass fronted tanked office within the sales area with is sub-let to a travel agent.  Business on lease. Ref: 556685

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60 years of selling businesses

THE estate agent appointed to sell the world’s best B&B has had its most successful year in almost a decade after doubling the number of large properties it sells.

Leeds-based Ernest Wilson, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, said it has sold an average of one commercial property worth over £500,000 a week this year as banks start lending to small business owners again. The figure is double the number it was selling following the financial crisis.

Ernest Wilson specialises in selling retail and leisure properties in Yorkshire, the Midlands and North East.

Sales manager Michael Peel said: “This year has been our best since 2007 in terms of sales increasing. Banks are starting to lend more and that is helping with the sale of larger businesses.”

The firm’s biggest sale so far this year has been an investment property, comprising homes and shops, for £1.3m in Cleckheaton.

In September, the firm, which employs 25 staff, was appointed to sell Millgate in Masham, North Yorkshire, voted No. 1 guest house on the planet in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice awards in 2015.

Ernest Wilson was founded in 1956 in Bradford.

Robert Williamson, who still works in the business as a consultant, bought the firm in 1974 and was responsible for modernising the company. He appointed his son, Paul, in 1985 to computerise the firm. Paul became managing director in 1995. The firm moved to Leeds in 2002.

Paul Williamson attributes the firm’s success to its business valuers, who have a combined 122 years of experience, as well as its sales and administration staff.

He said: “The business transfer market has changed substantially during my own 30 years and is unrecognisable from our beginnings some 60 years ago. We have always been a forward thinking business and look to embrace change and find opportunities for our clients.”

 http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/agent-celebrates-60-years-with-double-sales-1-8241741

 

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SOLD - Cafe 34, Market Weighton

CAFE, East Yorkshire

Fabulous café and coffee house in this delightful and much sought after small, market towns in the East Riding of Yorkshire.  A vibrant market town which is a delightful place from which to earn a living.  The business is run by our client with the assistance of a small team of competent staff in easy hours over a six day week (with some Sunday opening during the summer months) and is only very reluctantly offered for sale due to the existing owners ill health.  The business achieves a very impressive, all year round turnover whilst maintaining super profit margins. Early viewing here is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The premises which were completely refurbished in 2014 are held on a lease with a sensible rent and briefly comprise:  Immaculate, café dining area which is beautifully furbished and superbly presented and offer seating for 30 diners in its’ present layout but could seat more.  Excellent open plan preparation area with 2 station, steam pressure coffee machine.  To the rear is a good commercial kitchen with super range of quality catering equipment.  Business on lease. Ref: 557230

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SOLD - The Yorkshire Tea Room, Ripon

TEA ROOMS, North Yorkshire

A thriving quality tea rooms situated in the centre of this North Yorkshire towm achieving an impressive turnover. This is a good sized tea rooms with 42 covers in a very pleasant surrounding.  Run by elderly owner and staff.  A full time working couple could really take this business to the next level  - potential to obtain an alcohol licence and also perhaps introduce one or two evenings per week. Open plan kitchen offering a good range of modern equipment with extraction, drinks area and washing up area off.  The present owners are retiring which offers new owners the potential to build on these solid foundations.  Business on lease. Ref: 556664

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SOLD - Chiefs Chicken, Leeds

CLOSED HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY in Leeds

These business premises are situated in one of the busiest sites in the whole of Yorkshire bustling with people day and night - surrounded by student accommodation. The right person here could very easily take the big money from this site. The premises are held on a secure lease.  A modern glass fronted unit comprising spacious sales shop with comfortable customer waiting / small eating area and servery. Commercial kitchen, offering an abundance of hi-tech, expensive equipment to enable the unit to cater for most fast food, and good extraction system. Basement preparation room with walk in cold room. The business was closed only in December 2015. RARELY DO SITES HERE REACH THE OPEN MARKET. SUPERB STUDENT TRADE - OOZING WITH POTENTIAL. NOT TO BE MISSED. Lease, fixtures & fittings. Ref: 557142

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