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Friday, 7 July 2017

SOLD - Deli on the Bridge, Halifax

SANDWICH CENTRE & CAFÉ / TEA ROOM in Halifax

This is a superb business that still offers so much potential to double the existing business so easily. The business is worked in easy hours over six days. The concern is situated in a commanding main road trading position which is totally surrounded by industry and commerce. THIS IS A PRIME LOCATION THAT MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED. Also offered optionally is a fully fitted jiffy van. The premises are held on a secure lease, sensible rent, comprising superbly fitted, open plan glass fronted unit incorporating outsales with excellent display refrigeration and servery, café and tea rooms. To the rear is a superb commercial kitchen with the latest in refrigeration and offering an array of hi tech commercial equipment, dishwashing area, large basement storage plus toilet and wash hand basin. Also offered optionally is a superbly equipped jiffy van with ovens, refrigeration and much more. Business on lease. Ref: 557779

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Thursday, 6 July 2017

SOLD - The Sandwich Shop, Rochdale

SANDWICH SHOP in Rochdale

An opportunity to acquire this delightful sandwich centre situated in this commanding main road trading position. The premises are detached offering spacious retail and residential accommodation. Worked in very easy hours over 6 mornings and offers tremendous potential for very much more. New lease available with sensible rent and briefly comprise: spacious glass fronted retail unit with good display refrigeration and servery area, very well equipped commercial kitchen (new commercial cooker and boiler fitted in 2015). The private family accommodation is immaculate and can be self-contained, comprising: beautiful lounge with bay windnew commercial cooker and boiler fitted in 2015ow. First Floor three excellent bedrooms, full bathroom. To the front is a private forecourt parking. To the rear is extensive gardens and land. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 557118

Wednesday, 5 July 2017

SOLD - Illusions Unisex Hair Salon, Sheffield

LADIES & GENTS HAIR SALON, Sheffield

This is an amazing unisex salon situated in Sheffields most sought after area bustling with 1000’s & 1000’s of students all round. The business is worked in very easy hours over 5 days offering tremendous potential for so much more. A beautifully appointed salon which really must be seen to be appreciated. PRICED TO SELL - EARLY VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED . Our client is taking a well earned retirement after many years here. The premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent and comprise professionally fitted modern salon incorporating seated reception , 7 work stations, twin island back wash station, staff kitchen/utility room. Business on lease. Ref: 557198

Tuesday, 4 July 2017

SOLD - Bostock & Crowther Bakers, Caterers & Deli - Oakenshaw, Bradford

An opportunity to acquire this superb sandwich bar situated in this commanding main road trading position – a well populated area. The business is ‘run almost entirely by staff’ due to other business interests in very easy hours over five and a half days per week. The business has a very good outside catering trade. Our clients are retiring after 40 years here. Working owners could do so much more. EARLY VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The premises will be held on a secure lease with sensible rent and comprise spacious well fitted shop with good display serve over counter, small seating area, prep kitchen to the rear. Business on lease. Ref: 557566

Monday, 3 July 2017

SOLD - Orange Grove, South Elmsall, Pontefract

GREENGROCERS/VACANT FREEHOLD PROPERTY, West Yorkshire

This is an old established greengrocers business which occupies a PRIME TRADING POSITION in the centre of this busy West Yorkshire town centre which achieves a healthy turnover. The business also operates a market stall within the town two days per week from a rented stall within the towns market. The premises though would very easily lend themselves to alternative uses given the super trading position here and would be ideal for any other retail use or (subject to planning permission) hot food take away. The premises briefly comprise attractive well fitted store with roller shutter to front , store room to the rear which is spacious and houses a walk in cold room, kitchenette. IDEAL FOR MANY OTHER USES. Business and property. Ref: 557617

Saturday, 1 July 2017

SOLD - The Sandwich Shop, Pudsey, Leeds

SANDWICH CENTRE & CAFÉ (UP TO 16 COVERS) in Pudsey, Leeds

An opportunity to acquire this modern, spacious sandwich centre and café situated on this commanding main road – A DENSELY POPULATED AREA OF LEEDS WITH LOTS OF INDUSTRY ALL AROUND. The business is worked in very easy hours over six mornings. This unit has taken much more prior to the illness and is currently run by her husband – ONLY VERY SERIOUS ILLNESS FORCES THIS RELUCTANT SALE. The premises are held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise: modern glass fronted open plan sales shop incorporating outsales area with excellent display refrigeration and servery. Café seating up to 16 people comfortably. Well fitted commercial kitchen, toilet and wash hand basin. PRICED TO SELL – tremendous potential to take the big money here. Business on lease. Ref: 557920

Friday, 30 June 2017

SOLD - Surprises - Greeting Cards and Gifts, Cottingham

GREETING CARDS AND GIFTS in East Yorkshire

Beautifully presented and exceptionally well furbished greeting cards and gifts business which has been fitted to an exceptional standard. The business occupies a PRIME SITE in this desirable and much sought after large village on the outskirts of Hull in this very busy shopping area which benefits from easy roadside parking. The business is currently run by staff offering a new owner great potential to reduce costs and increase sales. Run in VERY EASY HOURS over a 6 day week. Well established business which is only reluctantly for sale due to our clients other business interests. The premises are held on lease and briefly comprise: spacious double sales shop which is superbly fitted. First Floor: 3 large store rooms and WC. Business on lease. Ref: 556389

Thursday, 29 June 2017

SOLD - Relish Deli & Sandwiches, Grassington

DELI AND SANDWICHES in Grassington

Rarely do businesses of such quality in such locations reach the open market. This business is a very well established deli with sandwiches which enjoys a super reputation and occupies one of the most prominent locations in the village. This is a very profitable concern – wonderful business in a location that is second to none. The premises are deceptively spacious and briefly comprise: eye catching double frontage, large retail shop with a wealth of quality fixtures and fittings and tasteful décor. Large kitchen to the rear with walk in chiller. These are spacious and well maintained premises which should be viewed formally to be fully appreciated. Very reasonable rent and new lease (subject to landlords consent). Business on lease. Ref: 557354

Wednesday, 28 June 2017

SOLD - Cafe La Belle, Morley, Leeds

COFFEE SHOP & CAFÉ – 20 COVERS in Morley, Leeds.

An opportunity to acquire this delightful coffee shop, situated in this commanding main road in the heart of the town. PRIME POSITION WITHIN THIS BUSTLING HIGH STREET. The business is worked in very easy hours from 8am to 3pm over a six day week. The concern has taken very much more under previous owners – OOZING POTENTIAL FOR MORE. The premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent and comprise: all glass double fronted sales shop incorporating 20 cover seating area, display servery and outsales. To the rear is the spacious commercial kitchen offering an abundance of equipment including one of the latest two station coffee machines. Toilet and wash hand basin. VERY SENSIBLY PRICED TO SELL – VIEW EARLY. Business on lease. Ref: 557874

SOLD - Linton Stores, Linton on Ouse, York

LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE WITH LOTTO in North Yorkshire

Super opportunity to acquire this thriving, licensed, village stores with genuinely stunning, family accommodation which occupies a super trading position within this idyllic and affluent, much sought after North Yorkshire village. The business has been in the same hands since 2004 and has proved itself to provide not just an excellent living for our clients and their family but also to provide a fabulous lifestyle and super home in an unspoiled location to both work and live. Run in relatively easy hours for the trade, closing no later than 7pm during the week and earlier on a Sunday the business achieves a particularly impressive weekly turnover whilst maintaining super profits. The business and substantial freehold property are being marketed at below valuation and we therefore strongly recommend that an early appointment to view is made to avoid disappointment. The Premises Briefly Comprise:- Spacious, air conditioned, retail sales shop which has been fitted and equipped to a high standard and offers excellent range of product displays, service counter and good refrigeration. The private, self-contained family accommodation is beautifully presented and consists: dining kitchen with beamed ceiling. Dining room with WC off and external door. Large lounge with French doors leading to the rear garden. The first floor provides two double bedrooms and three single bedrooms and very large combined bathroom with shower over bath. Second floor offers the master bedroom and access to the en-suite combined bathroom with shower over the bath. Separate dressing room. Externally: The property is set in extensive gardens to the rear with super decked barbecue area and large, well maintained lawn. Outbuilding with garage, light and power at the perimeter of the property which offers further scope for conversion (subject to planning permission) to a granny flat / office / etc or alternatively to provide further storage / gym / etc. Small, detached, single storey, storage unit. Business & Property. Ref: 557545

Monday, 26 June 2017

SOLD - Dare Cafe, Headingley, Leeds

CAFE BAR (56 COVERS IN TOTAL), West Yorkshire

A well patronised cafe bar which is run entirely by staff and occupies a PRIME TRADING POSITION in the centre of this exceptionally busy student town. A THRIVING CENTRE which is busy both during the day and night. A BETTER SITE FOR A CAFE BAR WOULD BE VERY HARD TO FIND. This very successful business would certainly benefit from a working owner to really drive this business forward and substantially increase profits. Secure Lease. VIEWING HERE IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST – RARELY DO BUSINESSES OF THIS CALIBRE COME TO THE OPEN MARKET. Business on lease. Ref: 554993

Friday, 23 June 2017

SOLD - Investment Property, Maltby, Rotherham

INVESTMENT PROPERTY in Maltby, Rotherham

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial freehold investment property in this very busy South Yorkshire town centre. The property is let on a 10 year lease from 2012 to a blue chip corporate tenant with over 240 stores. This is an investment that provides an 8.6% return and comes highly recommended by this office, providing approximately 367 sq m (3,950 sq ft) of retail, storage and ancillary space with private car parking to the rear. The premises benefitted from substantial investment at inception of the current lease. Freehold Property. Ref: 557798

Thinking of selling a business? Call now for a free valuation on 0113 238 2900 or email sales@ernest-wilson.co.uk for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk - we do not charge any money up front

Wednesday, 21 June 2017

SOLD - Parkgate Cafe, Otley

SANDWICH BAR in Otley

Outstanding opportunity to acquire this ideally located sandwich bar which has been completely refurbished in early 2017. The shop enjoys a very prominent position on the fringes of a popular town centre with easy roadside parking and is held on a secure lease. During the summer months an adjacent park provides a constant flow of customers, particularly so at the weekend and with a steady flow of local, loyal customers during the off season, this is a business that provides all year round. This is a very well presented and equipped sandwich bar that briefly comprise: open plan shop area with long glass fronted servery and open plan kitchen to the rear. Beautiful wood floor and stylish décor all behind an eye catching front. Recently renovated and beautifully presented throughout. Business on lease. Ref: 557884

Monday, 19 June 2017

SOLD - The Vale Cafe, Cottingley, Leeds

CAFÉ & SANDWICH BAR (5 DAY WEEK) in Leeds

Lock-up premises situated in a small shopping centre servicing this large residential community just off the Leeds Ring Road, a mile south of the city centre. The premises will be held on a secure local authority lease with low overheads and potential to do much more – NO DELIVERIES. VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED HERE. The business is operated in easy hours over five days.This is a well-presented lock-up café with seating for 16 in comfort, good sized commercial kitchen with additional preparation kitchen and WC. Large corner frontage. Business on lease. Ref: 557677

Friday, 16 June 2017

SOLD - Krishans News, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield

NEWS, SWEETS, TOBACCO AND GREETING CARDS WITH FULL LOTTERY in Huddersfield

An opportunity to acquire this very well established news, sweets and cards business, situated on a very busy junction in a densely populated village in Huddersfield. The present owners are retiring after 26 years here. Highly profitable concern with good greeting card sales worked over 6 ½ days. The premises are freehold and comprise: well fitted self-service sales shop with good cash out facility, card department offering a good array of greeting cards. Lower ground floor news, making up room. First floor self-contained accommodation comprising: lounge, breakfast kitchen, one bedroom, bathroom and separate toilet. A YOUNGER, ENTHUSIASTIC OWNER COULD TAKE THIS MUCH FURTHER. LITERALLY PRICED TO SELL. Business & Property or business available leasehold. Ref: 556531

Thursday, 15 June 2017

SOLD - Wildings Tea Rooms, Pateley Bridge

TEA ROOMS & OWNERS ACCOMMODATION, North Yorkshire

This has to be one of the best presented and located tea rooms in the area and really must be seen to be appreciated. The premises are situated at the bottom of the High Street adjacent to a large car park. Rarely does a business of this quality in this location reach the open market. The business achieves an enviable turnover in sensible seasonal hours. A profitable concern which can only be improved further. A substantial stone built property which briefly comprises good sized traditional tea rooms with 34 covers leading to a beautiful terrace overlooking the River, (34 external covers). Well equipped commercial kitchen area, very tasteful owners accommodation with ground floor kitchen, large first floor lounge with stunning views, bathroom and double bedroom, attic storage. Private driveway to the side. Business on lease. Ref: 557039

Wednesday, 14 June 2017

SOLD - Jefcott Butchers, Hull

FAMILY BUTCHERS in Hull

An opportunity to acquire this highly successful butchers situated in a commanding main road trading position – a bustling shopping centre. Our clients are retiring after 25 years here. Worked in very easy hours over 6 days boasting both superb turnover and profits to match. Tremendous potential for so much more with young enthusiastic owners at the helm. VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent and comprises well fitted saleshop with superb display refrigeration and excellent fittings. To the rear is the preparation room/kitchen with walk in cold room, further preparation room, store room. Business on lease. Ref: 557361

Monday, 12 June 2017

SOLD - Costcutter Supermarket, Rawcliffe, Goole

LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE with Lotto, in much sought after village location near to Goole

Busy convenience store with National Lottery in a much sought after village centre which is run in EXCEPTIONALLY EASY HOURS for the trade. HUGE POTENTIAL TO INCREASE TURNOVER HERE with the extension of opening hours or the application of a Post Office Local. RUN ALMOST ENTIRELY BY STAFF at present - would suit a working owner to really drive it forward. Run from impressive double freehold property which is currently configured to provide excellent commercial space and three apartments – one 2 bedroom apartment and two 1 bedroom apartments. Premises briefly comprise: spacious saleshop which has been professionally fitted and benefits from an ATM. Apartment 1: Recent fully fitted kitchen, fully tiled combined bathroom, spacious lounge, with living flame fire and double bedroom. Apartment 2: Spacious living room with fitted kitchen and breakfast bar, lounge area with gas fire, 2 bedrooms and combined bathroom. Apartment 3: Spacious living room with fitted kitchen and breakfast bar, lounge area with gas fire, bedroom and combined bathroom. Externally: Large yard. Business & Property. Ref: 554214

SOLD - Frydays Fish & Chips, Barnsley

CLOSED FISH & CHIP SHOP in Barnsley

This is a superbly presented closed fish and chip shop which is ideally located with 1,000’s of students coming and going all day long. The premises are fitted and maintained to a particularly high standard and viewing is highly recommended. Had a good regular customer base. The business was easily operated by a husband and wife team and runs with very low overheads. Sadly, the business is being sold due to a close family bereavement. PRICED TO SELL. This is a ground floor lock up shop premises which briefly comprise: fully tiled sales shop with three pan counter range. To the rear is a level preparation area with rumbler and chipper. To the basement is a large store and WC. Rear yard which provides parking for one to two cars. Prominent signage and small forecourt. IMMACULATE PREMISES. Business on lease. Ref: 557745

Wednesday, 7 June 2017

SOLD - The House Restaurant, Scholes, Cleckheaton

VACANT RESTAURANT in Scholes, Cleckheaton for Sale / To Let.

Vacant restaurant premises which occupy a highly visible trading location within this busy and much sought after, West Yorkshire, village centre. The premises have previously been operated as a very successful, independent, restaurant with a reputation for high quality, English / French cooking. In our opinion, this would be a very easy business to re-establish and rebuild in the right hands. It would be the perfect acquisition for a good chef, or an exacting restaurateur. The premises are offered on either a freehold basis or, if preferred, on a new, secure lease. Comprising: Ground floor provides the main dining areas and bar with wooden flooring, attractive lighting and good quality tables and chairs. There is also a second dining room which can be used either as further standard dining or private dining. Ladies and gents WC’s. The first floor provides a small further, balcony dining area overlooking the restaurant below. Spacious preparation / store room with staff WC and shower room off. Private office. Pot wash and spacious commercial kitchen which retains much of the required catering equipment and good extraction system with dessert prep area off. A new restaurant business could be established here with only the bare minimum of investment and early viewing is highly recommended by this office. Ref: 557911

Tuesday, 6 June 2017

SOLD - Dianes Deli, Hull

SANDWICH BAR & DELI in Hull

An opportunity to acquire this delightful sandwich bar and deli situated in this densely populated residential area of Hull. The business is worked in very easy hours over six mornings. This is a good business working on excellent profit margins. Scope here for a good breakfast trade – our client does not open until 8am leaving great potential for more. This modern open plan unit incorporates open servery, preparation area, cooking area, dishwashing, toilet, store room. Parking forecourt. SENSIBLY PRICED TO SELL. GENUINE REASON FOR SALE. Business on lease. Ref: 557635

Monday, 5 June 2017

SOLD - Bay View Garden Centre, Carnforth, Lancs

FREEHOLD GARDEN CENTRE SET IN 5 ACRES PLUS DETACHED FOUR BEDROOM RESIDENCE in Lancashire

An outstanding opportunity to acquire this thriving garden centre with popular café set in approximately 5 acres of land. The concern is situated in a delightful residential setting with superb views across the bay to the Lake District. Rarely do businesses of this calibre reach the open market, especially with the benefit of a detached bungalow within the site. Freehold premises comprise: modern, open plan shop incorporating many different departments, including seasonal displays, gifts and cards, gardening equipment and pet accessories. The café has the benefit of panoramic sea views. Superbly stocked; covered and outside plant sales areas and outdoor living displays. Two poly tunnels currently used as a shade house and for bedding sales. Car park facilities at front and rear. Glass house for growing plants which is currently unused. Detached private residence within the grounds offers spacious 4 bedroom family accommodation. The potential here is tremendous to build on the strong foundations of this established business. Our clients are now looking to pursue other interests following over 13 successful years here. Business & Property. Ref: 556652

Friday, 2 June 2017

SOLD - C'est Chocolat, Wetherby

QUALITY CHOCOLATE SHOP, West Yorkshire

Stunning lock up premises offering excellent frontage occupying an excellent trading position in the very heart of this popular and much sought after West Yorkshire town centre. The premises offer truly impressive air conditioned facilities with an array of quality display cabinets, shelving and refrigeration. The business specialises in quality providing an eclectic mix of exquisite hand crafted Belgium chocolates and traditional confectionery favourites . All the treats are branded with the shops corporate logo providing a very professional image. The business is run totally by staff due to owners family commitments – ideally suited for a full time working owner The premises are held on a secure lease with a reasonable rent. Ref: 557572

Thursday, 1 June 2017

SOLD - The Stirrup Restaurant, Haworth

LICENSED RESTAURANT in Haworth

Situated in a prime position within the heart of Haworth lies this gorgeous welcoming eating house. Haworth was home to the Bronte sisters of "Wuthering Heights" fame and is a famous tourist destination attracting over a million visitors from all over the world every year, with events including 1940s weekend, steampunk weekend and the well-known Christmas torchlight parade. The business enjoys an excellent reputation and is very well known locally as well to the 1,000s of visitors to Haworth annually, given its location. The property offers so much flexibility in terms of potential holiday lets if required. Deceptively spacious triple fronted three storey Grade II listed property with seating for up to 16 people outside the restaurant offering views down the quaint cobbled street and across the rolling countryside. Internally the restaurant seats 32 covers with bar area (20ft 5in x 11ft 7in) leading to further seating area (23ft 9in x 12ft 8in to 6ft 4in x 15ft 12in), toilets and kitchen (15ft x 12ft) with a wealth of quality commercial equipment, extraction and refrigeration, arch to sink area (8ft 4in x 6ft) separate ladies and gents toilets. First floor store room (12ft 6in x 8ft 9in to 10ft 8in) with two further stores. The spacious owners accommodation is spread over first and second floors and can be self-contained and provides lounge (21ft x 12ft with brick built fireplace with freestanding fire, sash window to front and rear aspects, three radiators), dining room and kitchen (14ft 3in x 9ft 8in max with fitted units, oven, storage cupboard, sink unit, appliances, barn style door to rear garden) doors to the first floor and two bedrooms (Bedroom One, 11ft 7in x 5ft 8in to 7ft 7in, sash window to front aspect, radiator. Bedroom Two, 13ft x 11ft 3in, sash window to front aspect, radiator) and a bathroom (9ft 6in x 5ft 7in with three piece suite, sash window to front aspect, radiator) to the second floor. A diverse layout with potential to be converted into a separate holiday let (subject to any necessary planning consents). Beautiful enclosed garden with decking to the rear. The restaurant mainly open daytimes and is a unique opportunity for a lifestyle change - VIEWING IS A MUST. Business & Property. Ref: 557522