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Thursday, 17 March 2022

SOLD - Grey Horse, Wakefield City Centre

CITY CENTRE FREEHOLD FREEHOUSE in Wakefield for Sale.

A tremendous opportunity for property investors and pub operators looking to acquire a substantial and prominent, detached traditional pub on a large site in the centre of this major West Yorkshire city. The property is very much PRICED TO SELL and may well be of interest to developers, given the size of the site. The city centre has seen and is continually undergoing a vast program of urban regeneration and this site is well placed to benefit from this. Located close to one of the city’s two major train stations and the West Yorkshire History Archive. The city’s main retail parks are close by, as is the popular canal waterfront. Future planning in the proximity includes a Tileyard Recording Studio (famous for its Kings Cross studio breaking innovative new talent) and new business and enterprise parks. One of a rare breed of privately owned, city centre FREEHOUSES available FREEHOLD, this is the first time the pub has come to the open market in the last 22 years. The owner is now looking to retire and is running the pub on a very low key basis, on short hours, and yet it is still returning our client a good profit. Energetic and enterprising new owners could really do well here as the property has the benefit of under-utilised areas such as a large, separate music room with dance floor and a kitchen. The pub is popular with several sports teams and has its own pub game teams. The premises:- Substantial, detached premises over ground and first floors with three bedroom accommodation and bathroom on first floor. Ground floor pub premises with long bar, pool room, large lounge and hall leading to the music / entertainment room. Ground floor catering kitchen. Ladies and Gentlemen’s toilets. Rear access to covered patio area and smoking solution. On-site parking for two to three staff cars. Business & Property. Ref: 584730

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Wednesday, 16 March 2022

SOLD - A Teale & Son Bakers & Confectioners, Otley

FREEHOLD BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS in Otley.

Located in the picture postcard market town of Otley, considered the Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this famous bakers has been in the same family ownership for over 83 years and is an institution and part of the fabric of this historic ancient town. Well-known and highly regarded for its in house production of award winning breads, cakes and tarts, the business has a very loyal clientele and is a very, very busy shop. The business comes with substantial freehold premises extending to almost 2,500 sq ft over three floors plus basement. The property has a retail shop to the front on Kirkgate. Kirkgate supports all the market stalls and traders during market days and carries the majority of the towns footfall. To the rear of the property is a 50ft long ground floor extension within which the main engine room of the bakery is housed. The property offers interested parties a very valuable and attractive Freehold building in the central retail part of town, next to Boots and several other national high street retailers. The property alone would suit any manner of occupation or retail operation. The second and third floors could be converted into living accommodation if required. At its price, this represents tremendous value for money as the property alone is worth well in excess of the asking price and the goodwill with fixtures, fitting and equipment is essentially a bonus for any party wishing to carry on the traditional baking operation. Alternatively, this would make an ideal investment opportunity for a commercial property landlord, with potential annual return on investment of circa 8 to 10%.

The Premises Comprises:

Single fronted terraced premises of traditional Yorkshire stone construction under stone slate roof. The property is over three floors to the main building, with a single storey 50ft extension to the rear, partially stone built and partially brick built. EPC Band D. Business & Property. Ref: 586697

Thursday, 10 March 2022

SOLD - Tinsleys Takeaway, Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire

FREEHOLD FISH AND CHIPS TAKEAWAY AND SUBSTANTIAL RESIDENCE in Gobowen, Oswestry

Gobowen is a very pleasant Shropshire village about three miles north of Oswestry on the English / Welsh border. Not far from Wrexham and ideally located between Chester and Shrewsbury. The village has an excellent rail link having its own train station, and is close to major highways leading to the motorway system. This exceptional fish and chip takeaway was established in the 1950’s and is very popular with Gobowen locals, as well as residents from surrounding villages. The shop has an excellent reputation and is well patronised, being so central and vital to the community. The property is surprisingly spacious, having the takeaway retail area street front, and very substantial family sized private residence to the rear and above. The residence has separate and private access via a driveway and gated forecourt. Rarely do we see such exceptional accommodation attached to a thriving catering business.

The Shop

Wide frontage, fully glazed with attractive signage. Spacious inside, the sales counter area will accommodate a good number of customers. Good quality three pan frying range capable of volume orders. Large, double door chilled beverage display. Commercial microwaves and six-pot bain marie. Rear prep area with oven and burners under an extraction hood and potwash sinks. Ample fridges, freezers and storage space. Stairs leading to basement where there is additional dry stores and mechanical room. From the ground floor there is a rear access door leading to the rumbling / chipping area and further to outbuilding incorporating a large wet prep area.

The Residence

Outstanding and spaciously laid out over ground and first floor. Entrance and corridor. Utility room and toilet. Large modern family kitchen, open plan and incorporating a spacious dining area with large sliding patio doors on to the decked garden patio area. Snug / TV lounge. A further large ground floor room has a bespoke built in-home bar, study space and again patio doors leading to the garden patio. Stairs leading to landing off which there is a large house bathroom with corner suite and separate shower cubicle and three very good size double bedrooms, one with walk-in closet.

Monday, 7 March 2022

SOLD - Kathryn Rolfe Lingerie & Swimwear Boutique, York

LINGERIE AND SWIMWEAR BOUTIQUE in York

This is a remarkable opportunity to acquire Yorks only independent lingerie and swimwear business which had been operated by our clients since 2006. The business enjoys a fantastic reputation and offers so much growth potential - we strongly recommend viewing to fully appreciate what a fantastic buy this is. Our clients are selling for genuine reasons and will ensure a smooth transition to the new owners. This is a fantastic position at the heart of the city centre opposite Mulberry and close to Slug and Lettice and Las Iguanas and is offered with the security of a new local authority lease and sensible overheads, subject to landlords consent. WHAT A GREAT BUY. The premises were bespoke fitted and provide beautiful surroundings for such a business with a large feature window and eye catching signage. Internally is a well-proportioned sales shop with a wealth of quality fittings and displays and a counter area to the rear. Two good sized fitting rooms, kitchen and WC. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 586640

Friday, 4 March 2022

SOLD - Bedale Post Office, North Yorkshire

MAINS POST OFFICE, CARDS STATIONERY & GIFTS & PHOTO PROCESSING, North Yorkshire

This excellent Mains Post Office which sits in a prime location in North Yorkshire - a bustling market town where thousands of visitors come to enjoy the local markets and attractions on a weekly basis, offering additional business and trade to this office. Thirteen villages are serviced by a remunerative Post Office outreach mobile facility operated from this Post Office - two major Banks have closed in recent years, leaving only Barclays Bank in the area, which is not open every day. The result is an increase in personal and business banking transactions through the Post Office, increasing the remuneration of this Office, together with other transactions and shop sales. The sales produce a gross profit in the region of 40% to which is added the substantial Post Office Remuneration which is achieved here (the remuneration has been higher in the past – our client now only works part-time). The shop has been extensively refurbished and modernised in recent years – potential for a new owner to introduce new product lines and services as well as further cross selling and promoting the Post Office’s extensive range of helpful products and services. Just one of the owning partners works in the business, supported by 6 experienced staff, working part and full time, covering 130 hours per week between them. Due to our clients pending retirement, he has not tapped in to the unlimited potential on the private retail element of this site. For a younger more entrepreneurial minded person, this Post Office could introduce a much-needed retail offering of convenience, alcohol, sweets and confectionery. This site has the potential for a deli and bake-off unit which could generate a significant additional income. The premises provide very good business facilities and are held on a good lease with a reasonable rent. Comprising superbly appointed sales and 3 position Post Office Counter area, office with photocopying and photo processing facilities, kitchen, WC. Business on lease. Ref: 556493

Thursday, 3 March 2022

SOLD - Darrington Village Store, Pontefract

DETACHED FULLY LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE & NEWS in near Pontefract,

An opportunity to acquire this delightful village store situated in a delightful village near Pontefract – well populated area. The business is worked in sensible hours closing at 5pm over six and half day week.

Tremendous potential for so much more by extending the hours and utilising the off licence. Genuine reason for sale. A SUPERB BUSINESS WHICH IS CAPABLE OF SO MUCH MORE. The property offers attractive retail and residential family accommodation that comprises modern glass fronted sales shop that has been professionally fitted with storage area. The private family accommodation is to the rear with modern, well fitted kitchen, lovely lounge, conservatory. First floor three excellent bedrooms, family bathroom and shower. The premises enjoy the benefit of a gas central heating system. Externally is a large drive leading to a car port, enclosed large gardens and patio. Outer store room. EPC Exempt. Business & Property. Ref: 583346

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

SOLD - Beau Cocoa Chocolate Shop, Northallerton

QUALITY CHOCOLATE RETAILER in Northallerton

This is a fabulous opportunity to acquire this well run and profitable business located at the heart of highly desirable market town that is oozing potential. This is a very well established business which enjoys a fantastic reputation in the town and is run entirely by staff - what an opportunity for a working owner to take this from strength to strength. The premises are perfectly located on Market Row between the High Street and the town’s main car park adjacent to Barkers department store and just around the corner from Betty’s Tea Rooms. LOW OVERHEADS AND PRICED TO SELL. A GREAT BUY. This is a spacious two storey shop premises which is presented to the highest of standards and comprises imposing shop front, large sales shop with a large display counter and a range of quality fittings. First floor store room, kitchen and WC. Business on lease. Ref: 586584

EPC Band D.

Tuesday, 15 February 2022

SOLD - Sams Pizza, Cowling, Keighley

QUALITY PIZZA TAKEAWAY (3 DAY WEEK), Cowling, Keighley.

A wonderful opportunity to acquire this well established Pizza takeaway located at the heart of this highly popular North Yorkshire village. Our client only operates the business over 3 short evenings per week due to other business commitments – so much potential here and priced to sell. VIEWING IS A MUST. SENSIBLE RENT AND THE SECURITY OF A NEW LEASE. A FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY. Beautifully presented premises fitted to a very high standard with a wealth of quality equipment. The premises occupy a prominent corner position facing the main road through the village and briefly comprises well presented saleshop with counter area and glass fronted display. To the rear is a large commercial kitchen, separate wash up area, store. EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 585286

Tuesday, 8 February 2022

SOLD - Ray Emmerton Greengrocers, Lanchester, Durham

GREENGROCERS in County Durham

Very busy quality greengrocery and fresh produce business situated in the heart of this much sought after and affluent large village. The business has returned healthy profits to our client for almost 30 years and continues to thrive having shown itself as particularly resilient even through the Covid-19 pandemic when the business has grown. Run in very easy hours over a six day week, predominantly by staff - scope for a full time working owner to improve profitability even further. The business is run from ideal premises which offer easy roadside parking and briefly comprise smart, well-presented sales shop which has been fitted and equipped to an exceptionally high standard and really must be seen to be appreciated. Stock room to the rear with walk-in cold room and WC off. EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 585447

Wednesday, 2 February 2022

SOLD - Vickers Street Social Club, Castleford.

FREEHOUSE AND SOCIAL CLUB in Castleford.

Superbly presented freehouse and social club situated in this very densely populated residential area just off this bustling West Yorkshire town centre. These substantial freehold premises have not only been maintained to a very high standard but have also benefitted from substantial investment and many recent improvements. The business enjoys a large membership and particularly loyal customer base due in no small part to the many ‘pub-teams’ and community activities run by the business. This business is very profitable indeed. VIEWING HERE IS ESSENTIAL. VERY PROFITABLE BUSINESS WITH TWO SEPARATE APARTMENTS PROVIDING EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION. The property provides excellent commercial space and super, distinctly separate residential accommodation. Consisting of large and spacious air conditioned main bar with pool table area and large screen TV, ladies and gents WC’s and small beer garden / smoking area. Separate ‘snug’ with access to the bar. Extensive beer cellar. The managers flat offers two bedrooms, kitchen area, combined bath / shower room with a self-contained luxury apartment, one bedroom, bath / shower room, living room. Business & Property. Ref: 585056

Monday, 31 January 2022

SOLD - Deli Venture, Sheffield

SANDWICH BAR & CAFE, Sheffield

A fabulous opportunity to acquire a superbly presented sandwich bar & cafe occupying a super position at the heart of this densely populated commercial estate. This site is surrounded by 1000’s of employees of the many works and offices right on the doorstep. Currently run by staff – An excellent opportunity for a working owner to really take this from strength to strength. The premises were completely refurbished in 2017 with no expense spared – formal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality of this concern. Secure lease and low overheads – Easy Hours over a six day week – GREAT BUY. Spacious ground floor unit briefly comprising large saleshop with glass fronted counter, preparation area and canopy, commercial flooring and tasteful decor with 12 cover seating area with space for more. To the rear is a commercial kitchen, staff room. EPC Band F. Business on lease. Ref: 585061

Thursday, 27 January 2022

SOLD - The Corner Stone - Freehold Coffee Shop and Family Accommodation, Chesterfield.

FREEHOLD COFFEE SHOP AND FAMILY ACCOMMODATION in Chesterfield.

Wonderful opportunity to acquire this beautiful coffee shop and accommodation located in this much sought after Derbyshire Dales village. This is a well-run concern worked over a five day week and enjoys a fabulous reputation. Our clients run the business themselves without employing any staff, and choose to trade in very limited hours, due to health limitations which are prompting the sale, however there is so much potential here if the new owners wanted to introduce weekends or longer hours. A further 3,000 houses currently being built nearby introducing scope for even more footfall. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT BUY AND WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND VIEVWING TO APPRECIATE THE QUALITY OF THIS CONCERN. This is an impeccably presented detached property set in a generous plot with lots of character. The property was originally built in 1842 and has been run as a coffee shop for 14 years, being run by the present owners for the past seven years. It has built a good reputation over the years attracting customers from a wider area and is on a main cut-through route from the M1 motorway to the A61. To the ground floor is a beautiful 22 cover coffee shop with stone floor, large counter area with a glass fronted display and very tasteful decor, kitchen area. Externally is a beautiful, enclosed courtyard, WC, storage area, workshop, and office. The accommodation is presented to a high standard and includes ground floor dining kitchen. First floor lounge, bathroom and three bedrooms. Business & Property. Ref: 584817

Monday, 24 January 2022

SOLD - Dale Bakery, Dalton, Huddersfield

RETAIL BAKERY in Huddersfield

Situated on this bustling shopping parade within a well populated area and with lots of industry around the area. A good solid business, run entirely by staff and worked in very easy hours over a six day week.

The premises are held on a secure lease, low rent and comprise well fitted sales shop with good refrigeration and servery. To the rear is the preparation kitchen. Toilet and wash hand basin. Business on lease. Ref: 585270

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

SOLD - Robin Hood Inn, Pecket Well, Hebden Bridge

FREE OF TIE PUBLIC HOUSE WITH FIVE LETTING BEDROOMS AND OWNERS APARTMENT in Hebden Bridge.

An opportunity to acquire this delightful country pub situated in this lovely setting in Hebden Bridge – fantastic main road trading position. This is a highly profitable concern which is worked over seven days with a competent team of staff - Predominantly run by staff. The present owners are retiring after over 20 years here. A superbly kept public house and restaurant serving excellent food and five letting bedrooms plus owners apartment. SENSIBLY PRICED BUSINESS AND FREEHOLD PROPERTY. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The whole premises are immaculate throughout and comprise reception leading to the bar and main lounge with snug lounge to the side, open fire (stove). The restaurant is full of ambiance with a feature Inglenook stone fireplace with a wood burning stove. The restaurant seats 32 people comfortably. Ladies and gents toilets with wash hand basin. The commercial kitchen would please the keenest of chefs, offering an abundance of equipment, refrigerated beer cellar, store room, fire exit, bottle store. First floor utility / store, loft room, twin bedroom with private bathroom, one double en-suite room. The owners private apartment comprises reception room / study, large lounge, well fitted kitchen, double bedroom, full bathroom. Second floor three en-suite guest bedrooms (two family rooms and one double room). The premises enjoy the benefit of a central heating system. Externally is a large car park, private garden, smoking shelter. Business & Property. Ref: 584910

Friday, 14 January 2022

SOLD - A N H Autotech - GARAGE MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICING / REPAIRS AND MOT STATION, Barnstaple, Devon

GARAGE MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICING / REPAIRS AND MOT STATION in Barnstaple for Sale.

Busy motor vehicle, mechanical repairs and servicing centre with MOT station run by our client and which has provided a very good living over many years. Lots of scope here a new owner to increase staffing and canvass local businesses for servicing and repair work. Run in EXCEPTIONALLY easy hours over a five day week. Further scope is available to introduce Saturday mornings as our client artificially restricts the level of work carried out to fit in with the hours of business. Full MOT bay with four post five tonne lift and two further bays each with a four tonne two post lift. Situated in this industrial estate, 4 miles from Barnstaple and the surrounding villages. VIEWING RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 586656

Wednesday, 12 January 2022

SOLD - The Market Place Deli, Wetherby

DELI, SANDWICHES AND OUTSIDE CATERING in Wetherby..

One of the finest deli's in West Yorkshire, situated in the picturesque town in West Yorkshire – HIGH STREET POSITION. Our clients are retiring after over 27 years here. The business is worked over six days in sensible hours. HIGHLY PROFITABLE CONCERN WHICH IS OOZING POTENTIAL FOR SO MUCH MORE. SUPERB UPMARKET HIGH STREET POSITION – VIEWING IS ESSENTIAL. The premises are held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise very well fitted glass fronted sales shop incorporating three servery display counters with stunning displays of mouth watering food. To the rear is the preparation kitchen, further preparation area. Open bakehouse with three deck oven, office, two walk in fridges, cellar. First floor toilet and wash hand basin, office, outer store. Business on lease. Ref: 584778

Thursday, 6 January 2022

SOLD - The White Horse, Ampleforth, York

TRADITIONAL COUNTRY PUB WITH LETTING ROOMS AND RESTAURANT in York

An opportunity to acquire this delightful country pub and 60 cover restaurant situated in this very absolutely stunning village near York. The business is worked in very easy hours just five days per week, offering tremendous potential for so much more here. Scope for seven day operation here. This lovely village pub only needs seeing to be appreciated. The premises will be held on a new seven year lease and comprise reception leading to the main lounge with beamed ceiling and attractive bar, restaurant area and second bar. Further restaurant room. The first floor offers three en-suite double bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, office. Large car park. The premises enjoy the benefit of an oil fired central heating system with a new boiler. EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 585439