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Wednesday, 8 October 2025

SOLD - Dreams Coffee Lounge, Northampton

CAFE AND COFFEE SHOP in Northampton

Fabulous cafe and coffee shop currently laid out to seat 28 but was previously set to cater for 32 diners which occupies a prime trading position in this ultra busy town centre. The business benefits from easy local parking and owners parking space with private parking to the rear. This site is passed by thousands of shoppers and town centre workers daily and is close to a major hospital. All in all it would be difficult to imagine a better site for this type of business and early viewing is recommended. Achieving an impressive weekly turnover whilst maintaining excellent profit margins. Run by our client with a small team of staff as our client is unable to work in the business full time due to family commitments. Obvious savings available to a full time working owner. The premises comprise air-conditioned dining area seating 25 at present, excellent servery and coffee station with two-station steam pressure coffee machine, commercial kitchen beyond and second small kitchen off. Business on lease. Ref: 590915

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Monday, 6 October 2025

SOLD - Tumbles Play Gym, Cleckheaton

CHILDREN’S PLAY GYM in Cleckheaton

A wonderful opportunity to acquire this long established children’s play gym which has traded from this site for over 30 years, and has been owned and operated by our clients since 2003. The business enjoys a fantastic reputation with a loyal customer base. The business trades in very easy hours over six days together with private party bookings on a weekend. Fantastic potential to extend weekday opening times to boost trade. The premises are held on secure lease with sensible rent and are fit out to a very high standard having undergone a refit in 2021 with new play frame and equipment. Comprising entrance reception to spacious open plan playroom, cafe area seating 46 in comfort overlooking the well-equipped play frame, role play area and sensory section which is becoming increasing popular. Business on lease. Ref: 590806

Friday, 26 September 2025

SOLD - Beatties, Deli - Holmfirth

COFFEE SHOP AND DELI SANDWICHES in Holmfirth

Very busy coffee shop occupying a prime trading position in the heart of this much loved tourist town made famous nationally and internationally by the “Last of the Summer Wine” T.V. Series which holds the record for the longest running sitcom in the world. The town attracts many thousands of visitors annually and this business serves both them and the large and loyal local trade. Run in very easy hours by our clients with assistance of a small team of staff, this is a profitable business which we are informed is a delight to run. The business achieves an enviable weekly turnover with excellent profit margins and has shown recent growth. Super premises held on lease which briefly comprise Deli Sandwich bar, including a cheese and cooked meat counter and offering a range of high quality sandwiches and cakes to take away with well equipped commercial kitchen beyond, vaulted dining area with coffee tables with quality two-station steam pressure coffee machine, second dining area with its own access from outside and archway leading to the deli. EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 590535

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

SOLD - Kedleston Post Office, Derby

POST OFFICE AND STORE in Derby.

A great opportunity to acquire this busy Post Office operated in easy hours over six days per week. The premises are located on busy throughfare and close to the University in this East Midlands city, situated in a row of shops in a well-regarded suburb with on street parking directly outside. The Post Office has been successfully operated by our clients since 2009 who now plan to take a step back and go into semi-retirement. They stock gift cards, stationery and confectionary as well as offering services such as Lottery, money transfer and parcel drop off. There is a Photo Booth on site. Additional income is received from an installed cash machine. There is potential to increase retail sales through introducing additional product lines. The premises are a ground floor unit in a mid-terrace parade of shops, it has approximately 39 sq m (429 sq ft) of floor space and consists of the main walk around sales store with fitted display shelving, serving counter with combi terminal, two station Post Office fortress counter, kitchenette with storage and WC. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 590130

Monday, 22 September 2025

SOLD - Halo Hair Salon, Baildon

HAIR SALON in Baildon

An exciting opportunity to acquire this well-established hair salon which has been operated by our client since 2018, set in the heart of the affluent and sought after West Yorkshire town. The premises are immaculately presented throughout and really must be seen to be appreciated, situated in this delightful town centre with free parking opposite. Due to a change in our client’s personal circumstance's the business currently trades in very limited hours and is oozing potential for full time owner operator to take the helm and build on the solid foundations here. Drastically reduced for quick sale – a superb opportunity not to be missed. The premises are held on lease with low rent and comprise modern glass fronted salon providing reception area, four dressing out points and two backwash stations, kitchenette / staff room. WC. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 590434

Thursday, 18 September 2025

SOLD - Stam & Maria's Greek Corner Cafe, York

CAFE, COFFEE SHOP AND ICE CREAM in York

A superb opportunity to acquire this city centre coffee shop occupying a truly prime corner position opposite this busy shoppers market -thousands of people passing daily. Trading positions do not get much better than this. The business achieves an enviable turnover and is operated predominantly by staff - fantastic potential for full time owner operator. Premises held on secure lease and comprise: Sales shop with impressive coffee machine and ice cream machine, food prep kitchen, store & W.C. Outdoor seating for 24 customers overlooking the market. Viewing highly recommended. Business on lease. Ref: 588600

Tuesday, 16 September 2025

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

Friday, 12 September 2025

SOLD - Commercial Contract Cleaning business based in East Sussex

COMMERCIAL CONTRACT CLEANING in East Sussex

Well established and highly profitable commercial cleaning company showing fabulous adjusted net profits. The business is run by our client in easy hours from home with a team of cleaning staff throughout the Eastbourne area to a good mix of office and production clients. The business, which has an excellent reputation, has been run by our client for circa 40 years and is only now available for sale due to our clients impending retirement. The vast majority of cleaning is carried out by staff during the evenings with our client operating the office 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Excellent opportunity for a new owner to expand and would suit an independent or competitor to substantially increase their own business through acquisition. Ref: 590531

Wednesday, 10 September 2025

SOLD - Homeworks Hardware, DIY and Pet Supplies, Helmsley, North Yorkshire

HARDWARE, DIY AND PETS SUPPLIES in Helmsley

An exciting opportunity to acquire this long established hardware, DIY and pets supplies business which has become a community hub since its inception in 1987 - our client is now seeking a well earned retirement. The business offers a variety of products and services including key cutting and due to its location in the heart of Helmsley has a wide catchment area with no direct competition. The business is run entirely by staff - full time working owners could expect to generate decent net profits. The premises are held on lease with low rent and occupy a prime trading position in the town centre, a short walk from the market place and public car park. Comprising walk round store with ramped access. Variety of departmental display areas. Store and WC. First floor provides substantial storage space. Business on lease. Ref: 590711

Monday, 8 September 2025

SOLD - Oakwood Post Office & Convenience Store, Derby

POST OFFICE & CONVENIENCE STORE in Derby

An excellent opportunity to acquire a busy Post Office based in a large residential area in this East Midlands City. Situated on a purpose built shopping centre with an abundance of free on-site parking and a variety of independent and well known shops and eateries providing good levels of footfall. The Post Office has been established at this location for over 40 years and has been successfully operated by our clients for the past three years. In that time they have made improvements to the merchandising and layout to drive more retail sales with plans to introduce hot food. The store trades as a general convenience store, off licence, newsagents and Lottery outlet and they also stock gifts and cards.

The premises comprise of approximately 83 sq m (893 sq ft) of internal area and consists of a main retail walk around store with fitted displays and chiller units and combi counter, two position open Post Office counter and one fortress position, stock room, kitchenette and WC. There is a first floor which is used for storage which has scope to be converted into office space (subject to the necessary consents). Outside there is an abundance of on-site free parking. Business on lease. Ref: 590148

Thursday, 4 September 2025

SOLD - The Round Emporium Discount Warehouse, Doncaster

DISCOUNT WAREHOUSE in South Yorkshire for Sale.

This old established general cash and carry business supplies a wide range of products including foodstuffs, soft drinks, confectionery, pet foods, tools and hardware to retailers, catering trade and the general public. It has been in the same hands for circa 30 years and has proved itself to be very profitable for our clients who are now reluctantly offering the business for sale due to retirement. Run by our clients with the assistance of a small team of staff and all of the necessary contacts to ensure the future success of the business, all of which will be passed over to the new owner. Situated just off this busy South Yorkshire city centre, this is an excellent opportunity for a new owner to build on these solid foundations and continue to drive the business forward. The premises briefly comprise ground floor warehouse offering a sales floor of circa 5,800 square feet with first floor storage facilities and private office. EPC Band D. Business on lease. Ref: 590260

Monday, 1 September 2025

SOLD - Fern's Boutique, Hessle

HAIR SALON in Hessle

Ernest Wilson are delighted to bring to market this outstanding hair salon in one of the best trading positions seen in a very long time - corner property fronting this bustling township’s free car park and bus terminus. Wonderful, high footfall site. The business currently trades in very easy hours over five days and with no late evenings. Oozing potential for enthusiastic working owners - our client is looking to sell due to a career change in to the medical and healthcare profession.

The premises have been fit out to an exceptionally high standard and really must be seen to be appreciated. Comprising corner property providing ground floor reception and customer waiting area. Spacious salon with four dressing out points and ample space to fit more if so required, two backwash stations. Nail station leading to beauty treatment room. The treatment room is currently let out to a beautician for one day every other week, returning £50 per day – further potential for this to be rented out to other clinicians on other days to boost income, in addition to the hair dressing out points which could also be rented. Staff room / kitchenette and WC. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 590657

Thursday, 28 August 2025

SOLD - Former Dental Practice, Leeds

FORMER DENTAL PRACTICE in Leeds

A unique opportunity to acquire this former dental practice occupying an excellent position on one of Leeds’ busiest and most well-known roads, opposite Tesco Express and Aldi supermarket - high foot traffic location. The site is passed by over 13,000 vehicles every day (according to the Department for Transport) and is surrounded by houses whilst benefitting from plenty of roadside parking. The premises offer four large dental treatment rooms and would obviously suit a dental surgery practice or other similar medical practice (aesthetics, doctors surgery, opticians, veterinarians, treatment rooms etc). Alternatively, the property would be suitable for a variety of other uses and potential conversation to residential housing or HMO (subject to any necessary consents) due to the property having four entrances and two separate staircases.

Substantial property offering main entrance door from Dewsbury Road. As you come through the door, to left hand side, is the spacious patient reception / waiting area with staff desk, large store cupboard and disabled WC off. From the main entrance, to the right is a large dental surgery room. To the rear is a staff room with a very well fitted kitchen off and access to Back Linden Grove. Beyond the staff room is a further dental treatment room and side access to Linden Grove. The property benefits from two separate cellars. One accessed from behind the reception desk and the other from the staff room. The first floor comprises two further dental treatment rooms plus large room with worktops and head height cupboards (scope for further treatment room). Store room. WC with bath and wash hand basin. Second floor, two attic rooms. Two additional rooms accessed via a second staircase from the first floor. The premises benefit from new LED panel lighting throughout, CCTV cameras, fire and intruder alarms. Freehold property. Ref: 590336

Thinking of selling a commercial property? 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

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

SOLD - Cookhouse Cafe, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield

CAFE in Huddersfield

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this long established and traditional breakfast cafe which is situated in the heart of this charming Kirklees village, a short walk away from the train station in a high footfall area. The business has been operated by our clients since 2014, during which time it has built a strong reputation with loyal customer case. Retirement sale. Trading in easy hours over five days, offering further potential for enthusiastic new owners to extend openings and increase trade. The double fronted premises are held on lease with low overheads and comprise customer waiting area for outsales leading to open plan cafe seating 20 in comfort, spacious and well-equipped kitchen, further food prep room and storeroom. Lower ground floor ladies and gents WC. EPC Band B. Business on lease. Ref: 590672

Friday, 22 August 2025

SOLD - Barnard Butchers, Brigg, North Lincs

BUTCHERS in North Lincolnshire

A great opportunity to acquire a very well-established butchers based on the high street in the centre of this North Lincolnshire market town. Established for over 60+ years and has been operated by our clients since 2016 who are now pursuing other business interests. They have an excellent reputation locally with five-star reviews online and on social media, offering a range of quality fresh meats as well as homemade sausage and burgers. There is an immediate opportunity for a new owner to build on existing sales by introducing cooked meats, groceries and trade supply. The premises are a single storey mid-terrace property with approximately 49 sq m (529 sq ft) of internal area. It comprises of the main sales shop with long display counter and preparation areas, walk-in cold room and kitchen. Storeroom and staff WC. Business & Property. Ref: 590393

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

SOLD - Wrexham Signs, Caergwrle, Wrexham.

BILLBOARD AGENCY AND CONTRACTORS, UK Based

Ernest Wilson are pleased to bring to market this long established billboards agency which has been successfully operated by our clients since 2001. The business owns over 150 billboards situated throughout the UK, the bulk of which are situated between Leeds and Birmingham. Our client is based in North Wales and is redeveloping the site, meaning that the business will be required to be relocated, but due to the nature of this business it can be operated from anywhere within the UK. The business has a strong reputation with a loyal customer base and deals with a number of repeat business customers who take billboards on contracts of between 12 and 60 months. HIGHLY PROFITABLE CONCERN. Ref: 590579

Monday, 18 August 2025

SOLD - Lou & Joe's Burgers, Holmfirth

BURGER RESTAURANT AND TAKEAWAY in Holmfirth.

Ernest Wilson are delighted to bring to market this immaculately presented, independent, award winning restaurant. Our clients established the business in 2019 and have built up a fantastic reputation with loyal customer base. The business prides itself on its modern menu which is regularly refreshed and updated and caters for vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan dietary requirements and preferences. Awarded ‘The Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023’ and #5 of 95 Restaurants in the area, with 4.6 out of 5 on Google Reviews from 709 reviews. They were also a National Burger Award finalist. Our clients operate the business predominantly by staff and a management team, generating a superb weekly turnover. The premises have been fit out to an exceptionally high standard and really must be seen to be appreciated, arranged over three floors of an imposing corner property fronting a commanding main road junction in the heart of this bustling town centre. 64 cover restaurant with capacity to increase to 85 where required. The ground floor provides reception area leading to bar and dedicated takeaway counter. Customer seating area overlooking open kitchen. Store room. First floor provides two further customer seating areas, office and two customer toilets. Lower ground floor provides food preparation kitchen, dry store, beer cellar, walk in cold store, staff space and WC. Business on lease. Ref: 590841

Friday, 15 August 2025

SOLD - Newhouse Store, Esh Winning, Durham

FREEHOLD HIGH TURNOVER GENERAL STORE in Durham

LOCATION - A pleasant and friendly village in County Durham, just five miles west of Durham city, in the semi-rural Deerness Valley.

THE OPPORTUNITY - Owned and operated by our client for the last 40 years and having only changed hands three times in the last 100 years, this general store is a one-stop shop for everything from a can of pop to small gardening implements and electrical goods. The shop does not currently sell alcohol which would obviously be an obvious opportunity for additional revenue.

THE PROPERTY - Surprisingly spacious being two units and extending over two floors. The first floor has potential for living accommodation, but the majority of the bedrooms are currently utilised as stock rooms, office and rest area. There is a kitchenette and WC on this floor. The shop makes good use of every available space and is comprehensively stocked. Banks of upright drinks chillers, frozen food chest freezers and several aisles of convenience goods, plus a greeting cards and stationery stand and a news and magazine stand. Counter with tobacco gantry and Lotto. Rear loading / delivery area and staff WC. Access to the rear of the property through security roller shutter doors and secure steel gate. As well as goods storage, there is plenty of room for a large vehicle. EPC Band B. Business & Property. Ref: 590524

Thursday, 14 August 2025

SOLD - Drive Dynamics Power Transmission Engineering Company, Kings Lynn

POWER TRANSMISSION ENGINEERING COMPANY in Norfolk

This business was founded in 1965 and has built up a wealth of reputation across a large and loyal customer base, serving customer here in the UK and internationally.

It’s pride itself in being a British Manufacturers that specialised in industrial gearboxes, mechanical variable speed drives, inline and right-angle gearboxes, motor, pulleys and have abundance of technical skills in sub-contracting, producing bespoke, one-off parts or mass-produced parts, tailored to their customers needs.

Our clients are selling to enjoy a well-deserved retirement - excellent opportunity for any new owner to continue and take the business from strength to strength.

The premises operate from a well-presented and equipped commercial premises - excellent location and ideal premises for the operation of the business.

Business on lease. Ref: 586956

Friday, 1 August 2025

SOLD - Pets Pad, Rawcliffe, Goole

INDEPENDENT PET STORE in East Yorkshire

Established back in 1998 and being offered on the market for the very first time, this outstanding pet store is highly regarded and is only being sold because the owners now wish to retire. This is probably the most comprehensively equipped and stocked pet store in the north of England and its success is largely due to its extensive stock of everything animal, bird, fish and reptile related. An impressive feed barn, which was added just a few short years ago, stocks a huge range of foods for pets, farm animals and large animals. The store carries a huge choice of treats, accessories and healthcare items. This is a one-stop shop for all your needs, offering a range of goods from a dog chew to elaborate designer fish tanks, bird cages and vivarium’s, plus live animals ranging from a tree frog to a bearded dragon. The store also produces its own brand of dog foods, catering for every breed, from a Chihuahua to a Great Dane. Not only does the business provide a vital service to the many surrounding towns, villages and farms in the region, but its close proximity to major roads and links to the motorway system makes it an interesting destination place for families to visit and see the many types of live animals on show. Detailed Profit and Loss Accounts for the business show very steady year on year annual sales. Full accounts will be made available to seriously interested parties following a formal viewing of the business and premises. The business has an eBay shop, as well as via its own website. This is an area that has huge scope for development by enterprising and ambitious new owners. To date, the business has attracted 57,000 individual sales on eBay.

Detached retail warehouse premises of approximately 433 sq m (4,660 sq ft) incorporating open plan ground floor retail area, storage rooms, managers office and staff toilets. There exists a first floor which is currently being used to store goods, but has historically been used as the owners private flat. This could be easily converted back to accommodate the new owners or a member of staff (this first floor is available as an optional extra and is in addition to the lease and rent quoted). Additional warehouse incorporates the feed barn. This is approximately 104 sq m (1,120 sq ft), of steel construction and with commercial vehicle height loading doors and roller shutters. Business on lease. Ref: 590627