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Friday, 31 March 2023

SOLD - L Sixty-Five Hair Salon, Leeds

HAIR SALON in Leeds

Ernest Wilson are pleased to offer for sale this well-presented hair salon which has been owned and offered by our client since 2004. The single storey premises are well fitted throughout and comprise reception and waiting area with bench seating, five dressing out points, two backwash areas, treatment room utilised by our client. Adjacent is a beauty room which is rented out by our client and returns £100 per week. The premises benefit from roller shutters throughout and CCTV system. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 586976

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Wednesday, 29 March 2023

SOLD - Vacant freehold premises and showroom, Huddersfield

VACANT RETAIL SHOWROOM in Huddersfield

An opportunity to acquire this outstanding commercial property situated on the fringe of Huddersfield town centre - PRIME TRADING POSITION.

The Premises Comprise: The premises offer spacious facilities, comprising reception leading to an open plan large showroom offering many displays of bathrooms and shower cubicles along with accessories. The premises are all glass fronted and includes a large drive in warehouse, toilet, office and showroom. First floor second walk round showroom, ladies and gents toilets, kitchen and various store rooms. Second floor three attic rooms with sky-lights. Basement work room which is self-contained with three workshop areas as well as lighting, heating and running water. Very large car park. Freehold property. Ref: 586936

Monday, 27 March 2023

SOLD - Bridge Rolls, Stamford Bridge, York.

SOLD - Bridge Rolls, Stamford Bridge, #York. Thinking of selling your #business? Call now for a free valuation 0113 238 2900 or email sales@ernest-wilson.co.uk - we do not charge any money up front

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Wednesday, 22 March 2023

SOLD - Whitburn Post Office and Shirley's Convenience Store, Sunderland

CONVENIENCE STORE WITH POST OFFICE in Sunderland

A truly excellent opportunity to acquire a long established business which plays a central role in this idyllic North East coastal community. This is an affluent seaside village on south Tyneside, some 5 miles north of Sunderland. It has retained its village character, with its main street, parish church, cricket ground and park with bowling greens and tennis courts. A beautiful coastal park is only a stone’s throw away, making this property an exceptionally attractive lifestyle business. The building is a substantial and prominent two storey, terraced property within a parade of shops and offices fronting the busy main street. The business is well supported by the local community and serves as the village Post Office, convenience store and newsagents. The business has operated from these premises for over 50 years and has been owned by the current owners for the last 20 years. It is only now, with an eye toward retirement, that this wonderful opportunity comes to the open market. This is already a very profitable business but has huge scope for more by adding an Off-Licence facet to the business. The premises comprise:- Attractive and prominent two storey brick built detached building with glazed, double wide frontage to both ground and first floors. Entryway leading to shop floor with Post Office counter. Various dedicated sales areas for newspapers and magazine racks, cards and stationary, groceries and toiletries, household items and even tools and accessories. Ice cream chiller and upright beverage display chiller. Sweets corner. The spacious shop floor sales area is comprehensively yet comfortably racked out to provide a vast amount of stock and choice of goods for its customers. To the rear of the shop floor there is a kitchenette and toilets and a store room. Lottery point and ATM machine. To the rear of the property there exists a single storey extension to the property with electric shutter door and a parking space. Stairs leading to the first floor which was previously rented out as office space but is currently under-utilised. It has one huge room with floor to ceiling windows, a back office and additional storage area. There is potential for converting the first floor to provide self-contained living accommodation for new owners, or even to convert to provide rental accommodation (subject to surrendering the Post Office facet to the business though and seeking approval for change of use). Business & Property. Ref: 583456

Monday, 20 March 2023

SOLD - Marios Fish & Chips with Restaurant, Walsall

FISH AND CHIPS WITH RESTAURANT (UP TO 40 COVERS) in Walsall.

An opportunity to acquire this outstanding fisheries situated in this commanding high street trading position - BUSTLING TRADING SITE. The present owner is retiring after over 40 years here. The business is worked in very easy hours over a five day week offering tremendous potential for so much more for younger enthusiastic owners. A HIGHLY PROFITABLE, STUNNING FISHERIES AND RESTAURANT WHICH MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED. The premises will be held on a secure new lease with sensible rent and comprise beautiful cafe / restaurant seating up to 40 covers, large well fitted preparation kitchen, further prep room / store, potato prep room sporting a 56lb rumbler and chipper. Toilet and store. On the first floor there is a flat that is rented out. The flat is self-contained and comprises reception leading to a spacious lounge with fitted kitchen off, two bedrooms, family bathroom. Business on lease. Ref: 588556

Friday, 17 March 2023

SOLD - Lees Accountancy Practice, South Yorkshire.

ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE. Run from home in South Yorkshire.

Well-established small accountancy practice based in South Yorkshire with a mix of sole trader, partnerships and small limited company clients providing accountancy payroll, VAT return services to a loyal client base, the majority of which have been with the practice for many years. This is an ideal bolt on for an existing practice or a working accountant looking for an additional income from a part time working week. The practice is currently run in circa 24 hours per week. Ref:587275

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

SOLD - Mr Simms Old Fashioned Sweet Shop, Worcester.

OLD FASHIONED SWEET SHOP in Worcester

A hugely popular old fashioned style sweets and gift shop which was started and has been ran by our clients for the past four years and in that time they have built a great reputation locally as well as excellent reviews online. They have also developed fantastic links and relationships with the local authority, local press and nearby charities to become a key business and community hub. The shop regularly features on the city’s popular tourist trail and benefits from the spectacular Christmas Fayre. Specialising in nostalgic and retro confectionary, gifts and hampers as well as a selection of modern sweets with contemporary branding (logo copyrighted), the business is currently run under a franchise agreement which could be renegotiated on new terms. There is also an option to trade as fully independent, with suppliers already in place which would make the transition straight-forward. The premises are situated on the Busy Worcester High Street, which benefits from substantial footfall and a large volume of tourists. The shop is a ground floor unit (with basement) in a Grade II listed building believed to date from 1750. It comprises fully fitted out main store with a serving counter and back office with a kitchen area. In the basement there is a staff WC as well as three storage rooms. Business on lease. Ref: 588468

Monday, 13 March 2023

SOLD - The Foulsyke Bistro and B&B, Scalby, Scarborough

LICENSED BISTRO AND FOUR BEDROOM BED AND BREAKFAST in Scarborough

A picture postcard location in a semi-rural idyll, away from the bustling coastal resort of Scarborough yet within a short 15-minute drive of it. A perfect location for walkers and cyclists to rest and relax as they plan their routes over the Cleveland Way and coastal headlands between Scarborough and Whitby. A former farmhouse, detached, now converted into a very attractive ground floor bistro with three dining rooms comfortably seating 50 diners, four characterful guest bedrooms (all en-suite), a large south facing garden with decked terrace and a range of useful outbuildings. There is plenty of parking, soon to be extended to the adjacent paddock providing additional hard standing for guests. Serving breakfast and lunch to both the bed and breakfast guests and open to the general public, the bistro and rooms generate a fabulous turnover There is huge scope for new owners to open more evenings for dinner, an opportunity not fully exploited by the current owners of late. This would be a perfect business interest for a husband and wife team, couple or partners who have the catering skills to produce good quality food. Average spend per head has been as high as £40 on bistro nights. Being out of the noise and bustle of Scarborough town, the business attracts a more discerning customer, ones seeking a peaceful, atmospheric, and relaxing setting. Rooms let for between £80 and £120 per night including. breakfast. Ground floor bistro providing three intimate dining rooms perfect for private gatherings and celebrations. Dining rooms spaciously accommodate 18, 16 and 16 guests. The main dining room has access out onto a large, decked terrace and the gardens, both having tables and seating. At the bistro reception is a well-stocked bar and wait station. Ladies and gents WC’s. Well-equipped, galley style, catering kitchen and rear door leading to a range of outbuildings providing ample chilled food storage, dry goods storage and utility areas. It was proposed and indeed has planning approved to re-situate the catering kitchen into the adjoining barn outbuilding, which would provide far more culinary working space, and indeed some works, such as the installation of 3-phase electric, has begun. The adjoining barn is currently utilised as the laundry and pot-wash area. A fenced enclosure surrounds a 20 ft shipping container which has an additional food prep area, equipped with Rational ovens. Across a short yard from the main building is a further outbuilding which, formally known as Daisy Cottage, provided an additional letting studio but is currently used as a food prep kitchen and toilet and shower room for the staff. This can very easily and simply be converted back to provide an additional letting room. Stairs lead to a landing off which there are four letting rooms, each a double with en-suite facilities. The rooms are lovely, well furnished and appointed and come with lots of character and nice views to either garden or courtyard. EPC Band C

Wednesday, 8 March 2023

Paolo's Pizza Takeaway, Mold, Flintshire

PIZZA TAKEAWAY in Mold.

This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire this well equipped pizza takeaway situated in a modern unit within a busy parade. The business was established by our client in 2020 and is now offered for sale due to young family commitments. The business operates in very easy hours, closing at 9.30pm. Massive potential to introduce additional menu items and extend openings. The leasehold premises are immaculate throughout and really must be seen to be appreciated, comprising modern glass fronted sales shop, good sized customer waiting area leading to the open plan kitchen including two deck pizza oven and extraction system. To the rear is a further food prep area. Store. Staff room / WC. Business on lease. Ref: 587389

Monday, 6 March 2023

SOLD - Winteringham Post Office & Store, Scunthorpe

POST OFFICE AND FULLY LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE in Scunthorpe

An opportunity to acquire this delightful Post Office and licensed convenience store in the picturesque village of Winteringham - ABSOLUTE MONOPOLY POSITION as the only other shop in the whole village is a butchers. This site could take the very big money in the right enthusiastic hands. The business run predominantly by staff and is worked in very sensible hours over six and a half day week. There is scope for so much more here, including introducing a good deli, a good selection of wines and a bake off unit here would make such a big difference. SENSIBLY PRICED FREEHOLD PREMISES. Freehold property fronting the main village high street, comprising large walk round store with different departments, open Post Office department, excellent display cash out unit, store room, office / store, toilet and wash hand basin. The accommodation is completely self-contained, comprising reception leading to a conservatory breakfast kitchen, huge lounge / formal dining room, three bedrooms, family bathroom incorporating shower cubicle, bath, wash hand basin, toilet. Large gardens. The accommodation is rented out at £450 per calendar month including electric. If the apartment was upgraded, it would rent out at substantially more. EPC Band C. Business & Property. Ref: 586954

Thursday, 2 March 2023

SOLD - Key Store Express, Jarrow

Licensed Convenience Store with Lottery In Jarrow

Situated in this very densely populated area of Jarrow surrounded by houses with the benefit of plenty of unrestricted roadside parking. The premises are immaculately fitted out and very well stocked making this the hub of the local area. Benefiting from very little competition in the area ensures that this business is well patronised. An excellent profit margin with a good weekly turnover. This is a well-established business showing a very high adjusted net profit after staff wages - HIGHLY PROFITABLE. VIEWING IS ESSENTIAL HERE. Comprising sales shop with fitted shelving, providing a good range of beers, wines, snacks, chilled drinks, soft drinks, grocery and sweets. Behind the counter there is an excellent display with a range of spirits plus cigarettes. In addition there are two good size stock rooms plus toilets with wash hand basin. The premises are air conditioned, alarmed and have good CCTV. EPC Band C. Business on lease. Ref: 587216

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

SOLD - Scene Nightclub, Halifax

LARGE COCKTAIL / BRUNCH BAR AND NIGHTCLUB in Halifax

A fantastic opportunity to acquire and GROW this already established versatile cocktail bar and nightclub occupying one of the best trading positions in Halifax town centre, close to other pubs, bars and eateries.

The premises have traded as a nightclub / bar for over 20 years and is brought to market due to our clients other business interests.

The business trades primarily Fridays and Saturdays - Saturday is open to the public and operates a well-regarded brunch club serving simple food and bottomless drinks with live shows. Any other day of the week the venue is available for private functions booked in advance with two regular dry hire bookings per month.

As can be seen the premises are extremely versatile: Large entrance lobby with cloak and pay booth, large main room with bar, fixed seating and DJ booth / stage. A second lounge room located off the main room offers a second large bar, fixed seating and an independent entrance. A third room / space comprises a large stage and DJ booth, further fixed seating and access to a kitchen prep room - this space has a dividing wall which can be fully removed to join the spaces and from one large area or put in place to form two cosier spaces. Thus the venue being suited to a range of uses. In addition there are offices, large toilets, cleaning / store cupboards and an exclusive outside smoking terrace to the rear.

Fantastic potential to increase openings and boost trade very easily. This really needs a full time working manager / owner with time and energy to devote.

Leasehold premises are licensed for 600 people with a late licence until 4.30am on Saturdays and bank holidays. Social media pages are included and can be viewed to show the established reputation and clientele. Fitted out to a very high and ‘Instagram friendly’ standard including swings, baths and more! This is a turn-key business opportunity ready to trade and grow at a very sensible rent for a town centre position - EARLY INSPECTION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 588596

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

SOLD - Brow Bridge Cafe, Greetland, Halifax

CAFE AND LICENSED BISTRO in Halifax

This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire the popular and well established cafe and licensed bistro situated in a bustling village between Elland and Halifax. The business achieves a strong weekly turnover in relatively easy hours over a seven day week - wonderful potential to extend openings and further boost trade. Occupying a fantastic visible position at a major traffic junction adjacent to a large public car park. The premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent and comprise detached single storey lock up shop with electronic roller shutter, cafe area seating 40 in comfort, kitchen area, store room and WC. Business on lease. Ref: 587351

Monday, 20 February 2023

SOLD - Thai Sabai, Headingley, Leeds

LICENSED RESTAURANT in Leeds

Situated in this much sought after area of Leeds – on a bustling street with thousands of students and residents all around. Comprising restaurant with 32 covers with traditional Thai decoration and mood lighting, ladies and gents toilets off good sized serving area / bar area with the pass from the kitchen. The kitchen is exceptionally large and has an array of commercial equipment and extraction system, external storage area plus large storage cellar. This is a very well established restaurant that the present owner has run for 15 years and is only selling due to ill health. Fabulous opportunity for a new owner to build this business up even further. Business on lease. Ref: 587054

Friday, 17 February 2023

SOLD - Lizzi Fiori Floral Design, Woodford Green, Redbridge, London

FLORISTS in London

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this well established florists situated in a commanding position on a busy parade in this bustling township on the London / Essex border. Our client has successfully operated this business since 2013 and will offer the business premises on a new lease (subject to formal landlords consent). The business achieves a good weekly turnover. A delightful way to earn a living. VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED HERE. The premises are well presented and comprise sales shop with displays and counter, to the rear is a workroom and WC. Externally is a small yard with one parking space. Business on lease. Ref: 587144

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

SOLD - Jungle Mazeia - Childrens Soft Play Centre & Cafe, Thorne, Doncaster.

CHILDREN'S SOFT PLAY CENTRE AND CAFE in Doncaster

Fantastic establishment providing a massive play area for the children and an extensive range of play apparatus including a huge climbing frame, a ball pool and a huge selection of toys and play accessories. The play centre also features a popular cafe, making it a very popular venue for both children and parents alike. A WONDERFUL POSITION very close to the motorway network in an expanding area of Doncaster. This premises are superbly located close to the motorway network, making it a surety in attracting customer trade from many surrounding areas. Our clients recognised and identified a great need for a children’s play centre in this high density residential area and established the business from brand new premises and with brand new apparatus. All of the hard work, including gaining council approvals, lease negotiation and fit-out at huge cost has been done and it only now remains for energetic new owners to further develop this fledgling business. It is only due to a personal change in family circumstances of one of the partners that this tremendous, still shiny new business comes to the open market. The climbing frame structure and apparatus alone was installed at a cost well in excess of £63,000. It has only recently been installed and therefore shows next to no evidence of wear and tear. A spacious and well equipped kitchen with a Four Star Food Hygiene Rating serves a simple menu during the day and also caters for groups and parties. This facet of the business has seen a much increased demand of late. Additionally, there are a number of electric rides and vending machines which bring in a percentage based income. The premises: A new, warehouse / industrial style development of which the business occupies the fourth of five units. Electric shutter doors and customer entrance to large, bright and airy open plan play centre. Good amount of natural light from the ceiling windows. The premises is new and therefore highly energy efficient. U-shaped reception counter with large catering kitchen to the rear. Cafe area with tables and chairs to spaciously accommodate circa 60. Huge, floor to ceiling climbing frame apparatus, with built on accessories, all soft padded. Special dedicated play area for the under-2’s. Our clients built in an enclosed area under a mezzanine level to house the kitchen, Ladies / Gents and Disabled WC’s with baby changing facilities. Secure entry door and stairs lead to the mezzanine level which incorporates an office and storage area. Business on lease. Ref: 587182

Thursday, 9 February 2023

SOLD - Turners Mill Fish Bar, Redcar

FISH AND CHIPS SHOP in Redcar

Very busy fish and chips takeaway situated in this busy shopping development in this densely populated residential area on outskirts of this much sought after affluent seaside town in North Yorkshire which benefits from its own customer car park. Run by our client with the assistance of a small team of part time staff. The business achieves an impressive weekly turnover with equally impressive gross margins of almost 70%. All trade is counter trade with no deliveries, offering further scope to increase with the introduction of the takeaway food portals such as JustEat and Deliveroo etc. The premises are held on lease and briefly comprise smart, spacious fully tiled sales shop with modern four pan counter range leading through to the large preparation kitchen which is equipped to an impressive standard with rumbling area off. Utility room and staff WC. Business on lease. Ref: 587204

Tuesday, 7 February 2023

SOLD - Biergate Kennels - Kennels and Lake set in Approximately 3 Acres, Licensed for 49 Dogs, Grainthorpe, Louth.

KENNELS AND LAKE SET IN APPROXIMATELY 3 ACRES, LICENSED FOR 49 DOGS in Lincolnshire

Presently run as Profitable KENNELS LICENSED FOR 49 DOGS with excellent Bespoke Kennels with Secure runs allowing dogs to exercise freely. However, there are multiple untapped revenue lines here that could make this a Fabulous multi leisure facility to include: Fishing Lake, Caravan & Camping, Holiday Cottage Let, Dog Grooming and Dog Obedience Classes. The site is an excellent square plot which extends to just over 3 ACRES with a Large Two bedroom detached Chalet Bungalow with a One Bedroom Annexe centrally positioned dividing the Plot. The Kennels Business resides to the northern side with its multiple kennel blocks, Dog grooming Parlour, isolation kennel and fenced dog runs. To the southern side is the Large field with wooded copse Ideal for camping and Tourer Caravans and a good size stocked fishing Lake which is presently undeveloped. Each Area enjoys its own gated entrance. Located in this delightful rural location within this popular holiday area close to the Lincolnshire coast. The Kennels business is worked in very easy hours over 7 days but closes for holidays - the present owners have run this highly profitable concern for over 11 years

Kennel Business: - 29 bespoke kennels are in three detached blocks, Secure outside runs allow dogs to exercise freely, 2 pebbled secure areas/compounds, isolation kennel, cattery with 6 pens, preparation area, DETACHED GROOMING PARLOUR which is currently unused and incorporates floor shower and bath, toilet and wash hand basin, utility room and holding cages (Excellent Undeveloped opportunity here). Caravan & Camping Site: Gated Access to a Large flat meadow with wooded copse. Great potential here as the present Owners decided not to take advantage of this opportunity. Fishing Lake: Large Pond with central Island. Great potential here as the present Owners have not taken advantage of this opportunity. The previous owners rented out fishing rights which were poplar with Anglers and local Angling clubs. Owners Residence: A Detached Chalet Bungalow with spacious accommodation and comprises: Recep hall Large lounge with multi fuel burner, Garden room, Large Conservatory, Fully Fitted Modern kitchen/Breakfast room, utility room with Cloakroom, Dining Room, Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, family bathroom. Attic Double bedroom. There is also a granny flat incorporating fitted kitchen, shower room with toilet and wash hand basin. Potential here for Letting as holiday Let or B&B.

Business & Property. Ref: 556607

Friday, 3 February 2023

SOLD - Triffid Nurseries - ONLINE CARNIVOROUS PLANTS BUSINESS

ONLINE CARNIVOROUS PLANTS BUSINESS (Run from Our Client’s Home Address)

Online retailer of carnivorous plants, seeds and accessories which is run from home by our client and could very easily be re-located by a purchaser from anywhere in the UK. Our client spends circa 20 hours per week operating the business. This is a genuinely rare opportunity to acquire a thriving online business which requires only a part time input from the owner. The plants are grown from scratch in rainwater and the price includes sufficient rainwater butts for this purpose. The business returns on the first page of Google for a search of ‘Carnivorous Plants for Sale’ and other similar search terms. Interesting and financially rewarding business. EPC Exempt. Ref: 587188