May 2025 Business Index

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Asking Price £74,950

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COFFEE SHOP AND CO-WORKING SPACE in Halifax for Sale. A fantastic opportunity to acquire this impressive coffee shop which occupies a prominent trading position within this bustling mill complex filled with offices and businesses, including a Travelodge, complemented by a huge car park in front. The business trades in easy hours over seven days closing at 4pm daily. The premises are licensed and offer tremendous potential for enthusiastic new owners to open on an evening to further increase trade. Weekly turnover £4,500 to £5,000. The premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent for such a prominent trading position and comprise coffee shop seating 35 in comfort, counter and servery featuring modern two station coffee machine, well equipped commercial kitchen with good extraction system, WC and store. Adjacent is further seating area which is used as co-working space, becoming increasingly popular as general working practises evolve. EPC Band B. Stock £1,000. LICENSED CAFE BAR in West Yorkshire for Sale. Ernest Wilsons are delighted to bring to market this immaculately presented licensed cafe bar which has been fit out to the highest of standards and really must be seen to be appreciated. The business was set up in early 2024 being a second site to compliment our clients’ existing cafe bar operation in a neighbouring town which was established in 2021 and has developed a strong reputation with loyal customer base. The business is operated predominantly by staff with our clients floating between the two sites. Full time owner operator could reduce the amount of necessary wages and substantially increase the overall profitability. Currently trading in sensible hours over seven days closing no later than 10pm - wonderful scope to increase opening hours and boost trade further from the already impressive £8,000 weekly. The premises were fit out in early 2024 with no expense spared. Our clients have substantial knowledge of the trade having worked for a large PubCo and have used their wealth of experience to establish a smooth running operation with all necessary policies and processes in place. The premises will be held on a new lease with reasonable rent for such a prominent trading position within the heart of this bustling town centre. Corner property with large display windows providing a spacious L-shaped cafe bar with both lounge and dining seating configurations. Impressive free of tie bar with a number of independent local breweries on tap. Well equipped commercial catering kitchen with serving hatch. Ladies, gents and disabled WC. Lower ground floor provides food preparation room and storage. The lower ground floor virtually mirrors the ground floor footprint and would be ideal for development in to additional seating area / function room space (subject to any necessary consents). Early inspection is highly recommended here. EPC Band B. COFFEE SHOP AND LICENSED CAFE BAR in York for Sale. Established 14 years ago and recently refurbished to a very high standard, this well-loved and highly recognisable York city centre venue has been a favourite of tourists and locals for many years. Enjoying a colossal amount of footfall on one of this his toric city’s famed streets, renowned for its diverse collection of independently owned, complimenting businesses, and offering a unique environment for its discerning customers. Weekly turnover £3,000 to £4,000. A dual-faceted business with lively cafe eatery and sales shop offering a huge selection of niche deli goods. New owners may choose to keep the retail facet or convert this portion of the premises to extend the cafe capacity. The business is predominantly run by staff due to the owners’ other career commitments. A full-time chef and small team of part-time staff are skilled and reliable, and the owner only spends one or two days a week in the business. More ambitious and enterprising, hands-on owners could easily drive this business to a whole new level. There is huge scope to add an evening bistro, wine bar or craft ale / micro pub element to the business, as it holds a full licence to sell alcohol. The security of a long lease and very reasonable rent for this excellent location, make this an opportunity that should be seriously considered. The business premises benefit from a prominent and wide profile occupying two adjoining units, with highly attractive frontage in keeping with the traditional ‘old town’ look of ancient York. Ground floor internal dining area, plus a designated pavement seating area to the outside. The cafe is spaciously laid out to accommodate 20 customers, the outside can seat 16 or more. Separate entrance to the retail shop which has a deli-counter and lots of product display units. EPC Band B. LICENSED CAFE BAR in Huddersfield for Sale. Ernest Wilson are excited to bring to market this delightful licensed cafe bar occupying a prime trading position within this affluent Kirklees village. The business has been operated by our clients since 2016 and is reluctantly offered for sale due to young family commitments. Weekly turnover £6,000 to £8,000. The business trades in easy hours over seven days offering further potential for enthusiastic new owners to extend openings and boost turnover. The premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent and comprise ground floor bar and restaurant area seating 30 to 35 at one time in comfort. Impressive bar leading to large beer cellar. Well equipped commercial kitchen with good extraction system. Disabled access WC and baby change. Large room to the rear ideal for additional restaurant space which would more than double the amount of covers. Option to acquire additional unit space adjacent. Stock £5,000. EPC Band B. POST OFFICE, COFFEE HOUSE AND SELF-CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION in Hebden Bridge for Sale. An exciting opportunity to acquire this charming village Post Office and coffee house which has become a community hub. Located in a highly desirable village, next door to a primary school, recently rated outstanding by OFSTED (November 2023), just above the beautiful town of Hebden Bridge with spectacular moorland views. The business here is so much more than a shop. It has become a vital hub for the community and is much valued and supported by both the local and wider community. It also benefits from passing trade, walkers, cyclists and tourists. Annual Turnover £279,307. Annual Post Office Remuneration £22,600. Showing adjusted net profits circa £47,000 per annum. On top of the net profit, there is also an additional £10,000 annual income from the rental of the flat. Scope here to boost the current turnover and profits by opening longer hours, Sunday openings and / or letting out the flat as a holiday let / Airbnb (subject to any necessary consents). The premises have undergone an extensive refurbishment with no expense spared and really must be seen to be appreciated. THE PREMISES The substantial stone built property comprise: Ground floor Local Post Office and walk round sales shop. The shop is stylish well stocked including lots of local products such as locally baked sourdough bread. Adjacent is a charming village coffee shop providing 14 covers, counter area leading to well-equipped open plan kitchen area. The shop retails a host of local products and entertains art exhibitions by local artists and one off events. Lower ground floor provides good secure dry storage. The newly refurbished self-contained private accommodation comprises open plan kitchen / lounge, two bedrooms and combined bathroom. The accommodation offers lots of natural light with spectacular views and sunsets and would be ideal either for owner occupier or to be sub-let. Alternatively the site would lend itself as a holiday let / Airbnb opportunity. Externally is a delightful rear garden with additional tables and chairs for 14 customers. Free public car park opposite. We are told by our client, that as a rural necessity, the concern is exempt from business rates. EPC Band E. Stock £11,000. Asking Price £75,000 590745 Asking Price £75,000 590860 Asking Price £79,950 590602 Asking Price £99,950 590675

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