May 2025 Business Index

69

Freehold

Property, Offers Around £395,000

590247

DETACHED FOUR BEDROOM BUNGALOW AND KENNELS / CATTERY in Halifax for Sale. An excellent opportunity to acquire this contemporary detached bungalow, complete with kennels and a cattery, nestled in a semi-rural setting within the highly desirable village of Ogden. The kennels closed due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and have since reopened in November 2024 and are licensed for 10 dogs with a two-star rating. The property boasts an annex currently utilised as a holiday let, offering a versatile space for extended family or those interested in generating income from short-term accommodations on platforms such as Airbnb. The living space can be effortlessly consumed back into the main residence if the new owner desires. Ogden, surrounded by the picturesque Bronte countryside, is a semi-rural haven. Ogden Water Country Park, a magnificent 34-acre reservoir with diverse woodland walks, and Halifax Golf Club are notable attractions within the Ogden vicinity. Local amenities, various schools including the North Halifax Grammar School, and a range of pubs and restaurants are conveniently located just a short drive away. THE PREMISES - Internally, the accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, dining kitchen with breakfast island, cloaks, WC, and a utility. The lounge features a wood-burning stove, bay windows, and French doors that lead to the garden. Dining room / bedroom, a master bedroom with an en-suite shower room and a main bathroom. Behind a locked door, there is an adjoining annexe with a lounge / bedroom and an additional bedroom with an en-suite shower room. Currently utilised for Airbnb rentals - this space could easily be repurposed into two more bedrooms for the main house. The house equipped with an air source heat pump. Access to the property is through a gated driveway that extends to the rear elevation, providing ample off-road parking with a garage. The property boasts expansive lawned gardens, a paved patio and a BBQ area. Half an acre of land at the rear suitable for exercising dogs when re-fenced securely. Adjacent to the property is the kennels / cattery and stables offering 20 kennels and five cat pens. As mentioned earlier, a modest investment is needed to bring the premises up to standards. The property is subject to a Section 105 Agreement, a copy of which can be downloaded from our website. FREEHOLD COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANERS in Northumberland for Sale. This is an outstanding commercial laundry and dry cleaning business which was founded over 40 years ago and is one of the largest independent operators in Northumberland. The business is only reluctantly offered for sale by the owners due to their overdue retirement. Well established since 2005, the business is set in a desirable location with no competition in the local area. The business has over 40 regular customers and provides its services predominantly to other commercial enterprises such as guest houses, hotels, restaurants etc and this is continuing to grow. There is a new housing development in progress behind the business which will no doubt bring in new business. There is also a company van included in the sale. The concern offers huge scope for enthusiastic, new, younger owners, the current vendors are continually expanding the business with targeted mail drops, utilising a web site, social media sites, targeted mail drops and a network of agencies. Turnover available on application. In addition, the dry cleaning business provides services direct to the public utilising the same marketing channels. Profits could be increased by marketing the business to potential new clients. Currently the business enjoys an EXCELLENT REPUTATION. The business boasts a gross profit of 20% and has considerable potential for expansion. The current owner, a former sales and marketing director of a PLC, has written a business development plan which is included in the sale. Many recent improvements have been undertaken here to ensure the business runs smoothly such as a new hot water boiler and a new apex roof having been installed within the last two years and a complete refurbishment of the large washing machines including a new water pump, replacement bearings, power supplies and drive belts. VIEWING HERE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – HUGE POTENTIAL. The premises are situated to the north of Newcastle, close to Mor peth, adjacent to a busy main road and briefly comprise newly refurbished, spacious ‘sales shop’ laundry with an impressive range of new, modern commercial washers, dryers and new shelving, leading through to plant and store room with dry cleaning and finishing room beyond. Clean laundry store and WC. Included in the sale is a commercial vehicle. EPC Band E. Asking Price £165,000 581827

Launderette & Dry Cleaners

Freehold

Leasehold

Asking Price £52,950

590890

LAUNDERETTE in Leeds for Sale. A fantastic opportunity to acquire this busy Launderette ideally positioned in the heart of this densely populated Leeds Township on a busy parade with ample parking in front. The business trades in sensible hours over six and a half day week and is run by our client and his family. Weekly Turnover £1,200 to £1,500. Premises held on a secure lease with very low rent and comprise double fronted sales shop providing spacious launderette with seven washers and five dryers, further service room to the rear with ironing stations, storeroom, kitchen and WC. EPC Band C.

Leasehold

Asking Price £79,950

590889

LAUNDERETTE AND DRY CLEANERS in Barnsley for Sale. Ernest Wilson are delighted to bring to market this long established launderette and dry cleaners which have traded here for over 40 years. Our client has successfully operated the business since 2018 and is reluctantly offering it for sale only due to ill health. Annual turnover £162,000. The business is run predominantly by staff over six days with our client working approximately 20 hours per week - wonderful potential for enthusiastic new owners to open Sundays and / or increase their own working hours to reduce the overall wage bill and increase profitability. Further scope to develop trade with local hotels restaurants and schools. The premises are held on secure lease with sensible rent and occupy a prime trading position fronting commanding main road in the heart of this densely populated area with the added benefit of its own car park excellent parking with lots of passing trade. Comprising imposing double fronted sale shop with newly fitted shop front windows and electric security shutters, providing spacious commercial space. Large laundrette featuring 11 washers, seven dryers and one dry cleaning machine (fixtures and fittings to remain property of the landlord). Rear plant room, store, further workspace and WC. Stock £500. EPC Band B.

Licenced Trade, Pubs & Clubs

Leasehold

Asking Price £25,000

589961

Country Pub with a Restaurant in Grantham for Sale. A fabulous opportunity to acquire this long established grade II listed country pub with a restaurant, situated in a quaint Lincolnshire village just minutes from the A1. Weekly Turnover £2,500. The business has been run by our client since 2014 and they are only selling due to other career ventures. Currently wet led but it has previously had a great restaurant trade and has huge potential to expand this side of the business. They also host their own music festival every summer. The business has great online reviews. A detached period stone-built premises with approximately 297 sq m (3,196 sq ft) of internal area Bar area / lounge, pool room, snug, restaurant with seating for 24, commercial catering kitchen, customer WC’s. Upstairs there is the three bedr oom accommodation with kitchen, living room and bathroom. Outside beer garden with seating, large car park, outbuildings for storage. EPC Band D.