May 2025 Business Index

81

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Asking Price £665,000

588663

AMPLEFORTH POST OFFICE AND VILLAGE STORE in York, North Yorkshire for Sale. Situated in this idyllic village setting, quaint village on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors and Howardian Hills approximately 20 miles North of York provides the owners with a fabulous place to work and live. Extremely well presented detached stone built property which provides four sumptuous bedrooms, large elevated gardens, external annex plus a profitable, good sized sales shop. Benefitting from being the only shop for many miles provides this business with a monopoly position and captive audience. Similarly, the closest Post Office is at least 10 miles away by road which again enhances the monopoly position. The present owners have been here five years and are selling due to semi-retirement - full training will be given. Currently the business is staff run at the weekends plus the owners have an additional half day off per week. Impressive weekly turnover of £12,000 to £13,000 per week, working on 24% gross profit margin plus Post Office remuneration of £17,000 per annum. Adjusted net profits of £87,000 after staff wages have been paid - HIGHLY PROFITABLE BUSINESS! The shop provides a very well presented air conditioned sales shop with modern fittings, CCTV, suspended ceiling including LED lighting, large open multi deck chiller, two single upright fridges, soft drinks chiller, triple fridge for beers and wines, ice cream freezer, coffee machine. The till system is computerised offering a full EPOS system. Providing both essentials and some high end food and drinks, this shop appeals to a wide audience including both local and passing trade. Externally, the owners accommodation is accessed from a private rear courtyard with a pathway off leading to an extended garden area incorporating detached annex / summer house / office, decking area, second elevated decking area with garden shed beyond. The owners accommodation is very well appointed and needs to be seen to be appreciated. Entrance leads into the modern, well-appointed kitchen which incorporates the dining area. Leading off is the bright and airy lounge area with exposed beams, small hallway off leads to the modern bathroom with shower, good sized master bedroom with plenty of storage. Stairs lead up to three further bedrooms, all a good size and modern in decor. This is a fabulous opportunity to work and live in a beautiful location benefitting from a profitable business run in reasonable hours coupled with fabulous family accommodation and large private gardens which back onto the local woods - VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. CITY CENTRE OFF LICENCE AND CONVENIENCE STORE in Wakefield for Sale. A wonderful opportunity to acquire this superb city centre off licence and convenience store which was established by our client over 10 years ago. The business has a strong social media presence which has assisted in generating masses of exposure and a loyal customer base. Weekly turnover £8,000 to £9,000. The business is licensed to trade 24 hours (alcohol 5am to midnight) but due to our client’s other business interests only trades 12 midday to 12 midnight, offering wonderful scope for enthusiastic new owners to open mornings and boost takings. The premises occupy a prime trading position within a bustling shopping parade in the heart of Wakefield city centre with 33 newly refurbished apartments above. The premises are held on secure lease with low rent and comprise ground floor lock up sales shop with good refrigeration, cash out facility with benefit of monitored CCTV and alarm system. EPC Band C. Stock £20,000. LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE in Stourbridge for Sale. An opportunity to acquire this old established convenience store in Stourbridge, West Midlands and freehold property which has been owned and operated by our clients for circa 45 years and provided them with a very good living. Weekly Turnover £2,500 to £3,000. The business would certainly benefit from a refit and symbol branding. Situated in this densely populated predominantly residential area but also with lots of commercial enterprises nearby. The business benefits from easy lay by parking opposite and a new younger enthusiastic owner could, in our opinion, easily increase sales substantially - RETIREMENT SALE. Substantial freehold property with four bedroom family accommodation, briefly comprises spacious L-shaped sales shop with extensive CCTV system, second sales shop which is currently used only as storage but could be used to expand the sales floor. Private office. Yard to the rear with access to additional storeroom. The accommodation is self-contained at first floor level and offers fitted kitchen, dining room, lounge, combined bathroom and four bedrooms. Stock £20,000. Commercial EPC Band B. Residential EPC Band E. LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE in Derbyshire for Sale. Exciting opportunity to acquire this thriving convenience store in this much sought after spa town in the High Peak of Derbyshire, surrounded by housing and with stunning accommodation which really must be seen to be appreciated. Weekly turnover £9,500 to £10,000. The business is run in relatively standard hours for the trade but closes at 7pm daily and 5pm on Sundays, offering some scope to increase by opening later into the evenings. Impressive turnover and with increased margins since the last accounts, the business offers a great opportunity for a new owner to take it to the next level. VIEWING ESSENTIAL. Freehold premises which briefly comprises spacious, well fitted and air conditioned sales shop with good counter and stock room to the rear, staff WC. Private accommodation consists impressive, fully fitted kitchen with island and dining area and pantry off. WC. Storage area. First floor tastefully decorated lounge, two good bedrooms, shower room and separate WC. Externally, parking to front and side. Stock £13,000 to £16,000. POST OFFICE AND VILLAGE STORES in York for Sale. Ernest Wilson are pleased to bring to market this well-established Post Office and village stores which has been operated by our clients since 2015. Weekly Retail Turnover £2,600 to £2,700. Post Office Remuneration £48,133. The premises are situated in a prime trading position with easy roadside parking, close to the University of York, generating a high footfall. Two neighbouring bank branches have recently closed which should also increase trade to use the Post Office Banking Services. Our client only works limited hours due to family commitments - fantastic potential for full time working owners to increase profitability. Leasehold premises which must be seen to fully appreciate the floor space on offer and comprise large walk around store with various departmental display areas, cards / stationery, refrigerated display, convenience and newspapers, two position Post Office fortress counter, store room and staff room / kitchenette. Further large store / office and WC. Stock at valuation. EPC Band C. Asking Price £99,950 590634 Business and Property, Offers Around £345,000 590712 Business and Property, Offers Around £450,000 590884 Business, Offers Around £79,950 590854

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