Bedfordshire Convenience Store CTN Off Licence & Post Office For Sale

Business description

NO PARKING RESTRICTIONS

Forecourt with parking for 5 cars to -

SPACIOUS SALES SHOP in the region of 1,600 sq. ft. sales area with tiled floor and well equipped including counter, 2 electronic cash registers, 2 large cool display fridges (on loan from Coca Cola), 2 open cool display units, 3 greeting card display stands, modern shelving, display gondolas, ice cream deep freeze, 2 glass topped chest deep freezes etc.

Large stockroom with storage fridge, walk-in coldroom
Staff cloakroom with w.c. and wash hand basin

The vendor has additional land to the rear of the shop which we understand has planning permission to extend the shop if desired. The land at rear is available as an optional extra.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Lease terms:

Uniform Business Rates: £4,250 p.a. approx.

THE BUSINESS HAS BEEN IN THE SAME HANDS FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS AND THERE ARE GENUINE REASONS FOR SALE.

PERSONALLY INSPECTED AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

MUST BE SEEN TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED

Living accommodation:

The SPACIOUS living accommodation all in VERY GOOD CONDITION and with FULL GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, comprises: 3 Double Bedrooms Fully tiled bathroom with bath, separate shower, w.c. and wash hand basin Spacious Lounge/Dining /Room Fitted Kitchen

Location:

Sought after residential area, BEDFORDSHIRE

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

WE ARE INFORMED the turnover averages £14,000 p.w. in our opinion offering tremendous potential for further increase in the right hands. Wholesale newsbill £650 p.w. Gross profit 20% approx. Post Office salary £18,500 p.a. approx.

Reasons for selling:

TO INCLUDE THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, GOODWILL, FIXTURES & FITTINGS £750,000 plus STOCK AT VALUATION (£40,000 approx). SUBSTANTIAL MORTGAGE TO AN APPROVED APPLICANT

Trading hours:

Retail Shop
Monday - Saturday inclusive - 6.30 a.m. - 9.30 p.m.
Sunday opening - 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The Sub Post Office section hours of opening at present
Monday - Friday inclusive - 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Closing 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. for lunch
Halfday Tuesday closing at 12.30 p.m.
Saturday opening - 9 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. only

Employees:

The business is at present operated by the vendor with the assistance of 6 part time staff. It will be appreciated upon inspection that with an active husband and wife team, the wage bill could be reduced.

Other information

Financing available:

Please call Nationwide Businesses who will be pleased to help you with finance

Post office salary:

£18,500 per annum