Household Goods &Amp; 2 Flats For Sale

Business description

Birkenhead, Wirral

Double Shop

Approx. 94m² (1,012ft²)

Main Road Location

Roadside Parking

Retirement Sale

Freehold

Business History:
The vendors advise that the business was established in approx 1987. The shop at 187 Laird Street was previously rented but was subsequently purchased in 2006. No 187 still retains a former sign "Munchies Sandwich Bar". The owners are now seeking to retire.

Business Profile:
Wide range of household goods, toys, confectionery, stationery, cards, slush machine and some pet foods.

Accommodation:-:
Two shops, which have been combined.

Shop:
This comprises combined open plan or connecting areas, which have ceramic tiled flooring and fluorescent lighting. The following measurements may have been made from wall cladding to wall cladding instead of wall to wall due to the fitting of the premises.

Storeroom & Kitchen (185 Laird Street):
Approx 2.52m x 1.50 plus 1.10m x 0.94m (L shaped). Stainless steel sink and drainer. Hot water heater.Painted concrete floor.

Toilet:
Approx 1.49m x 0.89m.
Painted concrete floor.

Storeroom And Toilet (187 Laird Street):
Approx. 2.54m x 1.08m. We were unable to examine these areas in detail at the time of our visit. Exit door.

Outside:
The front of the premises are protected by electically operated rollers shutters. The rear exit door is protected by manual roller shutters.

Flat (185a Laird Street):
This is accessed from a walkway to the side of the premises and entrance leading to a utility area and further door to hallway and staircase to the first floor accommodation. The flat benefits from double glazing and central heating.

First Floor Landing:
Laminate flooring. Radiator.

Kitchen:
Open plan with archway from the landing areas and measuring approx. 2.96m x 2.34m. Base units, wall cupboards, worktops, stainless steel sink and drainer, wall mounted boiler and plumbing for washing machine.

Bathroom:
Vinyl flooring. Pedestal wash basin. Extractor fan.
WC and bath.

Living Room/Lounge:
Laminate flooring. Radiator.

Bedroom:
Laminate flooring. Radiator.

Flat (187a Laird Street):
This benefits from double glazing and central heating and is accessed by a gated yard from Dunravin Street to the side of 187 Laird Street. There is an entrance to a ground floor hallway. This has understairs storage and a carpeted staircase to the first floor landing.

Landing:
Carpeted landing with radiator.

Combined Kitchen And Living Room:
Kitchen area approx. 3.14m x 3.51m max (irregular shape). This benefits from modern base units and wall cupboards. Stainless steel sink and drainer with worktops. Built in electric oven and gas hob. Wall mounted boiler. Plumbing for washing machine. Archway to living room area approx. 2.31m x 3.27m. Laminate flooring to both areas. Radiator.

Bedroom No1:
Laminate flooring. Radiator.

Bedroom No 2 (This Has Also Been Used As A Lounge):
Laminate flooring. Radiator.

Bathroom:
Vinyl flooring. Radiator. WC. Pedestal wash basin and bath in white colour.

Staffing:
2 x Full time owners.

Fixtures And Fittings:
A schedule of the fixtures and fittings will be made available for prospective buyers.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Lease terms:

Financial Profile:
The vendors will be pleased to discuss all the financial aspects of the business with prospective buyers.

Tenure:
Freehold. The flat at 185a Laird Street is let on a six month assured tenancy agreement at £75 per week with £65 paid by the DSS. The flat at 187a had an agreed letting at £75 per week at the time of our visit. T

Uniform Business Rates:
Wirral Borough Council have verbally provided the following information: Rateable Value - Re 185 Laird Street: £1,175. Rates Payable 2007/8: £521.70. Rateable Value - Re 187 Laird Street: £1,575. Rates Payable 2007/8: £699.30. Small Business Rate Relief may be claimable upon application. Council Tax re flats: Band A. Payable 2007/8: £886.63.

Price:
£265,000 for the freehold property, goodwill, fixtures and fittings and stock.

Living accommodation:

Accommodation Included.

Location:

Location:
Densely populated area on the north side of Birkenhead, with commercial and industrial areas nearby and bordering Birkenhead & Wallasey docks. There are a number of retail outlets on Laird Street, which includes Costcutter, Co-op, a florist, off licence and others.

Other information

Trading hours:

Opening Hours:
9am to 5:30pm Mon-Sat.