Busy Newsagents In Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire For Sale

Business description

We are delighted to offer for sale this busy newsagents, which was established in 1960 and which has been in our clients' careful hands since 2007. The shop is only now being offered to the market due to a change in our clients' circumstances. The business trades 7 days a week and generates a turnover in the region of £188,101 per annum with a gross profit of 22.7%. Stevenswood News offers a range of products, including confectionery, newspapers, magazines and tobacco products. We feel the turnover could be further increased by extending the range of products available, such as snacks, groceries, convenience lines and specialist foods. A new owner could, if desired, increase the opening hours later into the evening to catch the commuter trade. There is also scope to apply for the lottery and perhaps for an alcohol licence. The business has a loyal customer base and is renowned for offering quality products at competitive prices. The property has been well-maintained and boasts a spacious retail area, with numerous displays. The premises could be extended into the spacious rear garden to increase the retail space available. There is also 2-bedroom owners' accommodation with lounge, kitchen and bathroom. This is an ideal opportunity to acquire an already popular newsagents with huge scope for future development. Early negotiations with us must come highly recommended.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

Stevenswood News occupies substantial 2-storey premises, ideally located in a busy parade of shops in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire. The business enjoys a prominent trading position, in an affluent and sought-after area, close to a wealth of complementary shops and businesses. There is also densely populated residential area, surrounding the business, ensuring a high footfall and much passing trade. Thornton-Cleveleys is a popular residential area, favoured by commuters due to its location between Blackpool and Fleetwood. The premises are easily accessed via the A-road network and the M55 lies 9 miles away. There are regular buses serving the area, allowing good access to the surrounding towns. Fleetwood lies 2.5 miles to the north, while Blackpool lies 5 miles away.

Premises details:

Substantial 2-storey semi-detached retail premises with 2-bedroom owners' accommodation. Briefly comprising:

Ground Floor
• Retail area with sales counter, tobacco gantry, 2 x double drinks chiller, single drinks chiller, central aisle display, electronic weighing scales, ice cream refrigerator, confectionery display and greeting card display
• Lounge with feature fireplace
• Kitchen and dining room
• Hallway

First Floor
• Master bedroom with built in wardrobe
• Double bedroom
• Bathroom

External
• Driveway to side of property
• Single garage
• Large garden to rear

Business Operation

Trading hours:

Mon - Sat: 6:00am to 5:30pm
Sun: 6:00am to 12:00pm