Busy Village Post Office In Kessingland Suffolk For Sale

Business description

Preferred Commercial is delighted to offer for sale this popular village Post Office, which was established in 1868 and which has been in our client's careful hands since 1996. The business is only now being placed on the market due to a change in our client's family circumstances. The business offers a wide range of Post office services including holding Euros and Dollars, vehicle licencing as well as offering greetings cards and a selection of stationery. There is a Post Office salary of £36,000 per annum and retail sales of approximately £5,000. There is scope to increase turnover by expanding the range of goods offered. The property benefits from 3-bedroom owners' accommodation set over 2 floors. We feel this represents an ideal lifestyle change opportunity to acquire a Popular Post office business in such a desirable location. Early discussions with Preferred Commercial come highly recommended.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

Kessingland High Street Post Office is situated in the heart of the village, surrounded by a densely populated residential area and close to the village amenities, such as the chemist, newsagents, vets and filling station. There is ample on-street parking and a bus stop directly outside. Kessingland is a popular tourist destination that lies approximately 4 miles south of Lowestoft on the Suffolk coast. There are two large holiday camps in the vicinity. The village boasts a very long history and the area is of archaeological interest with Neolithic and Palaeolithic artefacts found in the area. The business lies approximately a third of a mile from the A12, which runs from London to Great Yarmouth, some 15 miles north.

Premises details:

2-storey detached property with Post Office and retail area and 3-bedroom owners' accommodation. Briefly comprising:

Ground Floor
• Main sales and display area fitted to suit with 3-position Post Office counter, greeting card display racking and stationery display shelving
• Lounge
• Dining room
• Kitchen with a range of fitted wall and base units
• Utility room
• Study
• WC

First Floor
• Double bedroom
• Double bedroom
• Double bedroom with en-suite shower room
• Bathroom with Shower over bath, WC and wash basin
• Large airing cupboard
• Access to loft

External
• Side driveway to rear block paved area
• Large double garage
• Brick-built storeroom

Business Operation

Trading hours:

Mon - Fri: 9.00am - 5.30pm
Sat: 9.00am - 12.30pm
Sun: Closed