Convenience Store & Sweet Shop In Lancashire For Sale

Business description

Convenience Store & Sweet Shop In Lancashire For Sale
Advised turnover £52,200 PA with good profit returns
Situated in the traditional market town of Padiham
Early interest and viewing is highly recommended
Well presented 3 bedroom self contained home
Ideal lifestyle change opportunity
Scope for further development
FREEHOLD

Business History

Meridian Business Sales are delighted to offer for sale this excellent sweet shop and general convenience store which has a very proud history dating back to the 1900s. Since 1984 the business and property has been owned by our client and is only now placing it onto the market due to his strong desire for retirement. The business which is run and managed by our client achieves an advised annual turnover of £52,200 derived from the sale of a fine selection of sweets and general convenience style goods. The business is exceptionally well known in the town due to its very long trading history and many of the regular customers have been visiting for generations. The business also sees a healthy amount of new customers from the highly visible trading location situated on the town's main access road. The property has a very good sized 3 bedroom self contained family style home which offers very good living accommodation for the business. The business is also being sold with all fixtures and fitting which is a huge plus for a new owner as additional funds will not need to be spent for the foreseeable future. This is an ideal lifestyle change opportunity business for someone who is looking for a very solid and long standing trading store being situated in one of the UKs most desirable historic towns. We feel this opportunity offers a new owner an excellent base to build upon and we urge early interest in this charming business.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Living accommodation:

Well presented two storey corner property offering shop, living room, kitchen, utility room, external garage, 3 bedrooms and family bathroom all being well presented and appointed throughout GROUND FLOOR Shop - window displays, open plan shop area, 2 glass fronted serve over's, 1 refrigerated with food and confectionary displays. Wall fixed shelving for additional product and confectionary displays, free standing displays, Ice cream chest freezer, cash register, sweets scales and access to living accommodation House - Front door access as well as shop access Living room with large front window, fireplace and stairs access to first floor and a under stairs storage cupboard Fitted kitchen with cupboards, worktops and wash basin Utility room (currently used for storage) Back yard access door FIRST FLOOR Landing accessing Bedroom 1 - large double Storage cupboard Bedroom 2 - large double with 2 large windows Bedroom 3 - single Bathroom - toilet, bath and wash basin EXTERNAL Rear yard area with plants and ornaments Garage suitable for 1 vehicle

Location:

This thriving business is located in the beautiful historic market town of Padiham, Lancashire. The property has an ideal corner position situated by the town's main access road which sees a consistent flow of travellers, commuters and public transport users throughout the year. The business also enjoys being situated opposite the town's church which sees a good amount of visitors on a regular basis. There is also large numbers of neighbouring residential houses which supplies a healthy local trade within a short travelling distance. Padiham is a very desirable business and residential town due to its many historic attractions, neighbouring open countryside, good schools, NHS services, fine housing and welcoming local community. Padiham also benefits from being less than 2 miles away from the M65 motorway making visiting and commuting very easy.