Freehold Convenience Store For Sale

Business description

Bag a Business is delighted to offer for sale A&S Stores. Established for over 50 years, it has been in our client's careful ownership since 2001. During this time our client has made several improvements including new racking and shelving in the shop, new shop frontage and disabled entrance, new plastic guttering, UPVC double glazing throughout and a new conservatory. The business trades as a convenience store and off licence with a comprehensive selection of wines. A&S Stores serves Shillington and surrounding villages. Annual turnover is £232,782.00 producing a gross profit of 18%. Business rates are not payable as the shop benefits from rural rate relief. A&S Stores has come to the market through our client's wish to retire and has been run at a pace to suit, offering new owners potential to increase turnover and profits. The property benefits from delightful 3-bedroom owners' accommodation, which has far reaching views over open countryside. Early viewing of this excellent business opportunity is highly recommended.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Living accommodation:

ACCOMMODATION DETAILS A very attractive and well-presented detached building on 2 floors and benefiting from a new shop frontage and recently rendered walls, double glazing throughout, new plastic guttering and extensive country views. Briefly comprising: GROUND FLOOR Main retail area with all new racking and shelving to 4 walls, 7-tier magazine rack with papers under, centre display aisle, 3 card racks, 2 double-door beer fridges, 1 double-door dairy fridge, double-door bottle display fridge, fruit and vegetable display, off licence section and serving counter housing electronic cash register. Modern domestic kitchen with marble effect work surface, range of cupboards, built-in hob with extractor fan, built-in oven and space for a washing machine. Large lounge with double patio doors leading to conservatory. UPVC conservatory with double doors to side patio area. FIRST FLOOR 3 double bedrooms all with countryside views. Bathroom with bath and sink Toilet EXTERNAL Driveway for 2 cars leading to garage with up-and-over door. Path to side leading to rear of property Patio area with extensive countryside views. New block-paved disabled entrance to front.

Location:

A&S Stores is located in the delightful Bedfordshire village of Shillington, which lies 5½ miles north west of Hitchin and 11 miles south east of Bedford, just off the main A6 trunk road linking Luton to Bedford. Bury Road is one of the main through roads in the village and therefore enjoys a high degree of passing trade and is within walking distance of most of the village. This is a highly sought after area with the surrounding villages of Higham Gobion and Pegsdon, and is popular with commuters to London Euston, a 33 minute train journey.

Other information

Trading hours:

Mon - Sat: 7.00am - 8.00pm Sun: 8.00am - 4.00pm