Freehold Newsagents For Sale

Business description

Bag a Business Ltd is delighted to offer for sale this freehold newsagents in Barrow, Cumbria. The recently refurbished premises offer a fully equipped sales floor, which is separated into two areas, one for newspapers, magazines and confectionery and the second used for photocopying services, stationery and cards. The business boasts over 25 years trading history and has been in the hands of our client since January 2003. It is only now reluctantly being offered to the market due to our client's wish to emmigrate. The business is managed by 1 full-time and 3 part-time members of staff plus a reliable team of delivery people made up of mostly adults. Sales have continued to grow year on year and the business
currently enjoys a healthy turnover in the region of £10,000 per week. The business is proud to be one of the top 100 independant newspaper retailers, as well as one of the country's top lottery shops. Currently the business does 18 newspaper rounds in the morning and a further 18 in the evening, as well as 35 on Sundays. The spacious first floor offers 3 comfortable bedrooms, which would make ideal family accommodation or could be let out to generate additional income. Our client has informed us that training can be arranged prior to and after hand over if required.Rarely do such freehold businesses come on to the market and as such we strongly recommend early viewing.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Living accommodation:

Property Details A substantial, two storey, mid terrace property benefiting from double glazing and alarm system throughout. Briefly comprising: Ground Floor • Sales counter with cigarette gantry behind, Lottery terminal, confectionery display and EPOS till system • Racking and stands for newspapers and magazines • Racking and shelving to suit trade • Single drinks chiller • Double glass fronted chiller • Photocopier • Area for greeting cards and stationery • Storeroom/office area with shelving, 2 desks and PC system • Fully fitted kitchen with units, appliances and a new boiler • Hallway leading to stairs First Floor • Large lounge with new carpet • 2 x double bedrooms • Single bedroom • Family bathroom External • Enclosed rear yard with gate to rear • Access to alleyway

Location:

Ainslie News occupies a highly visible trading position on Ainslie Street, in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria. The traditional property is situated within a parade of complementary shops and residential premises. It benefits from free car parking directly outside and in the adjacent street. Ainslie Street is one of the main thoroughfares running from the nearby A590 into the centre of Barrow. Barrow-in-Furness has become an increasingly popular place due to its excellent selection of schools, affordable housing and its breathtaking countryside. The proposed marina is approximately 5 miles away from the business and the A590 is the main connection to the M6 motorway.

Other information

Trading hours:

7 days a week