Leasehold Health Food Shop For Sale

Business description

Bag a Business is delighted to offer for sale this thriving health food shop, in such a prime trading location, within Church Stretton, Shropshire. Entertaining Elephants has been established since 2000 and has built up an enviable reputation throughout the county and is very much a destination store for all the surrounding towns and villages. Currently the business has an annual turnover in excess of £200,000 achieving a 35% gross profit. It specialises in stocking a wide range of wholefoods, organic products, specialist dietry requirements, supplements, fresh and frozen breads and also has a deli counter. This is a particularly versatile property as the first floor also has a small range of ethnic clothing and gifts. The business is run very much at a pace to suit our clients and offers infinite scope to develop turnover further, perhaps by utilising the first floor retail area further. Church Stretton is a haven for visitors and tourists all year round and the surrounding countryside provides a high daily footfall of potential customers. This is a unique opportunity to purchase such a thriving and highly regarded local business. Early discussions with Bag a Business must come highly recommended.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

Leasehold
Original length: 5 years
Remaining length: until January 2010
Review every: 3 years
Rent: £833 per month

Living accommodation:

PROPERTY DETAILS Substantial, two storey property situated on a prominent corner site, briefly comprising: GROUND FLOOR Main entrance Open plan retail sales area Wide sales counter with electronic cash register 4 central aisles Shelving, racking and product display systems on perimeter walls Double chiller/dairy fridge Glass fronted chiller display cabinet Greeting cards display area with fixed card racks and various card spinners Additional entrance from High Street Office CCTV system FIRST FLOOR Open plan retail sales area Exposed wooden beams Garment hanging rails Shelving Product display stands WC and basin Changing room Separate stairs to the storeroom with additional shelving EXTERNAL Wide frontage Windows on both sides Access from both car park and High Street

Location:

Entertaining Elephants is located in a prominent and highly desirable trading position on High Street, within the centre of the picturesque village of Church Stretton in Shropshire. The business occupies a substantial, two storey historic property, which is particularly appealing and has a classic 'black and white' timber frame and facade. The premises have a wide frontage with access on all three sides, with an entrance off both the main public car park and High Street. It is surrounded by a variety of complementary shops and businesses, which generate a high daily footfall. There are numerous car parks close by and it is within walking distance of the railway station.

Other information

Trading hours:

Mon - Sat: 9.00am - 5.30pm