Post Office And Store In Dumfries And Galloway For Sale

Business description

Preferred Commercial is delighted to offer for sale this busy Post Office, which was established in 1989 and which has been in our clients' careful hands since 1999. The Post Office is only now offered to the market due to our clients' wish to retire. The business trades 7 days a week and generates a turnover in the region of £162,000 per annum with a gross profit of 32% and a Post Office salary of £35,000 per annum. Our client offers Post Office services, newspapers, greeting cards, gifts, tobacco products, bakery products, confectionery, fresh flowers and gardening products. We feel the turnover could be further increased by extending the range of products available and applying for the Lottery, PayPoint and an alcohol licence. The business is renowned for its high quality products and service and receives much repeat trade. There is a 3-bedroom bungalow attached to the shop with lounge, kitchen, dining room and bathroom. We have been advised that a building warrant has been previously granted to convert loft space into further living accommodation. The accommodation could be let out to increase turnover. This is an ideal opportunity to acquire an already busy Post Office with 3-bedroom accommodation and scope for future development. Early negotiations with Preferred Commercial must come highly recommended.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

Georgetown Post Office occupies substantial detached premises, ideally located in the affluent area of Georgetown in Dumfries. The business benefits from ample private parking, along with its prominent trading position close to the primary school, from which it draws much trade. There are a number of local amenities close by and there are bus stops within easy walking distance. The business boasts easy access to the A780 leading into Dumfries town centre, which is just over a mile away. The River Nith runs through Dumfries toward the Solway Firth in a southerly direction splitting the town into east and west. The A74 (M) is approximately 10 miles to the east and Carlisle lies less than 32 miles away.

Premises details:

Substantial detached Post Office premises with 3-bedroom bungalow and private parking. Briefly comprising:

Ground Floor
• Shop with 2 x Post Office counters, range of shelving and displays, counter and electronic cash register
• WC with wash hand basin
• Stockroom with shelving
• Large lounge
• Dining room
• Kitchen with a range of fitted wall and base units
• Utility room with space for washing machine and tumble dryer
• Bathroom with separate shower cubicle, bath, WC and wash hand basin
• 3 x double bedrooms

External
• Surrounding gardens with timber covered seating area, greenhouse and gravel driveway
• Block-paved parking area to front of shop with spaces for up to 5 vehicles

Energy Performance Rating:

E

Business Operation

Trading hours:

Shop:
Mon - Fri: 7:30am to 5:30pm
Sat: 8:00am to 12:30pm
Sun: 8:30am to 12:00pm

Post Office Counter:
Mon - Fri: 8:30am to 5:30pm
Sat: 8:30am to 12:30pm
Sun: Closed

Other information

Energy Performance Certificate:

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Post office salary:

£35,000 per annum