Village Post Office In Thorney Cambridgeshire For Sale

Business description

Preferred Commercial is pleased to offer for sale this village Post Office, which was established in 1960 and owned by our client since 2001. It is only now placed on the market due to our clients' wish to retire. The shop area is well presented and has a 2-position Post Office counter offering foreign currency, car tax and banking, as well as the usual services. The retail income is derived from the sale of confectionery, stationery, greeting cards and gifts (such as purses and handbags). There is scope to expand the range of products offered for sale, become a dry cleaning agent or even apply for the lottery. The Post Office is well supported by the local community and businesses alike, with approximately 200 car tax transactions being made per month. We are advised that the nearest high street bank branch is 10 miles away. There is recently refurbished owners' accommodation comprising lounge, kitchen/diner, en-suite double bedroom, single bedroom and family bathroom. This is an ideal opportunity to acquire a busy Post Office in a village location, with retail sales and huge scope for further expansion, and refurbished living accommodation. Early negotiations with Preferred Commercial come highly recommended.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

Thorney Post Office occupies a stone-built terraced property in the quaint village of Thorney, Cambridgeshire. The Post Office is located on Abbey Place directly facing the GradeI listed Thorney Abbey and on-street parking is available outside the premises. The village of Thorney is situated on the A47 between Peterborough and Wisbech. Thorney is rich in history and traces its roots back to around 500AD. Since then the Abbey was built and was an important ecclesiastical centre for a long period of time. Today, the village consists of approximately 1000 residential houses with a range of shops, amenities, light industry and tourist attractions. The area has good public transport links and A-road network. Peterborough is approximately 8 miles to the west, while Wisbech lies approximately 13 miles east. The A1 trunk road and A1(M) motorway are approximately 12 miles away.

Premises details:

Stone-built retail premises with 2-bedroom owners' accommodation in historic location. Briefly comprising:

Ground Floor
• Sales area with 2-position Post Office counter, sales counter with shelving to walls, greeting card and postcard displays, purse and handbag display, confectionery display and weighing scales
• Kitchen/Dining room with range of fitted units and integrated refrigerator, 4 burner electric oven, gas central heating boiler and plumbing for washing machine
• Family bathroom comprising bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin

First Floor
• Lounge with beamed ceiling and electric fire
• Single bedroom

Second Floor
• Spacious double bedroom with en-suite facilities and dormer windows

External
• Shop entrance directly on to street
• Courtyard area to rear
• Brick-built storeroom
• Outside WC
• Gated to rear alleyway

Business Operation

Trading hours:

Mon - Fri: 9.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.30pm
Sat: 9.00am to 12.30pm
Sun: Closed