Dorset Stationery Greeting Cards With Sub Post Office For Sale

Business description

We understand this attractive stonebuilt property is a Grade II listed building

DOUBLE FRONTED MEDIUM SIZED SALES SHOP with fluorescent lighting, carpeted floor and fully equipped including 4 greeting card display stands with drawers under, 6 greeting card display spinners (including 3 on loan), photocopier plus photo machine (both on loan). Post Office counter with anti-bandit screen (3 positions plus parcel hatch).

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Lease terms:

THE BUSINESS HAS BEEN IN THE SAME HANDS FOR THE PAST 12 YEARS AND IS NOW SOLELY OFFERED FOR SALE DUE TO THE VENDOR'S RETIREMENT.

PERSONALLY INSPECTED AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

MUST BE SEEN TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED

Living accommodation:

The accommodation in the form of a SELF CONTAINED FLAT over with FULL GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, comprises: 2 Bedrooms (1 double, 1 single) Bathroom with bath, w.c. and wash hand basin Attractive Lounge with fitted kitchen area

Location:

Situated in sought after Country Town, DORSET

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

WE ARE INFORMED the turnover averages £320 p.w. in our opinion offering further potential to increase in the right hands. Gross profit 40% approx. Post Office salary £44,000 p.a. approx. (The Sub Post Office has the advantage of being able to issue Motor Vehicle Licenses plus also offers a passport checking service).

Reasons for selling:

TO INCLUDE THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, GOODWILL, FIXTURES & FITTINGS £295,000 plus STOCK AT VALUATION (£6,000 approx). SUBSTANTIAL MORTGAGE TO AN APPROVED APPLICANT

Trading hours:

9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Halfday Saturday closing at 12.30 p.m.
NO SUNDAY TRADING

Employees:

The business is at present operated by the vendor with the assistance of his wife on a part time basis plus 2 part time staff.

Other information

Financing available:

Please call Nationwide Businesses who will be pleased to help you with finance

Post office salary:

£44,000 per annum