Popular Village Store In Langton Matravers Dorset For Sale

Business description

Preferred Commercial is delighted to offer for sale this popular village store which was established over a hundred years ago and which has been in our client's careful hands since 2004. The store is only now being placed on the market due to our client's wish to retire. The business is run at a pace to suit our client and generates a turnover in the region of £243,000 per annum with a gross profit of 20% and a Post Office salary of £17,000 per annum. The business offers general Post Office services, convenience lines, fresh and locally sourced produce, newspapers, magazines and alcohol. The property boasts 3-bedroom living accommodation to the ground and first floor, which is finished to a high standard throughout. There is also a delightful traditional Dorset garden to the rear. We are advised that business rates are reduced by 50%, due to the fact that this is the only store in the village and there has been a further 50% reduction by the council in the past few years. We feel this is a rare opportunity to acquire a village store and Post Office in an ideal lifestyle change location. Early discussions, with Preferred Commercial must come highly recommended.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

Langton Village Store and Post office is located on the High Street, right in the heart of the picturesque village of Langton Matravers in Dorset. The business is surrounded by a mixture of houses and businesses, including a public house, and is close to the Langton Matravers Museum and parish church. The store occupies a monopoly trading position and there is ample free parking in the vicinity and there is a bus stop directly outside the store. Langton Matravers is a delightful village of distinctive local stone buildings and is a desirable place in which to live and work. The village lies close to the Jurassic Coast, just 2 miles west of Swanage and approximately 4 miles from Corfe Castle. The A35 lies approximately 12 miles to the north.

Premises details:

Substantial period property, situated on the high street in this exclusive village and benefiting from 3-bedroom owners' accommodation. Briefly comprising:

Ground Floor
• Main sales and display area fitted to suit trade with retail counter, electronic cash register, alcohol and tobacco display, separate Post Office counter, chest freezer, ice cream freezer, chillers, racking and shelving for convenience lines
• Secure store room with racking and shelving
• Kitchen with a range of fitted wall and base units
• WC with wash basin
• Dining room

First Floor
• Large lounge with exceptional views
• Master bedroom
• Bathroom with corner bath, overhead shower, WC and wash basin
• Single bedroom with skylight, currently used as office
• Large double bedroom with vanity unit and storage cupboard
• Small store cupboard

External
• Garden to rear
• Garage with storage racking
• Second garage/storage shed
• Parking for 2 vehicles

Business Operation

Trading hours:

Store
Mon: 7.30am - 1.00pm
Tues - Fri: 7.30am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Sat: 8.30am - 5.00pm
Sun: 8.30am - 12.30pm

Post Office
Mon:9.00am - 1.00pm
Tues - Fri: 9.00am - 5.30pm
Sat: 9.00am - 12.30pm
Sun: Closed