Well Known Popular Somerset Post Office And Store For Sale

Business description

WELL KNOWN & POPULAR POST OFFICE AND STORE - SOMERSET
Situated within Exmoor National Park in Exford
Post Office/Sorting Office salary of £26,000 p.a.
Advised annual turnover of £85,000
Scope for further development
4 bedroom owners Cottage
Cottage recently refurbished
Owners retiring
FREEHOLD

Client will consider selling Post Office/Sorting Office and Store separately £160,000 Freehold plus SAV

The Business

Established since the 1800's and in the careful hands of our clients who wish to retire since 2007. A traditional Post Office and Off Licence selling gifts, pharmaceutical products, cards, stationery, confectionery, ice cream and local produce. The shop has National Lottery, ATM machine and is the local Information Point for the Exmoor National Park and agents for flower delivery. Our clients inform us that the current annual turnover runs at £85.000 p.a. with a Post Office salary of £26.000 p.a. The shop currently opens Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm and Saturday 9.00am to 12.30pm. We believe there is a huge scope to increase turnover and also has the possibility of B & B. The business enjoys a strong reputation with the local community and has a high level of regular and repeat trade. This is a superb opportunity to purchase a good foundation business with massive development potential and early viewing is highly recommended. This is a splendid home and income opportunity giving a discerning purchaser the chance to live in the heart of Exmoor National Park and to become a resident of the village at the very centre of the community.

AGENTS NOTE Our client will consider selling Post Office/Store and sorting office for £160.000 Freehold plus SAV.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Living accommodation:

The Property The property comprises of a 4 bed roomed character cottage with traditional Post Office, Off Licence and Store. To the rear of the Post Office there a sorting office which distributes to the 3 neighbouring villages and a door leading into the cottage, which the clients over the last 4 years have undertaken a gradual modernisation at a cost of £80,000, including double glazing, central heating, total rewiring, new kitchen and bathrooms along with redecorating the cottage throughout. Premises SHOP - Glass fronted shop with slat wall and shelving, serving counter and displays, ice cream dipping cabinet, cold chillers, photo copier, ATM Machine, hot drinks dispenser, National Park Brochures display. Secure 2 position Post Office cubicle. MAIN LOCK UP SHOP - (9.75m x 3.96m), REAR SORTING OFFICE - (4.27M X 2.9M), REAR STORAGE SHED - Electric lights and power points. COTTAGE ACCOMMODATION - PRIVATE HALLWAY - (2.44m X 4.42m) Access to main shop with under stairs office recess. Tiled floor MAIN LOUNGE - (3.84m x 4.47m) With log burning stove, brick fireplace, double glazed windows, double radiator. KITCHEN - (5.8m x 2.34m) With a range of work surfaces and wall cupboards, double oven, induction hob with extractor hood, plumbed for washing machine and dishwasher, waste disposal. Double glazed window and door, radiator. REAR CONSERVATORY/DINING ROOM - (4.22m X 2.62m) Two radiators. Door to rear garden. UPSTAIRS - CENTRAL LANDING - (4.41m x 2.64m) Radiator and double glazed window, 2nd office space, large roof space with loft ladder. Two walk in laundry/storage cupboards BEDROOM 4 - (2.54m x 3.25m) Double radiator, 2 velux windows, under eaves storage. BEDROOM 3 - (2.95m X 3m) Double glazed window and double radiator. BEDROOM 2 - (3.45m x 2.92m) Double glazed, radiator and built in wardrobes. BEDROOM 1 - (5.36m x 3.96) Radiator, 4 fitted wardrobes, views overlooking village green, en-suite shower room with WC, large shower unit, wash basin and built-in cupboards. MAIN BATHROOM - (2.43m x 2.59m) Large corner bath, shower cubicle, WC, pedestal hand basin, double radiator. OUTSIDE - To the front of the property there is a small forecourt garden and to the rear a further garden with garden shed.

Location:

The village of Exford is located in the heart of Exmoor National Park close to the B3324 main route across the moor. The village is on the River Exe some 7 miles north west of Dulverton and 10 miles south west of Minehead, the village is probably most famous for hunting, fishing, shooting and horse riding. The Post Office overlooks the centre of the village which surrounds the traditional village green. Within the village there is a popular infant school, two hotels and a village general store. Enjoying many aspects of the Exmoor National Park it is an ideal centre for tourists and hikers enjoying the amazing scenery.