Post Office & Shop With Five Bed Home For Sale

Business description

The Post Office has been serving the people of the town for over 100 years and has been in the hands of the present owners since 1999. It offers the full range of essential Post Office services plus selling a range of greetings cards and stationery as well as being the area sorting office. The Post Office salary for the last year end was £44,000 and the shop takings are approximately £12,000 per year. The business enjoys a very attractive location and the property offers five bedroom accommodation plus a large rear garden, making an ideal family home. Our clients advise us that the Post Office is not on the closure list and is now secure. The business and property also offer scope for additional income such as B&B letting.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Living accommodation:

Accommodation ground floor, rear: fully fitted kitchen with integral dishwasher, oven, gas hob, extractor, tiled flooring, walk-in pantry, inner lobby with W/C, lounge with wood burner, inner staircase leading to: First Floor: landing/study, bedroom1 double, bedroom 5 single, family bath and shower room, bedroom 2 double, inner staircase leading to: Second Floor: landing, bedroom 3 double with stripped and polished floorboards and feature fireplace, bedroom 4 double with stripped and polished floorboards, fitted bathroom. To the rear of the property there is an enclosed courtyard with detached garage store (no vehicular access) and a large mature garden with patio.

Premises details:

The business and accommodation occupy a substantial linked terrace three storey property that dates back in parts up to 400 years and which occupies a plot of approximately 1/3 acre. The property has been extended over the years and retains much charm and character. The property benefits from oil fired central heating, double glazing, the latest alarm systems and, since 1999 new roof and wiring.

Business Operation

Employees:

The business is owned and run by a husband and wife team with the support of 4 permanent part time counter staff and one casual staff member.