Modern Village Store With Cafe Potential For Sale

Business description

Situated in the delightful rural village of Thankerton, near Biggar in Lanarkshire, Thankerton Stores has a lot going for it. This is a modern shop which has recently been upgraded to a very high standard and is presented in a very attractive manner. The business opens from 9am to 6pm seven days a week. However, no newspapers or magazines are offered. In 2011 an attractive outside cafe area was created and this has not yet been traded to any great extent leaving real further development potential.

This is an exciting small business opportunity which offers a good income stream and attractive way of life in a very popular rural village.

If this business is of interest to you, please request full Sales Particulars or alternatively contact Derek below.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Living accommodation:

The current proprietor lives in a residential caravan which is situated to the rear of the property ( temporary planning permission which was granted for the caravan has now expired) The caravan comprises a living area with kitchen, double bedroom, shower room and second bedroom/storeroom. This caravan is included in the sale price.

Location:

Thankerton is an attractive rural village situated approx. 6 miles from Biggar and Lanark. The area is perhaps most famous for Tinto Hill which lies on the outskirts of the village and is very popular with outdoor enthusiasts. The River Clyde passes nearby and there is also a local trout fishery. There are various golf courses nearby. The popular market town of Biggar provides a range of shops, amenities, entertainment and recreational facilities.

In the village, Thankerton Stores is the only shop in the village and is situated next to the village pub.

Premises details:

The business has been in the current owner’s hands since 2006. Since taking over the business the property has been upgraded to a very high standard and the shop is now presented as a modern, clean and efficient retail unit. There are windows and a door to the front of the property and when entering the shop customers are met by a modern, bright and inviting retail area. To the left hand side is a wall stand for greeting cards and within the shop area is a Walls Ice-cream freezer, display chiller for dairy, soft drinks, cooked meats etc as well as wall shelving for groceries and other household products. The central shelving stand provides a further display area for crisps, snacks, kindling as well as pet food, soft drinks, tea and coffee and other groceries. To the window side of the shop is situated a large double chiller (on free loan) and chest freezer for frozen food products. The counter has an attractive pine frontage and there is a display of confectionery on the counter top. Cigarettes are situated out of customers view under the counter and on the same wall as the counter is shelving for a display of wines, spirits, beers and other alcoholic beverages. The shop has been awarded a 3 star Health & Hygene award . Security measures include a CCTV system and roller shutters to the windows.

The property has an excellent kitchen with a door and a hatch from the service area of the counter. The kitchen has modern worktops and storage cupboards and is fitted with equipment which includes a microwave oven , water boiler, fridge, cooker, four pot Bain Marie, double grill and there is also ample shelving. In the room adjacent to the kitchen is a wash-up area where a washer/dryer is situated along with a worktop and sink.

The staff toilet facility is located off the wash-up room.

Business Operation

Trading hours:

Current trading hours are from 9am to 6pm seven days a week.

Employees:

None

Years established:

6 years

Other information

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