Village Stores And Tearoom In Auldgirth Dumfries For Sale

Business description

We are delighted to offer for sale this thriving village convenience store, Post Office and tearoom, which was established in 1976 and which has been in our client's careful hands since 2001. The store is only now offered to the market due to our client's other business interests. The business trades 7 days a week and generates a turnover in the region of £237,500 with a gross profit of 28% and a Post Office salary of £12,500 per annum. Auldgirth Stores and Tearoom offers an extensive range of products including, general CTN lines, greeting cards, beverages and confectionery, along with Post Office and tearoom facilities. We feel the turnover could be further increased by extending the range of products available. The business has a loyal customer base and is well-supported by the local community. The premises boast self-contained 3-bedroom cottage with lounge, kitchen and bathroom. There are also 2 outbuildings, which we feel could be converted for a number of uses, such as letting chalets or perhaps workshops. This is an ideal opportunity to acquire an already thriving convenience store with a 3-bedroom cottage and huge scope for future development. Early negotiations with us must come highly recommended.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

Auldgirth Stores and Tearoom occupies substantial premises on a extensive plot, ideally located on the busy A76 in the rural village of Auldgirth, Dumfries and Galloway. The business enjoys a monopoly trading position and is the only Post Office for 7 miles. The premises benefit from ample off-street parking and are situated just a short distance from the village centre. The property has spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and the River Nith. Auldgirth is a popular tourist destination and an ideal base for touring the attractions of Dumfries and Galloway. Thornhill lies 6 miles to the north, while Dumfries lies approximately 7 miles to the south.

Premises details:

Substantial premises split over 4 buildings with 3-bedroom cottage. Briefly comprising:

Ground Floor
Retail area with a range of shelving and displays, drinks chillers, chilled meat display, freezer, ice cream display, counter and electronic cash register
Single Post Office counter
Tearoom with pine table and chairs for up to 24 covers
Gents WC with wash hand basin
Ladies WC with wash hand basin

Cottage
Detached self-contained owners' cottage. Briefly comprising:
• Lounge
• Kitchen
• Bathroom
• WC
• 3 x double bedrooms

Workshop
• Former Post Office vehicle workshop with car inspection pit, used as storage area

Outhouse
• Large brick built building, used for storage with electricity supply

External
• Large car park to front
• Substantial gardens to rear

Business Operation

Trading hours:

Mon - Sat: 7:30am to 6:00pm
Sun: 9:00am to 12:00pm