Freehold Convenience Store & Post Office In Somerset For Sale

Business description

Phoenix Business Agents are pleased to place onto the market this freehold business opportunity which has been established for over 100 years. Our client have owned the business since 2005 and now wish to re-locate. The business operates a post office, convenience store and an off licence as well offering a news agency. It is an easily run concern which offers a superb lifestyle.

The concern operates favourable hours which suit our client’s lifestyle and employs delivery staff as well as cover for holidays.

The business is also very secure and is not under threat from post office closures.

The concern has huge potential should new owners wish to increase turnover and profits. There is a demand for Sunday trading as well opening all day on Wednesday and also evening trade especially with off licence side of the business.

Our clients would be available for a business familiarisation period if required.

Financial Details
The turnover of the business is in the region of £115,000 pa with a gross profit of approximately 22%. The post office salary is approximately £14,000pa.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

This lifestyle concern is ideally located in the picturesque and rural village of Draycott in Somerset. There is a local population of approximately 1200 and the famous village of Cheddar lies only a few minutes away. This traditional community offers a peaceful and relaxing lifestyle with a freehold property investment.

Premises details:

Property Details
This freehold site consists of the following:-

Ground Floor
Wooden framed unit leading to customer service area. Fully racked and shelved with various products and a customer service point to the rear. There is a separate post office counter. There is wooden flooring throughout the premises. To the rear there are steps to a small kitchen/toilet and a small storage area.

First Floor
There is loft space available.

External
There is a very small yard to the rear and the front faces the main road through the village.

Other information

Support & training:

Our clients would be available for a business familiarisation period if required.

Trading hours:

Mon , Tues, Thurs, Fri : 08.30am – 1.00pm then 2.00pm – 5.30pm
Wed & Sat: 08.30am – 1.00pm