Freehold Butchers Investment Opportunity In Widnes For Sale

Business description

We take great pleasure in introducing to the market this tramendous freehold butchers, which was established some 60 years ago and has remained a family run business since.

The principal activities of the business lie in the retailing of meats and a selection of deli products, in addition the business also has equipment to prepare and serve hot food, however it does not undertake this at the moment.

The business trades on a well established and enviable reputation within the local area, with 60 years of positive trading history there are countless loyal customers, coupled with a great deal of passing trade due to the prominence of the location.

Despite the business being extremely successful, there is still some scope to develop the business by the securing of lucrative contracts with other medium sized businesses, primarily within the locality and expanding to cover neighbouring areas.

The accommodation above the shop is well maintained and presented throughout, however is currently unoccupied. We are advised a rental income of £300.00 per month was previously received.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

Our clients Butchers is located on the main retail street within the heart of Widnes, complimented by surrounding small businesses. The town of Widnes is located on the Northern Bank of the River Mersey, approximately 14 miles from the City of Liverpool and 27 miles from the City of Manchester.

The High street location is a great attraction for any potential buyer as the location of the business allows it to benefit greatly from passing trade.

Premises details:

The ground floor comprises of the main retail area which is a very good size and houses a large open chiller, smaller open chiller, meat slicer, cash register and scales.
The retail area measures approximately (10m x 4m)

To the rear of the premises there is a small preparation / office area equipped with work benches, mincer, chest freezer, walk in chiller and vacuum packer, ovens and vacuuserve. The preparation area also benefits from extraction units.
Total approximate area is (37.48m2)

From the main retail area there is a trap door, leading down to a cellar, currently used as a storage area with a walk in freezer.

From the rear of the premises there is a separate entrance to self contained living accommodation above the main shop, which briefly comprises of a lounge area (4.8m x 4.0m), modern fully fitted kitchen diner (3.0m x 3.2m) good sized double bedroom (4.0m x 3.1m) and a family bathroom (2.2m x 3.4m).

Other information

Reasons for selling:

Retirement.

Trading hours:

The current opening hours are as follows:-

Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 14:00
Sunday CLOSED

There is obviously scope to develop the business through the extension of the opening hours, particularly at the weekends.