Long Established Wisbech Dress And Patchwork Fabric Business For Sale

Business description

The business retails fabrics, materials and accessories for dressmakers and patch workers.
There is a comprehensive range of cotton patchwork fabrics including novelty fabrics, printed and plain materials and wadding.
Equally on the dressmaking side there is wide range of fabrics for all occasions from ladies and children’s clothes to bridal fabrics and an excellent range of patterns.
Haberdashery is too comprehensive to list but includes rotary scissors, zips, elastic, Velcro, dyes, lace, ribbons and buttons plus a variety of threads and glass beading.
The shop also sells a range of craft based books.
Presently the owner runs dressmaking and patch working classes on a fortnightly and monthly basis.
The business also has the benefit of being an agent for sewing machine sales and servicing.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

The vendor advises that the premises are held by way of a 10 year lease expiring April 2011. We understand the landlord is prepared to grant a new lease to a suitable purchaser.

Leasehold rent:

£7,020 per annum

Location:

The business is located in a good secondary position close to the town centre. Wisbech is a market town and known as the Capital of the Fens. A town with a long and rich history and particularly well known for its Georgian architecture.

Premises details:

The property from which the business trades is a traditional style two storey terraced shop with a single front. Public car parking is available nearby. The shop is very nicely presented and comprises:
Ground Floor –The retail area has a counter at the far end with fabric display racks and timber display units. Lighting is by way of fluorescent lights with spotlights over the window. The timber staircase leads to the:
First Floor – Main sales area, store and WC. The first floor has fluorescent lighting, carpeting and timber display units.

Business Operation

Reasons for selling:

Retirement.

Trading hours:

9.00am to 5.00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
9.00am to 2.00pm Wednesday.

Employees:

The full time owner is supported by 3 part time staff.

Years established:

29 years

Other information

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