Newsagent In Lancashire For Sale

Business description

Preferred Commercial is delighted to offer for sale this well established newsagents, which has been in our clients' hands since 1994 and is only now being offered to the market due to their wish to retire. The shop occupies a stone built terrace property, which boasts 2-bedroom owners' accommodation. The business generates a turnover in the region of £72,800 per annum with a gross profit of 20%. There is huge scope to increase turnover by extending the opening hours and applying for an alcohol sales licence. There is the internal configuration to expand the sales area and offer more lines if so desired. There is also scope to make the living accommodation self-contained to bring in a rental income. We feel this is a rare opportunity to acquire a rural newsagents with huge potential and Preferred Commercial urge early viewing.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

Withnell News is located in the heart of the thriving village of Withnell in Lancashire. The shop occupies a monopoly trading position, being the only newsagents in the village and has ample free car parking in the vicinity. The village lies approximately 5 miles from Chorley and 5 miles from Blackburn. Withnell is set in a rural location, on the edge of the East Lancashire Moors yet boasts easy access to junction 3 of the M65 motorway and junction 8 of the M61.

Premises details:

Stone built, mid-terrace double, glazed premises. Briefly comprising:

Ground Floor
• Main entrance to open-plan retail sales area fitted to suit trade with shelving and racking to walls, newspaper display rack, greeting card rack, central product display aisle, ice cream freezer, photocopier, wide sales counter with cigarette gantry behind, single drinks chiller cabinet, open fronted dairy refrigerator, air-conditioning and CCTV system.
• Private accommodation:
• Lounge
• Kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units
• Under stairs storage
• Door to rear yard

First Floor
• Landing
• 2 double bedrooms
• Bathroom with corner bath and shower above, WC and basin
• Storage area
• Access to loft

External
• Enclosed rear yard, space for an extension or a garage

Other information

Trading hours:

Mon - Fri: 6.00am - 6.00pm
Sat: 6.00am - 3.00pm
Sun: Closed