Village Store And Post Office In Cumbria For Sale

Business description

Preferred Commercial is delighted to offer for sale this thriving village store and post office that has been established over 100 years and in our clients' hand for the past 3 years. The store is only now being placed on the market due to semi retirement. The business is located in this picturesque village and operates unopposed. The village is expanding and planning permission has been granted for a further 250 homes within the area. The business currently has a weekly turnover of £9,000, achieving a gross profit of 23%, a newssheet of £600 and an annual Post Office salary of £19,000. The store is very much run at a pace to suit and a new owner could greatly increase turnover with the introduction of longer hours, expanding the deli sales, extending the internal ground floor sales area, or converting the downstairs kitchen into commercial kitchen. There is the possibility of introducing outside catering and scope for tables and chairs to the front offering teas, coffees and sandwiches. The possibilities are endless for this already impressive business. This is a unique opportunity to purchase such a thriving and well-established business, offering infinite scope for the future. Early discussions with Preferred Commercial must come highly recommended.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

Broughton Stores is located in the centre of the picturesque village of Great Broughton, near Cockermouth in Cumbria, with free parking to the front and only 500 yards from the primary school. The business boasts views towards Skiddaw and the River Derwent and benefits from all year round trade. There are numerous caravan parks and holiday cottages in the area and the stores are situated just off the busy main A66, only 2 miles from Cockermouth.

Premises details:

Substantial 3-storey double fronted detached property built circa 1800s. Briefly comprising:

Ground Floor
• Main entrance
• Open-plan sales area with shelving and racking to suit trade, sales counter with cigarette gantry behind, double refrigerated glass fronted chiller display, open dairy fridge, air conditioning, ice cream fridge, upright freezer display cabinet, single position post office counter, grocery display, card racks, cash machine
• Kitchen/preparation area/store

Basement
• Large cellar area

First Floor
• Landing
• Lounge/dining area
• Bathroom
• Kitchen fitted to a high standard with fantastic views over local countryside

Second Floor
• Excellent views
• 3 double bedrooms

Other information

Trading hours:

Shop
Mon - Sat: 6.30am - 8.00pm
Sun: 7.30am - 12.00pm and 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Post office
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Weds & Fri: 9.00am - 2.00pm
Sat: 9.00am - 12.30pm
Sun: Closed