Goadsby Commercial presents a very successful popular farm shop - an expanding and profitable business. Prominent main road location with passing road traffic. Fully fitted and equipped farm shop with low overheads. Owners will provide training and assistance to the buyers. The turnover in the year ending 31st March 2023 was £322,375 ex VAT. In current ownership for 12 years.
Location
Prominent main road location with passing road traffic. Located adjacent to a busy Petrol Station and close to the Garden Centre. Dorchester approx. 7 miles. Wareham approx. 10½ miles.
Summary of accommodation
Farm Shop.
Description
Through double doors into Shop with tiled floor, extensive shelving display units and racking, feature low-level lighting and daylight LED ceiling lighting, wall mounted air conditioning unit, open glass chiller display unit with 5 shelves, wooden display table, 5 double glass fronted chiller display units, single glass fronted chiller display, glass topped Purbeck ice cream freezer, coffee to go dispenser area, Pravilor Bonamat self-service coffee machine (on the rental agreement), 2 shelf glass fronted chiller display unit, wooden counter servery, electronic scales, electronic cash register, wash hand basin, single drainer single bowl stainless steel wash hand basin, soap dispenser, worktop surfaces, base units, chiller fridge, 2 microwaves, deep fat fryer, 4 hobs electric range with oven under, extraction above, insectocutor, 2 fans, air extraction. Parking to front and side of the premises for approximately 12 vehicles, planters, and 2 wooden 4-person bench tables. Solar panels fitted to the roof in 2023.
Trading & business
The business was started over 12 years ago by the current owners and continues to develop year on year. The shop sells a comprehensive and expanding range of locally produced food and drink products – including fresh bread, meat, cheese, vegetables, and alcohol. It currently trades from 8.30 am until 4.00 pm Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays) and is operated by the 2 full-time owners with no additional staff. The owners believe that the business can be expanded and the turnover and profitability can be increased. The business does not currently have a dedicated website and the owners have not focused on promoting the business on social media channels. The turnover in the year ending 31st March 2023 was £322,375 ex VAT..
Tenure
leasehold. Further details can be made available to genuinely interested purchasers.
