Freehold fish & chip takeaway with two-bedroom maisonette. Turnkey business, fully equipped and ready to operate. Spacious self-contained maisonette with separate access. Fully refurbished and highly equipped throughout. Weekly turnover approximately £5,000–£5,500. Qualifies for small business rates relief potential. Strong local trade and consistent takeaway demand. EPC Ratings D/E.
Offers Over £199,950 Freehold
Ref I483
Location
Fish Junction occupies a prominent position on Seaside Lane in Easington Colliery, County Durham, serving a well-established residential catchment area and benefiting from regular local trade. Easington Colliery is a popular coastal village situated approximately 10 miles east of Durham City and 7 miles south of Sunderland, with excellent road connections via the A19 providing easy access throughout the North East region.
The property is located close to local amenities, schools and community facilities, with nearby attractions including the Durham Heritage Coast and Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve. The surrounding area comprises a mixture of residential housing and local businesses, generating consistent footfall and takeaway demand. The business benefits from its convenient position within the village, serving both local residents and passing trade.
Description
An excellent opportunity to acquire a fully refurbished and highly equipped takeaway business together with a substantial self-contained residential maisonette above, occupying a prominent corner position within Easington Colliery. The property comprises a three-storey end-terrace building beneath a pitched slate roof. The ground floor operates as the established Fish Junction takeaway and has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment programme by the current owner following acquisition in April 2024, before reopening for trade in April 2025.
The takeaway is presented to a high standard throughout and includes a customer service area, food preparation area, dedicated potato room, storage facilities and external WC accommodation. The business is offered with an extensive range of commercial catering equipment, including a Martyn Edwards 3-pan gas frying range, Lincoln conveyor gas pizza oven, refrigeration units, preparation stations, extraction systems and ancillary catering equipment. A full inventory of fixtures, fittings and equipment can be made available upon request. The upper floors comprise a spacious self-contained maisonette with separate access, arranged over the first and second floors.
The accommodation includes a kitchen, lounge, two bedrooms and bathroom, providing either owner-occupier accommodation or an additional rental income opportunity. The current owner is offering the business and property for sale solely to enable him to concentrate on another business interest located in a different town.
Floor Area
Ground Floor 53 sq. m. (570.5 sq. ft.)
First / Second Floor 102 sq. m. (1,098 sq. ft.)
All measurements and floor areas quoted within this report have been taken from the property's EPC certificate. Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain independent verification of all dimensions and areas before relying upon this information.
Turnover
We are verbally advised by the owner that the business currently achieves a turnover in the region of £5,000 to £5,500 per week.
Tenure
Freehold
Staff
The business is owner-operated and supported by a team comprising one full-time and two part-time members of staff, together with two delivery drivers.
Trading Times
Monday – Thursday: 11:00am – 2:00pm & 4:00pm – 9:30pm
Friday – Saturday: 11:00am – 10:30pm
Sunday 4:00pm – 9:30pm
Rateable Value
The 2026 Rating List entry is Rateable Value £3,650
As the RV is below £12,000, occupiers for whom this property forms their sole trading premises will not pay business rates. We advise to seek verification of the above from the Local Rating Authority.
Council Tax
Band A
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by appointment through this office.
