CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Village Convenience Store & Post Office with Substantial Freehold Family Accommodation
OIRO £599,995 + SAV
THE OPPORTUNITY
A rare chance to acquire a long-established convenience store and Post Office in a desirable Somerset village location. With more than 100 years of continuous trading and over 20 years under the current ownership, this is a resilient and well-trusted community business. It generates stable income from both retail sales and a fully operational Post Office, while offering further scope for growth through extended hours, product expansion, and modernisation.
This is not just a business sale — it is also a lifestyle opportunity. Included in the freehold is a substantial five-bedroom family residence, directly attached to the store, together with gardens, conservatory, loft conversion, and parking. This unique combination provides an incoming owner with the ability to live on site, operate the store, and benefit from both a profitable enterprise and a generous family home.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Trading History: Over a century of continuous operation, integral to village life.
Strong Financial Base:
Turnover: approx. £368,000 per annum
Post Office commission: approx. £29,000
Adjusted Net Profit (EBITDA): approx. £57,000
Freehold Property: Rare opportunity to purchase the store, Post Office, and residence as a combined package.
Owner’s Accommodation:
Five spacious bedrooms across two floors, with loft conversion
Large lounge with feature inglenook fireplace
Separate dining room and family kitchen
Conservatory providing additional living space
Two side gardens: one lawned with BBQ house, one laid to patio for outdoor entertaining
On-site parking with space for multiple vehicles
Business Premises:
Fully fitted shop floor with chillers, freezers, EPOS system, Post Office counters, and CCTV/security systems
Stockroom and additional kitchen/prep space for potential food-to-go expansion
Customer/owner parking area (approx. 1,300 sq ft)
Location Advantage: Prominent position on a busy main road (A37), drawing trade from local residents and regular passing traffic.
Retirement Sale: Current owners are stepping back after two decades, ensuring goodwill and continuity.
GROWTH POTENTIAL
The business is already well-established and profitable but offers clear scope to increase revenue and margins:
Extended Opening Hours – capture morning and evening trade currently untapped.
Expanded Product Range – fresh produce, bakery, and food-to-go.
Modernisation & Marketing – refreshed signage, branding, and introduction of social media/online ordering.
Community Hub Potential – expand parcel services, delivery, or add complementary retail lines.
IDEAL BUYER
This opportunity will appeal to:
Families seeking a combined business and home in a desirable location.
Experienced retailers looking for a profitable freehold store with Post Office income.
Investors interested in property-backed businesses with long-term stability and growth prospects.
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