The business was opened by our client in May 2021 who fitted the premises out to a very high standard and is arranged to provide a retail sales area to the front of the premises, with the rear room being fitted out as a custom-built grooming salon providing services for all breeds and sizes of dog. The retail element has a mix of independent brands and local makers with high quality designed products including toys, bedding, walk-wear, treats and dog food. The business has built up a fantastic reputation over our clients period of ownership supported by a 4.7* Google Review and a 5* Facebook rating with over 1,000 customers on their grooming salon database. Viewing recommended
Location
Situated in a fantastic trading location within the main shopping area of the affluent town Woodbridge, just 0.2 miles from Woodbridge train station, giving an owner enviable levels of passing trade.
Premises
Retail shop with fascia board, glazed frontage and single glazed entrance door leading into the premises which measures approximately 1,141 sq. ft. and is arranged as follows:
Main retail area with high ceilings, hanging lighting, laminate flooring, window display, table display and serve-over counter. Further towards the rear of this area is a further Retail space with full-length product display shelving and racking, centrally located product display table and at the end of this area is a large double-door product display freezer. A double glass door from the retail space leads through to a Dog-grooming room which is equipped with electric and hydraulic grooming tables, 2 x high velocity dryers, 1 stand dryer, styling equipment such as clippers, scissors etc, a washer-dryer and a 200L water tank. To the rear of this area is a stainless-steel dog-wash station. A door from this area leads through to an Office, WC and a large Store room.
Tenure
New lease to be made available for a term to be agreed with our client's current rent payable being £13,200 per annum exclusive.
Trading /hours
Monday 10 am till 3 pm, Tuesday to Saturday 10 am till 5 pm. Closed on Sundays.
Staff
The vendor works in the business on a part-time basis with the assistance of 2 full-time dog groomers and 1 part-time sales assistant.
Turnover
We are advised the last year end accounts confirm a net turnover of £163,902 and that the turnover for the forthcoming year end is projecting to be around £170,000. Full financial information can be disclosed at our client's discretion, on or after a meeting.
Business Rates
The premises is subject to a rateable value of £11,250 resulting in zero business rates payable should small business rate relief apply to a purchaser.
Legal Costs
Each party are to be responsible for their own legal fees incurred in the transaction.
