POST OFFICE AND LICENSED VILLAGE STORES in East Yorkshire for Sale.
Occupying a prominent position in the heart of a popular East Yorkshire village, this outstanding village convenience store and Post Office represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a thriving community business together with substantial owner’s accommodation. The village is well established and highly regarded, situated within easy reach of a major city and the East Yorkshire coast, serving not only the local population but also numerous surrounding villages and rural communities. The village benefits from an excellent range of amenities including a primary school, doctor’s surgery, public houses and local businesses, firmly establishing it as an important service centre within the district.
The village serves as the principal focus for residents of several neighbouring rural settlements, ensuring consistent year-round trade and an important role within the local community.
This is undoubtedly one of the finest village stores we have had the pleasure of offering to the market. During 2024, the premises underwent a complete, extensive and undoubtedly expensive refit and modernisation programme, resulting in a retail environment of exceptional quality. The standard of fit-out is more akin to that normally associated with a professionally managed corporate convenience store rather than a privately-owned village shop. The business is presented in immaculate condition throughout and offers a truly turnkey opportunity for incoming operators.
The business trades from an enviable position at the centre of village life and derives substantial income from both convenience retailing and Post Office services. Store sales average approximately £18,000 per week, whilst the Post Office generates an attractive additional remuneration of approximately £28,000 per annum, providing a valuable and dependable secondary income stream.
The financial performance of the business is equally impressive. Accounts for the eleven-month period ended December 2025 demonstrate adjusted operating profits in excess of £90,000, reflecting the strength of the trading position, the benefits of the recent investment and the importance of the business within the local community.
The sales shop is superbly fitted and equipped with modern LED lighting, quality fixtures and fittings, an excellent cash-out counter incorporating the Post Office Combi position, together with an impressive refrigeration and frozen food section designed to maximise both display space and product visibility. Ancillary accommodation includes a staff kitchen and staff WC.
Externally, there is a former sun room, currently utilised by our client as a play room, together with a substantial double garage which is presently used as additional stock storage and benefits from a further store room to the rear. There is also an easily maintained garden area.
Above and entirely separate from the commercial operation is a spacious, self-contained flat which provides good family accommodation. The accommodation briefly comprises a fitted kitchen, lounge, combined bathroom with separate shower and four bedrooms. The availability of such substantial accommodation significantly enhances the overall appeal of the opportunity and offers the perfect work-life balance for owner-operators.
An internal inspection is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the exceptional standard of the premises and the quality of this highly profitable village retail business.
