LANDFORD VILLAGE STORES & POST OFFICE
Lyndhurst Road, Landford, Salisbury, SP5 2AJ, inside the New Forest National Park
AN EXCEPTIONAL BUSINESS WITH INCOME, PROPERTY & LIFESTYLE APPEAL
Landford Village Stores & Post Office represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial, long-established and highly regarded village business, combining strong trading performance with a genuine lifestyle offering, strong ongoing trading, and further scope for improvement. This is a genuine retirement sale.
Trading continuously for over a century, having been established in 1921, the business has become deeply embedded within the local community, providing essential day-to-day services alongside a well-developed retail offering. It now delivers a resilient and well-balanced income, underpinned by secure Post Office revenues and consistent repeat trade.
This is a well-rounded acquisition combining income, property and opportunity — a type of asset that is increasingly difficult to find in today’s market.
LOCATION
The business occupies a prominent roadside position on Lyndhurst Road within the sought-after village of Landford, ideally positioned between Salisbury and the New Forest National Park.
The location provides a strong trading foundation, benefiting from:
A loyal and established residential customer base
Consistent passing traffic along a key connecting route
Additional uplift from visitors to the New Forest
Limited direct competition within the immediate area
This combination ensures reliable year-round trade, rather than reliance on seasonal peaks.
THE BUSINESS
The business operates as a traditional village convenience store with a diversified and stable income profile.
The core retail operation is supported by a secure Post Office income stream of approximately £35,000 per annum, which provides both direct revenue and valuable daily footfall. The store is well presented and efficiently laid out, encouraging repeat visits and strong average spend.
In addition to this, the business includes:
A strong and well-established food-to-go offering
Established newspaper rounds generating recurring income
A fully fitted commercial kitchen, currently underutilised
A strong ancillary retail offering including grocery, non-food, BWS (beers, wines & spirits), fresh and frozen goods, lottery and convenience lines
The current model is intentionally simple, making it highly manageable, while still offering clear scope for a more hands-on operator to enhance performance.
PREMISES & FACILITIES
The premises are well maintained and fully equipped, allowing for immediate continuation of trade.
The internal layout supports efficient day-to-day operations, while the rear of the property houses a commercial kitchen and preparation areas that provide a strong platform for expansion.
Key features include:
Well-presented retail sales area with logical customer flow
Fully fitted commercial kitchen with commercial-grade equipment
Dedicated preparation and storage areas
Practical back-of-house layout supporting operational efficiency
Customer car parking available on site
OUTDOOR SPACE
A particularly attractive feature of the business is the external seating area positioned to the front of the premises.
This space enhances the overall customer experience and provides a natural extension to the coffee offering. It provides an opportunity to further enhance the existing coffee and food-to-go offering.
The setting lends itself well to:
A café-style environment
Increased customer dwell time
Higher-margin food and drink sales
ADDITIONAL LAND & DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
The property also includes an additional outbuilding of approximately 900 sq ft. This space offers potential for a variety of uses, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION
The property includes a substantial three-bedroom residential accommodation comprising two reception rooms. The shop is annexed to the property, meaning that whilst both the shop and house are individually detached structures, they are connected rather than being fully separate dwellings.
The accommodation is well proportioned and comfortable, comprising:
Spacious living room with feature fireplace and log burner
Separate dining area
Fitted kitchen
Three bedrooms
Bathroom facilities
Externally, the property benefits from private garden areas, creating a clear separation from the commercial premises and providing a pleasant living environment.
This offers flexibility for owner occupation as a live-and-work setup
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
The business demonstrates strong and consistent trading performance:
Annual turnover in the region of £650,000
Post Office income of approximately £35,000
Combined gross income of approximately £156,000
The income profile provides a balance of stability and opportunity, with clear potential to enhance profitability through increased focus on higher-margin areas such as food-to-go and retail.
TENURE
Leasehold with approximately 5 years remaining
Current annual rent of £20,500
Rent includes both commercial premises and residential accommodation
The business benefits from Rural Rates Relief.
This represents strong overall value given the scale and nature of the opportunity.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Long-established business trading for over a century (established 1921)
Strong turnover with consistent and reliable income
Secure Post Office income driving daily footfall
Prominent village location with excellent visibility
Outdoor seating enhancing customer experience
Fully equipped commercial kitchen with growth potential
Three-bedroom residential accommodation
Limited competition and strong local demand
GROWTH & FUTURE POTENTIAL
The business is already well established, but there remains clear scope for further development.
Opportunities include:
Expanding the food-to-go and café offering
Increasing utilisation of the commercial kitchen
Extending opening hours
These elements provide both immediate and longer-term value creation potential.
ASKING PRICE
£249,000 + Stock at Valuation
SUMMARY
Landford Village Stores & Post Office offers a rare combination of a profitable business, residential lifestyle, additional space and flexibility.
The strength of its trading history, the stability of its income streams and the flexibility of the site make this a highly attractive opportunity for a wide range of buyers, particularly those seeking a balance between income, lifestyle and long-term growth.
FURTHER INFORMATION
All enquiries are to be made through Goodwins Business Brokers. Further information will be provided to genuinely interested parties upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.
