Freehold Post Office With Convenience Counter News Off Lic Lotto Preston | | Preston Lancashire | | Quality Post Office with Convenience Counter News Off Licence Lotto - Modern well equipped shop with Hairdressers at rear of shop (unit let out £400pcm) Po remuneration £40,000pa + shop takings £3000pw + Lotto. Well presented 4 bed accomm - must view. | | BUSINESS FOR SALE ADVERT DETAILS ADVERT NUMBER : 72542
ADVERT IMPRESSIONS : 7,621 TIME(S) | | | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Retail | | TRADE TYPE: | Post Offices | | SALE: | Agent Sale | ASKING PRICE: | £379950 | FREEHOLD: | £379950 | | | | | | | | | | Add this business advert to your: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | DESCRIPTION & LOCATION
An opportunity to acquire a superb Post Office in a sought after location on the north side of the city of Preston. Preston-administrative capital of Lancashire is set against a backdrop of beautiful countryside. Within easy reach of the coast and the Lake District and having the benefit of excellent rail & motorway links. Home to one of the largest Universities in the country with excellent shopping and entertainment on hand.
PREMISES
An attractive substantial brick & rendered double fronted shop with recently refurbished frontage, signage & Post Office lozenge. The spacious air-conditioned front Sales Area (approx 32 x 1910 or 9.75m x 6.04m) has vinyl flooring and fluorescent lighting and is light and airy. Comprehensively equipped for the trade with Mitsubishi air-conditioning, magazine & paper racking, Pepsi & Coca Cola drinks chillers (on free loan), double door wine chiller, double door beer chiller, dairy refrigerator, upright freezer and Walls ice cream conservator. Double-sided sales gondola with confectionery, snack & crisp displays. The dual position Post Office Counter has screen 2000 & parcel hatch - accessed from the rear of the main serve-over counter which houses the lottery terminal, scales, epos system, serve over chiller unit, pie warmer and cigarette gantry to rear. Beyond the Post Office section is the card/gift wrap/stationery express display area (approx 115 x 88 or 3.48m x 2.64m) and at the rear of the shop is a Hairdressers (approx 197 x 127 or 5.97m x 3.83m) Separate unit currently let out by our vendor. Having a ceiling fan, twin stainless steel sink/drainer unit and storage units. Disabled/Ladies & Gents WC with hand wash basins. External door leading out to a patio area at the side of the building with timber storage shed.
ACCOMMODATION
Accessed via a private stairway through the fire door in the shop the ceiling has also been treated conforming to new fire legislation.
First Floor Landing Area- with storage cupboard - electric meters, radiator, side window and access to:
Kitchen (approx 124 x 811 or 3.76m x 2.72m) recently refurbished to a high standard part tiled with recessed spot lighting and tiled floor - fitted wall & base units with wine rack, quality worktops with circular inset sinks, integral fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Diplomat 610 cooker/hob, extractor unit, loft access and radiator. The kitchen has dual aspects.
Lounge (approx 128 x 1711 or 3.86m x 5.46m) carpets, fireplace with living flame gas fire, 2x radiators, rear window and side bay window with window seat overlooking patio area.
Bedroom 1 (approx 10 x 106 or 3.05m x 3.2m) double with laminate flooring, radiator and side rear window.
Utility Room plumbed for washing machine & dryer.
Bathroom (88 x 45 or 2.64m x 1.35m) part-tiled with spotlighting - twin grip panelled bath & Mira thermostatic shower over, pedestal sink, radiator and low-level wc.
Master Bedroom (174 x 12 or 5.28m x 3.66m) large double with spotlighting, radiator, fitted bedroom furniture and front aspect.
Bedroom 3 (79 x 1011or 2.36m x 3.33m) single with radiator, laminate flooring overlooking front of shop.
Staircase to second floor:
Bedroom 4 (182 x 112 or 5.54m x 3.4m) spacious double with en-suite shower cubicle Heatstore Aqua thermostatic shower, radiator, under eaves storage and double velux skylight.
TRADE & COMMENTS
With its impressive shop frontage and the introduction of the Off Licence the business is seeing steady returns. Combined with the closure of a nearby Post Office and other local developments the office has plenty of potential to increase turnover. This Office has been officially been informed that they are not due for closure. Operated by 1 full time vendor with 6 part-time employees trading hours are;
0730 1800 Mon Fri 0830 1700 Sat Closed Sun
We are informed that the Post Office has informed the vendor that this office will not be considered for closure shop turnover is currently in the region of £3000pw, with a weekly newsbill of £2000. The Post Office salary is currently iro £40,000pa. The Hairdressers is currently let out by our vendor on a three-year lease which commenced 19 Jan 2012 for £400p.c.m. Rates are currently £2547pa. An excellent business in a sought after location with plenty of potential to further increase turnover. Early viewing highly recommended.
TENURE: FREEHOLD
PRICE: Offers iro £379,950 + Stock at Valuation
FINANCE: Finance is available subject to status, there is no obligation
and our advice is free. Telephone: 01704 211900 | | | | | | FOR SALE | | | | | REFERENCE: | S26835NW / RightBiz | | | | | | Request more information about this business.. | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | CONTACT SELLER TO GET THE SELLERS DIRECT CONTACT DETAILS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY | | | | | | | | | | | |
