FOR SALE
26/10/21
284962
MA1271 / Rightbiz
• Sales area 67.4 sqm (725 sqft) plus stock room
• Profitable business serving local community
• Residential area close to town centre.
• West Cumbria harbour town
Business Summary
Woodend Stores trading under the Premier Franchise is situated conveniently in a residential area just on the edge of the town centre. It offers groceries, care products, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, tobacco and lottery tickets, serving the local community.
Sales:
£234,367 net of VAT (y/e 28/02/2021).
Normal Trading hours:
Mon to Fri 9.00am to 7.00pm, Sat 10.00am to 7.00pm and Sun 10.00am to 4.00pm
Staff:
2 full time proprietors and a part time employee.
Licence:
Off licence
Reason for sale:
Retirement
Support:
Initial support and training available.
Full accounts will be made available to bona fide applicants, normally after viewing.
Location
Whitehaven is a harbour town situated on the west coast of Cumbria with a population of around 25,000 and its re-developed marina area attracts many visitors. The Lake District National Park lies just a few miles inland and the neighbouring town of Workington is about 6 miles to the north. The M6 motorway at Penrith is approximately 40 miles to the east via the A595 and A66 trunk roads. A station on the coastal rail line links the town with the west coast main line. Major retailers in the town include, Argos, New Look, Superdrug, Boots, Dixons, WH Smith, and Bonmarche. The property fronts Scotch Street, a residential area, just a few minutes walk from the town centre.
The Property
The property comprises the ground floor of a period mid-terrace building and includes the following accommodation:
Shop 67.4 sqm (725 sqft)
WC
Walk-in Fridge
Store & Office 24.4 sqm (263 sqft)
Listed by Mere Commercial
Tel 017684 83498
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Do not pay any deposit to private sellers upfront. If you are looking to purchase a business, we advise that any deposits or transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Don't share confidential information with any private sellers, including your home address, account passwords, bank accounts and credit card information.
The vast majority of these scams involve the transfer of substantial sums of money. We advise all transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Send a test amount before you consider handing over a large number of funds. Maybe even try transferring £1, and then speaking to your solicitor to confirm receipt.
Do not disclose proof of funds directly to the sellers. If the sellers request you to show proof of funds, we advise that it is done through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Buying a business is not covered by consumer rights legislation. It is your responsibility to acquire a business that holds up in quality and agreement.
Fraudsters will typically use false news in an attempt to get you to act quickly. For example, 'Your account has been disabled. Reset your password now.'.
Review the performance of a business to make appropriate financial projections. Some businesses are dormant or not trading, so it is essential to check their short and long-term potential.
Legitimate emails from Rightbiz will be with the domain @rightbiz.co.uk. However, emails from [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] are not affiliated with Rightbiz.
Be safe, use a Rightbiz Solicitor
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