Thriving Post Office, Newsagent & Off Licence in Scenic Bedlington, High Weekly Sales with Free Parking
Bedlington, Northumberland
- Status
FOR SALE
- Advert ID
609800
- Reference
5882 / Rightbiz
- Call Agent:
- Leasehold: £95,000 (Stock at valuation)
- Rent: £9,000
- Turnover: £364,000 (£7,000 Per week)
- Net Profit: Not Applicable
Key Features
- With Car Park
- Accounts Available
- Close to Local Amenities
- Open Plan Trading Area
- Attractive Business
- Prime Location
- Fully Fitted
- Established Business
Business Details
Well established Post Office, Newsagent & Off Licence Bedlington
Key Features
- Weekly Sales circa £7,000
- Post Office commissions circa. £30,000
- Weekday closing 5pm
- National lottery services
- Dry cleaning services
- Northumberland town near coastal area
The Location
The business is located in Bedlington, a town in Northumberland situated 14 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne and 5 miles west of the north east coastline. Prominently situated on a main through road with free car parking to the rear 2 minutes walk from the premises.
Business
This well established post office, newsagent & off licence business and premises has been under the ownership of our clients since 2018. The shop offers a range of news & magazines, cards and gifts, confectionery, drinks, snacks and cigarettes with a selection of wines, spirits & beers. Fixtures and fittings include a 6m standing chiller and air conditioning system.
Business Premises
The ground floor business premises incorporates the shop trading area with ancillary areas incorporating internal storage, office, kitchenette, toilet and garage space to the rear of the property. There is a dedicated parking space for one car to the rear of the premises.
Opportunity
There is opportunity to increase revenue by introducing other services to the premises or extending the opening hours past the current early closing time to take advantage of the licensing hours.
Trading Information
Trading accounts can be made available following a viewing of the business and premises.
Staff Employed
Weekly rota of 120 hours: The owner and his wife working a total of 55 hours and 3 part time employees each working approx. 20 hours.
Trading Hours
Monday to Friday 6:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday 6:00am to 12:00pm
Sunday 6:00am to 10:00pm
Premises Licence Hours
Monday and Tuesday 5:30am to 5:30pm
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 5:30am to 9:00pm
Thursday 5:30am to 6:00pm
Sunday 5:30am to 12:30pm
Additional Services
National Lottery and Dry Cleaning.
Home News Delivery (HND)
News delivery incorporating 5 rounds with 1 round serviced by the owner.
Property Type
A1/A2 Retail and Financial/Professional Services
EPC Rating
Enery Rating D valid until 4 March 2026
Business Premises Rent: £9,000
Rateable Value: £9,500
The rateable value is used to calculate your rates bill so this is not the amount you will pay
Tenure
Leasehold Only
Lease
Protected 10 year lease commencement 11 June 2018
Business Measurements
Ground floor retail zone 48.8m² (525ft²)
Ground floor internal storage 11.2m² (121ft²)
Ground floor kitchen 3.5m² (38ft²)
Ground floor staff toilets 2.4m² (26ft²)
Ground floor internal storage 15.6m² (168ft²)
Ground floor Total 81.5m² (877ft²)
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Viewings
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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.
Stay Safe
Don't share confidential information with any private sellers, including your home address, account passwords, bank accounts and credit card information.
Stay Safe
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.
Stay Safe
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.
Stay Safe
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.
Stay Safe
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.
Stay Safe
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.'.
Stay Safe
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.
Stay Safe
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.
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