Freehold Fish and Chip Shop with Accommodation For Sale Westhoughton Bolton

Key Highlights:

• Long established fish and chip takeaway trading for approximately 50 years
• 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating
• Prominent location within a densely populated residential area
• Scope to increase turnover
• Well-equipped premises including three-pan frying range
• Secure gated rear yard suitable for parking or deliveries
• Spacious three-bedroom owner’s accommodation above the shop
• Living room space on the ground floor
• Property held on a 999-year lease (advised £2 ground rent)
• Genuine sale due to health reasons

Sovereign Business Transfer is delighted to offer for sale this rare opportunity to acquire a long-established traditional fish and chip takeaway with spacious living accommodation, located in the popular town of Westhoughton, Bolton. Businesses of this nature, particularly those combining a successful takeaway with owner’s accommodation, rarely come to the open market and are always in strong demand from owner-operators and family-run businesses.

Trading for approximately 50 years, the business has built an excellent reputation within the local community and enjoys a loyal and repeat customer base. The takeaway is currently family operated and is well known locally for its quality food, generous portions and friendly service.

Wingate Chippy occupies a prominent position on Church Street within a well-populated residential area, ensuring consistent local trade throughout the week. The surrounding area consists of established housing, schools and local amenities, providing a strong catchment of customers. Westhoughton itself is a thriving town situated approximately 4 miles from Bolton, 5 miles from Wigan and around 13 miles from Manchester, benefiting from excellent transport links including a local railway station and convenient access to the M61 motorway network.

The premises hold a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating, demonstrating the high standards maintained by the current owner.

Internally, the ground floor retail area comprises a spacious frying and serving area fitted with a three-pan frying range, providing an efficient and practical working environment. To the rear of the shop there is a preparation area together with a staff room / stock room, offering useful operational space.

Externally, the property benefits from a secure gated rear yard, which can be used for parking or deliveries. There is also a separate outbuilding currently used as a wet room, housing the chipper and rumbler.

A significant benefit of this opportunity is the spacious first floor living accommodation, making it ideal for an owner occupier looking to combine both home and business in one location. The accommodation briefly comprises three generous double bedrooms, a spacious family sized bathroom and a living room on the ground floor, providing comfortable living space. 

The property is held on a 999-year lease, with the current owner advising that the ground rent is £2 per annum. Prospective purchasers are advised to verify this information with their solicitor during the conveyancing process.

Average weekly sales will be disclosed by our client at the time of viewing.

The current owner is reluctantly offering the business for sale due to health reasons, presenting a genuine opportunity for a new owner to acquire a well-established takeaway with significant goodwill.

While the business already benefits from a strong local reputation and loyal customer base, there remains excellent scope for a new owner to further develop the business. Potential opportunities include extending opening hours, expanding the menu offering, introducing online ordering platforms such as Just Eat or Uber Eats, and increasing local marketing. With new energy and ideas, there is clear potential to build upon the solid foundations already in place.

Early enquiries are highly recommended as opportunities of this nature rarely remain available for long.