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Situated in a modern shopping precinct of approx. 30 units including Marks & Spencer, a crown post office, excellent trading position, sought after WEST SUSSEX (Please register to make appointments and view addresses)

IMPRESSIVE & SPACIOUS DOUBLE FRONTED SALES SHOP approx. 1,600 sq. ft. sales area with carpet tiled floor, fluorescent lighting, modern adjustable shelving, large magazine display section, glass fronted counter, 2 tills, EPOS scanning system with back-up computer, 6 greeting card display stands with drawers, 2 revolving card display stands (on loan), centre display gondolas, cigarette gantry (on loan), 2 ice cream deep freezes, 1 upright double door drinks display fridge etc.

Rear stockroom/kitchen area

Stairs to first floor landing area with fridge
2 Storerooms
2 Staf cloakrooms each with w.c. and wash hand basin

To the rear of the shop is a storeshed used for the marking up of newspapers.

WE ARE INFORMED the turnover averages £11,000/£12,000 p.w. in our opinion offering tremendous potential for further increase, especially with additional opening hours and with the introduction of additional lines including convenience groceries, if desired. Wholesale newsbill £2,700 p.w. Gross profit 19.8% approx. We are further advised that the sales year ending 30th September, 2008 showed £464,608 with a gross profit of £111,668.

The business is at present operated by the vendor with the assistance of 1 full time and 1 part time staff on Saturday. In addition 1 person is employed in respect of the marking up of newspapers. 14 newsrounds. Delivery charge £2.45 p.w.

Monday - Saturday inclusive - 8 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
NO SUNDAY TRADING (however, obviously Sunday newspapers are delivered)
In our opinion the business would benefit from additional opening hours, including earlier opening each morning.

Service road at rear

We understand the premises are held on a secure renewable lease for a period of 15 years from September, 2003 at a current rental of £44,000 p.a. exclusive of rates up to September, 2012, with rent to be agreed thereafter. In addition we understand there is a service charge currently in the region of £3,500 p.a.

Uniform Business Rates: £17,300 p.a. approx. + water rates (metered)

THIS WELL ESTABLISHED NEWS, CONFECTIONERY, TOBBACO BUSINESS HAS BEEN IN THE SAME HANDS FOR THE PAST 7 YEARS AND THERE ARE GENUINE REASONS FOR SALE.

PERSONALLY INSPECTED AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

MUST BE SEEN TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED

ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED TO INCLUDE THE SECURE LEASE, GOODWILL, FIXTURES & FITTINGS plus STOCK AT VALUATION
SUBSTANTIAL LOAN TO AN APPROVED APPLICANT