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Situated in a parade, busy road, sought after residential area, DORSET (Please register to make appointments and view addresses)

Layby in front of parade (restricted to 45 minutes parking during the day)

DOUBLE FRONTED MEDIUM SIZED SALES SHOP, carpeted. The equipment includes counter, 2 electronic cash registers, 3 greeting card display stands with drawers, 1 upright double door drinks display fridge (on loan from Coca Cola), 4 single door drinks display fridges (all owned), 4 chest deep freezes, shelving.

Stockroom plus office at rear

It will be noted upon inspection that the adjoining shop which we understand is owned by the same landlady is currently vacant. In our opinion the business offers tremendous potential for further development if the adjoining shop was acquire to increase the sales area.

WE ARE INFORMED the turnover averages £7,500 p.w. (included in the turnover is approx. £250 p.w. in respect of phone cards), in our opinion offering further potential to increase in the right hands. Wholesale newsbill £1,700 p.w. Gross profit 16% approx. The business is also agents for the sale of on line national lottery tickets plus scratchcards and we understand this provides a commission of approx. £100 p.w.

The business is at present owned by a lady vendor and is operated by the family with the assistance of 2 part part time Monday - Friday. Only 2 evening newspaper rounds undertaken. Delivery charge £1 p.w.

Monday - Saturday inclusive - 7 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Sunday opening 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
It will be appreciated upon inspection that there is potential for additional opening hours.

The accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor
Lounge
Kitchen with fitted units including cooker and washing machine

First Floor
3 Bedrooms (1 doubles, 2 singles)
Half tiled bathroom with bath, w.c. and wash hand basin

Yard with parking space

We understand the premises are held on a secure renewable lease from a private landlady having approximately 5 years unexpired at a rental of £10,500 p.a. exclusive of rates up to December, 2008, with rent review at that time and thereafter after the following 3 years.

Uniform Business Rates: £1,010 p.a. + water rates

THE BUSINESS HAS BEEN IN THE SAME HANDS FOR THE PAST 8 YEARS AND THERE ARE GENUINE REASONS FOR SALE.

PERSONALLY INSPECTED AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

MUST BE SEEN TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED

TO INCLUDE THE SECURE LEASE, GOODWILL, FIXTURES & FITTINGS £105,000 plus STOCK AT VALUATION (£15,000 approx).
SUBSTANTIAL LOAN TO AN APPROVED APPLICANT

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