 | Village Post Office & Shop Lots of Potential For Sale West Norfolk, Norfolk, United Kingdom Advert ref: PO.4.325.NSC Business description
This Post Office has been an important part of the community for many years and has been acknowledged by the recent decision not to close this particular branch.The business trades mainly as a Post Office and has now been confirmed that it is to remain operational. The Post Office is a single counter position with an adjoining mail sorting room with metal shelving. In addition to the usual range of services offered by the Post Office there is presently a small shop retailing stationery, cards, wrapping paper, a few hardware items, picture frames and some toys.
A photocopy service is provided.
Years established: Established for many years and been in the present owners hands for 10 years.
Employees: One of the owners currently runs the business.
Trading hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9.00am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 5.30pm, Tuesday and Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Property: Freehold
Living accomodation
The property provides spacious family accommodation as follows:
The Hallway is accessed from the shop which leads to:
Fully fitted kitchen. This measures approximately 14’9”x 9’8” (3.58m x 2.46m) and has a laminate floor covering, some original beam features and spotlighting. At the far end double timber doors lead to the lounge/dining area. This good size room measures approximately 17’10” x 14’9” (5.43m x 4.49m) and has laminate flooring and beam features and a multi-fuel burner. Double timber doors give access to the walled garden and patio.
The staircase from the hallway leads to a spacious landing off which are four bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is also an additional room in the roof space. Externally there is an off road gated driveway that can park several vehicles and there is a car port of timber construction. A gate provides access to the garden and the rear of the property. The walled garden is mainly laid to lawn with a stone slab patio and we understand one of the sheds and the greenhouse will be remaining.
Location
The business is located in a growing West Norfolk village that lies adjacent to the Great River Ouse approximately 7 miles south of King’s Lynn the regional centre with its many amenities and tourist attractions.
Expansion potential
An opportunity to acquire a lifestyle business of a Post Office and a shop with great potential to increase sales by utilising the additional and previously used sales space. This could be by providing convenience foods and possibly hot bakery snacks or subject to the appropriate planning permission an alternative use could be considered.
Competition / Market
No other competition in the village.
Reasons for selling
Retirement.
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| | Financial details Asking price: £325,000
Sales revenue: Undisclosed
Net profit: £15,000
Furniture / Fixtures value: Undisclosed
Inventory / Stock value: Undisclosed |
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