Retail premises for sale in Scotch Street, Whitehaven CA28

Convenience store business in west cumbria

• Sales area 67.4 sqm (725 sqft) plus stock room
• Profitable business serving local community
• Residential area close to town centre.
• West Cumbria harbour town

Business Summary
Woodend Stores trading under the Premier Franchise is situated conveniently in a residential area just on the edge of the town centre. It offers groceries, care products, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, tobacco and lottery tickets, serving the local community.

Sales:
£234,367 net of VAT (y/e 28/02/2023).
Normal Trading hours:
Mon to Fri 9.00am to 7.00pm, Sat 10.00am to 7.00pm and Sun 10.00am to 4.00pm
Staff:
2 full time proprietors and a part time employee.
Licence:
Off licence
Reason for sale:
Retirement
Support:
Initial support and training available.

Full accounts will be made available to bona fide applicants, normally after viewing.

Location
Whitehaven is a harbour town situated on the west coast of Cumbria with a population of around 25,000 and its re-developed marina area attracts many visitors. The Lake District National Park lies just a few miles inland and the neighbouring town of Workington is about 6 miles to the north. The M6 motorway at Penrith is approximately 40 miles to the east via the A595 and A66 trunk roads. A station on the coastal rail line links the town with the west coast main line. Major retailers in the town include, Argos, New Look, Superdrug, Boots, Dixons, wh Smith, and Bonmarche. The property fronts Scotch Street, a residential area, just a few minutes walk from the town centre.

The Property
The property comprises the ground floor of a period mid-terrace building and includes the following accommodation:

Shop 67.4 sqm (725 sqft)

WC

Walk-in Fridge
Store & Office 24.4 sqm (263 sqft)