Commercial property for sale in Rochester Road, Sheffield S10

A long-established family butchers which has been trading successfully for almost 60 years offered For Sale only due to the proprietor's retirement.

Dh bowyer & sons butchers

62 Rochester Road, Lodge Moor, Sheffield, S10 4JQ

Located in a prominent position within this popular parade of shops at Lodge Moor this long-established business provides an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-respected business which supplies a range of fresh meat from many local suppliers, together with cooked meats, pies, cheese, eggs together with a
wide range of complementary products.

The easily run lockup premises include a well-appointed sales shop, in addition to which there is a rear store and adjoining preparation room. The premises also have the
advantage of excellent customer car-parking to the front.

The business currently trades as a limited company, and is being sold as an asset thereof.

Price guide £22,000 plus stock

Location:

The business occupies premises in a prominent position within the well visited parade of shops at Lodge Moor on Rochester Road. There is ample parking in the vicinity ensuring convenience, and a range of occupiers with a high level of foot fall.

Business:

K M B Butchers Limited trading as D H Bowyer & Sons is a well-respected family business that has been trading since 1964, becoming incorporated as K M B Butcher Limited Company Number 08638732 on 6th August 2013. Please note the business is being sold as an asset of the Limited Company as opposed to a share sale.

The business is a traditional butcher providing services to retail and catering customers, providing a wide range of quality meat and produce, pies and pastries and associated products. The shop also has a well-stocked cheese counter, provides freshly prepared sandwiches and a range of cakes and sweet treats.

There is also a well-stocked retail area with a range of carefully selected complementary products and fresh bread. The premises are fully equipped with a range of quality equipment, fixtures and fittings allowing immediate continuation of the business. A full inventory of the equipment can be provided upon request.

The shop is beautifully set out to provide a welcoming environment to both regular and new customers alike, and has built up an excellent reputation and a wide and loyal customer base over the years of trading.

The business is for sale providing a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire an already successful and well-established business with excellent potential for growth as desired, and which has performed very consistently over many years.
The turnover in fye 2020 was in excess of £320,000 despite the pandemic, having shown consistent turnover in previous years, with Gross Profits in the region of 33%..

Full accounting information can be made available following on from a viewing.

Premises:

The premises comprise a double fronted lockup sales unit within the popular retail parade situated on Rochester Road at Lodge Moor, together with complementary neighboring shops housing a green grocer, Post Office, Salon, newsagents, pharmacy and a dentist ensuring a high level of footfall in the vicinity.

To the rear od the shop is a store room, a kitchen. Staff room and a preparation room, which also houses a large walk-in cold store.

To the rear of the premises is a lock-up garage which provides excellent additional storage space.

Leasing:

A new lease is to be offered for a term of years to be agreed (multiples of 3 years) at a commencing rental of £14,400 per annum exclusive, payable at a rate of £1,200 per calendar month with a provision for rent review every third year. The tenant should be responsible for all the usual outgoings.

Rating Assessment:

The premises have a rateable value of £5,900 under the description of Shop & Premises and are currently exempt from the payment of business rates for qualifying small businesses.

Epc:

Tbc

Legal Costs:

Any incoming tenant should be responsible for the contribution of £500 towards the Landlords proper and reasonable legal costs in connection with the grant of the lease.

Viewing:

Strictly by appointment with Fishwick & Co. Email:

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