Retail premises for sale in Meneage Street, Helston TR13

Freehold Greetings Cards & Gift Shop Located In Helston
One Bedroom Apartment Above
(Investment Opportunity)
Ref 2912

Location
This established Freehold Greetings Card & Gift Shop is located in the town of Helston, Cornwall. Situated within a prominent and highly visible trading position on the main high street which benefits from a high levels of footfall. The business is surrounded by other complimentary retailers, businesses and residential properties and has plenty of on street parking. The area is well served by the public transport with a bus stop positioned directly outside the property. The nearest railway station is Camborne, which is approximately (8 miles) away. The A394 is within easy driving distance which links to the national A road and motorway networks. Helston is (12 miles) east of Penzance and (9 miles) south-west of Falmouth.

Freehold Asking Price: £224,950

Business Description
Veritas Business Sales are delighted to offer for sale this Freehold Greetings Card & Gift Shop which is located in the Cornish town of Helston. The business was established by our client 37 years ago and they are now offering the business for sale so they can enjoy a well-deserved retirement.
Since ownership they have undertaken total refurbishment and invested in new fixtures & fittings which are all bought and paid for and included within the sale price which is a huge plus for any new purchaser as additional funds will not need to be spent for some time. Card Sharp is owner operated with the help of 2 part time members of staff. For year ending 31st March 2022 they posted an annual turnover of £92,311 with a gross profit of (50.5%). They retail a range of bespoke greetings cards for all occasions as well as banners, balloons and gifts.
We believe that there is further potential to increase trade by opening on bank holidays and Sundays. You could also increase the product range. The business already enjoys a strong reputation within the local community and beyond and as such has a high level of regular and repeat trade along with many visiting tourists. This is a superb opportunity to purchase a turnkey business with further potential which is a great base to build upon and as such early viewing is highly recommended.

Opening Hours
Monday - Friday - 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday - 9:30am - 4:00pm
Sunday - closed

Ground Floor
Retail area (12.4m x 4.3m) with sales counter, electronic till, various shelves, bespoke card display stands, bespoke shop fitted card display stands and 2 x freestanding glass display stands.
Storeroom (1.8m x 1.4m) with various shelves.
Toilet (1.2m x 0.9m) with W/C, mirror and wash basin.

External
Storeroom (1.5m x 1.2m) with various shelves.
Shed (2.0m x 4.5m).
Parking for one vehicle.

First Floor
Apartment
Porch/Entrance (2.8 x 2.1m).
Lounge (3.9m x 2.8m).
Bathroom (3.1m x 1.3m) with shower, wash basin & W/C.
Bedroom (3.5m x 4.7m).

EPC Rating C