Retail premises for sale in The Strand, Ferndale CF43

Main features:

Sale to include
the freehold property
fixtures & fittings & goodwill
loyal customer base

Long and well established business.

Description location & directions; Upon the instructions of the current (retiring) proprietors, Barbara Rees Commercial, is pleased to offer for sale, this profitable and well-established retail pet supplies business, with the sale to comprise, the freehold property, fixtures and fittings and business goodwill, plus stock at valuation.

Being situated in an unopposed prime location, on the high street, in one of Rhondda’s main shopping towns, this is an opportunity, to acquire a well-respected business with increasing sales and profits, that is easily run and managed by a couple or a sole proprietor and perhaps one or two, part time staff.

The town centre / high street is represented by a healthy mix of local business’s, a larger Co-Operative store, Greggs the bakers and several food outlets, plus a Medical Centre, Dental practice, offices, and licensed premises.

The business enjoys healthy trade from a loyal and repeat business customer base, with sales of everything needed for all pets, specialising in premium food and natural treats and also having a long-established “own label Premium Dog and Cat food” that generates consistent and ongoing repeat trade.

There is also an information website and domain name included in the sale and a large social media following, which is mostly unused, but provides an excellent means of increasing sales, even further.

Viewing; Strictly accompanied viewing only, by prior appointment via our commercial team – please contact our Tonypandy office and we will be pleased to provide local directions and confirmation of your viewing appointment.

Gross frontage; 4.57 m (15ft) full width / height display window shop front and security roller shutter with direct access off the high street.

Ground floor; 56.11 sq mt (604 sq ft) well stocked retail sales area with shelving and gondola display units, customer checkout counter and till system, acoustic tiled ceiling, cctv, access to the upper parts / rear fire escape.

Upper parts; 42.64 sq mt (459 sq ft) comprising three rooms, used as stores and an office, a kitchenette and wc, plus attic storage.

Exterior; Rear courtyard / fire escape.

User; Believed to fall within use class A1 retail (1987 planning act use class orders Wales as amended).

Business hours; Monday 12pm midday to 4.30pm, Tuesday / Friday 9am to 4.30pm, Saturday 9am to 3pm.

Business information; The most recently available financial information, records a turnover of £193,339 and a gross profit of just over 26%.

A confidential inspection of the financial information is available on request to Barbara Rees Commercial.

Rates; rv = £4,600 (extract taken from the 2023 rating list).

Energy rating; E = 101, full EPC available to view via the online EPC register.

Asking price; £95,000 sale to include the freehold property, fixtures and fittings and business goodwill, plus sav.

General notes; Any information contained herein should be verified by prospective purchasers or their advisors prior to any formal commitment to purchase. The proceeds of crime act 2002 & anti money laundering rules 2007 require us to obtain both personal and residence identification from all purchasers / ingoing tenants where an offer has been made and accepted. Please arrange for the appropriate identification to be provided, when asked. Barbara Rees is advised that the property is of freehold tenure and has the benefit of mains, water, drainage and electricity, although this and the adequacy and condition of any and all equipment / fixtures and fittings / inventory items, should be confirmed by the prospective purchaser or via the acting solicitors.

Commercial mortgage / business loan; Available subject to status, please ask for an appointment with our independent financial advisor.