ESSEX, PLEASANT MARKET TOWN. PROMINENT MODERN SEMI-DETACHED FISH & CHIP TAKEAWAY WITH DELIVERIES, MAINLY STAFF OPERATED CLOSING 9.00PM LATEST, WELL FITTED AND COMPREHENSIVELY EQUIPPED THROUGHOUT, GOOD TRADING POSITION SERVING A WELL POPULATED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, SAME OWNERSHIP PAST 6+ YEARS, GENUINE SALE DUE TO OTHER BUSINESS COMMITMENTS.

TAKINGS: We have been informed by the Vendor that the takings average £7,000 weekly, being a mixture of counter and delivery sale plus slight eat in trade. Due to other business commitments the shop is mostly operated by staff affording good potential for owner operator to take forward.

TENURE: We understand a 10 years Lease commenced in November 2023 with 3 yearly reviews at a rent of £17,000 per annum.

TRADING HOURS: Monday through to Saturday:- 12.00 noon to 9.00pm latest. SCOPE FOR LATER TRADING.

ACCOMMODATION: No accommodation is included in the sale.

BUSINESS PREMISES: Forecourt leads to a eye catching semi-detached shop premises having a double frontage with a central door under a very bold large lit fascia and further neon window sign. The stylish interior seat 8 at 2 tables and is fitted with tiled walls, non slip flooring, inset lighting and a full width service counter with hanging lights above. Behind the 4 pan ‘Kiremko’ Island range are stainless steel tables, base & wall units, continuing through to the general preparation room which has tiled flooring, easy to clean wall cladding, stainless steel twin sink and incorporates the potato working area. To the rear is part covered yard that houses a very large storage outbuilding having access for deliveries. WELL LAID OUT PREMISES REQUIRING NO ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE.

EQUIPMENT: Good array of equipment to include a 4 pan ‘Kiremko’ high efficiency Island range with built in grill, hob & bain-marie, computerised till system, heated display cabinet, glass fronted drink cabinet, steamer unit, double door under fridge, ‘Henny Penny’ pressure fryer, chicken prep machine, fridge, fish keeper, upright & 3 chest freezers, ‘Falcon’ oven, chipper, 56lb peeler and stainless steel potato bath. ( The above items have not been tested by Rosens ).

TRADING POSITION: Situated in a pleasant market town between Epping and Chelmsford fronting a busy through route and adjoining a convenience shop with sub post office with the benefit of lay by directly outside and plenty of parking in the side roads opposite. The surrounding residential area is heavily populated and is close to a school, local amenities, leisure and large medical centre, all of which provides solid all year round income plus there is also good passing trade.

SPECIAL REMARKS: The Seller has successfully traded here for the last 6+ years and is now selling so he can concentrate on his other business interest. The business is operated mostly by staff and offers good potential for direct owner control to take to the next level. FIRST RATE UNIT THAT REQUIRES NO FURTHER OUTLAY, BEING WELL FITTED AND EQUIPPED THROUGHOUT.

PRICE: £170,000 LEASEHOLD

PERSONALLY INSPECTED BY SOLE SELLING AGENTS