AJF Commercial Business Sales are delighted to welcome to the market this impressive, well known and extremely busy traditional sweet shop business with a stunning 2 bedroomed luxury apartment business to the first and second floors based in the beautiful and historic market town of Kirkby Londsdale in Cumbria.

Location:

The business/s is perfectly located within the town centre of the beautiful ancient market town of Kirkby Lonsdale in the Westmorland area of Cumbria and on the borders of North Yorkshire and Lancashire.

Kirby Lonsdale is a historic vibrant market town with a bustling Market Square. Home to the famous Devils Bridge and Ruskins View. The Market square host various popular events throughout the year.

Throughout the town you will find additional side streets which are full of character revealing chocolate box cottages, independent shops, eateries, and galleries.

The town also has a range of public houses, guest houses and caravan and camping sites nearby.

The business with attractive frontage and highly visible signage, is located within the Market Square in the town centre which attracts visitors and tourists to the town all year round and is extremely popular with local residents.

There is car parking within the town on various car parks and side streets.

Kirkby Lonsdale is just a short drive away from the M6 motorway network and is in a perfect location on the edge of the three beautiful counties, The Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Lake District in Cumbria and The Ribble Valley in Lancashire, all being an area of outstanding natural beauty.

In 2016 the town was runner up in the Great British High Street Awards.

Business:

This extremely popular sweet shop business has grown from strength to strength since opening its doors in 1902 and is one of the oldest in the country.

Over this time the business has gained an excellent reputation with much loyal and repeat trade from local residents and visitors to the town with a large amount of footfall daily, especially Weekends, Holidays and Market days.

The Sweet Shop offers a huge range of traditional sweets, ice creams, individual sweet packages, sweet boxes and special requests and offers a delivery service to local residents.

The business also has a range of Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten free products.

The shop premises have been tastefully decorated throughout with stylish eye-catching wooden décor which is an absolute credit to the owners.

Our clients have excellent reviews online and are extremely active on social media.

The business also comes with an e-commerce online ordering system and website in place giving customers a wealth of information about the business.

The business prides itself on the personal service to its customers and is a must visit for anyone visiting the town.

All fixtures and fittings are included in the sale and so the business is in ‘walk in start trading’ condition.

To the first and second floor of the building with separate access, you will find a 2 x king size bedroom luxury apartment which has been fully refurbished throughout to an extremely high standard.

Our client currently rents out the apartment to holiday makers bringing in additional income to the already healthy turnover from the Sweet Shop.

Alternatively, the apartment could be used for the new owner as living accommodation which would be perfect for those wanting to live and work in such a beautiful and vibrant location.

Premises:

Good sized single fronted highly visible lock up premises over 4 floors which has been beautifully decorated throughout with views over the Market Square and countryside.

Entrance door leading from The Market Square into open plan traditional sweet shop and serving area.

Serving counter with cash till and card machine.

Internal door to the apartment.

Display shelving throughout, with Victorian style sweet jars (with undoubtably every sweet that has been made) and with ‘The Sweet Shop’ individual packaging on various items.

Soft drinks upright chiller / fridge.

Ice cream freezer with a varied choice of luxury English Lakes Ice Cream.

Rear kitchen area with fitted worktops, fridge, sink, shelving and plenty of storage areas.

Rear door to outside.

Stairs leading to lower ground floor where there are 2 x good sized rooms with shelving and racking, currently used for storage of sweets and soft drinks.

2 x chest freezers.

W/C.

Luxury Apartment.

Separate entrance door with stairs leading to first and second floors currently used as a Luxury 2 x bedroom Apartment which our client takes bookings weekly.

First floor good sized landing.

Large lounge and dining room with views across the Market Square and the town.

Good sized modern fitted kitchen with a range of kitchen appliances and utensils with bar stools and table.

Stairs leading onto second floor spacious landing with desk, chair and cupboards. Doors leading into:

1 x King size double bedroom (with views over the Market Square).

1 x King size double bedroom (with views over the Market Square).

1 x Good sized family bathroom with over bath shower, bath, W/C and vanity unit with hand wash basin.

Store room.

Many original features can be seen throughout the property.

Reason for sale:

The business is now available to the market allowing our client to take a well-deserved early retirement.

Tenure:

We are advised that the tenure is Leasehold.

Rates:

We are advised that the business is currently exempt from Business Rates.

Staff:

The business/s is currently run and manged solely by our client and partner.

Opening Hours:

Monday: 10.00am – 5.00pm

Tuesday: 10.00am – 5.00pm

Wednesday: 10.00am – 5.00pm

Thursday: 10.00am – 5.00pm

Friday: 10.00am – 5.00pm

Saturday: 10.00am – 5.00pm

Sunday: 10.30am – 4.30pm

Financial Information:

Turnover – Available on request.

Summary:

This is a fantastic opportunity to own an outstanding, well known, and highly recommended business in an delightful trading area.

Kirby Lonsdale is a highly visited town throughout the year and the town thrives off visitors and tourists to the area.

Providing an excellent turnover combining the two businesses within beautifully decorated premises with all fixtures and fittings included, and the opportunity to live and work in this historic market town is an opportunity certainly not to be missed.

Therefore, AJF Commercial Business Sales certainly recommend early discussions to view.

Contact Details:

If you would like to contact us to discuss the business in further detail or to arrange a viewing, you can by the following methods:

Telephone – 01204 325 101

Email – enquiries@ajfcommercial.co.uk

Website – www.ajfcommercial.co.uk

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