AJF Commercial Business Sales are delighted to welcome to the market this impressive well known and extremely busy traditional sweet shop and Tea room business based in the beautiful historic market town of Clitheroe, Lancashire.

Location:

The business is perfectly located within the town centre of the ancient market town of Clitheroe in the Ribble Valley area of Lancashire, which is an area of outstanding national beauty.

Clitheroe is a vibrant market town with a bustling high street with additional side streets which are full of character revealing 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, is located on the main road through town and is situated at the foot of Clitheroe Castle which attracts visitors and tourists to the town all year round.

Clitheroe is just a short drive away from the M6 and M65 motorway network and is located just off the main A59 link road with the tourist town of Skipton just a few minutes drive away.

Business:

This extremely popular sweet shop business has grown from strength to strength since our clients started the business, and over this time have gained an excellent reputation with much loyal and repeat trade from local residents and visitors to the town.

Three Wishes Treat Shop offers a huge range of traditional sweets, ice creams, sweet bouquets, specialist coffee and teas and a large range of handmade desserts.

Customers also have the option to sit and relax inside with cakes and coffee and admire the wonderful Victorian décor which has been fitted throughout the shop which is an absolute credit to the owners.

The business has a Facebook page with full information about the business with a huge following of customers.

Our clients have excellent reviews online and the business has scope to introduce an e-commerce online ordering / delivery service which would increase the already healthy turnover.

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

Our clients are willing to do a handover period for the new owner/s to introduce them to suppliers and customers.

Premises:

Good sized double fronted highly visible lock up premises over three floors which has been remodelled to the early 1900’s era.

Entrance door leading into large open plan traditional sweet shop with indoor seating area which has been beautifully remodelled into a Victorian theme.

Serving counter with 1904 cash till, telephone point and card machine.

Display shelving throughout, with Victorian style sweet jars (with undoubtably every sweet that has been made).

Ice cream freezer with a varied choice of ice cream.

Coffee Machine.

To the front of the premises are a range of tables and chairs where customers can eat in and enjoy a coffee. (There is also scope to introduce afternoon’s tea’s which would fit nicely in with the beautiful Victorian décor and style throughout the shop).

Stairs leading to first and second floors currently used to display antiques by our client and additional good sized storage rooms.

These rooms can be converted to expand the seating area from the shop with the addition of further tables and chairs.

Kitchen Area.

W/C with handwash sink.

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 is currently run and manged solely by our client and partner.

Opening Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10.00am – 4.30pm
Wednesday: 10.00am – 4.30pm
Thursday: 10.00am – 4.30pm
Friday: 10.00am – 4.30pm
Saturday: 10.00am – 4.30pm
Sunday: Closed

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.

Clitheroe is a highly visited town throughout the year and by extending the opening hours to trade on a Sunday would also boost the attractive turnover.

Providing an excellent turnover and beautifully decorated Victorian themed premises in a walk-in start trading condition with many options, this is an opportunity and certainly not one 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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