
It is with regret that I announce that the following North Yorkshire Village Shop and Post Office is for sale. Without boring you with the change in circumstances, I have enjoyed running this country shop and Post Office in West Marton, Near Skipton, North Yorkshire for several (close to 10) years now but it is time to move on and so it is for sale.
The Shop forms a part of a c1690 listed building (House) situated in the quite rural village in North Yorkshire. It benefits from a main road and passing trade thereon.
The House consists of 2/3 bedrooms (one en suite), large living room with impressive inglenook fireplace, kitchen, utility room, toilet, separate bathroom, large private gardens.
The Business is for Sale not the property. A new three year lease is available.
The business comprises of a part time Post office, small Village Shop/ Store come Newsagent. The Post Office itself is confirmed safe from threats of closure.
The Post Office is officially open 3 mornings per week and the Post office wage from these hours covers the rent of the shop and house.
Apart from the Post Office wages (which cover the rent) approximately £100 per week profit is made on newspaper sales. The newspaper trade could be increased substantially by a person with endeavour to do so ( There is a business park a couple of miles away employing in the region of 800 people). Other sales of Confectionery etc are additional.
There is scope for the re- introduction of a good sandwich trade here and a partially completed new preparation area has been installed.
This business will suit a person or couple looking for a change of lifestyle but with an income source already in place be it, pension or other part time business. While there is potentially unlimited scope for development of this business one should not expect to "make a fortune".
The buyer should be prepared to "rough it" a little...no central heating, no gas in the village, cooking by means of a solid fuel Aga etc so would not suit all "Townies".
Priced at £19.000 to encourage quick sale and open to offers. Previously valued at £30,000 so it could be viewed as an investment opportunity.
Interested parties should call 01282 842402.