Bosvigo Stores, Truro
NEW: A Profitable Convenience Store, Newspaper Delivery Business And Family Home In The Sought After City Of Truro.
LOCATION
Bosvigo Stores is located in the busy city of Truro. Although not large by county town standards (it has an estimated population of 19,000), Truro has all the bearing of a county capital. The City is home to a cathedral, city, county and district council offices, Crown Courts and an eclectic mix of shops, pubs and restaurants. Truro's position close to the confluence of the Truro and Fal rivers, not only led to its early importance as a port, but also provides easy access to almost every part of Cornwall by way of excellent road and rail links. Truro is considered to be not only the administrative capital, but also the commercial centre of the county. Bosvigo Stores is situated in a popular residential area, near the railway station and a short walk from the City centre.
BUSINESS PROFILE
Bosvigo Stores has been under the careful ownership of our Clients for 20 years. During this period, the business has established an excellent reputation with regard to the standard of service provided for its customers. This profitable business has a consistent turnover producing good profit margins. During our Client's period of ownership, Bosvigo Stores has developed an excellent newspaper delivery service, which generates a high proportion of the annual sales ??? in the region of 66% of the turnover. This delivery service operates over a large proportion of the City.
The store stocks a wide range of products including; newspapers, groceries, wines & spirits, cigarettes/tobacco, fruit, vegetables and hardware. The guide price is inclusive of Freehold, Goodwill and Fixtures & Fittings. More detailed information can be made available for interested parties following a viewing.
This conveniently situated business attracts regular custom from local residents as well as benefitting from the high level of passing trade generated by commuters, shoppers and school students, travelling between the City centre and the railway station.
PREMISES
Bosvigo Stores operates from an extensive end of terrace property. The property comprises a two storey building with direct road frontage, a paved garden and a large garage. The retail business occupies much of the ground floor with a storage room to the rear of the main retail area. The remaining ground floor area provides owner's accommodation including a living room, dining room, galley kitchen and hall. The first floor comprises two double and two single bedrooms, landing, bathroom, and W.C.
GROUND FLOOR
(all dimensions are approximate)
Retail Area (circa 450 sq ft)
The main retail area is ???L' shaped and well appointed with excellent wall & floor display facilities. The shop is accessed via a door to the front of the property, flanked by corner glazing.
Door to:-
Store Room (circa 100 sq ft)
Currently utilised for stock. It is possible that this area could be adapted to provide either additional retail space or to enlarge the living accommodation.
Door to:-
Private Accommodation
Galley Kitchen
(circa 8ft x 6ft 9in)
Tiled walls and floor. Fitted units. Door to garage.
Door to:-
Dining Room
(circa 10ft 6in x 7ft)
Window to side aspect.
Door to:-
Lounge
(circa 13ft x 11ft)
Window to side aspect. Stone fireplace (gas).
Door to:-
Hallway
Storage cupboards. Door to retail area. Door to external side of premises.
Stairs to First Floor landing:-
Doors to:-
Bedroom 1
(circa 9ft x 7ft in)
Currently used as a studio. Window to front aspect.
Bedroom 2
(circa 12ft 6in x 13ft 6in)
Double room. Bay window to front aspect. Television & Telephone points.
Bedroom 3
(circa 13ft 2in x 11ft)
Double room. Fitted cupboard. Fireplace with surround.
Separate W.C.
Bedroom 4
(circa 11ft 9in x 8ft 3in)
Partition wall/part glazed.
Bathroom
(circa 11ft 3in x 7ft 9in)
Window to side aspect. Airing cupboard enclosing immersion heater. 3 piece bath suite. Hatch to loft (suitable for conversion subject to necessary planning).
EXTERNAL AREA
Garden to Side of Premises
Paved area with gate access to street.
Large Garage
(circa 29ft x 14ft 6in)
Accessed from street. Single garage door. Water and heating installed. Metal roof. Concrete base. Door to kitchen.
EMPLOYEES
The shop is currently operated by a husband and wife team. In addition, 5 newspaper delivery staff are also employed.
BUSINESS HOURS
7:30 ??? 5:30 Mon ??? Fri
7:30 ??? 1:00 Sat
8:30 ??? 11:00 Sun
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
We are advised that gross sales for 2007 were circa ??200,000 producing good profit margins. Detailed financial information can be made available to interested parties following a successful viewing.
RATES
We refer to the Valuation Office website: www.voa.gov.uk for an updated rates assessment.
REASON FOR SALE
Genuine retirement sale.
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