Freehold Newsagent with 2 Bed Property
Low Fell, Gateshead
Freehold £239,950 (Ref 5716)
Business Description
A Sockett & Son is a very well established Newsagent trading for over 100 years and in the hands of the current owner for 53 years. The premises has a good sized well fitted trading area stocking a wide range of goods. Primary sales are driven by cigarettes & tobacco, magazines and confectionery lines along with a wide selection of cards, stationery & toys. Services provided include National Lottery, Paypoint, Collect+ parcels along with a home news delivery service. There is currently 4 full-time/part-time staff in employment. The current owner of the business is selling due to her retirement.
Financial Information
Freehold Price
£239,950
Weekly Sales
£7,500 -£8,000
Business Rates
Current rateable value £13,000
(Business rates relief available please see below *)
Property Rental Income
£5,400
Fixtures & Fittings Value
£7,500
Accounts Available
5 Years
Annual Net Profit
Available on Request
Gross Profit Margin
Available on Request
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Property Description
This property has 3 levels consisting of ground floor, first floor and basement areas. The ground floor is where the business is situated and consists of an 830 ft² trading area with small storeroom. Ancillary areas include stockroom, office and WC. The first floor houses a spacious 2 bedroom flat with lounge, kitchen and bathroom and leads to the outside terraced area to the rear with panaromic views over Gateshead’s Team Valley. The basement area is well sized and suitable as an additional storage space.
Measurements
Retail Area 77 m² (829 ft²)
Storerooms Total 59.9 m² (645 ft²) with rear access
Accommodation
Bedroom 1: 16.6 m² (179 ft²)
Bedroom 2: 9.6m² (100 ft²)
Lounge: 19.5 m² (210 ft²)
Kitchen: 23.78 m² (256 ft²)
Bathroom: 5.5 m² (59,2 ft²)
Entrance + Lobby: 10.2 m² (110 ft²)
Roof terrace: 11.8 m²(127 ft²)
Further Details
Currently no licence to sell alcohol
Employees
4 full time and part time staff
Commissions on Services
Lottery £200 monthly
Stock Value Estimated
£15,000 – £20,000
Trading Hours
Monday – Friday 5:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 5:30 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday 5:30 am – 1:00 pm
Key Features
• Well presented 2 bedroom property
• Prominent high street location
• Good potential for expansion
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