Roman Camp Service Station, Holt Road, Aylmerton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8QD

The property comprises of a canopied petrol filling station with accompanying retail store and premises. There is also two-bedroom residential accommodation included, which has currently been rented out via Airbnb. Should the flat be rented on an assured short term tenancy (AST), we would expect the flat to achieve in the region of £900pcm.

The site measures approximately 0.33 of an acre and predominantly hard standing throughout. The forecourt consists of two islands with a total of 10 nozzles supplying unleaded and diesel fuels. In addition, the site also includes an air machine. There is ample on-site customer parking to the front and further parking to the rear for staff and residents of the flat.

Situated in the idyllic town of Holt, just outside Cromer, Roman Camp Service Station is located on Holt Road (A148).

This well-established petrol filling station and convenience store benefits from being on the main road leading North, towards Cromer, and South, towards Norwich City.

The sites trade is derived from both local residents of Holt and a number of affluent surrounding towns/ villages, as well as passing traffic from the main road which peaks in the summer months.

The retail unit is currently independently branded and as such, is considered “free of tie”. The detached convenience store building offers additional ancillary areas to the side and rear.

The store offers a wide range of convenience and household goods, fresh and frozen foods, confectionery and soft drinks, newspapers and magazines, off licence, tobacco and car care. There are multiple chillers, and the remaining sales area has gondola style display shelving.

To the rear of the store there is a communal staff area with WC and kitchen facilities. Externally, there is rear access to further ample parking and access for other deliveries.

Total sales and ancillary space is approximately 1,200 sq ft.

We are advised by our clients that the fixtures and fittings are wholly owned and will be included within the sale.

There is a recently modernised and well-presented two-bedroom self-contained apartment included within the sale.

The flat benefits from an open plan lounge dining area with separate kitchen and bathroom.

The business has been owned and operated by our client for approximately nine-years. It has come to the market due to our seller wishing to pursue other business ventures outside of the retail convenience and petrol filling station sectors.

The site offers potential to grow existing trade via the means of adding recognised branding and promotional products within the convenience store, and offering additional services such as Costa coffee, hot food to go, and jet washing across the forecourt.

In addition, the opening hours may be extended and there is further residential development in the area which will increase demand at the site.

Tank Information:
There is a total of four tanks on site holding unleaded, super unleaded, and diesel fuels.

Tank 1: c. 26,000 ltrs - unleaded fuel, double skinned

Tank 2: 8,800 ltrs - diesel, double skinned

Tank 3: 8,800 ltrs - diesel, secondary lined

Tank 3: 8,800 ltrs - super unleaded, secondary lined

Note - the tanks which have been secondary lined have 15-year guarantee's with c. eight-years remaining.

The business is run with the assistance of full and part time members of staff.

The Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) regulations shall apply to all employees, requiring purchasers to offer continuity of employment to all staff.

The advised fuel volume is c. 1.2mlpa and the convenience stores weekly sales are approximately £7,700 per week excluding VAT.

Additional trading information is reserved for seriously interested parties.

Petrol station & shop:

Monday - Friday: 6:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: 7:00am - 8:00pm

We have been advised that the property is held freehold, and we have been instructed to offer the opportunity to the market on an asset sale basis.

The VOA web portal states that the Rateable Value (1st April 2023 to present) is £15,000.

Christie & Co are instructed to invite offers.
There is a bidder guide / offer form available upon request.