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Kirkby Lonsdale Post Office, 15 New Road , Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2AA

£595,000

Business rates & charges may apply

Christie & Co, Retail
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Post office for sale

Key features

  • Sought After Village Location
  • Charming Town PO, Retirement Sale
  • PO Income c.£100,000, ANP £60,000+
  • Scope To Develop Vacant Commercial Space
  • 4 Bedroom Accommodation, Potential For 5th
  • Ideal as a family run business or existing Postmaster seeking expansion. EPC - C
  • Christie & Co Ref: 5613563

Description

Description

This well established busy mains Post Office is ideal for modernising the accommodation and exploring the options for offering convenience products and expanding retail space, subject to planning. The Post Office is located in the charming, historic town of Kirkby Lonsdale.

This stone built corner property has period features and the advantage of being directly opposite a main car park. Attracting passing tourists and locals alike, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Location

Situated in a popular and attractive historic town of Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria. Bordering the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park allows the town to benefit from tourists all year round.

As the Post Office is directly opposite a major car park, the new owners could look to capitalise on the passing footfall.

Internal Details

The Parcel Room is fully shelved for storage and easy access, sales counter, Post Office Horizon, till, purposefully for drop 'n' go parcels. Staff WC to the rear of the sorting area.

Fixtures & Fittings

All fixtures and fittings are to be included within the sale however, any items that are owned by a third party or personal to our clients will be exempt.

Owner's Accommodation

The current family home is entered via a ground floor front door facing the main road, with internal side access to the commercial space also. As you climb the stairs you approach the middle landing which leads to the four bedroom accommodation. As there is a lounge upstairs and also one downstairs, there could be potential to change the first floor lounge to a fifth bedroom, subject to planning permission.

The Opportunity

Our clients took over the Post Office in 1992 to live on-site and work together, having now taken the decision to retire offering this excellent opportunity for a new owner. The business is a hub of the town serving locals and tourists alike.

The Post Office is extremely popular with local business banking, and parcel deliveries due to the spacious parcel and sorting room, and easy access parking.

There is scope to expand shop footprint and opening hours.

Staff

Our clients operate the business together.

Trading Information

For the last few years, the Post Office income has been in the region of £100,000 consistently with the Adjusted Net Profit in excess of £60,000 per annum.
Post Office Remuneration is one of the largest in the area.

Trading Profit & Loss Accounts will be made available to seriously interested parties after a formal viewing.

Trading Hours

Monday to Friday
8.30am - 5.30pm

Saturday
8.30am - 12.30pm

Sunday
Closed

Tenure

Freehold at a price of £595,000 plus stock.

Business Rates

We are advised the business benefits from zero business rates, however it is on partial rates relief at present, with £600 payable in 2022.

Regulatory

Transfer of a Post Office appointment is at the sole discretion of the Post Office Network.

Energy Performance Certificates

EPC 1

Brochures

Kirkby Lonsdale Post Office, 15 New Road , Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2AA

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Wennington Station5.4 miles

About Christie & Co, Retail

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