Woolacombe Service Station, Station Road, Woolacombe, United Kingdom, EX34 7AN

The property comprises a petrol filling station with accompanying retail store. There is also an extra external store and car garage with space for customer parking. The shop is a spacious 1912 square feet with further store room and staff spaces plus kitchen for hot food to go. The first floor is floor is currently used for offices but could easily become a two bedroom apartment subject to necessary permissions. The forecourt consists of two fuel islands with a total of 12 nozzles supplying unleaded and diesel with scope for an additional two islands which had been previously removed for additional shop parking. The site also includes an air and water machine plus a Calor gas cage.
We understand from the owner that the tanks are of single skinned steel construction and have been well maintained throughout the vendor’s ownership. The pipework is also of single skinned steel construction. The current Murco fuel contract has a 3 year tie from August 2023 with 12 months notice.

Situated in Woolacombe, North Devon. The site is positioned on the main road into the town and is both adjacent and opposite two large holiday parks. The site overlooks the town with views out across the Atlantic. Woolacombe is a vibrant Devon town with huge increase in traffic/people during holiday seasons. The main beach is just 1.2 miles away. Barnstaple is the nearest large town approximately 11 miles away.

The convenience store is a spacious 1912 square feet with additional storeroom, office and staff facilities. The store is modern and well-presented throughout, with a variety of central gondolas, large range of everyday essentials, fresh produce, snacks and sweets. Numerous enclosed fridges for dairy, beers, wines and soft drinks plus frozen foods. Large serving counter with main EPOS station, service window and separate post office counter. There is also an additional kitchen space with facilities for serving hot pizza which is currently unused.

The first is currently used as offices and has independent access. Subject to necessary permission could become a two bedroom apartment. There is also a single garage.

We are advised that fixtures are included in the sale - a full itinerary will be supplied by solicitors upon successful bid.

There is a further plot of land available by separate negotiation to the rear of the petrol station which, subject to planning permission, would make a fabulous building plot for a house with sea views,

The petrol station provides an excellent opportunity for a new operator to take over and expand both the opening times and offering to further increase sales and maximise revenue from both local and tourist trade. Currently closing at 6pm through the summer months, alongside a currently untapped evening hot food offering. The station itself is in very good condition and with potential accommodation over the shop the site really has scope to expand.

There are currently 7 members of staff including the owners and their daughter.

Trading figures for year end March 2023 show a total turnover of £1,542,591 with a gross profit of £214,830. Post Office commission for years end 2024 and 2023 are £8815 and £8993 respectively. Fuel volumes for 2024 & 2023 are 910,080 and 798,550.

Current trading hours are Monday - Sunday 8am - 6pm.

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The Rateable value of the business as of April 2023 is £11,250.