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Chudleigh Post Office, 64 Fore Street Chudleigh, Newton Abbott, United Kingdom, TQ13 0HT

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£450,000

Business rates & charges may apply

Christie & Co, Retail
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Post office for sale

Key features

  • Freehold Post Office & Shop
  • Four bedroom accommodation
  • Gardens, parking and two garages
  • Post Office Comms £78,588 + shop income
  • 10 Outreach Post Offices
  • Basement storage & games room. EPC Rating - C
  • Christie & Co Ref: 3217124

Description

Description

A five storey regency townhouse incorporating the areas main post office supplemented by cards, gifts and stationary. Positioned on the town high street amongst other retail stores there is ample on street parking nearby and the town car park a short distance along Fore Street.

Location

Chudleigh is a beautiful Devon town situated just off the A38 between Exeter and Plymouth, on route for many heading towards Devon's coastline. The period high street draws shoppers from the surrounding villages. This captivating and charming town has a vast history dating back over thousands of years. Today the town of Chudleigh is thriving and is an ideal base if you want to explore the region of South Devon.

Internal Details

A well presented property from top to bottom. The shop and post office has one fortress counter and one point of sale, both of which accept shop sales. There is a central display surrounded by further adjustable displays on four sides. The owners accommodation incorporates the three floors above with internal and separate external entrance, four bedrooms, living room and kitchen dining room, with the lower floor currently used as a games room. There is also parking and two garages.

Ground Floor

The shop and post office has a main door to the right and large bay window for display and advertising. On entering the store you are surrounded by a wealth of products for gifts, huge choice of cards and celebratory paraphernalia plus stationery. There is a central display table and adjustable display shelving on four sides. Point of sale counter and post office fortress counter for serving customers.

Other Floors

Accommodation is on the upper three floors and can be accessed both from the store and via an external entrance. The home is well presented throughout and offers far reaching views to the rear. The first floor comprises a spacious living room with bay window, modern kitchen dining room with views plus cloakroom. Two double bedrooms, large single bedroom and shower room feature on the second floor, with a large master bedroom and open plan en-suite on the third floor. Below the shop are two large storerooms with one currently being utilised as a games room.

Fixtures & Fittings

We have been advised that all shop fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.

External Details

The period property is spread over five floors with bay windows to both the ground and first. There are two garages, off street parking and storage rooms accessed via the left side of the building. There is also a lawned rear garden with view.

Owner's Accommodation

Accommodation is on the upper three floors and can be accessed both from the store and via an external entrance. The home is well presented throughout and offers far reaching views to the rear. The first floor comprises a spacious living room with bay window, modern kitchen dining room with views plus cloakroom. Three bedrooms and shower room feature on the second floor, with a large master bedroom and open plan en-suite on the third floor. Below the shop are two large storerooms with one currently being utilised as a games room.

The Opportunity

A fabulous opportunity for someone looking for both a well established business and great accommodation. Situated in South Devon the home offers an amazing lifestyle surrounded by Devon countryside and easy access to coastline. With post office, store and ten outreach locations generating a solid income.

Staff

The store is owner operated with three part time staff.

Trading Information

Full accounts to March 2022 - Post office income £76,673. Shop sales £48,368. Net profit £48,884. Accounts to March 2023 - Post office income £78,588. Shop sales £43,108. Net profit £44,466.

Trading Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm. Saturday 9am - 12.30pm.

Tenure

Freehold

Business Rates

The rateable value is £5,900. The property presently benefits from 100% rate relief for business rates under the Small Business Rates Relief Scheme.

Energy Performance Certificates

EPC 1

Brochures

Chudleigh Post Office, 64 Fore Street Chudleigh, Newton Abbott, United Kingdom, TQ13 0HT

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Teignmouth Station6.1 miles

About Christie & Co, Retail

Whitefriars House, 6 Carmelite Street, London, EC4Y 0BS

We’re the leading specialist advisor for buying and selling businesses in our sectors - hotels, pubs, restaurants, childcare, healthcare, convenience retail, leisure and medical.

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