Dale Stores & Post Office, Birstwith, Harrogate, HG3 2NF

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Nidderdale village of Birstwith, just minutes from Harrogate, Dale Store & Post Office is a thriving, award-winning business that has become the beating heart of its community. Featured in The Daily Telegraph and winner of the Countryside Alliance National Best Village Shop/Post Office Award, known as the “Rural Oscars”, as well as Ackrill Newspapers’ Best Rural Business Award, this family-run store is a shining example of rural enterprise done right.

Birstwith is a charming Yorkshire village located in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just a short drive from Harrogate, it offers the perfect blend of rural tranquillity and accessibility. The village draws walkers, cyclists, and day-trippers year-round, thanks to its scenic surroundings and proximity to attractions like Brimham Rocks, Fountains Abbey, and Ripley Castle.

With excellent road links via the A59 and A61, Birstwith is ideally positioned to benefit from both dependable local trade and seasonal visitor footfall.

This well-presented village store has been thoughtfully modernised by the current owners, offering a bright, open-plan layout that makes shopping easy and enjoyable. Inside, customers will find a wide range of groceries, fresh produce, chilled meals, household essentials, and a tempting selection of bakery items.

To the rear of the store, there are chiller and freezer units along with additional shelving for stock display. A dedicated kitchen area allows for the preparation and baking of fresh bread and other items, enhancing the store’s offering of freshly made goods.

The store also features a discreet in-store Post Office and a selection of locally sourced products. Fixtures include modern lighting and non-slip flooring, creating a clean and professional retail environment.

The property benefits from internal access to spacious accommodation set over three floors, four storage areas, and a staff WC, making it ideal for owner-occupiers or investors.

All fixtures and fittings are included in the sale, excluding any items owned by third parties or personal to the vendor.

Externally the store features a classic stone-built frontage that perfectly captures the charm of a traditional Yorkshire village shop.

Located centrally in Birstwith by the village green, it benefits from on-street parking directly outside, with a further customer car park to the rear for added convenience.

A beautifully appointed four-bedroom home offers a superb blend of period character and contemporary style, thoughtfully upgraded by the current owners. Arranged over three floors, the property features a stunning open-plan kitchen diner at the lower ground floor level with bi-folding doors opening onto a private courtyard garden, ideal for outdoor entertaining.

The ground floor hosts a stylish living room, while the upper levels provide four generously sized bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. Outside, the property benefits from private parking, making it a perfect choice for those seeking village living with comfort and convenience.

Dale Stores & Post Office has been lovingly operated by the current owners for nearly 20 years, transforming it from a modest convenience store into a vibrant, award winning multi-service hub. The store offers a bakery, groceries, fresh produce, deli items, and a thriving food-to-go trade, alongside a fully operational Post Office counter.

Despite limited trading hours, the business generates consistent turnover, with clear scope to increase revenue by extending opening times. With no nearby competition and a monopoly position in the village, the store is ideally placed for further growth.

This is a lifestyle business, perfect for someone seeking a slower pace of life in a stunning setting, while running a profitable and respected enterprise.

Operated by the owner with support from full and part-time staff. A staffing schedule can be provided upon request.

Weekly sales are reported to be in the region of £15,000, excluding services with Post Office commissions of £20,000.

Full trading information will be made available to seriously interested parties. The asking price is exclusive of stock, which will be valued at completion and paid for in addition to the sale price.

Monday to Friday 07:30am to 18:00pm
Saturday 07:30am to 14:00pm
Sunday Closed

The business is offered by way of Freehold