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Pedley's, 5 High Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6AW

£299,950

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Christie & Co, Retail
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SECTOR

Convenience store for sale

Key features

  • Large General Store
  • Spacious 3 bedroom apartment above
  • Great size retail area & excellent frontage
  • Great development opportunity
  • Town centre location with high footfall
  • Scope to increase turnover: Energy Rating E
  • Christie & Co Ref: 5613479

Description

Description

Pedley’s offers a fantastic opportunity for those looking to invest in a well-established business. The store has been part of community for over 70 years and is known for its friendly, family-run atmosphere. Situated on the bustling high street, the store benefits from excellent visibility and high foot traffic, ensuring a steady stream of customers. Inside, the store boasts spacious retail areas and ample storage at the rear, making it ideal for efficient operations. There's also the potential to develop a generous two-bedroom apartment above the shop. The current owner is selling due to retirement , providing a unique chance for a new proprietor to continue the store's legacy and capitalise on its strong reputation and prime location. With convenient on-street parking and facilities to handle deliveries from large vehicles at both the front and rear, Pedley’s is perfectly equipped for smooth stock management and customer convenience.

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Location

Pedley's General Store is ideally located on the High Street of Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, a bustling area that ensures high visibility and foot traffic. This prime location on the main high street places the store at the heart of the community, making it a convenient stop for locals and visitors alike. The area is well-served by public transport and offers ample street parking, enhancing accessibility for customers. Additionally, the diverse range of nearby businesses and amenities creates a vibrant shopping environment, encouraging repeat visits. For a potential buyer, this location offers a strategic advantage, combining a strong community presence with excellent commercial prospects

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.

External Details

There is an outbuilding to the rear which is currently used as storage. This has the potential to be turned into a residential dwelling, pending planning permission.

Owner's Accommodation

Previously above the store there was a three bedroom apartment which is currently being used as storage, also, previously plans have been passed to convert the upstairs into two apartments but has since lapsed. It is important to note that the apartment needs to be completely refurbished before it is habitable.

The Opportunity

The business is a vital lifeline for the local community, enjoying a robust trading position. It boasts a premises license, a fireworks license, and serves as a Calor gas stockist, catering to a wide range of customer needs. Additionally, the store offers an extensive variety of commodities, ensuring that residents can find everything they need in one convenient location. With no immediate competition in the nearby vicinity, the business stands out as the go-to destination for quality products and reliable service.

Moreover, this store presents a fantastic opportunity for transformation into a branded banner store. With a refit, the store could draw in even more customers and significantly boost its market presence. This makes it an enticing opportunity for any potential buyer eager to leverage its well-established reputation and prime location.

Staff

Staff information will be made available upon request to seriously interested parties.

Trading Information

Full trading information will be made available to seriously interested parties following a formal viewing.

Trading Hours

The current trading hours are:

Monday to Saturday
9.00am - 5.00pm

Wednesday - half day closed.

Development Potential

The store has excellent potential for development. The current trading floor could be split into two separate units. In addition, the outbuilding to the rear could be turned into a residential dwelling, pending planning permission.

Business Rates

We are advised by our client that there are no business rates payable.

Regulatory

Premise Licence.

Energy Performance Certificates

EPC 1

Brochures

Pedley's, 5 High Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6AW

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Congleton Station2.9 miles
  • Kidsgrove Station3.6 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.

If you’re looking to buy or sell a business in our specialist sectors – from a pharmacy in Sussex to a hotel in Austria – our expert advice and collaborative support will help you achieve your goals. You may be an independent first-time buyer or a multinational adding to your portfolio; either way, you’ll discover that our personalised service is focused on helping you achieve your ambitions.

Clients have access to our carefully managed network of potential buyers. This unique database of contacts has been continually developed by our advanced IT capabilities and benefits from both our years of experience developing our network and our wide geographical coverage.

Where we work

We employ the largest team of sector specialists in the UK and the largest group of hotel specialists in Europe, providing professional brokerage and advisory services from offices in major cities across Britain and Europe. And because we’ve been doing this for over 80 years, we know our sectors and local markets inside out. We work closely with our clients to guide and conclude transactions of any size, covering hotels, restaurants and pubs, leisure, forecourts and convenience retail businesses, social care and elderly care, childcare & education facilities, dental practices and pharmacies.

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We offer unrivalled insight, experience and expertise across your choice of services, including brokerage, consultancy, finance, development, investment, surveying, rent reviews, dispute resolution, corporate valuation, and turnaround & recovery. These services are all underpinned by our in-depth market intelligence and leading-edge technology. And we’re accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), so you can trust in our professionalism.

What makes us tick

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