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

£460,000

Business rates & charges may apply

Christie & Co, Retail
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SECTOR

Post office for sale

Key features

  • Sought After Village Location
  • Charming Town PO, Retirement Sale
  • PO Income c. £53,000, ANP £40,000+
  • 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 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

Location, Location, Location! Nestled in the picturesque South Lakeland district of Cumbria, Kirkby Lonsdale boasts a prime position near the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park. This enviable location attracts tourists year-round, eager to experience the town's natural beauty, historic charm, and vibrant community.

A perfect blend of scenic landscapes and rich history: Kirkby Lonsdale is a popular destination for those looking to explore the best of both Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a history buff, or simply seeking a relaxing retreat in a quaint town, Kirkby Lonsdale has something for everyone.

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 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 what was 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 £80,000 consistently with the Adjusted Net Proft in excess of £50,000 per annum.

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 £460,000 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

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.

Our professional services

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

Businesses are about people, so relationships matter to us. We bring an integrity and transparency to business which can be all too rare – and that’s why people trust us. Our clients will attest to our genuine desire to help achieve their objectives, our attention to detail, and our tireless hard work on their behalf. We understand that buying a business can bring its own pressures and strains; needs can change, plans may need to be adjusted, and opportunities can come and go. But we’re always here, a constant, flexible and reliable force you can count on.

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Mon – Fri, 9am – 5.30pm

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