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Peacock Mews, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7

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£40,000

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Key features

  • Quaint Mews Location
  • Enviable Reputation
  • Would suit a Yarn Enthusiast
  • Turnover in excess of £30k PA

Description

Business Sales Brochure - Woolly Knits

Business Reference: GO3925

16-17 Peacock Mews, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1JH

OVERVIEW

Woolly Knits is a well-loved independent knitting and wool shop, proudly serving the local community from its characterful location in the heart of Leighton Buzzard. With a loyal customer base, low operating costs, and potential for growth, this is a fantastic opportunity for a buyer with a passion for knitting, crochet and all things yarn or retail.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Established & Trusted: Long-standing reputation in the area with strong word-of-mouth referrals and repeat customers.
Low Overheads: Attractive leasehold premises, with a new lease to be assigned
Specialist Stock Range: Popular selection of yarns, patterns, accessories, and knitting supplies.
Untapped E-Commerce Potential: No existing website - immediate scope to expand online and grow revenues.
Prime Location: Nestled in the charming Peacock Mews shopping area - a quaint pedestrian retail spot with expanding footfall.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Annual Turnover: £30,000
Net Profit: £7,000
Business Structure: Sole trader
Lease Terms: New lease to be agreed
Employees: Owner-operated

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

While Woolly Knits already benefits from a consistent and loyal local customer base, there is significant room for expansion, particularly via:

E-Commerce: Launching a website and online store to capture national craft and knitting market.
Workshops: Hosting knitting clubs, beginner classes, and events to increase footfall and secondary spend.
Social Media Engagement: Further leveraging platforms like Facebook and Instagram to build community and increase reach.
Gift Packages & Subscription Boxes: Yarn kits and monthly bundles could become an additional revenue stream.

ASKING PRICE

Offers in the region of £40,000
+ Stock at Value

This includes the goodwill, fixtures and fittings, customer base, and lease assignment.

REASON FOR SALE

The business is being sold due to the owner's desire to retire after building a business with heart and a loyal customer following.

IDEAL BUYER

This business would suit:

A yarn enthusiast or hobbyist looking to turn their passion into a business
An existing retailer looking to add a new location
An e-commerce entrepreneur wanting to build a brand in the fast-growing yarn sector

NEXT STEPS

For further information or to arrange a confidential viewing, please contact:

Ref: GO3925

Goodwins Business Brokers

Peacock Mews, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7

Approximate location

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Leighton Buzzard Station0.7 miles
  • Cheddington Station4.0 miles

About Goodwins Business Brokers Ltd, Covering - Nationwide

Phoenix Riverside, Rotherham, S60 1FL

Goodwin's Business Brokers are the right choice.

We think our experience in owning and selling businesses ourselves, puts us directly in your shoes.

Our founders Michael & Simon spent over 7 years building a health care business from zero to a £16M turnover business with over 700 employees, and the time came they decided the time was right to make an exit from this business and move onto another passion..

Everyone in our team have been previous business owners and have been through the process of selling their business, which puts us in an unusual place of being your perfect selling partner.

We know you have put blood, sweat and tears into your business and you need the right buyer, at the right price and in the right timescale to make your exit successful.

What's more, you need a broker who can be trusted, truthful and who can perform to drive the sale of your business.

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