Crayford & Abbs Filling Station, 23, Cromer Road, Mundesley, Norwich, NR11 8DA

A rare opportunity to acquire this previously well-established petrol filling station, ideally positioned on a key route into the popular coastal village of Mundesley, Norfolk.

Benefiting from a prime location, the site is approximately 0.35 of an acre historically served as a vital resource for local residents and enjoyed a significant boost in trade during peak holiday seasons, with visitors flocking to Mundesley's picturesque beaches and vibrant village atmosphere.
The vacant site has an existing canopy with two islands an a total of 8 pumps.

In addition to the forecourt, the site includes further external storage areas, providing scope for additional services or redevelopment. There is potential to enhance future trade by re-opening as a petrol filling stations again and introducing a convenience store trade with a recognised supplier and diversifying the range of services and product on offering at the site.

Situated in the charming coastal village of Mundesley, Abbs & Crayford Petrol Filling Station is positioned on the main thoroughfare leading into the heart of the village.

Previously a well-established service station, this vacant site benefits from its strategic location, attracting both local residents and seasonal visitors drawn to Mundesley’s scenic beaches and vibrant tourism industry. The trade historically came from the village’s community, nearby affluent towns and villages, and the steady flow of passing traffic, which surges during the summer months as holidaymakers explore the Norfolk coastline.

This vacant site currently comprises of a ground floor reception/ office and workshop area of approximately 1,460 sqft / (136 sq/m) combined. The reception area was previously the car show room sales office, and the workshop space was used to conduct MOTs and vehicle repairs.

In addition, there is a kitchenette space and further access via the workshop out to the rear parking and storage areas.

We are advised by our clients that the fixtures and fittings are wholly owned and will be included within the sale.

There is ample customer parking for both customers of the forecourt and MOT workshop to the rear.

There is a spacious 3-bedroom detached house included with the sale.
The house benefits from a sperate lounge, dining and kitchen areas with a pantry on the ground floor. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC.

The property is currently rented out on an assured short term tenancy to a long-standing tenant for £560pcm.

This well-established petrol filling station has been privately owned and operated by the current vendor for over 25 years and is now available for sale as they look to retire.

Previously a popular service point in Mundesley, Norfolk, the business historically derived its sales from fuel alongside a range of convenience store essentials, including tobacco, alcohol, fresh, chilled, and frozen foods, grocery products, bakery items, confectionery, snacks, and soft drinks.

Now as a vacant site, it lends itself to re-opening as a trading forecourt and convenience store or other development options (STPP).

There is a total of three tanks on site holding unleaded, super unleaded, and diesel fuels.

Tank 1: c. 6,850 ltrs - diesel single skinned

Tank 2: 6,850 ltrs- diesel, single skinned

Tank 3: 21,000 unleaded, single skinned

Given this is a vacant site, no trading accounts are available.

We have been advised that the property is held freehold, and we have been instructed to offer the opportunity to the market on an asset sale basis.

The VOA web portal states that the Rateable Value (1st April 2023 to present) is £6,800.