K G Local Convenience Store, 2 King Street Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9JP

This recently refurbished, owner-operated retail unit occupies a prime position on King Street in the heart of Hoyland. Offering excellent visibility and footfall, the shop presents a superb opportunity for a hands-on operator to drive growth. The business is ripe for rebranding, extended opening hours, and the introduction of new product lines. There’s also potential to expand the existing sales area, making this an ideal prospect for an ambitious buyer looking to maximise trade.

Offering untapped potential and a solid foundation, this is a compelling investment opportunity in a thriving South Yorkshire community.

Located on King Street in the bustling town of Hoyland, South Yorkshire, this generous size store offers an exceptional opportunity for an incoming buyer to acquire a well-positioned retail unit with strong local visibility. The store benefits from high footfall thanks to its central location near key bus routes and local amenities and is surrounded by a mix of residential housing and complementary businesses, including a variety of retail shops, takeaways and pubs, ensuring a steady stream of passing trade throughout the day.

Hoyland itself is a vibrant urban community within the Barnsley metropolitan district, offering excellent transport links via the nearby Elsecar train station and easy access to the M1 motorway. The area is well-served by schools and public services, making it a popular choice for families and commuters alike. With its prominent frontage on a busy street and established presence in the neighbourhood, this store presents a fantastic opportunity for a new owner to build on existing trade or rebrand to suit their own retail vision.

This recently refurbished and well-appointed convenience store boasts a retail area of approximately 960 sqft, designed for optimal customer experience and efficient operations. The service till, strategically positioned to the right of the entrance, provides a clear view of the entire store. The retail space features three modern gondola aisles, complemented by perimeter shelving and closed chillers, ensuring a wide variety of products are easily accessible and well-presented.

Notable inventory items include fully integrated CCTV for remote viewing and dedicated promotion bays to highlight special offers. The store's interior is bright and welcoming, thanks to a lowered ceiling and Led lighting throughout the store.

At the rear of the premises, there is a stock room that includes a basic kitchenette and WC, offering essential facilities for staff. Deliveries are also received via the rear access, ensuring operational convenience.

All fixtures and fittings will be listed before an exchange of contract in a detailed inventory.

This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established convenience store located on a busy retail parade in the heart of Hoyland, South Yorkshire. Benefitting from high passing foot traffic, excellent roadside visibility, and generous customer parking directly outside, with additional on-street parking, the store is ideally positioned to attract both local residents and commuters.

After running the business for over five years, the current owner is stepping away to pursue an unrelated project, leaving limited time to focus on the shop. This transition opens the door for a motivated buyer to take over a solid retail operation with huge potential for growth. While current weekly takings are modest, the store offers significant scope for rebranding, expanding the product range, and increasing local engagement.

The business currently trades in a wide selection of chilled, ambient, and frozen foods, alcohol, soft drinks, confectionery and tobacco and benefits from additional services such as the National Lottery and PayPoint. Located near a local primary school and surrounded by residential housing, the store enjoys a loyal customer base and consistent footfall throughout the day.

This is an ideal investment for first-time buyers looking to enter the retail sector or experienced operators seeking to expand their portfolio in a thriving and well-connected community.

The store is owner operated with no additional staff.

The vendor has advised that average weekly retail sales, excluding service commissions are approximately £3,000. As the store has been trading for less than a year, formal managed accounts are not yet available. However, six months of EPOS data can be provided upon request.

Monday to Saturday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 7:00pm

The property is available for Leasehold only.

The VOA web portal states that the Rateable Value (from the 1st April 2023) is £21,000. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the local authority.