Debman's Butchers, 101 Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0PQ

A rare opportunity to acquire a family owned and operated butchers, which has been passed down from one generation the next and run by our clients for over 32-years.

It is ideally positioned on the outskirts of the town centre and benefits from being within the heart of a residential housing estate.

The business occupies the ground floor, with further storage and chiller areas to the rear, alongside access to the residential property. This opportunity comes with a three bedroom house, located directly next door.

Situated within the heart of a residential housing estate on the outskirts of Ipswich town centre, Debman’s butchers is located on Cliff Lane itself.

The butchers sits within a shopping parade, which includes various other businesses and benefits from being on a main road with high visibility.

The location is primarily accessed by the A14 and A12 leading south, towards Essex and London and north, towards Bury St. Edmunds.

The butchers has a mainly open plan sales area of approximately 280 sq./ft (26sq/m) and is fitted and equipped for the sale of fresh meat goods, including chilled and frozen products.

The main sales till is located at the front of the store, with additional under counter displays. There is also a meat preparation area, chiller and walk in freezer located to the rear, with further access to the rear garden and residential property.

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

Outside offers free, short stay customer parking and right of way access to the rear, with gated access.

The opportunity comes with a three bedroom property comprising an open plan kitchen/dining area downstairs, with a lounge and spacious bedrooms upstairs. There is also a rear garden with secure gated access.

This profitable business has been privately owned and operated by our clients for over 32 years after inheriting the business from Mr Debman’s father. The store offers an opportunity for further growth by extending the opening hours and increasing the promotional stock. Our clients are selling for retirement purposes.

Sales are mainly derived from the sale of fresh meats, BBQ foods and additional local products on offer.

The Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) regulations shall apply to all employees, requiring purchasers to offer continuity of employment to all staff.

Management accounts for the period ending 30/06/2023 show sales of £319,252 and a Gross profit of £115,980.

Business opening hours:

Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 7:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday - 7:30am - 1:00pm
Thursday & Friday - 7:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday - 7:30am - 1:00pm
Sunday – Closed

The VOA web portal states that the Rateable Value (1st April 2023 to present) is £4,700.