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Londis & Kexborough Post Office offers buyers the chance to acquire a genuine community hub rather than a simple shop. The business trades from a highly visible village position and combines three powerful ingredients: a recognised convenience fascia, a useful and well-used Post Office counter, and substantial owner’s accommodation above.

Having been sold just once in the past 50 years, the business demonstrates the sort of longevity and owner satisfaction that is rarely brought to market, underlining its resilience, loyal customer base and enduring profitability. The Londis brand supports a broad neighbourhood grocery offer, while the Post Office provides another layer of dependable service-led income and repeat visits.

For an owner-operator, this is the sort of business that becomes part of customers’ weekly routine. For an investor or hands-on family buyer, the freehold element and the included living accommodation make the proposition even more compelling.

Location

Kexborough is a well-established village community on the north-west side of Barnsley, well placed for both local convenience trade and commuter-linked custom.

The property sits on Ballfield Lane within the Darton West area, close to the A637 and with straightforward access to the M1 at Junction 38, helping connect the village with Barnsley, Wakefield and the wider South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire markets. Nearby bus stops are within a very short walk of the property, while Darton railway station is approximately 1.3 kilometres away, adding further convenience for local residents.

A major strength of this trading position is the immediate proximity to Kexborough Primary School, which sits next door. This places the store in a naturally busy local setting with valuable repeat footfall around the school day and strong day-to-day relevance to village families.

Internal Details

The shop floor provides a well-arranged convenience retail layout with a spacious main retail sales area extending to approximately 1,543 sqft, offering excellent scope for grocery, chilled, impulse, beers, wines and spirits, confectionery and food-to-go displays.

The customer entrance leads directly into the main sales area, with the till point and Post Office counter positioned to the right, allowing the retail and Post Office elements to operate together while maintaining a clear and practical customer flow. The Post Office area is clearly defined, giving the business a professional service point for postal, parcel, banking and bill payment services.

To the rear of the retail area, there is a useful back-of-house section comprising a store room, office, kitchen and WC facilities, providing practical support space for stock management, administration and staff use. This gives the business a functional layout that works well for day-to-day trading while keeping customer-facing and operational areas properly separated.

Overall, the premises offer a generous and flexible trading footprint, combining a branded Londis convenience store with an integrated Post Office facility and useful ancillary accommodation to the rear. The layout is well suited to an owner-operator looking to continue the existing offer while also having scope to refine product ranges, improve merchandising and maximise sales from the available floor space.

Fixtures & Fittings

Fixtures, fittings and equipment used in the running of the business are to be included in the sale. A full inventory can be confirmed during the legal process.

External Details

Externally, the property occupies a strong trading position on Ballfield Lane in the heart of the village community. There is plenty of on-street parking directly in front of the store, making the business easily accessible for both local customers and passing trade. Nearby bus stops and convenient access to the wider road network further enhance the day-to-day accessibility of the location.

The inclusion of a secure rear garden and a driveway leading to a detached double garage adds further practicality and value to the overall asset, strengthening its appeal to owner-occupiers seeking both income and substantial residential accommodation.

Owner's Accommodation

Included in the sale is a well-presented three-bedroom apartment with its own private entrance, offering an excellent live-above arrangement for an owner-operator or family buyer. The accommodation provides a spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living area, three good-sized bedrooms and a bathroom, creating a practical and comfortable home alongside the business.

Externally, the property benefits from a secure rear garden and a driveway leading to a detached double garage, providing valuable parking, storage and lifestyle appeal. This is a rare combination in the convenience sector, giving an incoming purchaser the opportunity to enjoy substantial on-site accommodation while maintaining close day-to-day oversight of the business.

The Opportunity

Londis & Kexborough Post Office represents an attractive freehold opportunity in the heart of a well-established village community. The business occupies a strong and accessible trading position on Ballfield Lane, with excellent visibility and the benefit of plentiful on-street parking directly outside the store. This makes the shop convenient for regular local customers, school-run trade, passing visitors and those using the Post Office services.

The property is ideally suited to an owner-operator or family buyer looking for a business with genuine day-to-day community demand. The combination of convenience retail, Post Office income, residential accommodation and freehold ownership gives the opportunity more depth than a standard shop purchase. It offers both an income-generating business and a substantial place to live.

Further appeal comes from the private rear garden, driveway and detached double garage, which add real practical value to the overall property. These features enhance the lifestyle element of the sale, while also providing useful parking, storage and flexibility for an incoming purchaser. With a strong village position, established services and sizeable accommodation included, this is a rare home-and-income opportunity with clear long-term appeal.

Staff

Staffing details can be made available to genuinely interested parties following a viewing and further discussions.

Trading Information

The freehold asking price is £585,000, exclusive of stock at valuation. Post Office commissions are reported to be in the region of £20,000 per annum. Further trading information, including retail sales data and supporting financial information, can be made available to seriously interested purchasers at the appropriate stage.

Trading Hours

Monday to Sunday: 06:00am to 21:00pm

Tenure

The property is offered for sale on a freehold basis.

Business Rates

The Rateable Value is £19,000 with effect from April 2026. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the local authority.

Regulatory

Premises licence.

The appointment of the National Lottery is at the sole discretion of Allwyn Plc.

Transfer of a Post Office appointment is at the sole discretion of the Post Office Network.

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