Lot 96 - Off licence, 96 Thorkhill Road, Thames Ditton,, Surrey, KT7 0UW

A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established independent bottle shop and off-licence, trading as Lot 96 from a prominent neighbourhood location in Thames Ditton.

The business has been under the same ownership since 2010. The current owners acquired the long leasehold interest in 2017, demonstrating their long-term commitment to the business and premises.

The shop specialises in the retail sale of wines, beers and spirits, with a selected range of cigars also available. The business additionally stocks ice cream supplied by a dairy farm in Dorset and has developed an established local customer base. The opportunity is suitable for an owner-operator and may also appeal to an existing retailer or regional multi-site operator seeking representation in an affluent Surrey catchment.

Lot 96 occupies a visible trading position at 96 Thorkhill Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0UW. The premises sit within an established residential area and form part of a local neighbourhood retail offering serving residents in Thames Ditton and the surrounding area. Thames Ditton is a well-regarded Surrey location with access to nearby centres including Surbiton, Esher and Kingston upon Thames. The area benefits from rail and road connections to London and the wider Surrey region, supporting both local custom and passing trade.

The premises provide approximately 524 sq.ft of gross internal area including storage and ancillary space. The sales area is fitted and equipped for the display and sale of wines, beers, spirits and associated products. Product shelving, display areas, refrigeration and a customer service counter support the current style of operation. The store provides scope for a purchaser to review the existing layout, broaden the product range and introduce additional complementary retail lines, subject to any required consents.

A schedule of fixtures and fittings included in the sale will be provided by the owners. Any third-party owned or leased equipment will be excluded unless otherwise agreed.

The property benefits from a customer-facing frontage onto Thorkhill Road.

This established bottle shop has traded under the same ownership since 2010 and benefits from a longstanding presence within the local community. The opportunity offers potential to increase sales through longer or revised opening hours, enhanced local marketing, online ordering and delivery, and expansion of premium, specialist and complementary product ranges, subject to licensing requirements and the purchaser’s own assessment.

The latest 52-week sales data records annual sales of c. £274,142 excluding VAT for the period 18 May 2025 to 10 May 2026, equating to average weekly sales of c. £5,300 excluding VAT. Advised gross profit margin c. 28%. Further information relating to financials will be made available upon request.

The business trades daily from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

The property is held on a long leasehold basis (125 years from 17 January 2017). Ground rent £250 pa.

Current rateable value is £10,000 (1 April 2026 to present).