Ellesmere Post Office & Party Shop, 26 Scotland Street, Ellesmere, SY12 0EG

The Post Office and Party Shop is nestled right in the heart of the town which is key as it remains an important hub of the community and continues to thrive from local residents and local business alike.

Postal services have formed part of Ellesmere's town centre for well over a century, reflecting the town's long-standing role as a key commercial and community hub for North Shropshire.

Our clients have run the business for over 20 years and have continued to benefit from the significant footfall from local residents as well as passing tourists and commuters.

The Post Office forms the bulk of the ground floor premises with the party and card shop to the side which continues to benefit from traditional customers.

The first and second floor flat is owned by our client and is kept to a very high standard as a possible residence for a new buyer.

Nestled in the heart of North Shropshire, Ellesmere is a thriving and highly desirable market town that combines strong local trade with a flourishing visitor economy. Ideally positioned between Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Whitchurch and Wrexham, the town serves not only its resident population but also a wide rural catchment of surrounding villages, creating a diverse and dependable customer base.

Often regarded as one of Shropshire's hidden gems, Ellesmere is renowned for its stunning Mere, a picturesque glacial lake that attracts visitors throughout the year, alongside the popular Shropshire Union Canal and an extensive network of walking and cycling routes. This steady influx of tourists, boaters and day visitors provides valuable additional footfall for local businesses.

The town centre retains a vibrant and traditional market-town atmosphere, with a strong collection of independent retailers, cafes, pubs and essential service providers. The high street continues to benefit from loyal local support, while regular markets, community events and year-round tourism help sustain consistent trading conditions.

Having previously run as a telephone exchange between 1905 and 1969, the building is a solid structure with brickwork commensurate with the town. The high ceilings and large open space allows for a pleasant customer environment but also the possibility to adapt to a new owner's ideas.

The ground floor is approximately 1,240 sq.ft with the majority of the space occupied by the Post Office business including two counters plus a fortress counter for high security transactions.

To the rear is further office and storage space with traditional fixtures and fittings including original high level security doors.

The shop space runs the length of the building to the side and thrives from a prominent walk-way to allow customers space and time to browse. This space could be significantly converted for alternative use.

There is a large 4 bedroom maisonette with the property with separate access via the side of the property.

The first floor and second floor area circa 900 sq.ft each and includes lounge, dining room, kitchen, balcony and office to the first floor.

The second floor includes a large landing with four good sized bedrooms and a large bathroom with shower and bath.

The large loft space remains unconverted but allows for significant upgrade and conversion to allow more living space/storage.

We are advised that all fixtures and fittings are owned outright by the owner and will be transferred with the sale of the business.

• Established and highly visible town-centre location.
• Loyal local customer base supported by a substantial rural catchment.
• Additional trade generated by tourism and visitor spending.
• Essential community service with regular repeat footfall.
• Scope to enhance retail performance and expand service offerings.
• Historic property with strong local prominence and heritage.

There is a balcony-type space to the rear of the first floor kitchen which provides a fire exit. This space could be used for seating or plant-potting.

Access to the side is shared with the a local gym business to the rear of the property which occupies the space formerly held by the local sorting office.

The acquisition of Ellesmere Post Office presents an opportunity to take ownership of a well-established community business at the heart of a thriving North Shropshire market town. The branch serves not only Ellesmere's resident population but also a wide rural catchment area, providing a vital service to surrounding villages and generating consistent repeat trade.

As one of the town's key service providers, the Post Office benefits from regular customer visits for postal, banking and everyday convenience needs. Ellesmere's position as a popular visitor destination, centred around The Mere and the Shropshire Union Canal, creates additional footfall from tourists and day visitors throughout the year.

The business also offers scope for an incoming operator to further capitalise on its prominent High Street location by enhancing retail sales, broadening product ranges, increasing community-focused services and maximising cross-selling opportunities to an already established customer base. This is particularly attractive given the town's strong independent retail environment and its role as a commercial hub for the wider area.

Adding to its appeal is the property's rich heritage. Historical records show that rooms above the Post Office housed Ellesmere's manual telephone exchange from 1905 until 1969, reinforcing the site's long-standing importance within the local community and its association with communications and public services for well over a century.

There are no staff to be transferred with the sale of the business.

Further information will be made available on request.

Monday & Tuesday - 08:30 to 17:30
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday - 09:00 to 13:00
Sunday - Closed