Chaplin's Superstore, Newnham Industrial Estate, Plymouth, PL7 4JW

A locally iconic and well renowned superstore, garden centre & cafe in Plympton, Plymouth. Boasting circa 44,000 square feet of retail space along with 80+ space customer car park. The store sells almost everything you can imagine, from convenience groceries, DIY & decorator centre, pet supplies, arts & crafts, gifts, toys and stationary, alongside homeware & home electricals, foot wear and travel goods plus much more. The garden centre provides all one could need for both indoor and outdoor, there is also a 365 day Christmas shop and locally famous grotto. A separate building on site houses the busy cafe serving a popular all day breakfast, main meals, cakes and snacks. Chaplin's is home to over 65,000 discounted items throughout the store.

Chaplin's Superstore occupies a highly accessible position within the established Newnham Industrial Estate in Plympton, one of Plymouth's most successful commercial and retail destinations. Located on Galileo Close and just a short distance from the A38 Devon Expressway, the property benefits from excellent road connectivity, providing convenient access for customers from Plymouth, South Hams, Devon and Cornwall. The store's strategic location within a busy retail and trade area generates consistent footfall and makes it a well-known destination for shoppers seeking value, choice and convenience.

Plympton is a popular and affluent suburban area on the eastern side of Plymouth, serving a substantial residential population and acting as a gateway to the wider South West region. The store benefits from ample customer parking and strong visibility within a recognised commercial hub, helping to reinforce its long-established reputation as a destination retailer. Positioned within a thriving local economy and serving a wide regional catchment, Chaplin's Superstore enjoys a location that supports both repeat local trade and destination shopping.
Plymouth boasts an impressive 264,000 population(2021 census) whilst Plympton has a 29,560(2021 census) population. The Chaplin's site is located within 6 miles of the Plymouth City Centre. The Combined regional population within a 60 minute commute is approximately 580,000(google commutable population), potential customers who live across this wider travel-to-work and economic catchment zone.

The property provides an extensive retail environment arranged to accommodate a wide range of product categories, creating a true destination shopping experience. The accommodation is complemented by well-presented customer facilities, including an on-site café, together with storage, stock handling and staff areas that support the day-to-day operation of the business. The flexible layout allows for efficient merchandising and offers potential for reconfiguration or enhancement to suit a purchaser's operational requirements, while the scale of the premises enables the business to maintain its broad and diverse retail offering.

We are advised that fixtures and fittings with regards to running the businesses are included in the sale - subject to a confirmation itinerary.

Externally, the property benefits from a substantial frontage, extensive customer car parking, dedicated loading and servicing areas, and well-maintained hardstanding surrounding the building. The scale of the site supports efficient customer circulation and operational functionality, while the generous external areas enhance the property's appeal as a high-volume retail destination.

For more than six decades, Chaplin's Superstore has been a fixture of the Plymouth retail landscape, growing from a family-run independent business into one of the South West's most recognisable value retail destinations. Established in 1968 and still retaining its independent roots, the store has built a reputation based on exceptional customer service, product variety and genuine community connection. Generations of local families have visited Chaplin's, creating a loyal customer following that extends well beyond Plymouth into Devon and Cornwall. This enduring heritage is a testament to the strength of the brand and provides an incoming purchaser with the rare opportunity to acquire not just a business, but a trusted local institution with decades of goodwill and customer loyalty behind it.

Today, Chaplin's represents a unique platform from which to build on an already successful retail story. Occupying a substantial destination retail site in Plympton, the business combines its traditional reputation with significant opportunities for future growth. The strength of the Chaplin's name, its extensive customer database, established supplier relationships and regional appeal create a compelling proposition for investors and owner-operators alike. With consumer demand increasingly favouring trusted independent retailers that offer value, convenience and a personal shopping experience, Chaplin's is exceptionally well positioned to continue serving its community while unlocking new opportunities through modern retail initiatives, digital expansion and the continued evolution of its destination shopping offer.

Chaplin's Superstore has a full time and part time mix of approximately 40-45 highly trained staff with reputable knowledge of the business that would transfer upon sale, assisting the upkeep of the stores loyal customer base and honourable heritage.

Turnover for year end 2026 is in excess of £3,500,000. Full details available on request.

Opening Hours
Monday - Saturday: 8.30am - 6pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm.

The scale and configuration of Chaplin's Superstore present a compelling opportunity for future development and asset enhancement. Having evolved over many decades into a substantial destination retail operation, the property offers an incoming purchaser the ability to review and optimise the existing trading space, introduce complementary uses, or reconfigure areas to meet changing consumer demands. The combination of a large-format retail footprint, extensive parking provision and an established position within Newnham Industrial Estate creates flexibility that is increasingly difficult to replicate in modern retail environments.

Beyond its existing use, the property's strategic location within Plymouth's established commercial corridor provides scope to explore a range of value-add opportunities, subject to the necessary consents. Potential exists to enhance the customer experience through modernisation initiatives, expand complementary retail and leisure offerings, or unlock additional income streams through alternative commercial uses. Supported by Chaplin's strong brand recognition, loyal customer base and regional draw, a purchaser has the rare opportunity to build upon a successful retail legacy while shaping the next chapter of the site's evolution.

-Strong regional brand recognition
-In excess of £3.5 million turnover
-Multiple complementary income streams
-Extensive free customer parking
-Potential to add diversification
-Sitting next to a national food retailer

Freehold on a share sale basis. We are instructed to sell 100% of the shares in Chaplin's (Plymouth) Limited & Chaplin's Properties Limited on a cash and debt free basis.

The Rateable value as of April 2026 is £204,000.