Wood Street, Earl Shilton, LE9

BM Estates are delighted to present this excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established convenience store business together with a spacious two-bedroom flat above, situated within a prominent roadside position in Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9. Offered for sale at £65,000 goodwill including fixtures and fittings, this is an ideal opportunity for owner-occupiers, family-run businesses, or experienced operators looking to take over a fully functioning retail premises with residential accommodation included.

The ground floor comprises a substantial convenience store that is well-stocked and thoughtfully laid out, offering a wide range of products including groceries, chilled foods, soft drinks, confectionery, household essentials, tobacco products, bakery items, beers, wines and spirits. The images showcase a bright and spacious retail environment with multiple customer aisles, extensive shelving, dedicated chilled display areas, confectionery displays, lottery facilities, and a well-positioned sales counter. The generous shop floor allows for excellent product visibility and customer circulation, whilst the substantial rear storage areas provide valuable stock holding capacity and operational flexibility.

To the rear of the premises are extensive storage and stock rooms, offering ample space for inventory management, deliveries and day-to-day business operations. These areas significantly enhance the functionality of the business and support a wide range of retail activities. The property benefits from a strong convenience-led trading layout, allowing the incoming purchaser to continue operating immediately with minimal interruption.

A particular advantage of this opportunity is the inclusion of the two-bedroom flat located above the commercial premises. The residential accommodation forms part of the overall lease and provides excellent flexibility for owner occupation, staff accommodation or additional rental income potential, subject to any necessary consents. The combination of commercial and residential space makes this an attractive and cost-effective investment proposition.

The business and flat are available with the benefit of the entire building under a lease currently costing £1,650 per calendar month, presenting an affordable opportunity to secure both the trading premises and residential accommodation within one package.

Situated within the heart of Earl Shilton, the property occupies a highly visible position along a busy thoroughfare serving the local community. Earl Shilton is a well-established and expanding town located between Leicester and Hinckley, benefiting from a strong residential population and excellent transport links. The area offers a variety of local amenities including schools, healthcare facilities, independent retailers, cafés, public houses and supermarkets, generating consistent footfall throughout the day. Nearby road connections provide convenient access to Hinckley, Barwell, Desford and Leicester City Centre, making the location highly accessible for both customers and suppliers.

This represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational convenience store business with extensive fixtures and fittings included, generous retail and storage accommodation, and the added benefit of a two-bedroom flat above. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the size, layout and potential of this exciting business opportunity.