2/4 Common Edge Road, Blackpool, FY4 5AU

A corner detached two storey property located on a busy main road junction in a heavily populated residential zone to the South Shore area of Blackpool. The long established business provides the convenience store, newspapers, off licence and a Post Office counter with a sales area approximately 75 square metres. Above the shop is the owners accommodation that consists of 2 lounges, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this could be adapted to 4 bedrooms if a 2nd lounge is not required. The businesses has been operated by the current owner for over 35 years and is only on the market due to pending retirement. Substantial turnover and profits.

LOCATION
On the South East corner of Common Edge Road and Highfield road at South Shore opposite the Highfield Public House.

GROUND FLOOR
Corner retail shop approximately 75 sqm (sourced from VOA web site) with tiled floor suspended ceiling and associated display shelving fitted counter with one post office counter position; office; store; kitchen.

FIRST FLOOR
Lounge; 3 bedrooms one with en suite shower and toilet; family bathroom with over bath shower toilet and wash hand basin; 2nd lounge or 4th bedroom.

SECOND FLOOR
Loft storage.

EXTERIOR
Rear side garden; stock room; garage/store.

BUSINESS
The business is fully equipped and a full inventory will be prepared by the sellers prior to exchange of contracts.
News sheet £2,000 per week, 8 morning rounds.
Monthly turnover averaged £35,000 net of VAT from the previous 26 months figures including post office commissions. These figures produce strong trading profits. Full accounts will be made available to genuine interested parties after viewing.
Opening hours - 7 days Monday to Saturday 6am to 6pm. Sunday 6am to 1pm.

SERVICES
All mains services, gas central heating to the accommodation. Two supplies into the building which was originally two separate shops.

TENURE
Freehold.