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Torquay

£60,000

Business rates & charges may apply

Bettesworths, Devon
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SECTOR

High street retail property for sale

Key features

  • Excellent Opportunity to Acquire Long-Established Locksmith
  • Successful Business with Further Potential
  • Serving Residential, Auto & Commercial Sectors
  • On the Market for First Time in 20+ Years
  • New FR&I Lease Rent £4,000 PA

Description

Excellent Opportunity to Acquire Long-Established Locksmith. New FR&I Lease: Rent £4,000 PA.

The premises occupies a highly visible trading position towards the top of Torquay town centre. The location benefits from excellent levels of passing vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The surrounding area comprises a mixture of commercial, retail, office and residential uses.  Keys & Locks have established an excellent reputation as a trusted local locksmith and is the longest commercial locksmith in Torbay. The business provides a comprehensive range of services including residential, commercial & auto key cutting, lock sales, lock repairs & replacement, security products, master key systems and associated locksmith services. The business enjoys repeat trade from local residents, landlords, letting agents and commercial clients and offers significant potential for continued growth. A purchaser may wish to expand the range of security products and services available or develop additional online sales and marketing opportunities. 

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The premises comprises:-

Double Fronted Ground Floor Retail Unit.

MAIN SALES AREA

Fitted with a retail counter, wall-mounted display systems and shelving for the display of locks, keys, security hardware and associated products.

WORKSHOP

To the rear of the retail area is a dedicated workshop providing ample space for key cutting equipment, lock repairs and general workshop activities.

OFFICE

CLOAKROOM

GENERAL INFORMATION

TENURE

Leasehold. The premises is available via a new Fully Repairing & Insuring Lease at a rent of £4,000 per annum. The commercial tenant will be responsible for a fair percentage of the general maintenance & upkeep of the property as a whole.

RATEABLE VALUE

2026 List: £6,900.

Please note this is not Rates Payable. 100% Small Business Rates Relief will be available to eligible parties. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Billing Authority, Torbay Council.

STOCK

Running at circa £25,000. Included in the sale of the business.

UTILITIES

The premises is connected to electricity, water and mains drainage.

INVENTORY

To include furnishings and equipment as per an inventory to be supplied, but excluding the owners' personal effects.

EPC RATING B

VIEWING

Viewing is highly recommended and can be arranged by prior appointment with the Agents, Bettesworths.

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Torquay

Approximate location

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Torre Station0.6 miles
  • Torquay Station0.7 miles
  • Paignton Station2.7 miles

About Bettesworths, Devon

221 St Marychurch Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NB

Bettesworths is an independent family business, owned and run by the third generation Chartered Surveyor Directors, Matt & Paul.

We have an experienced team, highly skilled and expert in delivering a broad range of services to clients looking for the very best results.

Our breadth of experience across all property sectors, the depth of our day to day involvement and our technical knowledge gives Bettesworths an unrivalled platform from which to provide advice to meet our clients’ needs.

Our clients range from private individual property owners and occupiers to PLC institutions. We ensure each and every one is best supported with a service with which to meet the challenges and changes in the market and their own circumstances.

We offer free initial consultations without obligation, so please contact a member of our team to discuss your requirements.

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