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NEWS AND GENERAL STORE. LIVERPOOL. Well presented premises. Shopping parade. Retirement sale. Unopposed village location. Free car park to front.

Location
The business is located in the centre of the village and in a parade of shops which includes a doctors surgery, hair salon, bridal shop and a pharmacy. The business benefits from a free car park to the front of the premises as well as service access and parking to the rear.


Business History
The vendor advises that the business was originally established in 1960's. He purchased the business in 2000 and is now looking to retire.


Business Profile
News and general store providing newspapers, periodicals, confectionery and tobacco sales as well as general groceries. The owner considers that there is potential for alcohol sales. There are four morning news rounds and two evening rounds (Echo).


Financial Profile
The vendor has accountant prepared accounts and will be pleased to discuss all the financial aspects of the business with prospective buyers. Weekly news bill is approximately £1,200.


Opening Hours
7:00am - 5:30pm Monday to Saturday. 7:30am - 1:30pm Sunday. There may be potential for extending the opening hours which were previously reduced by the vendor and not reinstated and also to include alcohol sales subject to obtaining any necessary consent.


Tenure
Leasehold. Fifteen year lease from 22nd February 2007. Rent £3,900pa.


Uniform Business Rates
Halton Borough Council have verbally provided the following information: Rateable Value: £2,800. Rates Payable 2009/10: £1,358. Small Business Rate Relief may be claimable upon application.


Accommodation:-
The premises were well presented at the time of our visit and comprise a retail unit with tiled floor and modern ceiling with diffused fluorescent lighting together with gondolas, wall cladding and shelving, bottle chillers and counter. The accommodation also includes an office and two storerooms. Total space amounts to approximately 79.25² (853.1ft²).


Outside
The premises are protected to the front by electrically operated roller shutters and there are service areas to the rear accessed by a rear exit.


Fixtures & Fittings
A full schedule of fixtures and fittings will be made available for prospective buyers.