Summary
A rare opportunity to buy a well-proportioned and detached retail premises of brick elevations and pitched tiled roof coverings. Walkers Farm Shop has operated in this location for over 60 years and carries
enormous history but also huge potential for someone new to take on the business if they wish. The ground floor is presently laid out as a florist on one side and a farm shop/deli on the other. At first floor is an area which has been used as residential in the past and could easily be turned back into a spacious 3 bedroom apartment with its own separate entrance. At the side of the building is a private car park for approx. 8 cars. The retail areas benefit from suspending ceilings, air conditioning and a frontage onto Town Road. The first floor accommodation benefits from double glazed UPVC windows and gas powered central heating.
Key Points
Extremely prominent retail premises with car parkNIA: 2,062 sq ftGround floor suitable for a variety of retail or leisure usesOpportunity to create a 3 bedroom apartment aboveEPC – Band C (70)
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Farm shop: 655 sq ft
Florist: 283 sq ft
Rear store/lean to: 221 sq ft
Total: 1,159 sq ft
First Floor
Lounge/reception: 406 sq ft
Kitchen: 76 sq ft
Bedroom: 135 sq ft
Bedroom: 128 sq ft
Laundry room: 119 sq ft
Bathroom: 39 sq ft
Total: 903 sq ft
Total NIA: 2,062 sq ft
Services
Mains gas, electric, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating installed in the upstairs accommodation and air conditioning in the retail. No services have been tested by the agents.
VAT
The sale price is not subject to VAT.
Business Rates
Rateable value £9,500
Rates payable £4,740.50 pa (24/25)
Note: If you qualify for Small Business Rates Relief you should be entitled to a 100% rates payable exemption.
Business
The business is still operating from this location and there is the opportunity for the new owner to acquire the business by way of separate negotiation. Please call the office on 01782 715725 to discuss. Alternatively the business can be wound up enabling the property to be put to a different use.
Tenure
Available freehold, subject to contract and with vacant possession upon completion.
Anti Money Laundering Regulations
In accordance with the anti-money laundering regulations, two forms of identification will be required (e.g. photographic driving license, passport, utility bill) from the applicant and a credit check may also be required, the cost of which will be the responsibility of the applicant. Where appropriate we will also need to see proof of funds.
Location
The property has an extensive frontage to Hulton Street which runs parallel to Town Road, which links Hanley with Birches Head and the A53. The building is prominently positioned close to the junction with the A5272 and opposite a set of traffic lights on one of the main roads leading into the city from the north.