The subjects comprise a semi detached single storey building of brick construction surmounted by a flat platform roof. There is a further brick projection, again beneath a flat platform roof to the rear. Externally the subjects are set back from pavement level and benefit from a timber framed and glazed display window and access door, both of which are protected internally and externally from roller metal security shutters. Internally, flooring is formed in solid concrete carrying tile finishes throughout with the walls being part plaster and part plasterboard carrying a variety of finishes. The subjects are laid out and arranged to provide a front sales area, off which is situated the preparation area, rear store/work area and toilet facilities.
Location
The business is situated on the West side of Dunbreck Avenue, a primarily residential area within the North Lanarkshire village of Caldercruix. The village is semi rural in nature with the nearest major town being Airdrie located 5 miles away. Caldercruix is a mainly commuter village, the train station having reopened in 2011 which provides rail travel to Bathgate and Edinburgh to the East, and Airdrie and Glasgow to the West.
Accommodation
We would summarise the accommodation as undernoted:- Sales Area, Preparation area, Cold Store and toilet facilities 45.3 m² (488 sq. ft). The above areas are approximate and provided for information purposes only.
Terms
THE BUSINESS
Our client has owned and operated the business for 30 years, operating as a quality butcher. The business currently supplies 2 local restaurants with a range of fresh meats and all sausages, steak pies etc are made fresh on site. Our client also stocks a small volume of local fruit, vegetables and grocery items. The butcher’s benefits from a large amount of repeat custom from local residents, there being no local competition. Opening hours are currently 7.30 am – 5:30 pm Monday – Friday, 7.30am – XXXm on Wednesday and 7.30 am – 4 pm on Saturday. The business is closed daily from 1 –2 pm. The business is operated by our client who is a butcher, with assistance from one other full time butcher. Financial documentation will be provided to interested parties after viewing. Sales for the year ended 30 November 2011 were £XXX net of VAT.
TRADE INVENTORY
The asking price includes the trade inventory which, we are advised, is owned outright and is not subject to any lease purchase, hire contract or similar finance arrangement.
PRICE
Offers around £XXX are sought for the property, goodwill, fixtures and fittings, with stock available over and above at valuation.
Specification
• QUALITY BUTCHER WITH RENOWNED REPUTATION
• FULLY FITTED AND EQUIPPED
• TURNOVER CIRCA £XXX NET OF VAT
• FOR SALE DUE TO RETIREMENT