The Golden Fry and 4 Bed House , , Main Street The Golden Fry and 4 Bed House, Aberchirder, AB54 7TD
not specified / Retail / General Retail
For Sale
- £180,000.00
Available - Last updated: 19 August 2025
Key Features
Well-presented fish and chip shop and take away business set in the charming village of Aberchirder
Sale includes spacious and attractive 4-bedroom house with private garden and access
Ideal main street trading location and easy-to-operate business with a net internal area of around 48.8m²; ideal for first-time operators
Operating profitably under the VAT threshold with growth potential
Open year-round, benefitting from local clientele and tourist trade in the main season (April – September)
Highlight
The Golden Fry is a popular fish & chip shop and takeaway, with a strong reputation, situated in a prominent trading location with a frontage on to the high street of Aberchirder. The business sale comes with the addition of a four bedroom house.
Description
The Golden Fry is a popular fish & chip shop and takeaway, with a strong reputation, situated in a prominent trading location with a frontage on to the high street of Aberchirder. The business is very convenient for customer access with ample parking in the square and on the main road. This late Victorian building has a significant footprint plus excellent garden. The trading aspects are all located on the ground floor with an attractive servery and ample service areas to the side and rear of the main shop. The main customer service area is set to 33m² and the preparation room / store / staff W.C. is 15.8m². The business is well-appointed with good quality fixtures and fittings and is presented in walk-in condition. An attractive feature of this sale is the spacious family home adjacent and above the trading aspects. This 4-bedroom house comes complete with spacious and modern dining-kitchen. The house also has 2 lounges: one on the ground floor and another on the first floor. The trading elements and the family home form to make an excellent home and income lifestyle opportunity.
Trade
The business trades just below the VAT threshold whilst producing a credible profitability. The restricted trading model means that there are achievable development opportunities. Detailed accounting information will be made available to seriously interested parties post viewing.
The Golden Fry has its own Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/thegoldenfryfoggie/?locale=en_GB where it enjoys a rating of 94% (out of 10 reviews).
Location
Aberchirder is an 18th Century planned village which is attractive and situated within a rural setting and boasts a population of circa 1200. The village has a feature village square and benefits from its own primary school, library and numerous retail outlets. Local towns of Banff (10 miles) and Huntly (12 miles) provide a wide range of social, economic and welfare facilities. Further afield the village is approximately one hour from Aberdeen and two hours from Inverness. The business is located on Main Street with a prominent frontage and close to other businesses.Accommodation
The Property
The property is of traditional stone construction under a slate roof. The property dates from the late Victorian period and is set over three levels. The building hosts the fish and chip shop on the ground floor only, with the living accommodation over 3 floors.
Owners Accommodation
The house is an appealing aspect of this sale and would be ideal for a large family or extended family. The living accommodation is configured to:
Ground Floor
Hallway – Partially glazed UPVC door offering natural light. This attractive reception area has original Victorian tiled floor. Off the hallway are doors to lounge and kitchen.
Lounge – This generous and well-proportioned room has double aspect windows. The stone fireplace is an attractive feature.
Kitchen – Excellent range of modern fitted units, work surfaces and an area for dining table. The kitchen has double windows overlooking the rear aspects. A door leads to the rear hallway / utility area.
Rear Hallway – Leading to a further UPVC door, there is an alcove with utility facilities.
Stairs – From the front hallway stairs lead to the first and second floors. The wooden balustrade is most attractive.
First Floor
Lounge – This secondary lounge is spacious and has a feature fireplace.
Bedroom 1 – Large double bedroom with fitted units.
Bedroom 2 – Double bedroom with feature Victorian wrought iron fire place with original tile inserts.
Bathroom – Partially tiled bathroom comprising enamel bath and separate shower unit plus, WC and basin.
Second (Attic Floor)
Bedroom 3 – Large bedroom with coombed ceiling with secondary inner room (ideal for a nursery / play room / dressing room).
Bedroom 4 – Double bedroom with coombed ceiling.
Terms
Reason For Sale
The current proprietors have traded the business very successfully within the family for a long period of over 35 years. It is their desire to retire that brings this attractive business and home to the market.
Rates / Council Tax
The rateable value of the business is £1,900 as at April 2023 and benefit from 100% rates relief under the Small Business Bonus Scheme with a payment liability is nil for eligible owners. The house has a council tax band of D.
Finance and Legal Services
ASG Commercial Ltd is in touch with a variety of different lenders who can provide specialist finance. We will be delighted to discuss your financing requirements with you and make an appropriate introduction where appropriate. We also have many contacts in the legal profession who can assist in all legal matters arising.
Specification
The business unit and house benefit from mains electricity, water and drainage. Heating and hot water is by way of an oil-fired boiler. The property is double glazed throughout. Security system / CCTV.
Property Quote Price(s)
| Description | Sale type | Guide price | Price type |
| The Golden Fry and 4 Bed House |
For Sale Freehold
|
£180,000.00
| NA |
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