* Freehold
* Idyllic Village Setting
* Monopoly Trading Position
* Showing Adjusted Net Profits of £87, 000
* Four Bedroom Accommodation
Ampleforth post office and village store with four bedroom accommodation in
York, North Yorkshire for Sale.
Situated in this idyllic village setting, quaint village on the edge of the
North Yorkshire Moors and Howardian Hills approximately 20 miles North of York
provides the owners with a fabulous place to work and live. Extremely well
presented detached stone built property which provides four sumptuous
bedrooms, large elevated gardens, external annex plus a profitable, good sized
sales shop. Benefitting from being the only shop for many miles provides this
business with a monopoly position and captive audience. Similarly, the closest
Post Office is at least 10 miles away by road which again enhances the
monopoly position. The present owners have been here five years and are
selling due to semi - retirement - full training will be given. Currently the
business is staff run at the weekends plus the owners have an additional half
day off per week. Impressive weekly turnover of £12, 000 to £13, 000 per week,
working on 24% gross profit margin plus Post Office remuneration of £17, 000
per annum. Adjusted net profits of £87, 000 after staff wages have been paid -
highly profitable business!
The shop provides a very well presented air conditioned sales shop with modern
fittings, CCTV, suspended ceiling including LED lighting, large open multi
deck chiller, two single upright fridges, soft drinks chiller, triple fridge
for beers and wines, ice cream freezer, coffee machine, National Lottery. The
till system is computerised offering a full epos system. Providing both
essentials and some high end food and drinks, this shop appeals to a wide
audience including both local and passing trade. Externally, the owners
accommodation is accessed from a private rear courtyard with a pathway off
leading to an extended garden area incorporating detached annex / summer house
/ office, decking area, second elevated decking area with garden shed beyond.
The owners accommodation is very well appointed and needs to be seen to be
appreciated. Entrance leads into the modern, well - appointed kitchen which
incorporates the dining area. Leading off is the bright and airy lounge area
with exposed beams, small hallway off leads to the modern bathroom with
shower, good sized master bedroom with plenty of storage. Stairs lead up to
three further bedrooms, all a good size and modern in decor.
This is a fabulous opportunity to work and live in a beautiful location
benefitting from a profitable business run in reasonable hours coupled with
fabulous family accommodation and large private gardens which back onto the
local woods - viewing highly recommended.

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