Detached for sale

Property description

Description: Well established MAIN post office with newly fitted main shop floor & interior, situated in an excellent location within 5/10mins of Shepherds Bush underground stations with a regular and loyal customer base.

Financial information: Post Office salary £75,000 a figure which we understand is inclusive of ATM commission income of circa £600 per month.

Lease: The premises are being offered with the benefit of a long secure new 15 years lease (reviews to be advised).

Rent: The commencing rental would be £17,000 per annum.

Business Rates: We are advised that the business rates payable currently stand at approximately £1,275 per annum.

Trading Hours: Monday to Saturday 9am to 5:30pm.

Property Description: Newly fitted post office and presented in great condition throughout. The shop front comprises of TWO built in wall mounted ATM cash machines looking on to Uxbridge Road W12 (A4020). The ground floor comprises welcoming entrance with sitting area with new suspended ceiling and diffused fluorescent lighting. The main public area houses extensive a stationery display with racking in addition to a full length post office counter for the provision of a full range of traditional services including currency exchange, personal banking and electronic utility payments etc., with parcel weighing facilities, 2 x computerised servicing positions and a fully furnished and computerised private and general administration office. The premises also incorporate a small general storeroom and a basic kitchenette, a washroom / WC and a descending staircase which accesses a large open basement level which is currently sub-let to O2 and is a useful supplementary income of £3,000 per annum which significantly offsets the principal rental figure. The property also enjoys the benefit of electric heating, in addition to the added security benefits of steel roller shutters to the shop front and a full alarm system approved by Royal Mail/Post Office.

This business has been under the same ownership for the last 40 years and is only being offered for sale due to retirement. During the current ownership the business has forged strong links with the local community and boasts an extensive and loyal customer base, along with heavy passing trade on a daily basis. This is the only Post Office within 15 minutes walk in any direction which ensures a thriving business.

In our opinion this business represents an excellent opportunity to acquire an ongoing concern with huge potential to increase counter sales, with the addition of new and improved stock lines and extended opening hours.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Amber & Co Uxbridge Road office Telephone 020 8740 9944.

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Property Features :

• MAIN post office
• Newly Fitted
• 2 ATM Cash Machines
• Washroom / WC
• Supplementary Income
• The commencing rental would be £17,000 per annum.
• The premises are being offered with the benefit of a long secure new 15 years lease (reviews to be
• Business Rates: We are advised that the business rates payable currently stand at approximately £1,