Outdoor Clothing Co. - Yorkshire Dales Market Town For Sale in North Yorkshire- Business 4 Sale .co.uk

Business Summary

Location
Adams and Co. are delighted to offer for sale this long established and highly regarded outdoor clothing company situated in the centre of the picturesque market town of Hawes in Wensleydale. Hawes is the centre of the Yorkshire Dales National Parks, and enjoys excellent local facilities, good road and bus links, and fabulous walks in the surrounding countryside.

The Business
The business has been established for over 40yrs and has been in our clients hands since 1989. The business enjoys a strong reputation for quality of service and merchandise which our clients have continued to enhance over recent years. The shop specialises in garments such as hats, footwear and general outdoor wear with an extensive collection of the highest quality brands such as Regatta, Sprayway, Low Alpine, Craghopper, Hi-Tec and Berghaus, as well as providing maps and a large variety of outdoor pursuit accessories for the most discerning of buyers. By the owners own admission they do very little advertising with most sales taken via repeat business and word of mouth recommendations. The area boasts many caravan and campsites that provide a huge number of tourists, many of whom return to the area year after year. There is further potential for the purchaser to attend trade shows and introduce other merchandise ranges such as country wear. The shop enjoys increasing sales and popularity which can only highlight the scope for this exceptional opportunity. The owners rent two small units on a local industrial estate only 5 minutes walk from the shop. The units have an office area and are mainly used as storage facilities with ample parking directly outside.

Net sales for the Y/E 30th April 2010 were £271,135. Accounts will be made available to seriously interested parties following a formal viewing.

Reason For Sale
Genuine retirement sale. The owners will provide a handover period to allow a smooth transition.

Business Premises
Quality commercial premises in a superb trading position. The shop is opposite the famous Rope works, the Dales Countryside Museum and main car park. The ground floor unit (approx. 651sq.ft) is situated in a primary retail location with high footfall. The shop is fitted to a high standard throughout and has the benefit of dual aspect double glazed windows, security alarm and steel security shutters. The sales areas have carpeted flooring, suspended ceiling with inset lighting, and slat walls for display mountings. Front sales area c300sq.ft having display shelving as fitted. Central gondola and display cabinets. Small hallway through to rear sales area c351sq.ft having wall mounted display fittings with hangers. Large footwear display area. Central gondola with footwear changing benches. Door to rear changing room with door to WC. The shop has a trap door to a cellar which has restricted height and which is not currently utilised by the current owners.

Staff
The two vendors share the day to day running of the business with the help of 3 part time members of staff.

Hours of Trading
Monday to Sunday 9.30am to 5pm

Tenure
Freehold retail shop. The two industrial units are rented on local council leases with a total rent of c£8000pa.

Comments
A rare opportunity in such a picturesque location. Viewing is highly recommended

Confidentiality
Under no Circumstances should you approach the business directly.

Viewing
Please telephone this office on 015242 64880 to advise us when you would like to visit and we will be pleased to make the arrangements.

Offers
All offers are for the Leasehold, goodwill, fixtures and fittings must be made through this office.

Finance
Finance for this business is available through Adams and Co. (Finance). Please call this office for more details.

Legal Fees
Vendors and Buyers each to meet their own legal costs.

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
Adams and Co have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings, or services and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for the purpose. Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their actual condition prior to purchase. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied to Adams and Co by the vendor. Adams and Co have not had sight of the title documents. Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor. All measurements are approximate and intended for general guidance only and should therefore be considered to be 'nominal'.

Property Information

	Property:	Freehold

	Living Accommodation:	No

Other Details

	Is this a home-based business?	No
	Can this business be relocated?	No
	Is this business part of a franchise?	No

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