Successful Lock Up Convenience Store for Sale in Ashburton, Devon

Ashburton, Devon

£65,000 Leasehold + SAV
13 Balland ParkAshburtonDevonTQ13 7BSView Map

A thriving lock-up convenience store located in the picturesque town of Ashburton, Devon, is now available for sale. This store offers a wide selection of groceries, fresh and frozen products, snacks, pet foods, confectionery, soft drinks, hot food and alcoholic beverages. It also provides a range of magazines and daily newspapers, ensuring everything you need is under one roof. Ideally situated within a densely populated residential area, the store benefits from convenient parking right outside. This fantastic lifestyle business is being offered for sale due to the owner’s health issues. Early viewings are highly recommended.

Located just a short walk from Ashburton’s town centre, Balland Store is well-positioned to serve local residents while also attracting visitors and in close proximity to the large secondary school. With the stunning Dartmoor National Park nearby, the area draws significant tourist activity. Additionally, excellent transport links, such as the A38, provide easy access to Exeter and the national motorway network.

This convenience store has been successfully owner-operated for many years and is now on the market solely due to the owner’s health concerns. The shop holds a full liquor licence and benefits from free parking outside. The store boasts impressive turnover and a strong net profit. However, there is significant scope to grow revenue by introducing services such as the National Lottery, PayPoint, scratch cards, an online delivery hub, and extended opening hours. Currently, there is no newspaper delivery service, this would be a great opportunity to increase revenue. Trading accounts will be made available after a successful formal viewing.

Accommodation

This lock-up convenience store occupies a prominent position within a residential area of Ashburton.

Main Retail Area

6.25m x 6.00m

An open-plan retail space that includes:

Two central multi-tiered display units.

A dairy open fridge, three upright glass-fronted freezers, and three upright glass-fronted fridges.

Ample wall-mounted shelving.

A paper and magazine display system.

An ice cream chest freezer.

Two wire product display carousels.

A confectionary display counter.

Near the counter area, there is a wall-mounted alcohol display, a ‘Coffee to Go’ station, and a multi-tiered hot food counter for items such as pasties and other hot snacks.

Counter
The bespoke counter includes a cut-out basket stand, a till, and electric scales. Behind the counter are a cigarette gantry and shelving for spirits and medicines. Positioned immediately on the right as you enter the store, the counter allows clear visibility of the entire shop floor. An additional advantage is the comprehensive CCTV system installed throughout the store and its exterior

Store/Office

4.60m x 2.50m

To the rear of the shop is a large storage and office space, featuring:

Extensive dry storage.

Refrigeration units.

Room for a desk, chair, and general administrative tasks.
At the far end, there is a side door for deliveries and access to the kitchenette.

Kitchenette
The kitchenette is located between the office and toilet and includes a worktop with an inset sink and drainer, along with space for a kettle.

Toilet
A toilet is available, featuring a WC and handwashing facilities.

Outside
The shop entrance is accessed via a concrete slope, which is also used for displaying items such as vegetables and bird food. This area accommodates deliveries of newspapers and magazines before the owners arrive in the morning. To one side, there is additional space for a recycling point and general bins.

Legal Fees

Each party will be responsible for their own legal fees, and the incoming tenant will be required to pay the landlord’s reasonable lease set-up fees.

Services

The property is connected to mains electricity, broadband, water, and drainage. No testing of these services has been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial.

Business Rates

The property is currently fully exempt from business rates under small business rates relief. For more information, please visit the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) website at www.voa.gov.uk.

Tenure

Leasehold. Each party will be responsible for their own legal fees, and the incoming tenant will pay the landlord’s reasonable lease set-up fees.

Viewings

All enquiries and viewings must be arranged through the agents, Ware Commercial.

Tel: 01803 328880
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.warecommercial.com

Misrepresentation Act

Misrepresentation Act 1967. The Particulars are not considered a formal offer, they are for information only and give a general idea of the property. They are not to be taken as forming any part of a resulting contract nor be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Whilst every care is taken in their preparation, no liability can be accepted for their accuracy. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars.