Retail premises for sale

Dorchester, Dorset DT1

Famous diy/hardware/homeware store, established 65 years, occupying superb dorchester town centre trading position, popular with other independent businesses and national retailers to include catering establishments with their alfresco seating areas in addition to public seating. Fronting the main pedestrianised shopping thoroughfare, enjoying huge pedestrian foot flow, forming part an attractive and thriving shopping area, with shopper’s car parks only a short walk away ensuring easy access.

Character double fronted premises with eye catching display forecourt, extending over 2 levels to include very useful lower ground floor/basement storage area. Offering numerous well organised and fitted retail display areas, lucrative ‘cutting room’ enabling timber to be cut to size proving popular with customers. Additional office, kitchen and storage areas together with cloakroom facilities and rear access leading to car parking space.

Renowned destination business, only 3 owners in its history, under current ownership 21 years, the current owner having previously worked in the business for 25 years. Offering a comprehensive range of stock lines, everything for the diy enthusiast – fixings, ironmongery, tools, plumbing and electrical spares plus much more to include household and gardening lines. Sales £2026 £176,229 ex Vat, Gross Profit £102,650, reluctant retirement sale, offers scope to build on current levels of sales through additional retail lines.

Leasehold £27,500 sav, Ref: D37008R