Services
We understand that all mains’ services are available at the property.
Rates
The shop is assessed to a Rateable Value of £6,300. The apartment falls within Council Tax Band A
Energy Performance
Certificate available on request.
Sale Price
The freehold property and business is available at offers over £320,000
Anti Money Laundering
Under Anti Money Laundering Regulations two forms of identification and confirmation of the source of funds will be required from any intending tenant.
FOR SALE
LONG AND VERY WELL-ESTABLISHED ENGLISH FISH & CHIP TAKE AWAY BUSINESS AND LARGE PROMINENT FREEHOLD RETAIL/COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WITH 2 BED FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT. SUITABLE FOR ALTERNATIVE USES (subject to consents)
1,064 sq. ft (99 sq. m)
- Centre of village position
- Close to village employers, amenities, free local car parking and transport links
- Alternative professional uses, offices, professional services, consulting rooms etc (subject to consents)
Description
Selwyns has traded consistently as an English Fish & Chips takeaway business for in excess 30 years and as such is well established at the heart of the community with a long standing and loyal customer base.
The business with all fixtures and fittings, equipment (list available) and stock at valuation is offered for sale together with the freehold property which is known as 61 and 61a High Street
The property is a substantial end of terrace retail/commercial one with the ground floor given over to the fish & chips takeaway business and the first floor a 2 bed apartment with its own separate access off New Street. The property is of traditional stone construction under a pitched slate roof and has a return frontage along New Street
The retail/takeaway element consists of customer/retail area, food serving area and rear preparation, storage, and staff/washroom facilities. There is a large, glazed display frontage to High Street and a smaller glazed display along the New Street elevation facing down High Street towards Lees Brook. There are fully tiled floors, suspended ceilings incorporating recessed lighting, stainless steel wall panelling, sink/washing areas, and a good internal arrangement of the accommodation to facilitate the operation of the business
Selwyns Open Hours
Lunchtimes: Monday to Saturday 11.30am to 1.30pm
Teatimes: Monday to Thursday 4.30pm to 7.30pm
Friday: 4.30pm to 8.00pm
Saturday: 4.30pm to 7.30pm
First Floor Apartment
The first floor apartment is accessed from a small hallway off New Street via a staircase leading to the kitchen at the rear of the property which in turn leads through to a good sized living room with adjacent shower room and two bedrooms towards the front elevation at High Street. The flat is well accommodated with Upvc double glazing and gas fired central heating
There is ample closeby free car parking facilities within the village and the shop is positioned directly opposite the main Lees Village bus stop which provides regular services into both Oldham and Manchester
Location
The property occupies a very prominent position within the centre of Lees village in a well-established retail, commercial and residential locality
The main A669 High Street/Lees Road passes straight through the village and the property fronts directly onto this at the junction with New Street. The property is well placed within the village and for easy access to Oldham town centre and the popular rural/semi-rural district of Saddleworth which is a 5 minutes’ drive away
Floor Size
The property in total extends to a gross internal floor area as follows:
| Ground Floor | 586 sq. ft | 54 sq. m |
| First Floor | 478 sq. ft | 44 sq. m |
| Total | 1,064 sq. ft | 99 sq. m |
Viewing
By prior appointment with joint agents:
Mark Warburton Properties LLP M: 07769 970244
W T Gunson – Neale Sayle: 07760 160 321
