DESCRIPTION
Premier Store is a substantial property set over three floors which trades successfully as a general village store, hot food outlet and newsagent. The shop unit extends to around 138m² and is newly renovated and currently fitted out to an excellent standard. The turnover levels continue to improve, demonstrating a demand for its facilities and services within the immediate area. Located on the north coast 500 route, the shop is ideally located on this main arterial route, attracting a good level of passing trade as well as the robust trade available from serving the local communities. The business enjoys a steady footfall all year round.
REASON FOR SALE
The present proprietors have owned the shop since 2020. It is now their intention to sell the business in order to concentrate on other business interests.
TRADE
Premier store sells groceries, alcohol, newsagent and hot food takeaway. The business is ideally equipped with shelving, general display units, numerous chilled display cabinets, till system and kitchen equipment. The kitchen equipment comprises free standing oven, ceramic hotplate, frontline counter, display equipment and rational combi oven with associated Ultravent exhaust. The shop was recently renovated, resulting in a fresh and well-lit environment for customers. The upgrading of the shop has, in part, resulted in the increasing turnover. Another component of this increase is the introduction of the new hot food provision which attracts customers initially and then benefits from their secondary spend in the shop. They currently run with 2 part time staff and some adhoc cover for stocking shelves.
OPENING HOURS
The shop is open 7 days a week, and had normal hours of Monday to Saturday
07:00 – 18:00 and on Sunday 10:00 – 14:00.
LOCATION
The village of Brora is one of the largest centres of population in Sutherland and is located on the NC500. The region is a tourist magnet and is renowned for its magnificent hills and rugged mountains. Brora has a staggering coastline with a long sandy beach and picturesque harbour: all sheltered to the west by rolling hills. The area attracts a high number of visitors who frequent the store during the tourist season and who come to the area to undertake a wide range of activities Brora has its own 18-hole links golf course which also attracts many visitors to the area. Scottish castles and other historic sites makes the area vibrant in the summer season with Dunrobin Castle being the most famous just a few miles away. The many local self-catering accommodation providers, hotels and guest houses generate footfall for the store. The town of Brora has excellent social and welfare facilities; secondary schooling is provided in Golspie some 5 miles away.
THE PROPERTY
The property is a three-storey stone building with pitched slate roof. The property has been extended to the east to provide single storey storage, this is constructed of rendered block with a pitched slate roof and has a large single door access which can accommodate pallet deliveries. The walk-in freezer is located in this area, as is a secure storage area. As a result of the extension the premises enjoys an excellent level of storage. The premises comprises the shop, food preparation area and storage on the ground floor with toilets and office space above.
The property is arranged as follows:
Ground Floor Sales – 63.2m²
Ground Floor Storage – 44.2m²
First Floor Storage – 19.2m²
Attic Floor Office – 11.8m²
The entrance to the shop is accessed directly from the pavement where the main sales area is located. To the east end of the shop is the access to the store. Above the shop entrance door and windows is a full width prominent illuminated sign providing an excellent level of exposure to attract passing trade.
GROUNDS
The business is set within an impressive period property enjoying prominent roadside frontage. The business has off-road parking to the east of the building, which can accommodate 4 cars, and additional spaces immediately to the front. Deliveries are taken into the business directly to the back of house store.
SERVICES
The property benefits from mains electricity, internet, water supply and drainage. The heating is provided by electric heaters located within the shop. The shop is equipped with CCTV.
