AJF Commercial Business Sales are delighted to welcome to the market this well-established, highly recommended, and extremely well known busy traditional bakery and sandwich bar located in the beautiful and historic town of Bollington in Cheshire.
This stunning town with its stone cottages in a picturesque countryside setting is located 3 miles north of Macclesfield, and 18 miles south east of Manchester in the north east county of Cheshire.
Its location nestles within the foothills of the Pennine hills and is close to the Peak District National Park, an area of Outstanding National beauty.
The business is perfectly located on the main through road through the town and is surrounded by complimentary businesses, restaurants, public houses, quaint shops and with the abundance of residential housing close by, the business thrives off much passing trade with local residents, businesses and visitors to the area.
The M60 and M56 motorway networks linking the town are both just a short drive away, and the towns of Wilmslow and Alderley Edge are also close by.
The town of Bollington is known locally as ‘Happy Valley’.
Business:
This highly successful well-known business, being one of the longest running businesses in the area, was established in 1965 by our clients family and is extremely popular within the locality and further afield.
This traditional bakery is well known locally having an excellent and enviable reputation in providing exquisite home cooked hot and cold food, some of which include: various breads and baps, savoury pies, sausage rolls, pasties, fruit pies, cream cakes, various cakes, vegetarian options and ‘made to order’ hot and cold specialists sandwiches.
This independent bakery thrives off much loyal and repeat trade and provides good quality traditional produce using the best locally sourced ingredients.
All fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.
The business also has fantastic reviews online and is active on Social Media.
Premises:
Double fronted highly visible stone building set out over 2 floors with good visible signage.
Car parking directly to the front of the business ideal for ‘takeaway food on the go’ and a large free car park directly opposite the premises.
Entrance door leading into good sized open plan shop with serving counter and display areas.
Serving / chiller counter with glass display with a large selection of cakes.
Upright display fridge with a range of sandwiches and fillings.
Salad bar and meat slicer.
To the rear of the counter are display racks with a range of specialist breads, baps and rolls.
Rijo Coffee Machine.
Telephone point, Cash till and Card Machine.
Double display fridges well stocked with a range of soft drinks, dairy products, meats and various cheeses.
Further display shelving to the rear for tin foods, toiletries, condiments, pasta / rice and cleaning products.
Door leading into good sized rear bakery and additional commercial kitchen with a range of baking appliances, some of which include: a new triple deck baking oven pie oven (bought July 2023 – £27,000), tray racks and cooling racks, pie press, pastry mixer, bread machine, bread proving machine, 6 ring cooker and oven, dough mixer, a range of fridge and freezers, stainless steel preparation tables, hand wash sink, commercial sink, and a range of cooking utensils.
Good storage area to the side for dry foods and various flours.
Door leading to rear garden which is laid to lawn with plants and shrubs.
Stairs leading to first floor good sized living accommodation which briefly comprises:
Large Lounge.
Dining room / Kitchen.
Family Bathroom.
Double Bedroom.
Single Bedroom.
(Note: Our client leases the whole building, and the first floor could be used as living accommodation for the new owner or could be let out producing further income).
Reason for sale:
The business has now become available to the market as our client is looking to take a well-deserved early retirement.
Tenure:
We are advised that the tenure is Leasehold.
Rates:
We are advised that the business is currently exempt from Business Rates.
Staff:
We are advised that the business is run by our client and 4 members of staff.
Opening Hours:
Monday: 06.15am – 3.00pm
Tuesday: 06.15am – 3.00pm
Wednesday: 06.15am – 5.30pm
Thursday: 06.15am – 5.30pm
Friday: 06.15am – 5.30pm
Saturday: 06.15am – 3.00pm
Sunday: Closed
Financial Information:
Turnover – Available on request.
Summary:
This is a remarkable life changing opportunity to own this extremely busy and highly popular bakery and sandwich bar which is well known within the area with residents and businesses both locally and in the surrounding villages, thus thriving on much loyal and repeat trade.
This business is an absolute credit to our client who has built up a remarkable and enviable reputation over the last 40 years and is in ‘walk in start trading condition’.
Therefore, AJF Commercial Business Sales strongly recommend early discussions to view, as businesses of this calibre rarely stay on the market long.
Contact Details:
If you would like to contact us to discuss the business in further detail or to arrange a viewing, you can by the following methods:
Telephone – 01204 325 101
Email – enquiries@ajfcommercial.co.uk
Website – www.ajfcommercial.co.uk
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