Well Established Framing Business And Gallery, Glasgow

Further details:

This is a very well established high quality framing business and gallery which has been operating for over 30 years. It also sells, on a commission basis, a range of original works from a selection of Scottish artists together with a range of prints, cards and gift items.

The workshop area is fully equipped to undertake all types of framing and the business carries an extensive range of framing materials. The stock at cost is £7,000 – £10,000. The seller can provide basic training to a buyer not familiar with framing.

This business would suit an owner manager and could be easily run by a couple or an individual with limited part-time help.

Opening hours:

10am – 5.30pm, Monday – Saturday

Staff:

The business is run by the owner with two freelance part-time staff.

Current turnover:

The owner keeps the turnover just below the VAT threshold. Full accounts can be made available to serious interested parties after viewing.

Premises:

The premises are bright highly visible double unit on Battlefield Road between Langside Road and Grange Road in the Battlefield area of Glasgow.

This is near the affluent areas of Clarkston, Giffnock, Newlands and Whitecraigs where many of the business’s regular customers live.

The ground floor is 71m2 (745sqft) and consists of a display area, framing workshop, kitchen and toilet. There is also a 11m2 mezzanine storage area.

The property benefits from on-street parking and Mount Florida station is only a 5 minute walk away.

Tenure:

Leasehold. Rent £1,250 per month. New 5 year lease available. Rateable value £10,800 so no rates payable.