HARBOUR POST OFFICE 19 PERCY STREET, AMBLE, , NE65 0AG

Guide Price - £245,000 (freehold)

o Traditional Post Office business with ancillary retail sales o Very well presented 3 bed owners accommodation o Scope to develop existing business operation o Located in the popular Northumberland town of Amble o Run under same ownership for 26 years o Perfectly suited for owner operator Harbour Post Office, Amble, NE65 0AG

LOCATION PROPERTY Ground Floor Beautifully presented kitchen area with Aga stove, fitted The Harbour Post Office is situated towards the eastern The subjects occupy a two and a half storey mid-terraced white wall, base & drawer units with access to an end of Percy Street, which is a predominantly residential property with the business occupying the ground floor and enclosed rear yard and space for a centrally positioned area in the popular coastal town of Amble. Ideally the residential accommodation formed over both the dining table. located within walking distance to Amble Harbour Village ground floor and the floors above. There was an and Amble Marina, Percy Street forms part of a main route extension added to the property at the rear which now First Floor through the town with Percy Drive and Links Road. houses the kitchen whilst the property also benefits from a garage with access from the rear lane. Stairs leading to bathroom with bath, shower, sink & w/c, 2 Amble itself is situated on the , just double bedrooms (one of which features fitting at the mouth of the around a mile from The shop frontage has limited signage along with a post- wardrobes) and sizeable sitting room with dining room just Warkworth, home for its well preserved medieval castle. box alongside the entrance. off. The waterside at Amble has seen major regeneration and community development recently with an area now Attic Level known as “Harbour Village” being redeveloped to attract INTERNAL DETAILS This has been converted into a master bedroom with visitors to the restaurants, shops and the modern wooden The sales area is well fitted throughout with a range of walk-in wardrobes and dedicated bathroom facilities. pods modelled on old style fisherman huts. traditional fixtures & fittings allowing for plenty space for Attractive views of the sea and beyond can be seen from Distances to notable towns/cities:- queuing customers. The Post Office has two counter the dormer window. positions and is located along the rear wall with the 6 miles north perimeter internally offering several greeting card displays, The owners accommodation is very well presented shelving, cold drinks cabinet and cash machine. throughout whilst the property also benefits from having a 9 miles north private garage to the rear, one of very few properties on To the rear of the Post Office counter is a small kitchen Percy Street to do so. The property also benefits from a Newcastle 30 miles south area, storage and staff w/c. new gas combi-boiler, installed in 2017. 80 miles north OWNERS ACCOMMODATION The nearest railway station is at Alnmouth with forms part of the with Newcastle Airport being The owners accommodation is entered through the shop less than one hours drive from the town. which leads into a hallway with accommodation as follows:- Harbour Post Office, Amble, NE65 0AG

THE BUSINESS SERVICES OFFERS

Our clients have successfully owned and operated this We are advised that all mains services are connected. All offers couched in Scottish legal terms should be business since 1992 and have reluctantly placed the submitted to the sole selling agents. business on the market to allow them to downsize. Trading as a traditional Post Office business, the Harbour TENURE Post Office is a real focal point of this part of town and EPC Freehold. very well known throughout the local area. As well as tba being a good business opportunity, the 3 bedroomed living accommodation is also included in the sale. TRADING FIGURES

Turnover is derived from income from the Post Office Full trading profit & loss accounts will be made available Cornerstone Business Agents along with some ancillary sales from the likes of greeting to seriously interested parties only after a formal viewing. cards, stationery, soft drinks and confectionery. There is The Walled Garden | Bush Estate | undoubtedly scope to develop the retail side of the Midlothian | EH26 0SD business with the addition of further lines in the adequate BUSINESS PURCHASE FINANCE Phone 0131 445 7222 | Fax 0131 445 4300 space available and there would also be potential for a new buyer to also look at alternative use by way of a small Explore funding options— click here. email [email protected] café/tea room. PRICE www.cornerstoneba.co.uk HOURS A guide price of £245,000 is sought for the freehold Mon-Thurs 9.00am - 12.00pm/1.00pm - 5.30pm property, goodwill of the business and fixtures & fittings. Fri & Sat 9.00am – 12.30pm VIEWING STAFF Strictly by appointment via the sole selling agents Cornerstone Business Agents. Phone 0131 445 7222 or The business is operated by the owner along with two email [email protected]. part-time staff members. Harbour Post Office, Amble, NE65 0AG Owners Accommodation Important Notes

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