STRICTLY BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT VIA THE SELLING AGENT

The subject property comprises a large two-storey purpose built retail unit, which is currently occupied for use as a specialist retail store, trading as Country Stores. We note that the existing store is well equipped with various wall displays offering a variety of fishing tackle, bait, airguns, clothing and equipment. In addition there are sales displays for pet and animal feed and accessories. There is also a separate stock room for animal feed.

The first floor, which can be accessed internally off the main sales area or independently over the side elevation, accommodates an ancillary sales area with separate office and w.c. facilities, which was previously occupied as an independent charity shop.

The property also benefits from external customer car parking, for approximately 7 vehicles, over secured yard area to the front. Additional external storage units are also available over the secured yard.

The business which has been established in excess of 36 years benefits from the sale of various fishing, hunting, pet and animal supplies. The business enjoys a strong reputation with regular and repeat trade, and stock a wide selection of brands including Jarvis Walker, Smith and Wesson, Okuma, Browning, etc. This sale provides an unique opportunity to acquire an established business in a popular mixed use location, within close proximity to all necessary amenities.

Description - STRICTLY BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT VIA THE SELLING AGENT

The subject property comprises a large two-storey purpose built retail unit, which is currently occupied for use as a specialist retail store, trading as Country Stores. We note that the existing store is well equipped with various wall displays offering a variety of fishing tackle, bait, airguns, clothing and equipment. In addition there are sales displays for pet and animal feed and accessories. There is also a separate stock room for animal feed.

The first floor, which can be accessed internally off the main sales area or independently over the side elevation, accommodates an ancillary sales area with separate office and w.c. facilities, which was previously occupied as an independent charity shop.

The property also benefits from external customer car parking, for approximately 7 vehicles, over secured yard area to the front. Additional external storage units are also available over the secured yard.

The business which has been established in excess of 36 years benefits from the sale of various fishing, hunting, pet and animal supplies. The business enjoys a strong reputation with regular and repeat trade, and stock a wide selection of brands including Jarvis Walker, Smith and Wesson, Okuma, Browning, etc. This sale provides an unique opportunity to acquire an established business in a popular mixed use location, within close proximity to all necessary amenities.

Location - The subject premises is located within a secured compound, situated along the corner of Church Street and Sterry Road within the popular village of Gowerton.

Gowerton is a large village and community, approximately four miles northwest of Swansea city centre, which has an immediate catchment population of approximately 5,212, which increases further to 8,183 by including the adjoining built up area of Waunarlwydd.

The subject premises also affords good lines of communication via the main B4295 and the A484, which is the main distribution road linking Swansea city centre to Llanelli and furthermore the M4 Motorway, approximately four miles away in a northerly direction.

Accommodation - The subject premises affords the following approximate areas:

Net Internal Area: 403.32 sq.m (4,341.33 sq. ft.)

GROUND FLOOR

Sales Area: 208.43 sq.m (2,243.54 sq. ft.)
accessed via standard pedestrian doorway, off the shared access road and designated customer parking area to the front, which includes various wall mounted and free standing fixtures and fittings, with doors to.

W.C. Facilities
including separate disabled w.c. facilities.

Store 1 (Animal Feed): 14.10 sq.m (151.77 sq. ft.)

Store 2: 36.78 sq.m (395.90 sq. ft.)

FIRST FLOOR

Ancillary Sales: 128.38 sq.m (1,381.88 sq. ft.)
accessed via an internal stairwell directly off the main sales area. The ancillary sales area can also be accessed independently off the side elevation via an external stairwell.

Office: 15.63 sq.m (168.24 sq. ft.)

W.C. Facilities

EXTERNALLY

The subject premises benefits from designated parking for approximately 7 vehicles, within a secure compound, which is shared with the adjoining retail unit. An external storage unit is also located within the secure compound, which can be accessed independently off the main access road.

Rates - As stated on the VOA website the Rateable Value for the subject premises is as follows:

Rateable Value (2017): £7,200

From April 2018 the Welsh Government set the multiplier according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and for the financial year 2022-23 the multiplier will be 0.535.

Rates relief for small businesses in Wales will apply up to 31st March 2022. Rates relief for small business with a rateable value up to £6000 will receive 100% relief and those with a rateable value between £6,001 and 12,000 will receive relief that will be reduced on a tapered basis from 100% to zero.

We advise that all enquiries should be made with the Local Authority Rates Department to verify this information. For further information visit .

Vat - All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT. Please be advised that VAT will be applicable to this transaction.

Terms & Tenure - The subject premises is available for sale as a going concern (excluding the stock value, which will be determined prior to completion). Company trading accounts will be made available to bona fide enquiries after the initial viewing appointment.

Our client's interest is held on a Long Leasehold interest for a term of 75 years from 25th March 2002 (54 years unexpired) at an initial ground rent of £1,500 per annum. A copy of the Head Lease will be available on request.

Viewing - By appointment with Sole Agents:

Astleys Chartered Surveyors
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