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HARDWARE & DIY STORE WITH GARDEN SUNDRIES, BUSY PDE, CLOSE TO LARGE CAR PARK, CENTRE OF WATERSIDE VILLAGE ON FRINGES OF NEW FOREST, HANTS. Well fitted shop. Retirement sale. Run by H&W team. Same hands 18 yrs. Recorded T/O £120,667 (ex VAT). GP £48,480 (40%). Open congenial hrs (9am/5pm) – 6 days. S/C 3 bed maisonette above. 15 yr lease from Dec ’06 @ £14,000 p.a.x. - £30,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. D.3413)

L/U CAFÉ & SANDWICH BAR, PRIZED HIGH ST POSN, CENTRE OF PICTURESQUE NEW FOREST & SOLENT MARKET TOWN, HAMPSHIRE. Character Georgian bldg. Grade 2 Listed. Superbly fitted & equipped. Grnd flr seats 37 + beamed basement seats 27. Catering kitchen. Run under management - same hands 16 yrs. Ave T/O £8,000 p.w. – 50% take away. Recorded T/0 approx. £385,000 (ex VAT). GP £243,000 (63%). Open congenial hrs (8 am/4 pm) and closed Sunday. Plenty of scope. Offered with a new 21 year lease @ £35,000 p.a.x. - £100,000 + S.A.V (Ref. C.3455)

DELICATESSEN (WITH ON & OFF-LICENCES) & COFFEE SHOP (A1 USE), HIGH ST POSN, AMIDST CONSERVATION AREA, IN PRETTY HAMPSHIRE TOWN, BETWEEN FAREHAM & WINCHESTER. Eye-catching shop with well fitted air-conditioned retail area & rear coffee shop - seats 20.  Estab 7 yrs. T/O £5,000 p.w. Recorded T/O £234,955 (ex VAT) y/e Sept ’10. Open short hrs (9am/5pm) – 6 days. Sep 2 dble bed 1st flr flat let on AST @ £700 pcm. 10 yr lease from 2008 @ £15,500 p.a. (inc VAT). Delivery van incl. - £65,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. G/C.3439)

LONG ESTABLISHED FEED MERCHANTS & SADDLERY BUSINESS, INC THE SALE OF COUNTRY CLOTHING, PET FOODS & ACCESSORIES, OCCUPYING A BUSY MAIN RD POSN AMIDST RURAL SURROUNDINGS, IN AN AFFLUENT AREA, SOUTHERN ENGLAND.  Thriving cash & carry business with local delivery service. Operating from Listed farm bldgs that extend to approximately 10,000 sq ft. (not measured). Comprising 3 lge barns with attached brick & slate roof bldg plus ample open storage & parking. Fully fitted & equipped incl. motor vehicles. Offered for sale due to pending retirement reasons. Accts record T/O of £1,484,610 (ex VAT). Gross Profit £374,189 (25.2%). Plenty of scope. Premises offered with new lease (not verified) – terms to be agreed.  Anticipated rent £10,000 p.a.x. A RARE OPPORTUNITY. - £250,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. M.3435).

LOCK-UP LICENSED RESTAURANT PREMISES, CENTRE OF COVETED NEW FOREST VILLAGE, BROCKENHURST, HANTS. Tastefully furnished, air-con Restaurant seats 30. Cocktail Bar seats 17. Paved forecourt seats 30. Well equipped catering kitchen & parking for 9 cars. 15 yr lease from June 2008 @ £27,000 p.a.x. with RPI reviews.  Ideal for use as Coffee Shop or Tea Rooms – OIRO £50,000  (Ref. C.3420)

LOCK-UP FISH & CHIPS TAKE AWAY, MODERN SHOPPING DEVELOPMENT AMIDST RESIDENTIAL AREA, OUTSKIRTS OF LEE-ON-SOLENT, HANTS. Eye-catching corner unit. Superbly fitted. T/O £2,500 p.w. GP 65%. SCOPE. 15 yr lease from March 2010 @ £17,500 p.a.x. (not verified). - £35,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3421)

L/U FISH & CHIPS TAKE AWAY, SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION, IN CENTRE OF AVON TOWN, CONVENIENT FOR A303, NR. SALISBURY. Modern, superbly fitted unit with Perfecta (KFE) 3-pan range. Unused space for 36 cover restaurant. Retirement sale. T/O £3,000 p.w. GP 65%. Recorded T/O £168,638 (ex VAT). GP £109,978. Adj. Net £60,424. SCOPE as closed at 8.30 pm & no Sundays. 25 yr lease from July 2003 @ £15,500 p.a.x. - £65,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3430)

NEWS & CONVENIENCE STORE WITH OFF-LIC., NAT. LOT AND SUB-PO (SAL APPROX £27,500 P.A.), AMIDST SMALL RESI PDE, POPULAR COMMUTER VILLAGE, NR. WINCHESTER. 2 adj. shop units with single counter PO posn. Same hands 6 yrs – health reasons force sale. Current T/O £7/£8,000 p.w. incl WNB £1,000 (7 am rounds) + £800 Nat. Lot sales. Accts avail. Desirable S/C 3 bed family maisonette. Gas C.H. Yard & 2 l/u gges. Council lease for 15 yrs from March 2010 @ £10,800 p.a.x. (not verified). - £110,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. N/G.3419)

L/U CONTINENTAL STYLE DELICATESSEN WITH OFF-LICENCE & ADJOINING COFFEE SHOP (A3 USE), CENTRE OF AFFLUENT SOLENT SAILING VILLAGE, NR. SOUTHAMPTON. Well fitted deli with catering kitchen (3-phase) & adj. 20 seat coffee shop. T/O £4,200 p.w. (60% retail). Recorded T/O £215,568 (ex VAT) for y/e 5 Apr ’10. GP £89,747 (41.6%). Closed Sunday. 10 yr lease from July ’06 (not verified) @ £7,000 p.a.x. - £53,950 + S.A.V. (Ref. G/C.3381)

L/U COFFEE SHOP/SANDWICH BAR (A3 USE) WITH PROFITABLE LUNCH TIME TAKE AWAY & BUFFET TRADE, JUST OFF MULTIPLE SHOPPING PRECINCT, CITY CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON. Superbly furnished & attractively decorated. 25+ covers with additional 1st flr seating for 30 plus front seating for up to 12. Catering kitchen. Turnover £2,500 p.w. (30% take away and 20% buffet trade). Overall GP 70%. Closed at 3.30/4.00 pm – 6 days. SCOPE for additional opening hrs/Sunday & eve opening. 10 yr lease from Oct 2005 @ £24,000 p.a.x. - £30,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3358)

FREEHOLD GUEST HOUSE (4 STAR LISTED), MAIN RD POSN AMIDST RESI AREA, CONVENIENT FOR A27 & COAST, HAYLING ISLAND, HANTS. Det. prop circa 1900. Gas C.H. D/G. 5 en suite bedrms for 9 or 10 guests. Desirable 2 dble bed en suite owners accomm & sep. S/C 1 bed granny annexe. Mature garden with parking for 9 cars. Run by couple. Retirement sale – same hands 8 yrs. B&B only.  Recorded T/O £66,026. SCOPE. - £549,000 (Ref. GH.3251)

L/U SANDWICH & COFFEE BAR, AMIDST MAIN RD PDE, AMPLE CAR PARKING, CONVENIENT FOR A303, OUTSKIRTS OF HAMPSHIRE MARKET TOWN. Compact, attractively fitted, air-conditioned unit with occasional seating. Estab. 4½  yrs. Run by couple. Current T/O £2,500 p.w. (inc approx 20% corporate buffets). Recorded T/O of £114,729 (ex VAT) for y/e 31 Jan 2010. GP £70,578 (61.5%). Closed at 3 pm during week & 2 pm on Saturday. Scope for sandwich rounds & to expand buffets. 15 yr lease from June 2005 @ £6,000 p.a.x. - £49,500 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3383)

GEORGIAN HIGH ST, NEW FOREST & SOLENT L/U RESTAURANT & TEA ROOM, JUST OFF MARKET TOWN OF LYMINGTON. Character Grade II Listed Bldg. Retirement sale – same hands 8 yrs. 30-cover restaurant + walled trade gdn seats 40. Trad English menu. Recorded T/O approx. £60,000 p.a. (10% take away) – not VAT reg. High GP. Open short hrs – 6 days. SCOPE. 5 yr lease from Oct 2007 @ £7,950 p.a.x. - £50,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3362)

VILLAGE GENERAL STORES WITH NEWS, OFF-LIC, NAT. LOT & INSTORE BAKERY, PROM. MAIN RD POSN, AMIDST SEMI-RURAL AREA, NR. WINCHESTER, HANTS. Serving wealthy commuter village, Show piece shop (approx. 1,000 sq.ft.) with Epos tills etc. Run by couple. Same hands 7 yrs. T/O £6,800 p.w. inc. WNB £1,400 + Nat. Lot £1,000. Recorded T/O £310,038 (ex VAT). GP £95,401 (30.77%) + £2,055 Lot comm. Desirable 3 dble bed family accom. Gas C.H. D/G. Gge. Gdn. – EITHER £595,000 + S.A.V. F’HOLD, OR, as a L/U shop with new lease @ a rental of £16,500 p.a. - £59,950 + S.A.V. (Ref. N/G.3223)

 PROFITABLE BAKERS (APPROX. 50% WHOLESALE), PROM MAIN RD CORNER SITE IN AFFLUENT COASTAL TOWN, NR CHRISTCHURCH, EAST DORSET. Smartly fitted, air conditioned shop with lge well equipped bake house. Retirement sale. Estab by Vendors 20 yrs ago. Recorded T/O £391,636 (ex VAT). GP £271,961 (69.4%) – 50% wholesale trade. SCOPE. New FRI lease – term negotiable - @ initial rental of £15,000 p.a.x. - £100,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C/M.3211)

LEASEHOLD PUBLIC HOUSE WITH CATERING POTENTIAL, MAIN RD POSN, OUTSKIRTS OF AFFLUENT HAMPSHIRE TOWN. Character det. bldg. Attractive lounge bar seats 30 with adj. 30 cover dining/functions rm. Lge public bar with games area. Fully equipped catering kitchen. Rear trade gdn seats 30+. Forecourt & rear car park. 3 dble bed owners accomm. Gas C.H. and 2 dble en suite letting bedrooms. 7 uninhabitable attic rms. Same hands 15 yrs. T/O £5,500/£6,000 p.w. (at present no food) + £200 p.w. from B&B. Recorded T/O for y/e 31.8.08 £324,579 (ex VAT). GP £187,810 (57.9%). ENORMOUS CATERING POTENTIAL. Beer tied lease for 20 yrs from July ’96 with 10 yr extension @ £45,000 p.a.x. (not verified). - £40,000 + S.A.V. (F.3344)

SOUGHT AFTER LOCK-UP TEA ROOMS, AMIDST CONSERVATION AREA IN PRETTY GEORGIAN TOWN, NR WINCHESTER, HANTS. Character prop with separate grnd & 1st flr seating areas for 30 covers plus paved courtyard seats 28.  Average T/O £2,000 p.w. with summer seasonal boost.  Recorded T/O £85,446 (ex VAT) y/e Nov 08. GP £64,955 (76%). Open congenial hrs. Scope for gifts etc. 10 yr lease from June ’05 (terms not verified) @ £9,000 p.a.x. - £59,950 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3339)

L/U MODEL AND COLLECTORS SHOP, INCLUDING STEIFF TEDDIES, CENTRE OF AFFLUENT COASTAL VILLAGE, BETWEEN LYMINGTON & CHRISTCHURCH. Attractive shop amidst Conservation Area. Estab by Vendors in Aug ’88. For sale due to recent bereavement. Recorded gross T/O approx. £100,000. GP 30%. Scope for web sales. Open 10 am/5 pm – 5 days. New lease available @ £7,500 p.a.x. - £25,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. M.3237)

L/U HAIRDRESSING SALON, PROM POSN AMIDST MAIN RD PDE WITH LAY-BY PARKING, CENTRE OF POPULAR COMMUTER VILLAGE, CONVENIENT FOR A27/M27, EASTERN OUTSKIRTS SOUTHAMPTON. Run by staff. Retirement sale – same hands 20 yrs. Stylishly fitted. 5 dressing-out posns & Epos till. T/O £2,000 p.w. (85% ladies). Recorded T/O £87,059 (ex VAT) y/e Dec ’08. Accts avail. Scope for working owner. 20 yr lease from Oct ’90 @ £7,000 p.a.x. *New lease avail* - £25,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. LH.3330)

L/U FLORIST, PROMINENT MAIN RD POSN ON FRINGES OF TOWN CENTRE, LYMINGTON, HANTS. Run virtually single handed. Same hands 8 yrs. Recorded T/O approx. £85,000 p.a. Open congenial hrs – 6 days. Lease with approx. 7 yrs remaining from Feb 2009 @ current rental of £9,500 p.a.x. - £15,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. M.3335)

L/U LIC. SNOOKER CLUB PREMISES (MEMBERS ONLY) *AT PRESENT NOT TRADING*, CLOSE TO LGE CAR PARK, WATERSIDE TOWN ON FRINGES OF NEW FOREST, HANTS. Recently closed. Air conditioned bar with adj. Kitchen area. Wood panelled grnd flr snooker hall (approx. 2,700 sq.ft) and 1st flr snooker hall (approx. 1,900 sq.ft) has own bar servery. Gas C.H. 15 yr Lease from Feb’06 @ current rental of £27,000 p.a.x. - £25,000 O.N.O. (Ref. F.3261)

L/U WINE BAR & RESTAURANT WITH FULL ON-LIC FREE OF TIE, CLOSE TO SEAFRONT & MULTIPLE SHOPPING CENTRE, SOUTHSEA, HANTS. Attractively fitted – seats 65. Catering kitchen. Staff run. Euro style menu. Ave T/O £3,500/£4,000 p.w. GP 68%. Open eves only except Sat/Sun lunch, closed Sun eve/all day Mon. Scope for working owner. 15 yr lease from June ’08 @ £15,000 p.a.x. - £65,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3343)

L/U CONTINENTAL CAFÉ WITH UNEXPLOITED FULL ON-LIC. & PROFITABLE LUNCH TIME TAKE AWAY TRADE, OCCUPYING A PRIZED POSN AMIDST A PROFESSIONAL AREA, CITY CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON. Superbly furnished in contemporary style. Air con seating for 30+ covers plus pavement seating for 12. T/O £4,200 a week (40% take away), plus O/S catering £1,000 per month. GP 72.7%. Accts avail. Closed at 3.30/4.00 pm. Scope for Sunday/eve opening. Lease until Aug 2025 @ £18,000 p.a.x. - £119,950 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3302)

L/U SANDWICH BAR AMIDST RESI SHOPPING PRECINCT, OUTSKIRTS OF SOUTHAMPTON. Well fitted, seats 22 with pavement seating for 12. Current T/O £2,750 p.w. GP75%. Open congenial hrs – 6 days. Lease until 31 Aug 2010 @ current rental of £11,500 p.a.x. - £64,950 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3292)

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY CO, SPECIALISING PRIMARILY IN HEALTH CARE, OPERATING FROM ACCESSIBLE OFFICES, BASED IN CENTRAL SOUTHERN ENGLAND. Estab. 20 yrs – retirement sale. Working mainly for NHS Trusts (approx 85%) as well as private sector. Covering southern England, West Country & Wales. Mostly repeat business & recommendations. Recorded T/O £416,934 (ex VAT) for y/e 31.3.08. Accts avail. *READILY RELOCATABLE*. Suite of offices rented for £605 pcm, fully inc. Intro to business given. - £175,000 for 100% shareholding. (Ref. M.3312)

SOUGHT AFTER SANDWICH BAR, AMIDST PROFESSIONAL AREA IN MULTIPLE TOWN CENTRE, BETWEEN SOUTHAMPTON & WINCHESTER. Stylishly fitted take away. T/O £2,200 p.w. incl. approx. 12% buffet trade. GP 65%. Open congenial hrs. SCOPE. 1 dble bedrm, etc. flat currently let on AST @ £450 pcm – offered with vacant poss. 10 yr lease from Oct 2006 @ £10,700 p.a.x. (not verified). - £55,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3246)

CATERING DISPOSABLES VAN DELIVERY BUSINESS, COVERING WEST HAMPSHIRE & EAST DORSET. Specialising in the delivery of kitchen and wash room paper and cleaning products. Run from home with small storage unit (rent £310 pcm). 2 vans included. Estab. by Vendor approx. 20 yrs ago – retirement sale. Currently operating 2½ days a week! Recorded T/O £99,470 (ex VAT) for y/e Apr. 2008. ENORMOUS SCOPE. - £39,500 + S.A.V. (Ref. M.3299)

L/U UNISEX HAIRDRESSERS, SMALL RESI PDE, OUTSKIRTS OF PRETTY NEW FOREST MARKET TOWN OF RINGWOOD, HANTS. Attractively decorated. 7 dressing-out posns & 2 rear treatment rms. Retirement sale – same hands 18 yrs. Run under p/t supervision. Open 4½ days. T/O £1,200 p.w. (not VAT reg) – 70% ladies + £300 p.c.m. from letting treatment rms. 15 yr lease from Oct 2002 (not verified) @ £9,500 p.a.x. - £25,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. LH.3275)

L/U 5-DAY COUNTER NEWSAGENTS WITH PROFITABLE LUNCHTIME SANDWICH TAKE AWAY TRADE, AMIDST PROFESSIONAL AREA, CITY CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON. Compact, easily run, air con shop. Same hands 22 yrs. T/O £3,500 p.w. incl. approx. £800 lunchtime take away. WCNB £360. Recorded T/O £150,433 (ex VAT) for y/e 31.3.07. GP £41,322 (27.4%). Shop opens 6.00 am/6.00 pm Mon-Fri. Scope for later evening and weekend opening. County Council lease for 15 yrs from June 2001 @ £6,500 p.a.x. - £49,500 + S.A.V. (Ref. N.3272)

UNEXPLOITED SANDWICH BAR & COFFEE SHOP (A3 USE). PROM. MAIN RD POSN IN MULTIPLE CITY CENTRE, PORTSMOUTH. Well fitted L/U with 24 covers. Catering kitchen. T/O £1,000 p.w. (mostly take away). GP 60%. Open 8 am/4 pm. Offering enormous scope to extend hours. Suit many styles of cuisine. 10 yr lease from July 2007 @ £11,000 p.a.x. - £39,950 + S.A.V. (Ref C.3281)

CUSTOM FIT GOLF CLUBMAKERS, INCL. REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS, OCCUPYING AN ACCESSIBLE MAIN RD POSN, AMIDST RURAL SURROUNDINGS, NR. CHICHESTER. Locally unopposed business. Fully equipped workshop. Retirement sale – estab by Vendor in 1993. Recorded T/O peaked @ £56,925. Not VAT reg. Scope as not computerised & no web presence. Currently open congenial hrs – 4 days p.w. Annually renewable lease @ only £3,500 p.a.x. Full training available. - £19,950 + S.A.V. (Ref. M.3213)

EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, SPECIALISING IN THE RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT OF TEMPORARY & PERMANENT OFFICE STAFF, MARKET TOWN CENTRE, ROMSEY, HANTS. Estab by Vendor approx. 10 yrs ago. Operating from fully furnished & equipped 1st & 2nd flr offices. Accts for y/e 31 Dec 2006 record a combined fee income of £305,811 (ex VAT), which may be split as to £183,151 - temporary and £122,660 - permanent. Office open trad hrs – 5 days. Sub-lease with 4 yrs remaining @ £6,375 p.a.x. (not verified). - £30,000 (Ref. M.3273)

LIC. RESTAURANT PREMISES, AMIDST RESI PDE, JUST OFF BUSY MAIN RD, CLOSE TO SEAFRONT, HAYLING ISLAND, HANTS. Suit many styles of cuisine. Attractively furnished, air con. Restaurant – seats 38+. Cocktail Bar/servery & well equipped catering kitchen. S/C 1 or 2 bed flat above with gdn & parking.  Offered with new 10 yr lease @ initial rental of £12,000 p.a.x. - PREMIUM £20,000. Additionally freehold available to be purchased @ £269,500. (Ref. C.3287)

L/U CONTINENTAL CAFÉ WITH UNEXPLOITED FULL ON-LIC. & PROFITABLE LUNCH TIME TAKE AWAY TRADE, OCCUPYING A PRIZED POSN AMIDST A PROFESSIONAL AREA, CITY CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON. Superbly furnished in contemporary style. Air con seating for 30+ covers plus pavement seating for 12. T/O £4,200 a week (40% take away), plus O/S catering £1,000 per month. GP 65%. Accts avail. Closed at 3.30/4.00 pm. Scope for Sunday/eve opening. Lease until Aug 2010 @ £18,000 p.a.x. with 5 yr extension agreed. - £ 99,500 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3203)

L/U DAY TIME COFFEE SHOP, PROMINENT POSN AMIDST MULTIPLE SHOPPING THORO’FARE, CITY CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON. Superbly fitted. 64 covers. Catering kitchen, Easily manageable menu. Current T/O £4,000 p.w. GP 79%. Recorded T/O £175,433 (Excl.VAT) y/e Aug ’06. 6 day trade. SCOPE. Lease until Sept 2012 @ £27,000 p.a. - £79,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3262)

L/U RESTAURANT (FULL ON-LIC), PRIZED WATER FRONT LOCATION, SOUTHAMPTON. Character prop. Attractively furnished with 45 covers plus patio seating for 32. Retirement sale. Same hands 20 yrs. T/O £3,000 p.w. Recorded T/O £130,000 (ex VAT) y/e Sept ’06. GP 67%. Open 5½ days – last orders 10 pm. TREMENDOUS SCOPE. 15 yr lease from Nov. ’03 @ £14,750 p.a.x. A RARE OPPORTUNITY. - £95,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3249)

SOUGHT AFTER L/U FISH & CHIPS TAKE AWAY, OCCUPYING A PROM POSN ON FRINGES OF VAST RESI ESTATE, JUST OFF BUSY MAIN ROAD & CONVENIENT FOR M271/M27 MOTORWAYS, WESTERN OUTSKIRTS OF SOUTHAMPTON. Superbly fitted, air conditioned shop with modern 3-pan range. Run entirely by staff. Retirement sale – same hands 10 yrs. Current T/O £7,000 p.w. Recorded T/O £297,496 (ex VAT) for y/e 31 March ‘07. GP £177,939 (59.8%). Scope for working owners. 25 yr lease from Dec 1996 @ current rental of £14,054 p.a.x. A RARE OPPORTUNITY. - £150,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3257)

L/U NEWS & FOOD STORE WITH OFF-LIC & NAT. LOTT, PROM POSN AMIDST INNER CITY THORO’FARE, SOUTHAMPTON. Smartly fitted shop with ATM. Run by H+W team. Retirement sale. T/O £12,000 p.w. GP 18% + Nat. Lott sales £1,500. WNB £400 (1 am news round only). 20 yr lease from June 2006 @ £12,000 p.a.x. - £110,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. N/G.3278)

SOUGHT AFTER GUEST HOUSE, PROM. MAIN RD POSN, OUTSKIRTS OF SOUTHAMPTON. Ideal home & income. Semi-det., corner prop. Gas C.H. Mostly D/G. 7 letting rms for 11 guests + sep. owners quarters. Pretty gdn with pond. Gge. Standing space for boat/caravan & parking for 6 cars. Run by H&W team. Retirement sale. Same hands 6 yrs. Recorded T/O approx. £40,000 p.a. (50 wks). Not. reg. for VAT. B&B only. - £450,000 + S.A.V. F’HOLD (Ref. GH.3236)

PROFITABLE FREEHOLD GUEST HOUSE (4 STAR LISTED) WITH 3 BED OWNERS ACCOM., SOUGHT AFTER MAIN RD POSN, SOUTHAMPTON. Substantial, well maintained, semi-det. prop circa 1901. Gas C.H. D/G. 9 well appointed letting rms for 15 guests. Parking for 7 cars, dble gge/store, small patio with pond. Run by H+W team. B&B only – much repeat custom. Recorded T/O £91,203 ex VAT for y/e 31 Mar ’07 (approx 50 weeks trade). A RARE OPPORTUNTIY. - £595,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. GH.3233)

L/U COUNTER NEWS & CONVENIENCE FOOD STORE WITH OFF-LIC & NAT. LOT, PROM. MAIN RD POSN, AFFLUENT NEW FOREST VILLAGE, HANTS. Eye-catching corner shop. Air-conditioned retail area (approx. 1,100 sq.ft) with Epos tills. Run under management. Retirement sale – same hands 14 yrs. Gross T/O £14,000 p.w. inc. WCNB £900 + £2,200 Nat. Lot sales. Recorded T/O £648,203 (ex VAT). GP 18% + Nat. Lot comm. £6,093. 20 yr lease from Feb ’93 @ £17,412 p.a.x. * New lease avail. *  RARE OPPORTUNITY - £99,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. N/G.3235)

L/U LAUNDERETTE, OFFERING SERVICE WASH & DRY CLEANING FACILITIES, EYE-CATCHING CORNER SITE AMIDST MAIN RD PDE WITH PARKING, CONVENIENT FOR M27, RESI OUTSKIRTS SOUTHAMPTON. Retirement sale. Estab by Vendor in 1972. Staff run. Well equipped with extensive inventory. Dry cleaning currently sub-contracted. T/O £1,600 p.w. Recorded T/O £64,989 (ex VAT) y/e 31 Jan 07. Scope for collection & delivery service and to extend hours. 6 yr lease from Dec 2001@ £8,680 p.a.x. – new lease avail (not verified). - £25,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. M.3214)

SOUGHT AFTER L/U HAIRDRESSERS, PRIZED POSN IN AFFLUENT NEW FOREST & SOLENT MARKET TOWN, HANTS. Superbly fitted Salon. Estab by Vendor in 1979 – retirement sale. High T/O (90% ladies). Substantial profit. Accounts available. Open congenial hrs (8.30 am/5.00 pm) – 5 days. SCOPE. New 15 yr lease @ £20,000 p.a.x. - £250,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. LH.3254)

L/U SEWING MACHINE & ACCESSORIES SHOP, INCLUDING THE RETAIL OF HABERDASHERY & WOOLS, ETC, PROM POSN AMIDST BUSY SHOPPING THORO’FARE, CENTRE OF THRIVING SOUTH COAST CITY. Smartly fitted. Retirement sale. Same hands 25 yrs. Recorded T/O approx. £140,000 p.a. (ex VAT). GP £85,000 (60%). Accts. avail. Open congenial hrs (9.30am/4.45 pm) – 6 days. Scope for web sales & demos etc. Council lease @ £19,800 p.a.x. - £42,500 + S.A.V. (Ref. M.3244)

L/U COFFEE SHOP & SANDWICH BAR WITH PROFITABLE BUFFET BUSINESS, MULTIPLE POSN, CITY CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON. Run mainly by staff. Stylishly fitted, air conditioned unit. Seats 40 + 12 seats outside. Catering kitchen. T/O £3,500/£4,000 p.w. (approx. 50% take away). Recorded T/O £166,242 (ex VAT) y/e 30.9.06. GP £112,726 (67.8%). SCOPE as open congenial hrs (9 am/4.30 pm) - 6 days. New 10 yr lease being negotiated @ initial rental of £23,500 p.a.x. - £39,750 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3250)

PRIVATE HOTEL WITH UNEXPLOITED RESIDENTS LICENSE, 4 STAR AA LISTED, FRONTING BUSY MAIN RD, OVERLOOKING OPEN FOREST, OUTSKIRTS OF COVETED NEW FOREST VILLAGE, HAMPSHIRE. Attractive det. prop circa 1930. Gas C.H. Mostly D/G. Full Fire Cert. 8 well appointed en suite letting bedrooms for 17 guests (P/P for 2 single en suite rms to be added). Desirable 2 dble bed en suite owners quarters. Pretty rear gdn with patio & ornamental pond. Parking for approx. 10 cars. Family run. Mainly B&B. T/O approx. £80,000 (ex VAT) for y/e February 2006 (derived from letting 7 bedrooms for a 48 week period).  IMMEDIATE INSPECTION IS STRONGLY ADVISED. - £795,000 + S.A.V F’HOLD. (Ref. GH3169)

L/U UNISEX HAIRDRESSERS, SOUGHT AFTER POSN AMIDST FASHIONABLE THORO’FARE, CITY CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON. Run entirely by staff.  Attractive Salon. Superbly fitted. 6 dressing out posns. Current T/O £3,000 p.w. – 80% ladies. Open congenial hrs – 5 days. Plenty of scope for a F/T working owner. 10 yr lease from May ’06 @ £8,000 p.a.x. - £29,950 + S.A.V. (Ref. LH.3239)

SOUGHT AFTER UNISEX HAIRDRESSERS (80% LADIES), WITH BEAUTY RM & NAIL BAR, CORNER OF BUSY PDE, RESI SUBURB, NR EASTLEIGH. Attractive Salon. Entirely staff run. Same hands 5 yrs. Current T/O £2,500 p.w. Scope for working owner. S/C 2 dble bed flat with L/U gge let on AST @ £500 pcm (vacant poss if required). 21 yr lease from June ’87 @ £10,150 p.a.x. New lease avail. - £39,950 + S.A.V. (Ref. LH.3130)

GIFT SHOP, SOUGHT AFTER POSN IN PEDESTRIANISED HIGH ST, WATERSIDE TOWN ON FRINGES OF NEW FOREST, HANTS. Character shop. Circa 1900. Totally refurbished. Approx. 465 sq.ft. retail. Run mainly by staff. Same hands 25 yrs. T/O £1,700 p.w. Recorded T/O £74,221 (ex VAT). GP 33%. Accts avail. SCOPE. Open short hrs – 6 days. New lease – terms negotiable @ £17,500 p.a.x. Optional S/C 2 dble bed 1st flr flat avail to rent on AST @ £700 p.c.m. - £25,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. M.3220)

DAYTIME CAFÉ/TAKE AWAY, PROM. HIGH ST. POSN, IN NAVAL TOWN HAMPSHIRE. Attractively decorated – seats 20+. Catering kitchen. Retirement sale. Current T/O £1,300/£1,800 p.w. (10% take away). Recorded T/O £55,761. GP 56.4%. ENORMOUS SCOPE as only open 7.30 am/2.30 pm – 6 days. S/C 2 dble bed maisonette. Lease until Aug 2020 @ current rental of £16,000 p.a.x. - £49,950 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3200)

L/U LIC. RESTAURANT PREMISES, PROM CORNER SITE IN SOUGHT AFTER FASHIONABLE THORO’FARE, CITY CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON. Former Bank premises with imposing portico frontage. Offering space to create a grnd flr 50 cover restaurant & bar and 60 cover 1st flr dining rm. Available with a 21 new FRI lease at initial rental of £33,000 p.a.x.  NO PREMIUM but 6 months rental deposit & all legal expenses reqd. (Ref. C.3198)

L/U HAIRDRESSING SALON, CENTRE OF AFFLUENT COMMUTER SUBURB, BETWEEN SOUTHAMPTON & WINCHESTER. Attractively fitted with 8 dressing-out positions. Same hands 16 yrs. T/O £4,250 p.w. (80% ladies). Recorded T/O £189,106 (ex VAT) for y/e April 2006. Adjusted net profit £54,000. Scope for nail bar & to open all day Mon. 25 yr lease from Mar.’88 @ £10,400 p.a.x. (NB 6 mths rental deposit required). - £79,950 + S.A.V. (Ref. LH.3219)

DAYTIME CAFÉ, DESIRABLE POSN IN SOUGHT AFTER THORO’FARE, AMIDST PROF AREA, CITY CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON. Smartly fitted – 32 covers. Trad menu. Recorded T/O £1,100 p.w.+ (incl. 30% take away). Open 8 am/3 pm – 6 days. Plenty of scope. S/C 1 bed flat above & parking for 2/3 cars. New 15 yr lease @ initial rental of £11,000 p.a.x. - £49,950 + S.A.V.  (Ref. C.3163)

*INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY*, SUBSTANTIAL DET. FREEHOLD PROPERTY CONVERTED INTO 10 FLATLETS WITH P/P TO EXTEND, PLEASANT RESI AREA, ON OUTSKIRTS OF SOUTHAMPTON. Character Victorian prop. Built of mellow brick with lge rear gdn & ample parking. Comprising 8 studio flats (to be let at £410 pcm) & 2 single bedrm flats (to be let at £450 pcm). Gas CH & P/P for 2 bed flat & sep det. gge to be erected. Recorded T/O £49,380 p.a. - £675,000. (Ref. GH.3196)

VILLAGE POST OFFICE (SAL. APPROX. £31,714), WITH MV LIC. RENEWALS, INCLUDING SALE OF STATIONERY, CARDS & CONFECTIONERY, AMIDST RURAL SURROUNDINGS, FRONTING BUSY ‘B’ RD, CONVENIENT FOR A36/M27, CLOSE TO HANTS/WILTS BORDERS. Det. chalet bungalow (circa 1956 with P/P to extend) set in ¾ acre plot. Det. shop approx. 275 sq.ft. with 2 counter PO posn & sep. rear sorting office. Run by couple. Retirement sale. Same hands 5 yrs. Recorded shop T/O £20,395 (ex VAT). GP 42% + PO Sal. Currently open shrt hrs with 2 x ½ days and no Sunday. Spacious 3 or 4 dble bed family accom. Gas C.H. Mostly D/G. Gge. Mature 200 ft rear garden. - £550,000 + S.A.V. F’HOLD (Ref. S.3182)

FREEHOUSE WITH RESTAURANT/FUNCTIONS RM, SET IN APPROX. 1.7 ACRES INC. 2 X ½ ACRE PADDOCKS, BACKING ONTO NEW FOREST, JUST OFF A36, FRINGES OF WEALTHY COMMUTER VILLAGE, BETWEEN SALISBURY & SOUTHAMPTON. Det. mid-Victorian prop. Charming lounge bar seats 50. Character locals bar with adj. games rm. Separate 46 cover a la carte restaurnt/functions rm. Trade gdn & parking for 60 cars. Retirement sale – same hands 16 yrs. T/O £224,039 (ex VAT). 55% wet sales. GP £125,620 (56%). SCOPE. S/C 2 or 3 bed accom. Gas C.H. & sep det. annexe comprising owners bed/sitting rm & adj. dble gge. - £795,000 + S.A.V. F’HOLD. (Ref. F.3091)

UNISEX HAIRDRESSERS WITH LITTLE USED SUN ROOM, AMIDST RESI PDE, COMMUTER VILLAGE NR EASTLEIGH, HANTS. Run under management.  Pleasantly fitted. Retirement sale – same hands 11 yrs. Current T/O £2,000 p.w. (80% ladies). Scope for working owner. S/C 3 bed flat above with gas C.H. & gge. Let on AST @ £525 pcm (vacant poss if required). 10 yr lease from March ’06 @ £8,000 pax. - £25,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. LH.3129)

L/U SANDWICH BAR AMIDST RESI SHOPPING PRECINCT, OUTSKIRTS OF SOUTHAMPTON. Well fitted with pavement seating for 12. Current T/O £1,800 p.w. High GP. Open congenial hrs – 6 days. Lease until 31 Aug 2010 @ current rental of £11,500 p.a.x. - £29,500 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3185)  

POWER TOOLS & FIXING EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS, AMIDST MAIN RD PDE OF SHOPS, CONVENIENT FOR CITY CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON. Retirement sale – same hands 22 yrs. Recorded T/O £195,257 (ex VAT) y/e Dec. ’05. GP £81,796 (41.89%). Short hrs – 5 days. Scope for internet sales. New 15 yr lease @ initial rental of £8,000 p.a.x. - £95,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. M.3117)  

LOCK-UP FLORIST, PROM. MAIN RD POSN, CENTRE OF POPULAR COMMUTER VILLAGE, EASTERN OUTSKIRTS OF SOUTHAMPTON. Attractively fitted shop. Staff run. Same hands 18 years. T/O £2,000 p.w. Recorded T/O £90,144 (ex VAT) for y/e 31.3.06. GP 46%. Congenial hrs. 9 yr lease from Dec. ’05 @ current rental of £7,500 p.a.x. - £25,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. M.3174)  

FISH & CHIPS TAKE AWAY, RESI PDE AMIDST PRIVATE NEIGHB’HOOD, OUTSKIRTS SOUTHAMPTON. Large shop. Superbly fitted with Bremith 5-pan range. Retirement sale. Same hands 8 yrs. Trad menu. Recorded T/O £2,000 p.w.+ High GP. Plenty of scope as closed at 9pm. S/C 1 dble bed etc flat above. Gdn. Let on AST @ £6,000 p.a. (vacant poss if required). 15 yr lease from Sept ’98 (not verified) @ £10,500 p.a.x. - £80,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3190)  

SOUGHT AFTER LOCK-UP TEA ROOMS, AMIDST CONSERVATION AREA IN PRETTY GEORGIAN TOWN, NR WINCHESTER, HANTS. Character prop with separate grnd & 1st flr seating areas for approx. 32 covers in total plus paved courtyard seats 30.  Average T/O £2,000 p.w. with summer seasonal boost.  High GP. Open congenial hrs. Scope for gifts etc. 10 yr lease from June ’05 (terms not verified) @ £9,000 p.a.x. - £50,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3172)  

L/U TOY SHOP, AMIDST BUSY SECONDARY THORO’FARE, AFFLUENT MARKET TOWN, EAST HAMPSHIRE. Estab 8 yrs. Smart shop. Run on traditional lines. Scope for PlayStation/PC games. Projected gross T/O £100,000 p.a. GP 40%. Open congenial hrs (9 am/5 pm). New 9 yr lease avail. @ £11,500 p.a.x. - £19,950 + S.A.V. (Ref. M.3145)

L/U DAYTIME RESTAURANT/COFFEE SHOP, AMIDST MAIN RD THORO’FARE, EAST DORSET COASTAL TOWN, NR. CHRISTCHURCH. Pleasantly furnished – seats 32+ with little used 1st flr seating for 20. Catering kitchen. Trad English cuisine. T/O £56,000 p.a. (48 weeks). GP 75%. Not VAT reg. Open short hrs – 6 days. Tremendous scope. 20 yr lease from Sept ’92 @ £6,950 p.a.x. - £65,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3191)  

L/U ART GALLERY WITH ADJOINING POTTERY/WORKSHOP, SOUGHT AFTER HIGH ST POSN IN COVETED NEW FOREST VILLAGE, HANTS. Character Listed Bldg amidst Conservation Area. Attractive Gallery approx. 360 sq.ft. Fully equipped Pottery/Workshop approx. 317 sq.ft has 3-phase electrics & 2 kilns. Adj store room, toilet & L/U gge. Retirement sale – same hands 32 yrs. 7 yr lease from March 06 @ current rental of £5,250 p.a.x. A RARE OPPORTUNITY. - £25,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. M.3175)  

L/U COUNTER NEWSAGENTS, INC. SALE OF SANDWICHES & GREETING CARDS, ETC, SOUGHT AFTER MULTIPLE POSN, CITY CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON. Occupying a prime site. Air con’d shop. Same hands 10 yrs. Current T/O £10,000 p.w. inc WCNB £1,000. GP 20%. Scope for Off-Lic & later evening opening. S/C 1st  & 2nd flr offices until recently sub-let @ £9,400 p.a. Lease until Dec 2016 @ current rental of £38,000 p.a.x. - £65,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. N.3151)

LOCK-UP FREEHOLD NEWSAGENTS & SUB-POST OFFICE (SAL. APPROX. £12,000 P.A.), PROM. MAIN RD POSN, AMIDST CONSERVATION AREA, IN COVETED VILLAGE, NR. WINCHESTER. Character Grade II listed bldg. Circa 1530. Compact shop – traditionally fitted. Retirement sale – same hands 8 yrs. T/O £2,000 p.w. incl. WNB £600 (1 am round) plus £400 local news contract. Recorded T/O £98,084 (ex VAT). GP 20.7% plus PO sal. £11,992. Scope to extend hrs as shop closes at 5.30 pm with 2 x ½ days & shut 1 hr for lunch. A VALUABLE PROPERTY. - £85,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. N.3075)  

SOUGHT AFTER GUEST HOUSE, AMIDST GOOD CLASS NEIGHBOURHOOD, CONVENIENT FOR A27/M27, BETWEEN SOUTHAMPTON & FAREHAM. Det. prop. circa 1920. Gas CH & D/G. Full Fire Cert.. 7 well appointed letting bedrms for 14 guests plus gdn chalet & sep. en suite owners quarters. Gdn & pking for 10 cars. Recorded T/O approx. £49,000 (not VAT reg). B&B only. SCOPE. - £390,000 + S.A.V. F’HOLD (Ref. GH.3166)  

LICENSED RESTAURANT, PRIZED POSN, AMIDST SOUGHT AFTER MAIN RD PDE OF SHOPS WITH LAY-BY PARKING, RESI OUTSKIRTS OF EXPANDING TOWN, BETWEEN SOUTHAMPTON & PORTSMOUTH. Pleasantly furnished. 40 covers. Retirement sale – same hands 19½ yrs. Trad English menu. Casually run – only open 4 eves p.w. Recorded T/O approx. £35,000 p.a. (not VAT reg). ENORMOUS SCOPE. 1 dble bed, etc. flat above. Gge & parking. 10 yr lease from Jan ’99 @ £8,500 p.a.x. Suit many styles of cuisine. - £50,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3131)

L/U COUNTER NEWSAGENTS WITH OFF-LIC & CONVENIENCE GROCERIES, SITUATED CLOSE TO THE ENTRANCE OF A MULTIPLE SHOPPING MALL, IN EXPANDING TOWN CENTRE, BETWEEN WINCHESTER & SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE. Occupying a sought after posn. Trad fitted – approx 637 sq.ft retail. Retirement sale. Same hands 12 yrs. Current T/O £8,500/£9,000 p.w. incl. WNB £1,200. GP 22%. SCOPE. 21 yr lease from June ’93 (not verified) @ £12,500 p.a.x. - £64,950 + S.A.V. (Ref. N/G.3116)  

L/U UNISEX HAIRDRESSERS, CENTRE OF COMMUTER VILLAGE, EASTERN OUTSKIRTS, SOUTHAMPTON. Attractive Salon with 2 sun beds. Staff run. Retirement sale. Same hands 12½ yrs. Recorded T/O £1,000 p.w. Not VAT reg. Congenial hrs. 5 days. ENORMOUS SCOPE. Lease until Nov. 2010 @ £5,172 p.a. + £200 p.c.m. for rear rooms. - £25,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. LH.3168)

PRIVATE HOTEL WITH RESI. LIC, AMIDST GOOD CLASS NEIGHB’HOOD, WITHIN EASY REACH OF CATHEDRAL CITY CENTRE, SALISBURY. Charming det. late Victorian prop. with rear extensions. 3 Diamond ETC Listed. Mostly D/G. Oil & gas C.H. 23 bedrooms (19 en suite) for 49 guests plus 2 bed, etc. owners quarters. Parking for 15 cars. Mature gdns. Same hands 16 yrs. B&B only. Recorded T/O £175,605 (ex VAT). Net Profit £96,000. SCOPE. – OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £1,050,000 + S.A.V. F’HOLD (Ref. H.3084)  

DAYTIME MEDITERRANEAN STYLE COFFEE BAR & BISTRO WITH UNEXPLOITED LICENCE, SOUGHT AFTER THORO’FARE, AMIDST PROFESSIONAL AREA, CITY CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON. Recently refitted at a cost of approx. £40,000. 40 covers. Catering kitchen. Rising T/O £1,400 p.w. (20% take away). Open congenial hrs – 6 days. Enormous scope for eve & Sunday opening. S/C 1 dble bed etc flat (let on AST @ £425 p.c.m. – vacant poss avail). New 15 yr FRI lease @ £15,000 p.a.x. - £75,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3140)  

SOUGHT AFTER POST OFFICE (SAL. APPROX. £100,000 P.A.), WITH PROFITABLE GREETING CARDS, STATIONERY & POCKET MONEY TOYS, PRIME HIGH ST POSN, CENTRE OF AFFLUENT HAMPSHIRE COUNTRY TOWN. Run under management. Character prop amidst Conservation Area. Trad. fitted. T/O £2,500 p.w. GP 40%. Open congenial hrs – 5½ days. New 15 yr FRI lease @ initial rental of £18,000 p.a.x. - £165,000 + S.A.V. *Choice of optional 1 or 2 dbl bed new S/C flats above – available for sale or rent * (Ref. S.3136)  

L/U GREETING CARDS & GIFT SHOP, INCLUDING THE SALE OF BELGIAN CHOCOLATES, CENTRE OF POPULAR COMMUTER VILLAGE, BETWEEN SOUTHAMPTON & PORTSMOUTH. Attractive bow windowed, air conditioned shop with Epos.  Run under management – same hands 17 yrs. Average T/O £5,000 p.w. GP 44%. Recorded T/O £214,461 (ex VAT). GP £94,724. SCOPE. Open congenial hrs (9 am/5.30 pm) – 6 days. New 15/21 yr lease avail. @ £10,000 p.a.x. - £49,950 + S.A.V.  (Ref. M.3161)  

L/U UNISEX HAIRDRESSERS WITH SPRAY TANNING BOOTH, PROM MAIN RD POSN, CLOSE TO OCEAN VILLAGE, SOUTHAMPTON. Attractively fitted, air conditioned Salon. Run solely by 2 partners. Current T/O £6,500 per month (2/3rds ladies). Open congenial hrs – 6 days. Lease until Feb 2009 @ current rental of £10,000 p.a.x. - £25,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. LH.3138)

L/U DAYTIME COFFEE SHOP/RESTAURANT (WITH RESTRICTED A3 USE), SOUGHT AFTER HIGH ST POSN, CENTRE OF PROSPEROUS EAST HANTS MARKET TOWN. Superbly furnished. Seats 40+ with covered pavement seating for 15. Newly fitted catering kitchen. Run by couple. T/O approaching £3,000 p.w. GP 65%+. SCOPE. Open congenial hrs (closed at 4.00 p.m. and no Sundays). Valuable lease @ £15,000 p.a.x. A RARE OPPORTUNITY. – OIRO £105,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3149)  

LOCK-UP UNISEX HAIRDRESSERS, SOUGHT AFTER POSITION, AMIDST FASHIONABLE THORO’FARE, CITY CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON. Attractive Salon. Superbly fitted. 6 dressing-out posns. Same hands 4 yrs. Current T/O £3,500/£4,000 p.w. Recorded T/O £163,372 (ex VAT) – 80% ladies – adjusted Net Profit £50,000+. SCOPE. Congenial hrs – 5 days. Lease for 5 yrs @ £6,000 p.a.x. - £68,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. LH.3150)  

OUTSIDE CATERERS, SPECIALISING IN HIGH QUALITY CUISINE FOR EVENTS SUCH AS WEDDINGS & DINNER PARTIES, ETC, OPERATING FROM A COMPREHENSIVELY EQUIPPED UNIT, JUST OFF BUSY ‘A’ ROAD, IN AFFLUENT AREA OF MID HAMPSHIRE. Estab by Vendor approx. 23 yrs ago. Catering for events of up to 1,000 people at assorted venues. Comprehensively equipped catering kitchen, refrigerated van & trailers included. Recorded T/O £121,149 (ex VAT). GP £74,154 (61.2%). Leasehold premises (terms not verified) @ rental of £5,500 p.a. - £25,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3115)  

L/U NEWS & CONVENIENCE FOOD STORE WITH OFF-LIC & NAT. LOTT, PROM POSN AMIDST RESI AREA, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON. Traditionally fitted, air conditioned shop. Same hands 16 yrs. T/O £7,000 p.w. + £2,000 Nat. Lott sales. WNB £1,750. GP 20%. Combined recorded T/O £339,674 ex VAT. GP £78,488. SCOPE. 15 yr lease from March ’98 @ £5,500 p.a.x. Ideal for couple to run. - £79,500 + S.A.V. (Ref. N/G.3054)  

L/U COFFEE SHOP & SANDWICH BAR (WITH RESTRICTED A3 USE), PRIME POSN AMIDST MULTIPLE SHOPPING THORO’FARE, PORTSMOUTH. Attractively fitted with folding door frontage. 36/40 covers and parking for 6/8 cars. T/O £2,500/£3,000 p.w. (inc approx. 33% sandwich take away). Recorded T/O £130,860 p.a. (ex VAT). GP £88,569 (68%) SCOPE. Open congenial hrs (9am/4pm) – 6 days. 15 yr lease from Sept. 2003 (not verified) @ £15,000 p.a.x. - £85,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3110)

L/U CONVENIENCE STORE WITH COUNTER NEWS, OFF-LIC & FORECOURT FUEL SALES, FRONTING BUSY ‘A’ ROAD, ON FRINGES OF AFFLUENT MEON VALLEY VILLAGE, TWIXT ALTON & FAREHAM, HANTS. Showpiece air-conditioned shop – approx 1,300 sq.ft retail. Recently fitted out at cost of more than £100,000. Forecourt parking for 12 and canopied S/S pumps. Staff run. Shop T/O £6,000 p.w. GP 20%. Plus fuel sales £10,000 p.w. GP 1.5%. ENORMOUS SCOPE. New 15/21 yr FRI lease avail @ £15,000 p.a.x. A RARE OPPORTUNITY. - £50,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. N.3121A)  

‘MAIL ORDER’ OFFICE STATIONERY & PRINTER INK SUPPLIES BUSINESS, SITUATED AMIDST A SMALL, ACCESSIBLE, MODERN LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, HAMPSHIRE. Family run. Estab. 5 yrs. Specialising in sale of printer ink cartridges & refills. 3 website addresses with on-line catalogue & 0800 number. 1,200 sq.ft unit (not measured) providing storage & offices with sophisticated invoice & accounts software. T/O approx. £650,000 (ex VAT) y/e 30.9.05. GP 48%. SCOPE. Council lease for 3 yrs from April 2004 @ £10,200 p.a.x. - £150,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. M.3146)  

L/U LIC. SNOOKER CLUB (MEMBERS ONLY), CLOSE TO LGE CAR PARK, WATERSIDE TOWN ON FRINGES OF NEW FOREST, HANTS. Run under management. Air conditioned bar seats 40. Catering kitchen. Wood panelled grnd flr snooker hall (approx. 2,700 sq.ft) has 8 tables and 1st flr snooker hall (approx. 1,900 sq.ft) has own little used bar servery, incl. 4 tables & 2 pool tables. Gas C.H. Recorded T/O £168,355 ex VAT. GP £117,575 (70%). SCOPE. New 15 yr FRI lease @ initial rental of £26,000 p.a.x. - £55,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. F.3118)  

L/U CONTINENTAL STYLE COFFEE SHOP WITH UNEXPLOITED LICENSE, SOUGHT AFTER POSN, JUST OFF MULTIPLE SHOPPING PRECINCT, COASTAL RESORT OF SOUTHSEA, HANTS. Fashionably furnished with split-level seating for 48 covers. Easily manageable menu. T/O approx £4,200 p.w. GP 70%+. Open congenial hrs. Scope for eve/ Sun opening. Lease until Feb 2016 (not verified) at initial rental of £10,500 p.a.x. - £99,500 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3109)  

L/U FRUIT & GREENGROCERS, MAIN RD CORNER SITE ON BUSY PARADE, AMIDST RESI. AREA, OUTSKIRTS PORTSMOUTH. Trad fitted, air-con shop. Family run for past 25 yrs. Current T/O £4,000 p.w.+.  Recorded T/O £219,207 (ex VAT). GP £86,273 (39.35%). 5½ day trade. New 15 yr lease @ £9,500 p.a.x. - £35,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. V.3102)  

VEHICLE SERVICING & REPAIRS BUSINESS, ACCESSIBLE UNIT ON SMALL IND. EST, WATERLOOVILLE, HANTS. Fully equipped workshop (apprx 400 sq.ft) with 2-post lift, etc. Run by H+W team. Estab since 1977. Retirement sale. Recorded T/O £61,782. Net Profit £24,640. Scope to open Sat, etc. Premises held on monthly tenancy agreement @ £181.79. - £25,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. M.3132)

L/U COFFEE SHOP, INCL. SALE OF HAND MADE CHOCOLATES & ICE CREAMS (WITH RESTRICTED A3 USE), SOUGHT AFTER HIGH ST POSN, CENTRE OF PROSPEROUS EAST HANTS MARKET TOWN. Superbly furnished. Seats 30+ with covered pavement seating for 14. Newly fitted catering kitchen. Run by H+W team. T/O approaching £3,000 p.w. GP 60%+. Scope for experienced caterers. Open congenial hrs (closed at 5.00 p.m. and no Sundays). Valuable lease @ £15,000 p.a.x. A RARE OPPORTUNITY. – OIRO £95,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3135)  

SUPERBLY FITTED HAIRDRESSING SALON WITH OPTIONAL 2 BED FLAT ABOVE, PROM MAIN RD POSN, AMIDST PRIVATE RESI AREA, BETWEEN SOUTHAMPTON & FAREHAM. Run entirely by staff. Attractively decorated. 6 dressing-out posns sep nail bar, sun bed rm & 2 beauty treatment rms. T/O £2,000 p.w. (75% ladies hair). Recorded T/O £86,185 ex VAT. Scope for working owner.  Salon offered with new 15 yr lease @ £10,000 p.a.x. Optional S/C flat avail to rent on AST @ £550 pcm. - £29,950 + S.A.V. (Ref. LH.3095)  

L/U HABERDASHERY & CRAFT SHOP, SOUGHT AFTER HIGH STREET POSN, CENTRE OF PROSPEROUS NEW FOREST MARKET TOWN, HANTS. Retirement sale. Estab by Vendors in May ’93. Specialising in needlecraft. Run by H+W team only. Current T/O £2,000 p.w. Recorded gross T/O approx. £96,000 (incl VAT). GP 50%. Open congenial hrs – 6 days. Lease until Dec 2014 @ current rental of £13,200 p.a.x. - £25,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. M.3096)

L/U GENERAL STORE WITH TEA ROOM, FRONTING BUSY ‘B’ RD, FRINGES OF AFFLUENT MEON VALLEY VILLAGE, HAMPSHIRE. Delightful, semi-rural location. Trad fitted shop & Tea Rm seats 20. Retirement sale – same hands 13 yrs. Shop T/O £2,000 p.w. inc. WCNB £220. GP 20%+. Tea Rm T/O £500 p.w. GP 60%. SCOPE as closed at 5.00 p.m. 7 yr lease from March ’05 @ only £2,600 p.a.x. until end of term. - £35,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. N/C.3114)  

L/U CONTEMPORARY STYLE, QUALITY GIFT SHOP, ENVIABLE HIGH ST POSN, HISTORIC CATHEDRAL CITY CENTRE, WINCHESTER, HANTS. Compact, attractively fitted, air-conditioned shop. Family run. Same hands 17 yrs. Health reasons force sale. Recorded T/O £150,000 (ex VAT). GP £68,000 (45%) for y/e April 2004 – COULD BE DOUBLED!  As recent annual T/O peaked at £276,000 (ex VAT). GP 49%. Open short hrs – 6 days. Council lease until 2012 @ £10,750 p.a.x. - £99,500 + S.A.V. (Ref. M.3094)

VILLAGE NEWSAGENTS & CONVENIENCE FOOD STORE WITH OFF-LIC. & NAT. LOTT, AMIDST DESIRABLE RESI. AREA, NR. HORNDEAN, HANTS. Prom. detached corner prop. Air conditioned showpiece shop with Epos tills & ATM, etc. Approx. 1,000 sq.ft. with space to extend. Current T/O £12,000 p.w. incl. WNB £2,650. GP 24% plus Nat. Lott sales £2,000. Spacious 3 or 4 dble bed family accom. Gas C.H. Lge gdn. Car port. - £479,000 + S.A.V. F’HOLD, OR, with a new 15 year FRI lease @ £25,000 p.a.x. - £160,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. N/G.3063)  

* TO LET * COMMERCIAL CATERING KITCHEN PREMISES, CONVENIENT FOR A27/M27, EASTERN OUTSKIRTS SOUTHAMPTON, HANTS. Ideal base for outside catering. Fully tiled unit (approx. 500 sq.ft) with extraction and lge walk-in chiller and freezer. New 5 yr FRI lease avail @ £6,000 p.a.x. – MODEST PREMIUM SOUGHT (Ref. C.3119)  

L/U DAY TIME COFFEE SHOP, PROMINENT POSN AMIDST MULTIPLE SHOPPING THORO’FARE, CITY CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON. Superbly fitted. 64 covers. Catering kitchen, Easily manageable menu. Current T/O £4,000 p.w. GP 70%. Recorded gross T/O £194,000 y/e Jan ’03. 6 day trade. SCOPE. Lease until Sept 2012 @ £22,500 p.a. - £85,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.2985)  

FISH & CHIPS TAKE AWAY, AMIDST RESI PDE, SERVING THICKLY POPULATED NEIGHB’HOOD, CONVENIENT FOR A32, BETWEEN FAREHAM & GOSPORT. Smartly fitted with 3-pan range. T/O £2,000/£2,500 p.w. GP 63%. SCOPE. Only open 5 days & closed 8.30/9.00 pm. S/C, 3 bed maisonette above currently let on AST @ £450 p.c.m. (avail with vacant posn) – £295,000 ONO + S.A.V. FREEHOLD (Ref. C.3077)  

FREEHOLD L/U COUNTER NEWSAGENTS WITH NAT. LOTT, AMIDST MAIN RD PDE OF SHOPS, CONVENIENT FOR M27/A27, RESI. SUBURB, NORTHERN OUTSKIRTS PORTSMOUTH. Situated opposite a Bowling Green with Station & 6th Form College nearby. Approx. 420 sq.ft. retail. Retirement sale – same hands 15 yrs. T/O £3,000 p.w. incl WNB £550 + £1,400 Nat. Lott sales. Overall GP 20%. Accts avail. SCOPE. - £89,950 + S.A.V. (Ref. N.3085)  

RETAIL BAKERS, COFFEE SHOP & SANDWICH BAR, AMIDST MULTIPLE THORO’FARE, IN POPULAR TOWN, BETWEEN CHRISTCHURCH & LYMINGTON, HANTS. Well fitted with separate sandwich bar and coffee shop – seats 12. Slightly seasonal. Ave. T/O £2,000 p.w. Recorded T/O £90,955 (ex VAT). GP 55.18%. Open 8 am/4 pm – 6 days. S/C 1 dble bed, etc. flat (until recently let on AST @ £425 p.c.m.). Gge & parking. 15 yr lease from Oct. ’97 @ £12,750 p.a.x. - £56,500 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3060)  

LOCK-UP FISH & CHIPS TAKE AWAY WITH RESTAURANT, PROM. POSN AMIDST MAIN RD PDE, ON FRINGES OF MULTIPLE CITY CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON. Eye-catching concern. Superbly fitted with Hewigo range. Seats 28. T/O £2,500 p.w. GP 60%+. Plenty of scope as the business closes at 7/8 pm and is not open on Sun. Council lease for 15 years from Oct ’01 @ £7,000 p.a.x. - £69,500 + S.A.V. & legal costs (Ref. C.3076)  

GENTLEMANS MORNING & DINNER SUIT HIRE SPECIALISTS, CONVENIENT FOR CITY CENTRE & STATION, HAMPSHIRE. Estab. 33 yrs - always run under management. Open congenial hrs – 6 days. Recorded T/O £55,003 (ex VAT) y/e 31 Jan ’04. GP £49,263. Adj. net profit £32,323 before wages. Plenty of scope. 10 yr lease from Feb 2003 @ £9,569 pa. Ideal for working owner. - £15,000 + £20,000 stock. (Ref. M.3073)  

L/U HAIRDRESSING SALON, SOUGHT AFTER 1st FLR PREMISES, AMIDST MULTIPLE SHOPPING PRECINCT, WATERLOOVILLE, HANTS. Compact, well fitted Salon. Retirement sale – same hands 15 yrs. Current T/O £1,100 p.w. (75% ladies). Recorded T/O £48,473 (ex VAT). Net profit £19,118. Scope for working owner who is a stylist. Congenial hrs. 18 yr lease from Aug. 2002 @ only £3,600 p.a.x. - £20,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. L/H.2982)  

SOUGHT AFTER RESTAURANT & BAR (FULL ON-LIC), AMIDST SEMI-RURAL SURROUNDINGS ON FRINGES OF NEW FOREST HERITAGE AREA, BETWEEN SOUTHAMPTON & SALISBURY. Suitable for many styles of cuisine. Character prop fronting a busy ‘A’ road. Tastefully furnished 50 cover Restaurant with adj. Bar – seats 16 & trade patio. Lge catering kitchen. Recorded gross T/O approx. £200,000 p.a. GP 65%. Desirable 3 dble bed owners accom. Gdn. New 15 yr FRI lease commencing at £25,000 p.a.x. A RARE OPPORTUNITY. - £75,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. F/C.3087)  

L/U FREEHOLD PRINTERS & STATIONERS, PROM. MAIN RD PDE, RESI. SUBURB, NORTH OF PORTSMOUTH. Estab. in 1992. Run by H&W team. Superbly fitted with wealth of equipment. 425 sq.ft. shop with office & 2 rear workshops. T/O approx. £75,000 p.a. (ex VAT). GP 60%+. Accts avail. SCOPE. Open 9 am/5 pm – 5½ days. A RARE OPPORTUNITY. - £150,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. M.3059)

L/U NEWS & CONVENIENCE FOOD STORE WITH OFF-LIC. & LOTTERY, PROM. CORNER SITE, AMIDST THICKLY POPULATED NEIGHB’HOOD, BITTERNE, SOUTHAMPTON. L-shaped shop approx. 1,100 sq.ft. retail. Well fitted with Epos. Retirement sale – same hands 12 yrs. T/O £8,000/£8,500 p.w. PLUS £1,800 Nat. Lott. sales. WNB £750 (2 news rounds). Overall GP 18%+. Council lease for 10 yrs from Aug 2004 @ £8,750 p.a.x. – O.I.R.O. £50,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. N/G.3018)

L/U COFFEE SHOP & PATISSERIE (A3), PRIME POSN OPPOSITE LGE DEPARTMENT STORE WITH SHOPPERS CAR PARK AT REAR, POPULAR COASTAL RESORT, EAST HAMPSHIRE. Prominently situated with long frontage. Estab 50 yrs. Air-conditioned Coffee Shop seats 85+ with adj. retail area and fully equipped Bake House (3-phase). Current T/O £5,000 p.w. (could be doubled). GP 70%. Open congenial hrs. PLENTY OF SCOPE. 28 yr lease from Oct ’89 @ £30,000 p.a.x. - £75,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. C.3074)  

L/U COUNTER NEWS & CONVENIENCE STORE WITH OFF-LIC., NAT. LOT & SUB-P.O. (SAL. £5,200 P.A.), PROM POSN IN CENTRE OF COVETED MEON VALLEY VILLAGE, HAMPSHIRE. Character Grade II Listed Bldg. Showpiece shop. Recently re-fitted, air conditioned retail area – approx. 900 sq.ft. with 2 Epos tills. Current T/O £8,000 p.w. incl. CNB £500. GP 32% + Nat. Lot. Sales £500 p.w. Scope to extend hrs and intro. deliveries. 20 yr lease from Feb. 2002 @ £9,620 p.a.x. – O.I.R.O £95,000 + S.A.V. (Ref. G.2924)