Retail premises for sale in Ripley Castle, Ripley HG3

Alan J Picken are delighted to offer this very well- established handmade craft and art shop onto the market, which is only offered for sale due to our clients wishing to take life a little easier retire.

The shop sells a variety of contemporary, handmade craft and art mostly from Yorkshire and also hosts creative craft and art workshops for adults. However, “this is not the usual gift shop”, the shop sells work from mainly local makers and artists on a sale or return basis and once the items have sold our client takes a commission from the retail price.

Currently trading 7 days a week, the business is run on civilized daytime hours and by virtue of it’s prime position attracts a regular clientele both local and from further afield, achieving excellent sales and profits! As well as attracting regulars the business benefits from tourists visiting Harrogate and staying in local hotels as well as those visiting for the day.

There’s scope to extend working hours as well as offering more workshops to maximize the full potential of its prime location and excellent reputation. As well as the option of increasing sales by further improving the businesses online presence to push online sales and social media.

Average Takings (Commission Fees):
Commission from sales £63,000.
Net Profit circa £30,000.

Our clients have transformed and extended the shop floor area into a modern, eye-catching premises, superbly fitted with extensive fixtures, fittings and equipment.

We trust this will prove a resounding successful acquisition, for a dedicated, enthusiastic working proprietor to continue to exploit the full potential and drive maximum profits.

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Business £49,950
Leasehold.
North Yorkshire.
Reference. Z10594