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The three storey property is located just minutes from the
Southend high street next to a large car park in a street with
quirky cafes, restaurants and bars. The seafront is also close by,
Southend Central station is also just moments away and London is
approximately only a 40 minute train journey away.
The freehold includes a commercial property on two floors which
comprises of the ground floor and basement, a flexible residential
accommodation three bedroom apartment or two separate one bedroom
flats over two floors with ample storage space and outdoor
space.
Shop
The shop benefits from a spacious two floor layout that would suit
a variety of uses with a store room and a staff toilet. Previously
the space was used for a hairdresser and for a short time as a
gallery space.
The shop also benefits from a secure and well presented outside
area which could be a major asset depending on what the commercial
premises are used for.
Bookshop Business
This is a unique and rare opportunity to acquire a traditional
second hand bookshop by the Sea with close transport links to
London.
The shop has only been trading as a second hand, antiquarian and
gift shop for about one and a half years but has already
established a regular and enthusiastic customer base as well as
attracting some of the 6.4 million tourists who visit Southend on
Sea every year.
The stock value is estimated to be about ?35,000 to ?40,000. This
also includes the unique gift range and all marketing branding,
website etc. materials and furnishings. The owner has sadly decided
to sell the business for personal reasons but there is scope to
extend the online business significantly and increase the
revenue.
The owner is more than happy to help and train anyone wishing to
take over the business and since the shop has not been trading for
that long, there is a potential for the new owner's vision to be
implemented. For example, if the new owner would prefer to sell new
books this could be easily achieved.
Residential Accommodation
The residential accommodation is accessible via a separate entrance
with a small yard.
It is currently occupied by the owner on the second floor and
rented on the first floor. The first floor is currently rented
short term during the pandemic until the end of July for ?860 bills
included and in "normal" times via
"Airbnb" with a potential income of ?60 per day. increasing to ?70
during peak season
The accommodation is sold fully furnished and is ready to move into
or rent out. excluding one TV and one oven details will be added on
fixtures and
Since outside space has become more important than ever, the
property comes with a large roof terrace with sun exposure all day,
ready for a summer BBQ. Furthermore, there is a separate laundry
room which also includes a separate guest WC.
The flexible layout of the residential accommodation grants
flexibility for the new owner with spacious three bedroom flat or
two one bedroom flats a possibility. Please inquire for more
details.
The large spacious loft is about to be fully boarded and insulated
by a professional in June and will offer generous, easy accessible
storage space of 26sqm.
Entrance Residential
This is accessed via the side of the property into a hallway
with access to the shop with a security shutter. Stairs leading
to
Retail Premises
The ground floor premise is arranged over two floors, the ground
floor and the basement, The existing owner has refurbished the
whole premises to a very high standard with high gloss tiled
flooring, tailor made shelving and some concealed rooms offering
additional storage. The Book shop does have a small kitchenette
area and a w c as well as rear access and some garden area.
Main Retail Area Zone A 22.3 sqm 240 sqft
Retail Area Zone B 12.9 sqm 138.85 sqft
Basement Retail 25.6 275.56 sqft
First Floor Landing
Smooth plastered ceiling, stairs to second floor split level,
doors to
Laundry Room
7 10 x 6 10 2.4m x 2.1m Obscure double glazed window to
side, smooth plastered ceiling with recess lighting, laminate
flooring, radiator, space and plumbing for appliances, door to
W C
5 2 x 2 7 1.6m x 0.8m Smooth plastered ceiling, recess
lighting, extractor fan, push button flush w c, tiled floor, hand
wash basin.
Hallway
Smooth plastered ceiling, laminate flooring, doors to
Lounge Area
13 5 x 9 10 4.1m x 3m Double glazed window to front,
smooth plastered ceiling, radiator, open to
Kitchen Area
6 10 x 4 11 2.1m x 1.5m Double glazed window to front,
smooth plastered ceiling, base and wall mounted units to two
aspects with wood effect work surfaces, inset sink unit, three ring
electric hob with extractor canopy above, electric oven below.
Bedroom
10 9 x 9 2 3.3m x 2.8m Double glazed window to rear,
smooth plastered ceiling, radiator, laminate flooring.
Shower Room WC
6 2 x 4 11 1.9m x 1.5m Modern suite comprising of an
enclosed shower cubicle, push button flush w c, hand wash basin,
radiator, part tiled walls and tiled flooring.
Split Level Landing
Stairs rise to split level landing with Skylight window and door
to
Roof Terrace
Attractive roof terrace with privacy screens, decking and
external lighting.
Second Floor Landing
Door to hallway with ample storage space, smooth plastered
ceiling, doors to
Open Plan Living Space
13 5 x 9 2 4.1m x 2.8m Double glazed window to rear,
smooth plastered ceiling, wood flooring, radiator, base level
kitchen units, solid wood worktop, inset sink unit, electric hob
with extractor fan, electric oven below, loft access the loft
offers the potential to expand on the existing living space and
measures approximately 26sqm
Bedroom
11 9 x 9 2 3.6m x 2.8m Double glazed window to rear,
smooth plastered ceiling, fitted wardrobes with sliding mirror
fronted doors, wood flooring, radiator.
Bathroom
8 10 x 5 6 2.7m x 1.7m Obscure double glazed window to
rear, tiled flooring, smooth plastered ceiling, paneled bath with
fitted shower over, vanity hand wash basin, push button flush w c,
towel rail radiator. attractive tiling to walls, decorative wall
paper.
Agents Note
The seller of this property is also offering the business
opportunity to anyone wishing to own run a second hand book shop.
The stock at value is estimated in the region of ?35,000 to
?40,000. There is a large existing client base as well the
website.
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