Business Summary

Busy village Post Office for sale with 4 bed living accomodation in Saddleworth.
Urban Locks Business Brokers in Manchester are delighted to introduce this fantastic business to the market. This rare opportunity includes Post Office, Sorting Office and spacious living space.

AREA
This Busy Post & Sorting Office is located on the busy main road which runs through the village of Uppermill in Saddleworth, which is a civil parish of the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham in Greater Manchester.
Historically in the West riding of Yorkshire, it lies on the river Tame in the valley amongst the south Pennines, 4.5 miles east of Oldham and 11 miles North East of Manchester.
Uppermill forms a contiuous urban area with the neighbouring village of Dobcross with the two having a combined population of approximately 7,500.
Surrounded by a host of other businesses, this tourist area attracts business from a fantastic passing trade as well as a loyal and local repeat customer base.


THE PROPERTY
This spacious, stone built property includes four storeys of spacious commercial and living accomodation. With the post and Sorting office situated throughout the basement and ground floors, there is a spacious 4 bedroom living accomodation spread out over three floors. There is a garden to the rear along with a single garage and private parking for a number of vehicles.


THE BUSINESS
This Post Office Has been established for well over 60 years and has been run by the current owners for the last 13 years. Currently run as a husband and wife team, there is also 3 part time staff members assisting. Aswell as the Post Office, the local sorting office is based within the premises, therefore attracting an increased salary from the post office. There is a spacious retail area with a 'two position' post office counter as well as a retail / lottery till point. With a variety of racking, the shop sells a variety of items including cards and stationary.


BASEMENT SORTING OFFICE 15' 4'' x 13' 9'' (4.7m x 4.2m)
The fitted Royal Mail sorting office in the basement also has staff w/c's, along with a spacious store / utility room measuring 4.1m x 2.4m. The gas central heating boiler is situated in the basement and there is a door out to the rear of the building.


GROUND FLOOR RETAIL AREA
Spacious retail area, with a 'two position' post office counter, lottery tillpoint and a variety of racking and centre isle housing cards and stationary.


LIVING ACCOMODATION
To the ground floor there is a spacious dining kitchen to the rear, to the first floor there is a lounge, two bedrooms and a bathroom and to the second floor there is two bedrooms with veluxe windows to the front and rear.


GROUND FLOOR KITCHEN DINER 14' 1'' x 12' 1'' (4.3m x 3.7m)
Fitted Dining kitchen with a range of fitted units and D/G window to the rear.


1ST FLOOR LIVING ROOM 19' 0'' x 11' 1'' (5.8m x 3.4m)
Two single glazed windows to the front and gch radiators.


1ST FLOOR BEDROOM 1 11' 9'' x 11' 5'' (3.6m x 3.5m)
The Master Bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and double glazed window over looking the rear.


1ST FLOOR OFFICE / BEDROOM 4 9' 6'' x 4' 7'' (2.9m x 1.4m)


1ST FLOOR BATHROOM 7' 2'' x 5' 6'' (2.2m x 1.7m)
3 PIECE WHITE BATHROOM SUITE WITH SHOWER OVER BATH


2ND FLOOR BEDROOM 2 16' 8'' x 11' 5'' (5.1m x 3.5m)
Limited head Height due to being in the roof space with veluxe window to the front and a range of fitted wardrobes


2ND FLOOR BEDROOM 3 12' 1'' x 10' 2'' (3.7m x 3.1m)
Limited head height with veluxe window to the rear overlooking stunning countryside


TO THE REAR
There is a small, private garden with single stone built garage and parking for a number of vehicles.


FINANCIALS AND OPENING HOURS
Post office salary - Advised £62,000
Retail Income - £26,000 - 50% gp
Opening Hours; Mon-Fri 09:00 - 17:30 & Saturday - 09:00 - 12:30
Rent - £18,000 per annum
Rates - £160pcm & Council tax - £100pcm


Disclaimer
Please Note: All information, measurements, plans and photographs are for general guidance only. The agents have not tested any appliances, facilities or services.

Whilst these particulars are believed to be correct their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form any part of any offer or contract.

* Viewing strictly by appointment with Urban Locks *

Property Details

Other Business Details

Business Operation Details