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Business For Sale : Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Specialists
Location : County Durham, Durham (County), UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: "£95,000"
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an, established, family refrigeration and air conditioning business which specialises in the design, installation and maintenance of equipment to both commercial and industrial customers. They work together with a number of regular repeat clients including, city councils, local golf clubs, pubs, clubs, universities and retail stores fitting, installing and maintaining their fridges, freezers, ice machines, bar cabinets, drinks dispensers, cold cellars and catering equipment. The business works successfully all year round but peak times are during the summer months with emergency call outs at a premium. They have a number of maintenance contracts in place with a database of circa 100 account customers.
Contact: Turner Butler

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[Advert Ref: BFSIA025]


Business For Sale : Outdoor Timber Building Manufacturer Sheds, Summerhouses
Location : County Durham, Durham (County), UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: "£350,000"
This family run business was established 18 years ago and has become highly profitable with an excellent name and reputation for manufacturing and supplying a wide range of outdoor timber structures at highly competitive prices. They make to order a wide range of outdoor timber structures including sheds, summerhouses, playhouses, greenhouses plus other smaller items. One of the companies main strengths is the ability to manufacture to order bespoke designs and sizes The company is located and operates from an industrial park in County Durham with a factory, office and outdoor sales display area. They also sell their products from Garden Centre sites around the North East where they are able display a wide range of products. The garden centres staff take the orders and deduct a small commission.
Contact: Turner Butler

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[Advert Ref: BFSEL011]


Business For Sale : Coach and Mini Bus Hire Company
Location : County Durham, Durham (County), UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: "£625,000"
This is an excellent opportunity to aquire an independent family run coach and mini bus company that was estabished by the vendors in 1994. During this time they have grown the business to its current position as one of the finest and most reliable providers of coaches in County Durham. The company has a number of medium and long term contracts in place with both the local county council and other major services & institutions in the North East of England. Up to 75% of their business comes from these contracts with some running until 2016. The company are members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport and have 15 operator licenses. They have circa 35 well maintained and regularly serviced vehicles from an 8 seater mini bus right through to a 77 seater coach.
Contact: Turner Butler

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[Advert Ref: BFSGP177]



Business For Sale : Freehold Night Club and Irish Bar
Location : Darlington, UK
Freehold | Asking Price: "£1,245,000"
During the past Three years this has become the No 1 night club in the town of Darlington, successfully beating off the other clubs in the town. They now have very little competition and the business is going from strength to strength. The owner has invested into the freehold premises which now has, as well as the night club, a separate irish bar which is open Thursday to Sunday from 12 noon until late. The bar shows all the latest football / Rugby matches and Music videos along with its own music system. The business operates from a prime freehold location in the centre of the town and has eatblished itself as the major venue within the local area. The club has an excellent up to date sound and lighting system with dance floor and poduim, bar and VIP lounge with a separate bar next door for non-club goers.
Contact: Turner Butler

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[Advert Ref: BFSAC259]


Business For Sale : Carpet & Flooring Retail Outlet
Location : Durham, Durham (County), UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: "£75,000"
This is a small independent family run carpet and flooring retail business which was founded back in 1987 by the vendor. The showroom is located in a busy retail park in Durham with a huge amount of daily passing footfall. They also deal with a number of reputable insurance companies dealing with claims for the Co. Durham area. Customers are able to choose well known brands of carpets and flooring from a huge number of sample books. The business always has remnants in stock and also keeps a good stock of underlay. They are very competitive and are rarely beaten on price. This is a well established business which benefits from its location, its name and reputation. This would be an ideal aquisition for an individual who is looking to go into business for the first time or as a bolt on showroom for a company to gain extra sales from this busy shop.
Contact: Turner Butler

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[Advert Ref: BFSAG105]


Business For Sale : Freehold Care Home & Day Care Centre for Adults
Location : Darlington, UK
Freehold | Asking Price: "£1,500,000"
This is a well known and highly respected freehold care home and day care centre, which provides specialist care to adults with learning disabilities. The care home was established in 1988 by the owner and in 2002 extended to create all single accommodation together with a separate purpose built day care skills centre on the site, to provide non residential services for adults with a learning disability. The care home operates from a beautifully appointed Victorian house providing 12 fully licensed bedrooms for local authority placed individuals aged from 18 - 65. Full 24 hour continual care is provided including all meals and pack lunches by a team of qualified and skilled staff for learning disabilities such as Downs Syndrome.
Contact: Turner Butler

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[Advert Ref: BFSCU035]


Business For Sale : Building Maintenance and Facilities Management Services
Location : County Durham, Durham (County), UK
Freehold | Asking Price: £2,000,000
This outstanding business has been established since 1993 and is a prime example of how attention to detail, reliability and customer care results in a well run and profitable company. The operation has seven main trading arms. • Full Facilities Management Services for a range of public and private sector organisations, including 24/7 support, building fabric maintenance, grounds maintenance, energy management, M&E installation services, preventive maintenance of facilities and machinery and security. • Maintenance contracts to suit every need. All contracts are bespoke to match the clients budgets.
Contact: Turner Butler

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[Advert Ref: BFSGB131]


Business For Sale : Independent, Luxurious Hair & Beauty Salon
Location : Co. Durham, Durham (County), UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £150,000
This is a wonderfull opportunity to aquire a hair and beauty salon that offers the highest standards of Hair and Beauty treatments available on the market in luxurious spacious surroundings. The salons success has been built on the efforts of all the individuals working in the business to provide a level of expertise and attention that could be unique to the hair and beauty industry. Established in 1999 the business is located in the main High Street in a busy town centre in Co. Durham and is one of the largest privately owned independent hair and beauty salons in the North East. They offer their customers a superb range of both hair products and beauty treatments. These include advanced cutting & colouring techniques, partial and full hair extensions, all performed by highly trained stylists in one of the 22 work units available.
Contact: Turner Butler

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[Advert Ref: BFSCQ127]


Business For Sale : ATTRACTIVE AND INVITING 3 STAR GUEST HOUSE
Location : Durham, UK
Freehold | Asking Price: £345,000 plus SAV
ATTRACTIVE AND INVITING 3 STAR GUEST HOUSE DURHAM Excellent location alongside A1 and close to city centre Historical income in excess of £40,000 Potential for much more 7 letting rooms, 5 with en-suite facilities Extremely well presented internal areas Scope for further development Early viewing essential to fully appreciate FREEHOLD

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Contact: Meridian Business Sales Ltd

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[Advert Ref: BFS1739]


Business For Sale : EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE DESTINATION PUB
Location : Durham (County), UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £170,000
EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE DESTINATION PUB - DURHAM £10,000pw split 50% wet & 50% dry with high gross profit Located in semi-rural area on outskirts of Durham city Recently refurbished modern looking internal areas Huge additional potential for experienced operator Excellent 3 bedroom owners accommodation Early viewing essential LEASEHOLD

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[Advert Ref: BFS1766]


Business For Sale : Licensed Restaurant
Location : Darlington, Darlington, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £64,950
Long established licensed restaurant - Darlington, Co Durham, authentic Caribbean & Mediterranean Cuisine, 100 cover split level dining area, prominent main road position, densely populated area, Current WT £2,500, superbly presented throughout, well equipped. Leasehold. Ref 36259...

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Contact: Kings Business Transfer

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[Advert Ref: BFSKBT36259]


Business For Sale : Day Nursery
Location : Co Durham, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £435,000
Impressive detached day nursery registered for 49, convenient location. Fee income £244,358 per annum, (high profits), enviable reputation, superbly presented throughout, historically high occupancy levels, outdoor play area, rare opportunity. Freehold Ref 36098...

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Contact: Redwoods Dowling Kerr

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[Advert Ref: BFSRDK36098]


Business For Sale : Day Nursery
Location : Co Durham, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £150,000
Well established Day Nursery registered for 80 children, densely populated area. Anticipated fee income approx £200,000 per annum(operated under management, modern, purpose built property, excellent reputation, high occupancy levels, car park. Leasehold Ref 35330...

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[Advert Ref: BFSRDK35330]


Business For Sale : Esh Winning - A Truly Traditional Fish & Chips Takeaway, Est
Location : County Durham, Durham (County), UK
Freehold | Asking Price: ASKING PRICE: £269,000 FH
Takings average £1,150 p.w. presently operating on reduced hours (has achieved £3/4,000 p.w.) A truly traditional Fish & Chips business that is ideally situated in the heart of the village close all local amenities including public houses and local transport links. Offered freehold with extremely well presented 3 bedroom living accommodation with g.c.h. and double glazing. The business premises comprise a spacious sales shop with a coal fired...

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Contact: Rosen's Group

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[Advert Ref: BFSCOD0488S]


Business For Sale : Fish And Chip Shop
Location : Darlington, Darlington, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £115,000
Fish & Chip shop, prominent main road trading position, amongst complimentary businesses & residential property, Darlington, Weekly takings £4000, website, neatly presented, valuable equipment, leasehold, 20 covers, viewing highly recommended. Ref 35912...

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Contact: Kings Business Transfer

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[Advert Ref: BFSKBT35912]


Business For Sale : Day Nursery
Location : Co Durham, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £999,995
Superb detached day nursery registered for 83, convenient location, County Durham. Fee income £387,427 pa, under management, enviable reputation, superbly presented throughout, historically high occupancy levels, outdoor play area, car park, rare opportunity. Freehold Ref 35902...

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[Advert Ref: BFSRDK35902]


Business For Sale : Convenience Store
Location : Stanley, Co Durham, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £255,000
Well established and profitable conv store in an excellent village location. Fantastic weekly sales average £7,000 at a high gross profit of nearly 21%, supplemented further by the Lottery and Paypoint. Excellent spacious family accommodation included. FH option available. Leasehold Ref 10968...

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[Advert Ref: BFSRDK10968]


Business For Sale : Day Nursery
Location : Co Durham, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £499,950
Impressive day nursery reg for 69, prominent main road trading position. Fee income for y/e 2009 is £263,000 pa (high profits), enviable reputation, superbly presented throughout, high occupancy levels, outdoor play area, rare opportunity. Priced at 'Open to Offers' Freehold For the Ltd Company Ref 28505...

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[Advert Ref: BFSRDK28505]


Business For Sale : Car Sales
Location : North East, North East, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £695,000
Well established car dealers, petrol station with forecourt shop, Mot centre and bodyshop in The North East, superb main road location, – Weekly takings £44,000 (high profits), short hours, Superbly fitted, valuable equipment, viewing recommended.Freehold Ref 28227...

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Contact: Kings Business Transfer

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[Advert Ref: BFSKBT28227]

 

Business For Sale : Day Nursery
Location : Co Durham, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £74,950
Superb Day Nursery registered for 94, densely populated & sought after area. Fee income £278,458 y/e 2009. Excellent reputation, well presented throughout, scope for further development, play area, rare opportunity, viewing highly recommended. Leasehold Ref 28238...

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[Advert Ref: BFSRDK28238]


Business For Sale : Post Office/convenience Store
Location : Edmondsley, Co. Durham, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £54,995
Well established Post Office ; prominent main road position, Edmondsley, Co. Durham, weekly takings £2,800, Post Office Salary £14,380, neatly fitted throughout, single counter, husband & wife run business, good potential, viewing recommended. Ref 28123....

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Contact: Kings Business Transfer

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[Advert Ref: BFSKBT28123]


Business For Sale : Public House
Location : Esh Winning, County Durham, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £149,950
Public House, Enviable trading position, Attractive, spacious property, Village Centre, WT £4,800, 100% wet sales, potential to re-introduce letting bedrooms, scope to introduce food, spacious property, viewing highly recommended, leasehold. Ref 28108....

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[Advert Ref: BFSKBT28108]


Business For Sale : Guest House
Location : Durham, Co Durham, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £430,000
Quality detached guest house, offering 4 en suite letting rooms in a desirable and picturesque location. Turnover for year end 2009 of £39,732. Fantastic 3 bed private owners accommodation. Perfect owner operator business in an enviable position. Freehold. Ref: 26441...

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[Advert Ref: BFSRDK26441]


Business For Sale : Vehicle Transport
Location : Durham, Durham, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £34,995
Established vehicle transport business, extensive client base, ideally located office & vehicle base, Durham, well maintained fleet of vehicles, low overheads, excellent potential for future growth, Leasehold. Ref 28001....

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[Advert Ref: BFSKBT28001]


Business For Sale : Cattery
Location : Rainton Gate, Co Durham, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £495,000
Well established & profitable cattery in an excellent trading location. Licenced for 60 cats and offering care of the highest quality the business has a growing income currently close to £72,000. Impressive 4 double bed family home. Vendors will consider part exchange. Freehold 24080...

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[Advert Ref: BFSRDK24080]


Business For Sale : Public House
Location : Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £0
A very appealing freehold public house, with a thriving local trade producing sales of approx £4,000 pw and spacious owners accommodation which lends itself to the possibility of B & B, this is a well priced and exciting proposition for new owners. Freehold Ref 27901...

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[Advert Ref: BFSRDK27901]


Business For Sale : Public House
Location : Stanley, Co Durham, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £99,000
An impressive country pub with exceptional weekly sales of approx £11,000 pw and a good food trade included, superbly presented and benefits from residential accomm that is equally outstanding. A dynamic proposition. Leasehold For the Ltd Company Ref 27869...

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[Advert Ref: BFSRDK27869]


Business For Sale : UK/European Logistics Transport
Location : Sunderland, Durham (County), UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £ 1,250,000
This company was founded in 1981 on good and reliable service with competitive pricing, specialising in transporting car parts primarily between the UK, France, Spain and Portugal and based the business on the belief that professional freight and transport companies must conduct their business in a responsible fashion and ensure that highly diverse client requirements are met and as such have gained a track record of quality and efficiency, thereby securing the unquestioning confidence of their clients. Their prestige is based not only on their rigorous performance standards, they have had ISO 9001 accreditation for over 10 years, but also their forward looking outlook, which enables the company to offer solutions which provide the most efficient response to market challenges.
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[Advert Ref: BFSGP125]


Business For Sale : Day Nursery
Location : Co Durham, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £195,000
Well established nursery perfectly situated within a bustling residential area close to the town centre. Reg for under 50 children and providing full time and out of school care this is the perfect opportunity at a very reasonable price for new owner operators to build upon. Freehold Ref 27647...

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[Advert Ref: BFSRDK27647]


Business For Sale : Equestrian Centre- Co. Durham
Location : Durham, Uestrian Centre- Co. Durham, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: £1,000,000
Successful equestrian centre with cafe. Approx 25 acres. 60 stables, mainly DIY. Indoor and outdoor arenas. Annual turnover approx. £100,000. Exceptional 3 bed accom. Planning permission to double existing facilities and create a truly outstanding centre. Freehold. Ref: 27070...

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[Advert Ref: BFSRDK27070]

 

Business For Sale : Precision & Bespoke Engineering
Location : Teeside, Durham, Durham (County), UK
Asking Price: "₤675,000 "
This family business was established in 1976 by the owner and is now regarded as an excellent, bespoke precision engineering company. The business specialises in offering their customers, a full turnkey solution to their problems, by working round the clock to provide a service which is hard to beat. There is no doubt that this company works in the sevice industry, and that is the top priority for their clients. Located within the industrial heartland of Teeside,the company works with a hardcore of around 20 regular, repeat clients in major industries, including, Nuclear Power, Steel Making, Mining and the MOD. They regularly manufacture bespoke parts such as, shafts, housings, nuts, bolts, locknuts and other enginering components, no matter what the size or shape. The business employs highly skilled and experienced engineers, who help to make the workshop run smoothly. It is a very busy company with three months work in progress at any one time,but they always seem to be able to accommodate the emergency rush jobs from their key clients. It is extremly profitable with high margins and the company prides itself on its quality so it does not have to compete on price. The business is for sale with all of the machinery included in the price, and the freehold property is available to either purchase from the owner or to rent on a leasehold basis.
Contact: Turner Butler

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[Advert Ref: BFSIT072]


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