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Business For Sale : Building Renovations, repairs and alteration work
Location : Dorset, UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: Offers Invited
This is a specialist building business that has been established for 16 years and is a trustworthy, reliable and professional company that is owned by two master craftsmen who are now looking to sell. With a focus on top-end materials and workmanship, the business has built an enviable reputation, and won business on recommendation and referral. The firm undertakes ecclesiastical and historic building work, (around 30% split) as well as focussing on high end residential work and bespoke house builds for private clients such as hedge fund managers and celebrities etc. The service provided is professional, caring and always of high quality. Customers are assured of an ability to stick to deadlines, and for the quality of the workmanship. The business has earned an outstanding reputation and now achieves a consistently strong pipeline of work due to word of mouth recommendations. Most of the work comes through the excellent relationships that are now in place with a number of architectural practices.
Contact: Turner Butler

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[Advert Ref: BFS:GB176]


Business For Sale : Traditional retail and wholesale bakery with two retail outl
Location : Bournemouth Dorset, Dorset, UK
Asking Price: £ 149,950
The Company has the following key attributes: • a very well established business – over forty years of successful trading exclusive sales territories for several upmarket brands • a full range of traditional bread, cake, biscuit and confectionery products baked from fresh ingredients at one of the outlets • a loyal, predominantly retail and wholesale customer base • average transaction values of between £3 and £5 rising to £10+ including filled rolls The Company provides an acquirer with: • a traditional craft bakery with two retail outlets in a concentrated area • an operation capable of running independently of its ownership
Contact: Turner Butler

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[Advert Ref: BFS:AF155]


Business For Sale : Home Improvements and Double Glazing Company
Location : Dorset, UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £425,000
This company was established in 1997 and has established itself as the leading supplier of windows, fascias, soffits, guttering and conservatories in the area. The business services the requirements of customers within a thirty mile radius and it is also on the registered list of approved suppliers for schools and housing associations in the area. Uniquely much of its work comes from referrals from builders, architects and subsequently satisfied clients. Such is the demand for its services the business maintains an average forward work load of two months. The business does not use pressure selling techniques and has a sales conversion rate from fifty percent of potential customers. This is well above industry standards. There is also a large database of customers whose installations are backed by an independent ten year guarantee.

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Contact: Turner Butler

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[Advert Ref: BFS:GK178]



Business For Sale : Freehold Manufacturer and Retailer of Concrete
Location : Dorset, UK
Freehold | Asking Price: £800,000
This business was established by the present director in 1992 and has been trading successfully since that time. It manufactures a broad range of concrete and timber products that it sells to the building and construction industry, landscaping companies and fencing contractors who operate within a twenty-mile radius of the businesses location. The business manufactures a wide variety of ornate paving slabs many of which are held in stock......Patio Slabs, Paving stones, Fence posts, Paviors for driveways, footpaths, shopping areas, and forecourts. Timber products include Gates, Panel Fencing, Posts and Gravel Boards. They also offer a range of Building Materials from the recognised market leaders.

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Contact: Turner Butler

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[Advert Ref: BFS:ET016]


Business For Sale : Flooring Contractor In Somerset For Sale
Location : Undisclosed, Somerset, United Kingdom, Dorset, UK
Asking Price: £ £200k < 500k
A long established business that supply's and fits most types of commercial flooring into both the public and private sector (No retail customers). Very profitable business withscope for expansion. ...

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Contact: The Business Partnership

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[Advert Ref: BFS:2241]


Business For Sale : Weymouth Guesthouse & Bistro Seafront & Harbourside Location
Location : Weymouth Fantastic Seafront Location, Dorset, UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £375,000
Weymouth Seafront Great Views of Beach & Harbour Two Businesses in One 8 Well Appointed Bedrooms All Rooms are En-suite Outdoor Dining for 40 covers Full Non-Residents License Fully Equipped Bar Area The Hotel has 8 guest rooms comprising of 6 double rooms & 2 single rooms all en-suite. The hotel has recently been refurbished and is in superb internal and external decorative order. It also features an attractive lounge/bar with a feature teak floor together with a Breakfast room/Restaurant with 24 covers. It has Gas fired central heating, good quality en-suite rooms in all guest accommodation and the hotel has 3 Star English Tourist Board accreditation. Parking is available nearby To the outside is a decking/patio area with access from the busy harbourside, it has 40 covers on two levels, this area is used for the Bistro meals and is ideal for the serving of teas and snack

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Contact: Bartlepye Commercial

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[Advert Ref: BFS:212061DS]


Business For Sale : Weymouth Café/Restaurant – Premium sought for assignment of
Location : Weymouth Dorset, Dorset, UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £30,000
Weymouth Café/Restaurant – Premium sought for assignment of the lease Land mark premises in a super high profile position on corner of sea front Esplanade and main retail shopping parade This is a leasehold business sale, operating currently as a Café Bar/Restaurant but vast potential for alternative use. There is a lower ground floor kitchen with all usual appliances. Restaurants are on the upper ground floor and first floor with stunning views over Weymouth Bay. A dumb waiter serves the three floors. Further accommodation on the first and second floor is available for functions, offices, storage or owner’s accommodation. In addition: One bed s/c flat on a sublet AST with separate access Two bed s/c flat on a sublet AST with separate access Rent £26,500 p/a for the whole: net rent after sublets approximately £14,000
Contact: Bartlepye Commercial

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[Advert Ref: BFS:113011BK]


Business For Sale : DUCKING STOOL CAFE/RESTAURANT./TEA ROOMS
Location : Christchurch, Dorset, Dorset, UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £90,000
The ducking stool at Christchurch is a replica of the original that was in use in the 15-18th centuries and in the exact place of the original. Now one of the town’s principal tourist attractions, yet only yards from the main trading thoroughfare and on a town centre walkway, it represents a significant draw. This period licensed café restaurant/tea room stands in Ducking Stool Lane and is perfectly situated to make the most of the opportunity. Offering 42 inside and 8 outside covers the premises have been the subject of a significant investment by the current owner who has substantially upgraded the residential accommodation which now offers 3 bedrooms including a second floor loft room and which could be let separately if desired. This business has excellent potential for growth and would appear ideal lifestyle business opportunity for a working couple.
Contact: Adams & Co - South West and South Wales

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[Advert Ref: BFS:sw1394]


Business For Sale : Modern Unisex Hair & Beauty Salon Near Dorchester
Location : Near Dorchester, Dorchester, UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £19,950
Situated near to the county town of Dorchester, the business is at the heart of the many surrounding villages. It is a well-equipped unisex hairdressing & beauty salon which has been rebuilt and refurbished to an exceptionally high standard within the last two years. The business consists of a purpose built salon with a very light and airy feel to the customer and working areas. The salon is equipped with modern high standard fittings and offers spacious seating and working areas. It has been established for some 27 years. Features include:- Ground Floor • 3 Work stations • Wash area with 1 basins • Ceramic Floor • Reception Area • Toilet First Floor • 2 Work Stations • Wash area with 1 basins • Ideal as a Treatment Room • Laminate Flooring • Staff Room

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Contact: Bartlepye Commercial

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[Advert Ref: BFS:213002DS]


Business For Sale : Weymouth Freehold Guest House Close to Seafront
Location : Weymouth near Beach, Dorset, UK
Freehold | Asking Price: £399,000
The Guesthouse was originally two separate houses which have been converted to form one large house. It presently has twelve rooms available for guests but this could be increased if required depending on the new owners own accommodation requirements. The owners accommodation is separated from the guest areas and offers privacy to the owners. GUEST ACCOMMODATION The guesthouse offers twelve letting bedrooms with a dining room and kitchen on the ground floor together with a utility/laundry room. A variety of different sized bedrooms from single to family rooms, some en suite, are situated on the first and second floors. All rooms have colour televisions. OWNERS ACCOMMODATION The owners accommodation is completely separate from the guest areas and comprises of a sitting room, dining room and two bedrooms. Depending on new owners requirements some of these rooms could be used as guest rooms.

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Contact: Bartlepye Commercial

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[Advert Ref: BFS:212042DS]


Business For Sale : BISTRO ON THE HARBOURSIDE IN WEYMOUTH - New Price
Location : Weymouth, Dorset, UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £69,000
This is a busy Bistro in an ideal location. The Bistro caters for 50 covers. It has a good turnover which produces a very good net profit. This would be an ideal purchase for an owner/manager or for a family run business. Early viewing is recommended Situated on Weymouth’s famous harbourside, the area has high footfall especially during the busy summer months. It is ideally located for the visiting boating fraternity who are moored alongside the quay outside of the Bistro and for the local and visiting customers. There is on street parking and a public car park nearby. The town centre and beach are only a short walk away

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Contact: Bartlepye Commercial

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[Advert Ref: BFS:212030DS]


Business For Sale : SPACIOUS TOWN CENTRE CAFE
Location : Gillngham, Dorset, UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £29,950
This spacious café occupies a prime town centre location adjacent to a busy Co-operative supermarket with a very popular short term car park. Forming part of a contemporary retail and office development the café offers 42 internal covers with up to 12 further covers available outside during the warmer months. The business, which is very popular with the local community, and especially the over 55’s, offers a traditional menu including breakfasts, light lunches, midweek roasts, home made curries and soups, sandwiches, baps, baguettes, paninis, home made cakes and a full range of hot and cold beverages. There is a significant demand for the Sunday lunch trade and this offers a real expansion opportunity for new owners.
Contact: Adams & Co - South West and South Wales

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[Advert Ref: BFS:SW1391]


Business For Sale : Management Run And Only Evening Trading, Asking Price Some 6
Location : Dorset. Bargain Priced Modern Corner Purpose Built Fish & Ch
Dorset, UK

Leasehold | Asking Price: ASKING PRICE: £32,500 LH
Offered for sale at some 60% less then its true market value, trading evenings only, under complete management and staff control, taking £3,700 p.w from Fish & Chips & Thai food sales. Present 3 years Lease can be extended by a further 12 years. Present rent at just £16,000 pa to include spacious refurbished 3 bedroom accomm with GCH. Fully fitted, tiled and equipped throughout. Situated well popular district, just north of Bournemouth. Urgen...

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Contact: Rosen's Group

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[Advert Ref: BFS:DOR0344S]


Business For Sale : Bournemouth District. Fully Detached Traditional Long Establ
Location : Dorset, UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: ASKING PRICE: £79,950 LH
Presently taking a neglected £1,500 pw under complete staff control, with hardly any owner input, and from just 5 days trading and total of only 32 hours frying. 8 years Lease at £12,000 pa. Business affords superb future potential growth, following recent opening of new roller-skate & entertainment complex directly opposite, not to mention longer hours and more enthusiastic owner. Very spacious fully detached catering premises with takeaway ...

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Contact: Rosen's Group

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[Advert Ref: BFS:DOR0343S]


Business For Sale : Well Fitted And Equipped Lock Up Shop, Good Trading Location
Location : Dorset. Corner Built Up To Date Fish & Chip Takeaway
Dorset, UK

Leasehold | Asking Price: ASKING PRICE: £65,000 LH
Weekly sales average £2,750 with scope for later trading and other fast foods. Approx 14 years remain on Lease at annual rental of £15,000. Ground floor lock up unit that has been modernised to a high standard. Attractive glazed frontage on both sides, leading to fully tiled sales shop with adjacent support facilities. Full assortment of equipment led by 3 pan 'Preston & Thomas' range plus usual items. Located on small parade between high s...

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Contact: Rosen's Group

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[Advert Ref: BFS:DOR0342S]


Business For Sale : CAPTIVATING LICENSED CAFE
Location : Poundbury, Dorset, Dorchester, UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £65,000
Occupying a unique 8 sided building with a stunning 30 foot ceiling, this most attractive business has been serving excellent coffee and light meals for more than 10 years. The premises are spacious and offer c 55 internal covers as presently arranged for normal daytime trade but can be re-organised to accommodate up to 40 people for an evening buffet. There is also room to offer up to 20 external covers for al fresco dining in an open courtyard setting under attractive trees. The current owners have developed some excellent local commercial contacts with regular orders placed for buffet and other deliveries for meetings and conferences and income is boosted by evening functions stemming from the association developed with a significant number of clubs and societies. ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING: 44
Contact: Adams & Co - South West and South Wales

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[Advert Ref: BFS:sw1389]


Business For Sale : Car Dealers - Dorset
Location : South West, Dorset, UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £265000
This is a well known car dealership and repairs garage based in a seaside town in the South West of England. The business has been going for many years and is currently run under management. The business has sales of c£2m split approximately 66% to car sales and 33% to repairs and servicing, which produce an Adjusted Net before owner's costs of c£110k. This is an Asset & Goodwill sale plus Stock estimated at c£150k.

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Contact: Amberglobe

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[Advert Ref: BFS:1710]


Business For Sale : Butchers - Near Bournemouth
Location : Bournemouth, Dorset, UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £79,950
Family Butchers Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset Centre of main shopping area and high street T/O: £292,225 GP: 32% Well established, excellent reputation Run at a pace to suit Eatwell Family Butchers occupies an ideal location in the main trading area in Winton. The A347 Wimborne Road is the main arterial route through Winton, and houses the main shopping area, which includes household names such as Waitrose, Boots, WH Smiths and the main banks and building societies. Winton, located just 1 mile north of Bournemouth town centre, is a thriving and bustling suburb, which is densely populated. Bournemouth, on the Dorset coast, is famous for its award winning sandy beaches and is a desirable area in which to live. Transport links are excellent, being just off the main A31 linking to the M3 and London, having a mainline railway station to London and its own international airport.

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Contact: Amberglobe

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[Advert Ref: BFS:855]


Business For Sale : Filling Station and C-Store
Location : Dorset, UK
Freehold | Asking Price: £825,000
Amberglobe is delighted to offer for sale Triangle Garage. Established in the 1970s, it has been in our client's careful ownership since July 2007. During this time our client has invested over £180,000 in the business, creating a brand new 1500sq.ft Spar convenience store with all new equipment. The business, which is virtually unopposed, has excellent all year round trade, which is boosted in the summer months by the many visitors to the area. Annual turnover for the shop is approx £7,000+ with fuel sales are approximately 1.6 million litres per annum.

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[Advert Ref: BFS:799]


Business For Sale : SUPERBLY PRESENTED HAIR SALON
Location : Wimborne, Dorset, Dorset, UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £29,950
This busy salon is superbly presented throughout and has a loyal following of clients from throughout the Wimborne catchment area. Offering the latest treatments and styles for both ladies and gentlemen using products from the TIGI, Wella and L’Oreal range, as well as from GHD, the premises benefits from high quality equipment, fixtures and fittings throughout. The salon incorporates 7 styling positions and 3 backwash stations as well as very comfortable reception seating. There is a separate staff/colour room, spacious kitchen, disabled friendly WC and extra width doors throughout the premises as well as free customer parking in the car park to the rear. ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING: 51
Contact: Adams & Co - South West and South Wales

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[Advert Ref: BFS:SW1385]


Business For Sale : Taxi Business in seaside town
Location : Dorset, UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £110,000
This is a well run and very well established taxi business located in a thriving seaside market town. The business is Council licensed and operates ten cars .The business has a completely unique and totally memorable telephone number which brings in significant business.

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[Advert Ref: BFS:77]


Business For Sale : SUPERB HAIR SALON
Location : Dorchester, UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £29,950
This newly established hair salon occupies a wonderful location within a prestigious town centre retail development in the very heart of the town adjacent to a Waitrose supermarket. Targeting the premium end of the market the salon offers the very latest in hair colouring and cutting techniques to both men and women using Redken and Pureology hair care products. The opportunity exists to extend hours to take advantage of the supermarket footfall. There is a genuine reason for sale and an early viewing is strongly recommended.
Contact: Adams & Co - South West and South Wales

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[Advert Ref: BFS:sw1371]


Business For Sale : SUPERB SANDWICH BAR, COFFEE SHOP & CATERING COMPANY
Location : Dorset, UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £250,000
SUPERB SANDWICH BAR, COFFEE SHOP & CATERING COMPANY Situated in The Westgate Quarter of Gloucester town centre near the Cathedral makes a great location Mobile catering vans included worth £30,000 Advised combined turnover of £563,662pa Highly popular & well established business Five out of Five Food Standards star rating Early viewing highly recommended Scope for further development 3 trading sites

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Contact: Meridian Business Sales Ltd

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[Advert Ref: BFS:2807]


Business For Sale : SUPERB PUBLIC HOUSE WITH 6 LETTING ROOMS
Location : Dorset, UK
Freehold | Asking Price: £659,000
SUPERB PUBLIC HOUSE WITH 6 LETTING ROOMS - DORSET Detached well presented 2 bedroom owners' house Genuine reason for sale due to retirement Good local trade from loyal customers Early viewing highly recommended Advised annual turnover of £80,000 Sought after Dorset market town Scope to further develop FREEHOLD

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[Advert Ref: BFS:2789]


Business For Sale : SUBSTANTIAL 16 BEDROOM FREEHOLD HOTEL - DORSET
Location : Dorset, UK
Freehold | Asking Price: £845,000
SUBSTANTIAL 16 BEDROOM FREEHOLD HOTEL - DORSET Very well appointed and presented 16 bedroom hotel Location in the West Cliff area of Bournemouth Advised annual turnover of £124,000 Sale includes all fixtures and fittings 3 Star AA (Guest accommodation) Large owners' accommodation Car park for 16 vehicles Genuine retirement sale Prominent location Licenced bar FREEHOLD

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[Advert Ref: BFS:2663]


Business For Sale : SUPERB PUBLIC HOUSE & RESTAURANT
Location : Dorset, UK
Leasehold | Asking Price: £160,000
SUPERB PUBLIC HOUSE & RESTAURANT - DORSET Owners' accommodation and 2 en-suite letting rooms Early interest and viewing is highly recommended Situated in a historic Dorset seaside town Tied on beers only to Enterprise Inns Advised annual turnover of £370,000 Ideal lifestyle change opportunity Superbly presented throughout Scope for further development LEASEHOLD

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[Advert Ref: BFS:2513]


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