Convenience Store

An exciting opportunity to acquire a long-established and much-loved card and gift shop situated in a highly desirable, high-footfall location in Leigh-on-Sea.

Positioned within a busy retail area benefiting from consistent pedestrian traffic throughout the week, this business has been successfully owner-operated for the past 15 years and is now offered for sale due to a well-earned retirement — making this a rare and reluctant sale.

Established & Profitable Retailer

The shop enjoys a strong local reputation and loyal customer base, offering:

A wide range of high-quality greeting cards for all occasions carefully selected, balloons, gifts, wrapping and accessories

All product lines have been thoughtfully curated by the current owner, ensuring quality, variety, and strong repeat custom.

Additional Opportunity – Chocolate Business

There is an established chocolate business operating within the shop, which can be made available by separate negotiation with our client. This provides an attractive additional income stream and an opportunity to further diversify the offering.

Significant Growth Potential

While already successful, there is clear scope to increase turnover, including:

Applying for a licence to sell alcohol (e.g. beers, wines, celebration gifts)

Expanding into complementary gift lines

Introducing seasonal hampers or occasion-based packages

Developing online or social media sales

The prominent position and strong footfall make this an ideal opportunity for a hands-on owner-operator looking to build on a solid foundation.

A fantastic chance to acquire a respected retail business in one of Essex’s most sought-after trading locations. RX748948

Tenure

New Lease available for a term to be agreed, our client is currently in negotiations with the landlord on the rent and that is expected to be in the region of £22,000 per annum exclusive.

Turnover

We are advised turnover averages £4,000 per week.

Premises

Terrace retail shop with extending awning over a forecourt display area, facia board, glazed frontage and single glazed entrance door leading into the premises with measures approximately 667 Sq ft and is arranged as follows: Main sales area With suspended ceiling, panel lighting, and tiled carpeted flooring, currently arranged to provide 2 aisles with a mix of card display units both static and rotating. There is a serving counter to the front of the shop with glass display counter, a till and electric scales. At the back left of the shop will be a kitchenette and WC.

Trading Hours

Monday - Saturday 9am to 5.30pm, Sunday 10am to 2pm.

Staff

The business is run by the vendor with the assistance of 3 part time members of staff.

Business Rates

The premises is subject to a rateable value of £18,500 and we are advised the rates are currently payable at £5,763.

Legal Costs

Each party are to be responsible for their own, with the landlords legal costs to be split 50/50.

Disclaimer

Whilst every care is taken to ensure that these particulars are correct, accuracy is no way guaranteed and none of the information supplied forms part of any contract. Acceptance of these particulars constitutes a contract to the effect that all negotiations for the business or property will be made through Gilbert & Rose otherwise the purchaser will be equally responsible with the vendor for damages equal to the amount of our commission.