0 Bed Convenience Store For Sale

The shop was voted best village shop and Post Office in the South West of England and runner up in the United Kingdom in 2024 in the Countryside Alliance Village Shop Awards. The large retail unit is approximately 133 square metres and includes a deli counter, outside seating area and Post Office with a traditional fortress-style counter. The Post Office has a ‘Community Status’ contract which provides a guaranteed salary and bonus structure. Remuneration in the last 12 months is c. £81,000. The Post Office includes an outreach service which provides postal services to a number of outlying villages.

The store has no local competition, includes generous owner's accommodation, a roof terrace, courtyard and parking for a number of vehicles. Solar panels were fitted in 2024 to bring down running costs

Child Okeford is a charming heritage village set at the foot of the famous hill fort of Hambledon Hill. The village is popular with cyclists and hill walkers. It is a thriving village with a church, a primary school, two pubs, a doctor’s surgery, an organic farm, a café and the village shop.

The upstairs accommodation comprises a self-contained two-bedroom flat with a balcony and views across Blackmore Vale. The flat is presently being used to provide office space and storage for the shop.

The majority of fixtures and fittings are owned outright and will be included in the sale.

After five years developing the business, the owner has decided that it is time to hand over to a new owner to take the shop forward. This is an opportunity to purchase a successful, award-winning shop adored by its customers. The shop was refitted in 2021. The advised weekly shop sales last year were c. £16,500, with an additional c. £81,000 from the Post Office.

We believe It would suit an established retailer or a hard-working couple in search of a lifestyle change.

Accounts YE 31 Dec 2024
Turnover - £814,916
Gross Profit - £241,504

Post Office FEB 24 - MAR 25 c. £81,000

Monday to Friday - 7:30am - 7:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:30am - 4:00pm

A new lease is available with flexible terms.

The business does not currently pay business rates as it qualifies for the full small business rates relief.