BUSINESS FOR SALE – Whitby Galleries provides a unique opportunity to purchase an established and profitable business located in beautiful coastal town of Whitby.

Fantastic opportunity to purchase an established and profitable business

Located in the heart of Whitby, on one of the busiest streets for visitors to the town

Property comprises two sales areas, stock rooms, office and staff area

For sale due to retirement

The property lies on Church Street which forms one of Whitby’s busiest streets with an eclectic range of mainly independent occupiers which appeal to the large numbers of visitors to the town all year round. The street also forms a route connecting the harbourside with the Abbey ruins which draws good levels of footfall.

134 Church Street
Ground Floor
Sales Area of approximately 290 sq.ft. with access to a Store, Office and Kitchenette

First Floor
Two Stock Rooms and Staff Cloakroom with Shower

Second Floor
Office, Staff Room and Workshop

Cellar

Store

135 Church Street
(separately accessed)
Ground Floor
Sales Area of approximately 175 sq.ft.

The business has been established on Church Street for over 25 years and has developed an excellent range of artwork for customers to purchase. This includes original artwork from various artists, together with prints and giftware. The location of the property is ideal for the business to generate good levels of sales from the many visitors to Whitby throughout the year, together with some local shoppers.

All the sales are currently generated from the shop premises, although there is potential to expand by developing an on-line presence and shopping site.

At the present time, the business is operated by two part-time proprietors, assisted by five members of staff who each work either three or four days a week. The shop opens 7 days a week, with opening hours generally 10am to 5pm in the seasonal spring and summer months and 10am to 4.30pm during winter, with an extra 30 minutes opening on Saturday all year round.

The business is operated through a limited company. However, the sale will be of the goodwill, fixtures and fittings only and not the company shares. Stock will be purchased separately.

Accounting information will be made available to seriously interested parties following a formal inspection of the property.