Chocolate Haven, 2 Sandford Court, Church Stretton, SY6 6BH

Description
Chocolate Haven trades from a ground floor lock up shop unit that forms part of a two storey property.

The shop unit provides a sales area with a Total Net Internal Floor Area of approximately 275 ft sq (25.54 m sq) with a staffroom and toilet and the benefit of a designated car parking space at the rear of the property under the terms of the occupational lease.

The shop unit offers an attractive location and property from which the business can trade and it is understood that the business enjoys the informal use of seating externally to the front of the shop unit.

Location
Boasting a population of 4,800 (approx.) and affectionally known as “Little Switzerland,” Church Stretton offers stunning landscapes and a tranquil setting, key for attracting tourists into the area.

Key Benefits of Church Stretton:
• Stunning Natural Surroundings: National Trust’s Carding Mill Valley—a major tourist destination attracting around 250,000 visitors annually, providing excellent revenue potential.
• Excellent Local Amenities: Church Stretton offers a railway station on the Marches Line, local shops, restaurants, cafes and both primary and secondary schools.
• Outdoor Recreation: Surrounded by 5,000 acres of hills and countryside, ideal for walking, hiking, and outdoor activities.
• Convenient Transport Links: Easy access to the A49 Trunk Road and M54, with nearby towns like Shrewsbury (15 miles), Ludlow (17 miles), Telford (21 miles), Wolverhampton (43 miles), and Birmingham (56 miles) within easy reach.

The business trades from a prominently located lock up shop unit that is located fronting onto Sandford Avenue, a prime retail pitch within the town centre and the surrounding occupiers include Vine and Co, Stretton Antiques, Lunts Chemist and Shampers.

Business Summary
The business was established in 1999 and has been run by the existing proprietor for the last 11 years. The business is only reluctantly offered for sale and is a genuine retirement sale.

The business has established an enviable reputation in confectionary with a loyal customer base enhanced by the tourist trade due to its location in the sought after tourist town of Church Stretton. The business is currently ran by the proprietor with assistance from one part time member of staff. The business offers the opportunity to acquire a profitable business with potential for further expansion. The business offers a wide range of chocolates and sweets as well as ice creams.

Further understanding of the business can be obtained via the website of Chocolate Haven on -

The Opening hours of the business are currently;
• Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm
• Sunday 11am to 4pm

The sale of the business provides the opportunity to acquire a business that is fully fitted out for its use together with the acquisition of window displays for different times of the year. The potential of the business can only be appreciated by undertaking an inspection of the same. Audited trading accounts relating to the business are available from the selling agents to genuinely interested parties.

Tenure
The property is currently occupied by the vendors under the terms of a lease that has expired on Tenants Internal Repairing and Insuring Terms at a rent of £4,800 per annum.

The landlords have advised that they willing to grant the purchaser of the business a new lease on terms to be agreed- further details from the selling agents upon request.

Legal Costs
Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs in respect of the sale of the business.

The purchaser of the business is to be responsible for the landlords legal costs incurred in respect of the granting of a new lease.

Local Authority
Shropshire Council, Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ