Region: Suffolk
Name: Tots Corner Nursery School
Registration: 30
Buyer: Confidential
Seller: Mrs Munroe-Smith
Asking Price: £77,500
Leasehold Agent: Redwoods Dowling Kerr
Tel: 0845 223 2048

This impressive children’s day nursery occupies a prominent position in an attractive village setting easily accessible from the main road. The village lies within an hour’s drive of the M25 and consequently has a thriving and affluent community.

The nursery is well presented and thoughtfully designed, the play areas use pastel colours and are all child centric in design. The property is held on a 10 year lease which was renewed in January 2008 when the nursery relocated to its new premises. Since relocation the nursery has enjoyed rising fee income with good projections.

Redwoods Dowling Kerr sold Tots Corner to first time buyers off an asking price of £77,500 for the lease.

Kim Radley, Childcare Specialist at Redwoods Dowling Kerr comments “Due to the previous owners relocation this was an accelerated sale after plenty of time, money and effort has been put in to create this fantastic opportunity. The new owners are sure to reap rewards from this in the future”.

For further information about selling your day nursery please contact Redwoods Dowling Kerr on 0845 223 2048, email
childcare@redwoodsdk.com

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Region: Middlesex
Name: St James Church Day Nursery
Registration: 30
Buyer: Confidential
Seller: Mrs Mcintyre
Asking Price: £75,000 Occupational Agreement
Agent: Redwoods Dowling Kerr
Tel: 0845 223 2048

This well known nursery in Middlesex has recently sold through leading broker Redwoods Dowling Kerr off an asking price of £75,000 for the occupational agreement.

Set in the grounds of a Church Centre it is easily accessible from the M40, M4 and M25 motorways and is a successful business that has a healthy income. The nursery occupies a main area within the centre, there is secure access with ample off road parking to the front and an outside play area adjacent.

Kim Radley, Childcare Specialist at Redwoods Dowling Kerr comments “Mrs Mcintyre approached us as she was unsure whether her nursery was saleable because she did not own a lease on the premises. Having many years experience dealing with these type of sales we were able to give her an accurate valuation. Within 8 weeks of instruction this business was sold, a record sale and a fantastic outcome for Mrs Mcintrye who was unsure if she could even sell the business she had worked hard to establish”.

For further information about selling your day nursery please contact Redwoods Dowling Kerr on 0845 223 2048, email
childcare@redwoodsdk.com

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Bourton on the Water Post Office has recently been sold on behalf of vendor, Mr Weimers. The business, which is located on the High Street in the village of the same name, sold off an asking price of £175,000 with agents, Redwoods Dowling Kerr.

The Post Office is housed within an attractive Cotswold stone property and also sells newspapers, cards, gifts and confectionery, which generates a good income. In addition to the main business, there is a recently established coffee shop and takeaway directly opposite, which has much potential to develop and adds another string to the bow for new owner, Mr Watson.

The business, which sold on a leasehold basis, offers an excellent way of life, situated in a most charming part of the Cotswolds and benefiting, as it does, from an exceptional two bedroom flat.

Julia Briggs, sales negotiator handling the sale of the Post Office, comments, "This is a charming business and home that rarely becomes available in this part of the country. I am sure that Mr Watson will continue to build upon the excellent foundations that the previous owner put in place."

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The Kings Arms, an attractive public house in the affluent spa town of Cheltenham, has been sold. The vendor, Miss Cremin, appointed specialist agents Redwoods Dowling Kerr, to handle the sale which sold off an asking price of £85,000 for the leasehold.

Sales negotiator at Redwoods Dowling Kerr, Kim Radley, comments, "The Kings Arms is well situated within a densely populated residential area in a very desirable town. The business has been generating weekly sales of approximately £6,500 and this, together with the pleasant living accommodation, made The Kings Arms a very inviting proposition.

The previous owners have built up the business over the last seven years and established an excellent reputation with a loyal customer base, something which I am sure the new owner, Mrs Murphy, will be glad of."

There is a lot going on at this pub, with darts and pool teams, support for the local football team and greatly increased trade throughout the racing fixtures and festival dates. There is an outside decked area with heating and retractable covers and planning permission has been granted for a single storey extension to the rear; this opens up a wealth of opportunity for the new owner and a number of avenues on which to concentrate her efforts.

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Westwood House, an attractive guest house in Dorchester, has been sold. The business was sold on behalf of vendors, Mr & Mrs Miller, by agents, Redwoods Dowling Kerr off an asking price of £570,000.

The freehold guest house is situated within an impressive Georgian building and comprises seven en suite letting bedrooms; two of the rooms boast spa baths and all rooms are decorated and maintained to a very high standard. On the ground floor is an office, kitchen, a conservatory/breakfast room with outside terraced area, and a large guests' lounge.

Situated in the centre of the historic town, Westwood House is well placed to attract passing custom as well as repeat trade, and as such, generates a good income. The business was acquired by Mr Stevens who already has experience within the industry.

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Redwoods Dowling Kerr is pleased to announce the sale of Brixton General Stores and Off Licence, a business located in the village of Brixton, near Plymouth.

The business was sold to new owners, Mr & Mrs Herbert, who had relocated to the area, within three months, and provides an excellent home for all the family, as well as a good income. Situated amidst the Devon countryside and in close proximity to the coast, the business could not be better placed and generates much business from passing and tourist trade, as well as local custom.

Stephanie Brown, the sales negotiator handling the sale of Brixton General Stores, comments, "Brixton General Store is a fantastic business that enjoys an excellent income but also offers good size four bedroom living accommodation. Mr & Mrs Herbert had moved to the area with their family and were looking for just such a business; this ticked all the boxes."

The property benefits from a spacious sales area, private entrance to a large four bedroom home, private gardens and an outside pool.

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Skyecroft Boarding Kennels and Cattery, a well established business located in County Durham, is now sold. Situated close to Bishop Auckland, whilst also benefiting from an idyllic rural position, the business has an outstanding reputation and much repeat and regular custom.

Skyecroft, which is registered for 68 dogs and 24 cats, was sold through agents Redwoods Dowling Kerr, on behalf of Miss Knowles, who was looking to emigrate. The business is well established and everything put in place for new owner, Mrs Smart to take over the running with little difficulty.

The business comprises 24 cat pens and 23 kennels, all with outside runs. There are 12 further outside kennels, one holding pen and another block consisting of four family and eight single kennels with outside runs. In addition, there is a reception area, pet kitchen, storage facilities, a grooming parlour, stables and a paddock.

The property is not just a business but also a home and includes extensive three bedroom living accommodation which provides the great lifestyle that Mrs Smart was looking for.

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