THE SHERBORNE Road Stores have been sold.

The stores occupy a prominent roadside position in a busy location close to Basingstoke town centre and was bought for an undisclosed amount, specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co announced.

Sherborne Road Stores have been purchased by Rajeevan Thevarajah who said: “I am delighted to have been successful in acquiring this store, my first venture.

"The process of purchasing was straight forward, and I appreciated the guidance of the selling agent Tom Glanvill. Over the coming months, I look forward to serving the local community and building the business and increasing the range of products on offer”.

Tom Glanvill, associate director of retail at Christie & Co, who handled the sale, wished Rajeevan all the best in his future convenience store endeavours and hoped consumers look locally.