THE last 18 months have been incredibly difficult for small business including hospitality and retail.
Business have been forced to close for months at a time and strict rules and regulations have been implemented on their reopening.
But now life has returned to a new normal many business are up for sale.
If you fancy taking on the challenge of a new business, then there are plenty of retail units and businesses on the market waiting for new owners.
Here are five currently on the market in Hampshire on Zoopla.
New Forest Tearoom, Lyndhurst
For sale price £35,000
Positioned on the entrance to Lyndhurst, the "Capital of the New Forest", this quaint cafe/ tearoom is available to purchase.
The business comes with a 5 star hygiene rating and local customer whilst the
inside decor is quintessential.
The cafe has a relaxed atmosphere AND Bolton’s Bench and open forest walks are nearby for the passing trade of tourists.
Shops at Elmwood Way, Basingstoke
For sale price £150,000
Up for sale are two shop units within a popular neighbourhood retail parade with residential accommodation above which have been sold on long leases.
Each unit is up for a total of £150,000.
Frieda's Tearoom, Winchester
For sale price £95,000
This busy independent coffee shop is located in the centre on Winchester.
The business has built up a regular, loyal clientele with an affluent customer base.
Sadly due to ill heath and retirement, the owner has been forced to sell.
The tearoom comes with a licence to sell alcohol and whilst it currently only opens during daytime hours it could open on evenings.
Formally The George Inn Hotel, Andover
Guide price £950,000
(This article has been edited following incorrect picture usage of the The George Inn hotel, St Mary Bourne, which is NOT for sale.)
The property is partially Grade II listed and comprises of four individual ground-floor commercial units and four recently converted residential flats above.
The whole property is occupied by tenants and represents a great investment opportunity.
Located just off the high street and adjacent to the main Andover car park ‘The George Yard Car Park’, the property sits on a main thoroughfare linking the car park directly with the high street.
Platform Tavern, Southampton
Guide price £725,000
Having purchased the pub in 1997 from Southampton City Council, the current owner has operated the business for over 20 years.
During this time he has developed the pub into a successful wet led operation renowned for its quality beer and music offering, featuring many live acts throughout the year.
The property is a substantial mid terrace with both pitched and flat roofs, which has been built next to the Old Town Wall, which dates back to 1350.
There is scope for a new owner to take advantage of the proposed planning permission to develop a roof area into a trade garden and terrace.
The Platform Tavern benefits from a unique position next to the Southampton Cruise Terminal and the Red Funnel Ferry Terminal, as well as being surrounded by residential apartments providing a consistent passing trade.
The pub was featured in the James Cameron Hollywood movie, Titanic and is renowned for having part of the old walls housed in the pub dating back to 1350.
The bar accommodates 30 covers, the restaurant area allows for a further 40 covers and an extra 20 covers can be seated outdoors at the front of the property.
The property has owner’s accommodation which comprises three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
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