Profitable Exmoor Gallery with 125 Years of Goodwill!!

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The provenance of a successful business doesn't come much better than 125 years of continuous trade!  Known as Gunns Gallery the property itself is located in Lee Road, Lynton, opposite the Town Hall with the gallery business having been established by George Gunn in 1893.  The property was originally constructed as a hotel by the Jones Brothers, who were responsible for the construction of the funicular railway between Lynton and Lynmouth.  Not only has the business been established for many years but it has also been in the same ownership for the past 25 years and is available due to pending retirement.  The extensive double fronted premises offers over 1,100 sq.ft (102 sq.m) of gallery display space over three floors with an extensive array of original artist work which is also displayed on the businesses website, attracting art buyers from all over the UK and beyond.  Although some background or interest in the art would be useful it is by no means a prerequisite to operating the business as the current owner is happy to offer a training period following completion.  Having originally been constructed as a hotel there is of course plenty of accommodation as well, which is currently configured as 2 self contained holiday flats, which could be occupied by new owners if desired.  There is also scope for a garden apartment which our clients currently utilise for storage and as a work room.  The property and business is available from a quoting price of £550,000.  Selling Agents JD Commercial can be contacted on 01237 424053 or via their website www.jd-commercial.co.uk.