Bike shop in ‘best place to live in Scotland' for sale
The shop in near the High Street. (Image: Cornerstone Business Agents)
The agent said: 'Our client has owned and operated Law Cycles in North Berwick for 24 years and has reluctantly placed the business on the market to allow himself the time to take things a bit easier.
'The business is very well known and highly respected in East Lothian and beyond, offering a good range of electric, road and mountain bikes and accessories with the franchise for both 'Giant' and 'Cube' for the area.'
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The agent also said: 'This opportunity is ideally suited to a cycling enthusiast who can operate the business in a hands-on manner as the current owner carries out the repairs and servicing. Income is derived through the sales of bikes and accessories and through the servicing and repairs of all types of bikes.
'There is scope to develop what the current owner has already in place and Law Cycles offers the chance to work in the town that was recently voted 'the most desirable town to live'.'
It was recently named best place to live in Scotland by the Sunday Times.
The agent also said that North Berwick is also a 'magnet for holidaymakers, visitors, golfers, cyclists and wildlife enthusiasts, with the world famous Scottish Seabird Centre being located in the town'.
It said: 'A guide price of £25,000 is sought for the leasehold interest in the property and all fixtures & fittings pertaining thereto. Stock will be payable in addition to the purchase price.'
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