A popular York village fish and chip shop has gone up for sale as its owner prepares for a change of career.
Copmanthorpe Chippy, in Church Street, Copmanthorpe, has been put on the market as a leasehold business for £35,000.
The long-established takeaway is being sold through business agent Ernest Wilson, which describes it as a "superbly well-presented and highly regarded" fish and chip shop.
The family-run business is being sold because the owner plans to return to full-time education, allowing them to pursue a new career.
Copmanthorpe Chippy serves the village to the south-west of York and also draws customers from a wider area, with the A64 linking York and Tadcaster nearby.
According to the sales particulars, the chippy has been established for many years and is the only fish and chip shop in the village.
It has recently undergone a "thorough makeover", with the owners focusing on high-quality food and friendly service.
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The agent says the business benefits from "excellent weekly takings" and low overheads, with rent of £192 per week and a new 10-year lease.
It is also suggested that there is scope for a new owner to grow the business further by making greater use of online ordering and food delivery apps.
The ground-floor premises are situated in a parade of shops with parking nearby and include an outside seating area for customers.
Inside is a customer ordering counter with a three-pan Hopkins electronic frying range, along with a drinks display chiller and ice cream maker.
There is also an equipped food preparation room, pot-wash area and staff toilet.
To the rear, an outbuilding provides a wet-preparation area, potato store and additional dry and chilled storage.
As the takeaway is currently family-run, the sales particulars say a buyer would not be required to take on existing staff.
The business is being marketed under reference 591294 for £35,000 leasehold.
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