A commercial business with a ‘prominent’ trading position in the Lake District is for sale.

The Original Man Shop in Bowness is looking for an offer of £19,995 plus the value of stock.

Blacks Business Brokers have brought the ‘very well known’ gift shop and online retailer, located at Quarry Rigg Shopping Centre, to the market.

Established by the current owner in 2017, the shop has run successfully for seven years but due to health issues is now being offered for sale.

The business offers a range of gifts, accessories, gardening gear, games, clothing and much more.

Occupying a prominent trading position within a parade of shops in the centre of the village, The Original Man Shop benefits from a huge amount of passing trade, said the brokers.

The shop operates from the ground floor of a ‘spacious’ property and is surrounded by a number of amenities and attractions, with very strong public transport links and parking.

Branding and signage are displayed above a fully glazed front, while inside, there is a service counter and ample shop area, fitted with a range of shelving, free standing units and display cabinets. There are also storage and toilet facilities to the rear.

The business has a comprehensive website in place and a social media following of almost 1,000 as well as an ‘excellent’ reputation and ‘superb’ reviews on Google and Facebook.

Blacks Business Brokers said the brand is ideally suited to a hands-on owner and presents an ‘excellent opportunity’ for a new buyer to take the business to the next level.

The Original Man Shop is currently operating with a seven-year lease which began in 2020.

All fixtures and fittings are included with the sale and full financial information is available upon request.

Blacks Business Brokers said: “This very well-established business occupies an enviable trading position in a sought after and busy area of Bowness-on-Windermere.

“Our client has secured a strong customer base and exceptional reputation. There is plenty of scope to develop the business further with the introduction of new product lines, longer opening and a strong online marketing drive with use of additional social media and SEO.

“Until now, our client has managed the business on a part time basis with minimal marketing done, this has been to suit our client's current personal needs, there is huge potential for a new owner to operate this business on a full-time basis with a focus on marketing and development.

“This proposition would ideally suit an owner operating team who could push the business forward and build upon the solid and impressive trading foundations. Early viewings are strongly advised.”