A ‘super’ chippy in the centre of a busy Lake District town is looking for new owners.

The Old Smithy Fish and Chip Shop in the ‘beautiful bustling’ town of Ambleside has joined the market.

The chippy is being advertised for sale by Everett Masson & Furby and has an asking price of £285,000.

(Image: Everett Masson & Furby) The takeaway and restaurant enjoy an ‘excellent’ position at The Slack and boasts seating space for 60 customers.

The estate agent described the listing as a ‘fantastic’ opportunity to purchase the lease of this fully fitted and fully equipped business.

According to the sales profile, the current owners of the Old Smithy have been running the business for ten years.

(Image: Everett Masson & Furby) They run the shop as a lifestyle business, only frying for 21 hours a week and only offering takeaway.

The restaurant is currently unused, a space the estate agent insists any new owner would straight away benefit from opening up.

(Image: Everett Masson & Furby)Everett Masson & Furby said: “The vendors make very good margins on their products but only serve a very basic menu of fish, pies and sausage. The introduction of kebabs, pizza and southern fried chicken would see this business really take off.”

With a reported annual turnover of £234,000, including takings of between £4,500 and £5,000 a week, early viewing is highly recommended.