THERE are several businesses that are currently on the market in Swindon and Wiltshire.
Pubs, takeaways and hairdressers are all up for grabs to anyone who has a bit of cash to spend and is looking to take on a ready-made and established business.
Here is a list of some of the most interesting businesses currently on the market.
The Boot Inn - Berwick St James
The Boot Inn (Image: BFS)An 18th Century Grade II-listed public house in Wiltshire is up for grabs for just £5,000 upfront and then £20,000 per year based on a five-year agreement.
The Boot Inn is located in the heart of the village and its proximity to the world-famous Stonehenge (just south of the A303 and 4 miles to the southwest) helps to boost the already well-established local and destination trade.
Frazers takeaway - Trowbridge
Frazers takeaway (Image: BFS)A busy takeaway opportunity in the town centre of Trowbridge, Wiltshire.
Frazers offers a wide range of dishes, from pizza and burgers to homemade pasta dishes.
Frazers is on the market for £69,995 and is said to have a turnover of £110,000 for 2022/2023. It is on the market due to family commitments and relocation.
The Goddard Arms - Clyffe Pypard
The Goddard Arms, Clyffe Pypard (Image: BFS)The Goddard Arms is a two-storey public house of brick construction under a pitched tiled roof, with a single-storey flat roof rear extension.
It is listed as being '8 miles south of the commercial centre of Swindon' and could be yours for just under half a million.
The Fine Barber Co - Melksham
The Fine Barber Co (Image: BFS)For £30,000 you can own The Fine Barber co. has been trading successfully since 2013 with an excellent reputation in the community.
The shop comes fully fitted and ready to operate with all the necessary infrastructure in place.
The Kings Head - Whiteparish
The Kings Head (Image: BFS)A 'remarkable' opportunity is at hand with The Kings Head in the Wiltshire village of Whiteparish, according to its for-sale listing.
The 16-century coaching house has just been renovated at a cost of £850,000 and so will set back any potential buyer £995,000.
The Smoking Dog - Malmesbury
The Smoking Dog (Image: BFS)Businessesforsale.com lists The Smoking Dog, on Malmesbury High Street, as being in a 'truly great trading location'
The listing adds it has "lots of character in a traditional pub setting. Three bedroom and two bathroom private accommodation."
The Smoking Dog is available on the basis of a brand-new agreement with Butcombe Brewery and will cost £15,000
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