Petrol station with store, workshops and car sales on the market through Christie & Co

Situated on Plymouth Road between Totnes and South Brent, just off the A38 Devon Expressway, Cousins Bros petrol filling station consists of two fuel islands with four nozzles supplying unleaded and diesel, along with a customer shop, reception and office.  The site also comprises four workshops with operational ramps which offer MOTs and servicing, as well as a car sales area and a former vehicle showroom, with the potential to be reinstated. There is also ample customer parking.

The business has been owned by the same family since its inception in 1936, and is being sold as the owners are looking to retire after 56 years at the helm. Although currently a leasehold property, the freehold is also available via separate negotiation.

Mr John Cousins commented: “My wife Jan and I have had an enjoyable life running the family business for 56 years, but the time has now come for us to retire.  We will not only miss our customers, but the friends they have become. 

“We have had an amazing time running Cousins Bros petrol and service station, having been originally established in 1936 by our father, before we took the reins in 1968. It has been wonderful serving the local and wider community with their new vehicle, servicing and MOT needs, alongside the petrol station.

“We have instructed Matthew McFarlane at Christie & Co to sell the business for us, in the knowledge that they provide the best chance of finding a new operator who can continue serving our loyal customers whilst also being able to add some further investment into the site, to continue its operation for many years to come.”

Matthew McFarlane, Business Agent at Christie & Co who is managing the sale, commented: “This is a fabulous business and property, which is perfect for a new operator to take over and make their own. Since opening in 1936 the business has been run by the same family, and this is the first time this property has come to the market. The business has a strong turnover and a variety of revenue streams, from car servicing and MOTs to car sales, fuel sales and shop sales. With the opportunity to marry up the freehold, it represents a great chance for a new operator to continue developing this business into the future.”

Offers are being invited for the leasehold business, with freehold available by separate negotiation.

For more information, visit the property page here: https://www.christie.com/3410513/

For further information on this press release, contact:
Jasmine Davis, Corporate Communications Manager
P: 07561 115179
E: jasmine.davis@christie.com

Contact the agent:
Matthew McFarlane, Business Agent – Retail
P: +44 7860 189 705
E: matthew.mcfarlane@christie.com

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