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Walls Bakery is offered for sale as a well-established, well known and highly regarded wholesale bakery business. Business is generated through the wholesale of freshly baked goods, but they have also developed lines of highly successful longer shelf-life products to their own recipes. Around 75/80% of their product goes to a wide range of retail outlets on the Islands, and the remainder, largely the longer life products, is exported to the Scottish mainland.
The Shetland Islands occupy a unique geographical position, forming a virtual maritime crossroads where the North Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. The islanders enjoy a superb quality of life, virtually crime free, and are surrounded by spectacular scenery and the ever-present sea.
The property is of one and a half storey elevation and has a sizeable parking area to the front. The comfortable private accommodation is located on the first floor of the property, along with an attic type storage area; this space is currently used for packing material storage and general storage. To the rear of the building is a Flour Silo, with dispensing chute and weigh head, holding approximately 10 tons Flour. The property also comprises of the main bakery area, confectionary room, service area, dispatch area, packaging area plus plenty of varied storage areas.
This is an ideal business venture for those seeking to purchase in this industry, and who have the vision and dedication to take the business to the next level. Moreover, for those seeking to relocate to the Islands, with their special ethos and unrivalled quality of life, this presents the opportunity to do so and simultaneously derive benefit from an exciting and rewarding business investment.
The Bakery is located in the village of Walls, Shetland, and is approached by a tarmaced minor road just off the main A971. The traditional community ethos and pristine environment combine to make the Islands both a haven for many new residents seeking a more rewarding lifestyle, but also make them an increasingly popular destination for those seeking a relaxing holiday far from the stresses of urban life. The Shetland Islands are well serviced by both air and sea.