** BUSINESS FOR SALE ** This retail and fashion business is fully equipped and stocked with over 2000 items of day wear, coats, prom dresses, wedding/bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride dresses, hats and fascinators, handbags, shoes, jewellery and accessories. There is also alterations and special purpose tailoring service. Butterflies has been selling items on behalf of clients for over 25 years and many repeat customers return to buy quality designer clothing at bargain prices. The premises are situated in a pleasant residential area with very easy access and parking in the Kingsley area of Northampton. The extensive shop has a very effective retail/selling area including three large display windows looking onto two streets, in addition to the retail area there is a back office room and a basement for storage, modern toilet facilities and on-site parking. The shop has good lighting and heating and beech wood changing rooms. Sales levels are rising, the 'butterflies' website is being improved and yet the current business can still be expanded. Other trading options are vintage, fancy dress, costume, formal men's wear, special occasion hire or becoming more focussed and specialised. More selling opportunities could be created by the increased use of digital photography for the 'butterflies' online shop and marketing campaigns to include email, fax, Twitter, Facebook and eBay. Traditional marketing options include on and off site special events and fairs, personal representation and general publicity and advertising. This is a lifestyle, investment and business opportunity to suit a creative marketing person with a good awareness of fashion. A skilled sales person with a good customer care attitude who delights in matching customers with designer clothing. This is now an improving and busy going concern. At the price and given potential it is now an excellent and exciting business opportunity. Premises Rent is £598.00pcm