THIS PROFITABLE BUSINESS OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY ON ONE OF BALLARAT’S HISTORIC PROPERTIES
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:
- “The Known World Bookshop” is considered one of Victoria’s most beautiful and eclectic bookshops with the potential for dual income streams
- It is renowned for its beautiful collection of books and quirky ambience and was described as “A little spot of brilliance in the universe” by one regular
- The historic 3-storey 1870’s redbrick building is situated on the centrally located Main Road – one of Ballarat’s most historical streets
- There’s also potential to grow this popular second-hand bookshop online
- Currently about 30% of sales come via ABE books, an eBay Online Bookshop and phone with approx. 70% through the shop
- Ideally would suit book lovers or the astute investor
- No specialist knowledge required
- Live onsite, rent out the apartment, open a B&B or add a funky café to this already successful business
BUSINESS DETAILS:
- Trading in Ballarat and district for 22 years
- Loyal customer base
- Hand-curated collection of books – History, the Arts, Literature, Children’s books and much, much more
- Located in the historic Bakery Hill precinct (site of the Eureka Rebellion of 1857)
- Precinct includes Ballarat’s award-winning Mr Jones Restaurant, a busy antiques shop, popular vintage clothes emporium, and a second-hand collective
- Close to 2 major supermarkets and Sturt Street (Ballarat’s main boulevard)
- Bookshop occupies the ground floor and basement – with working fireplace
- Basement has access to the outside patio and decking – Al fresco dining area at the rear
- Secure off-street parking for 1 vehicle with remote roller door access
- Storage room (with built in wood-fired pizza oven) and kitchenette (stainless steel sink and benchtops, additional handwashing station and coving)
- The kitchen also meets council requirements for food handling premises to be added
- Shop would benefit from a dedicated website
- Potential to also sell fine prints and artworks
- Maintenance kept up to the highest standards
- Onsite training in all aspects of business operation, database management and processing internet orders provided
- Figures available TAP on NDA
- https://www.facebook.com/theknownworldbookshop/
BUSINESS INCLUSIONS:
- Fully self-contained 1-bedroom apartment with rear access, al fresco dining area, built in wood-fired pizza oven
- Handcrafted and finished customised bookshelves with handcrafted timber overhead lighting
- Antique display cabinets – Antique cash register – Numerous antique lamps
- Stools – steps – library ladder – freestanding bookshelves
- Comprehensive database
- All books
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