Established & Thriving Gallery with Growth Potential in Affluent Town
£695,000
£221,264
£64,104
Overview
Freehold
1996
- Excellent Reputation
- Huge Growth Potential
- Low Overheads
- Accommodation Included
- Spacious Premises
This rare opportunity involves the acquisition of a long-standing and reputable art-focused business, well-established in a popular and affluent South West town. With nearly three decades of successful operation, the business is known for its high standards, loyal clientele, and far-reaching reputation.
Operating from a beautifully presented Grade II listed freehold premises, which includes on-site residential accommodation, the business offers a compelling blend of lifestyle and commercial potential.
Revenue is generated through regularly curated exhibitions, participation in major national art fairs, and a growing stream of online and remote sales. The gallery has a very loyal customer base, with many repeat buyers, including second-home owners and collectors, regularly purchasing directly from the emailed newsletter. The business represents a handpicked group of established and emerging artists, all working on a 50/50 sale-or-return basis.
Key marketing channels include Instagram, Facebook, and a monthly newsletter, though there is clear scope to expand the online presence beyond these platforms. The well-established website supports worldwide delivery and continues to grow.
Operated entirely by the owner, the gallery enjoys excellent footfall due to its central location in a thriving tourist destination. The premises include a spacious three-bedroom flat with estuary views, offering an attractive lifestyle and investment opportunity. Additionally, the property benefits from full planning permission to convert the first floor into a two-bedroom flat, providing further living space or rental income potential, complementing the existing residential accommodation.
The town is well-served by good local schools, making it particularly suitable for couples or families seeking to relocate and run a lifestyle business. There are also strong transport links, with convenient access by road and regular bus services.
The business is being sold due to the owner's retirement, with support offered during the transition.
A beautifully presented Freehold Grade II listed property in the heart of Kingsbridge town centre. The building includes a ground and first-floor art gallery, along with a spacious three-bedroom flat above, offering town and estuary views. Original features, such as a Staffordshire tiled entrance, marble fireplace, and stained glass, add to its charm.
The commercial space comprises gallery areas, an office, kitchen, WC, and storerooms, while the flat includes three bedrooms (one en-suite), a lounge, kitchen, bathroom, hallway, and a rear courtyard. Former planning permission was granted for a first-floor conversion to a two-bed flat (STP).
Currently, the gallery is fully owner-operated, with a loyal client base that includes locals, second-home owners, and art fair buyers. Operating on a 50/50 sale-or-return model with artists, the gallery thrives on Kingsbridge’s affluent demographic, tourist appeal, and strong seasonal footfall.
There is significant scope to grow this already successful business. A new owner could reinstate bespoke framing, (previously offered for 26 years and still regularly requested) or reintroduce a large selection of limited-edition prints.
Expanding curated exhibitions beyond the local area and growing the roster of represented artists would enhance reach.
The business enjoys a very loyal customer base, with regular sales driven directly via the email newsletter. There is clear opportunity to build a stronger online presence beyond Instagram and Facebook, supported by improved digital marketing, SEO, and ecommerce functionality.
Employing additional staff could allow the owner to focus on strategic growth and broader client engagement.
The onsite residential accommodation offers the flexibility to live onsite or generate rental income, while existing planning permission provides further potential for reconfiguration or expansion.
Features
Reputation
- Google: 4.8
Online Presence
- Facebook: Yes
- Instagram: Yes
Location
- High Street Location
- Close to Local Businesses
- High Footfall
- Nearby Car Parking
- Limited Competition