Last of the Summer Wine fans are set to go batty after the classic sitcom’s shop and exhibition goes up for sale for a bargain price of £19,950.
The shop features a treasure trove of props, costumes and memories from the world’s longest running TV comedy.
The exhibition rooms and gift shop are located on the site of characters Nora Batty and Compo’s cottage homes.
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It is based on Huddersfield Road, in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire – where Britain’s longest running sitcom was based.
It ran for 37 years from 1973 to 2010 on the BBC.
The show, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, followed the madcap adventures of Compo, Cleggy and Foggy around the Yorkshire Dales.
The sale is being handled by business agent Ernest Wilson and advertised on Rightmove.
The listing says the business has low overheads, is easy to run, as reported on Luxury Property News
The sales listing reads: “The only exhibition dedicated to the world’s longest-running TV comedy, Last of the Summer Wine.
“The classic sitcom, featuring the misadventures of three elderly residents of a Yorkshire village, enjoyed a record-breaking run on UK television.
“Seen in more than 25 countries and enjoying a worldwide following, the physical location of the comedy series is the main draw for thousands of tourists and visitors to the picturesque small town of Holmfirth every week.
“The exhibition rooms and gift shop are located on the site of characters Nora Batty and Compo’s cottage homes.
“Tour Compo’s house, as seen in the TV series, and explore a gift shop stocked with unique and interesting souvenirs from the show and the town of Holmfirth, including postcards, toffees and fudge, maps, mugs and much more.”
It adds: “The main display room is a real treasure trove of Summer Wine memories, appealing not only to dedicated Summer Wine fans but just about anyone, and all age groups.
“In addition to the shop premises, the business also has a wonderful website which includes an online gift shop and e-commerce facility with the opportunity to ship goods worldwide.
“The exhibition and gift shop has been awarded a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence and holds an enviable 4.5 rating.”
The business is for sale on a leasehold basis. There is a 10-year lease from 2018 with rent £650 per calendar month.
There is around £5,000 worth of stock and this will be in addition to the asking price of £19,950.
The current hours of opening are Monday 10.30am to 3pm, closed Tuesday and Thursday, Wednesday 10.30 to 3pm, and Friday to Sunday from 10.30am to 3pm.
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