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This week’s choice is a surf and swimwear shop in Sussex, which could be yours for a mere £35,000.

Think of surfing and immediately images of Hawaii and the Gold Coast in Australia spring to mind. However, as any half-decent surfer knows, there is plenty of opportunity to catch some impressive waves right here in the UK.

This business is situated in a prime location on the Sussex coast, right next to one of Britain’s best known windsurfing, kitesurfing and just plain surfing beaches. The area is one of the cleanest stretches of sand on the south coast, and attracts hoards of families in the summer months.

The store sells a wide range of unusual surf-related leisure clothing, swimwear and accessories. Making around £100,000 profit a year, there is tremendous scope to develop the business due to its excellent location.

Established for 10 years, the business has a £12,600 p.a. lease and comes with a two bedroom flat with a separate entrance.

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