A truly unique property has hit the market in Sheffield, offering a rare chance to buy a family home with a fully operational business attached. For £300,000, buyers can secure a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Stannington that comes complete with its own licensed fish and chip shop at the front.
A Home Steeped in Community and Chips
The vendor, Sam Lund, 50, is selling her long-term home after years of serving the local community from what was effectively her front room. Sam moved to the property in 2007 with her late husband, John, relocating from Lowestoft in Suffolk to set up the shop. It quickly became a local staple, forging strong community ties over its more than 40-year history in the area.
Sam highlights the profound sense of connection the business fosters. "It is a brilliant way to get to know people in a new area," she said. "The people are lovely round here and it is very satisfying to be doing something that people love." She suggests that any new owner who continues the chippy's legacy would inherit this warm community spirit.
More Than Just a Fryer: The Property's Full Package
Listed on Purple Bricks, the package offers far more than just a food retail opportunity. The attached house boasts:
- Four generously sized bedrooms
- A private back garden
- Off-street parking
- Stunning views across the Rivelin Valley
- The crucial food seller's license already in place
While the new owners might choose to continue the thriving chip shop—the next nearest is over half a mile away—the space also offers potential for conversion into a home office or playroom.
Time for a New Chapter
After her husband John tragically died from a short and aggressive cancer in 2018, Sam has found happiness with her new husband, Stephen. Together, they have decided to pursue a fresh start and a dream of living on a narrowboat.
"It’s time for me to give up the batter and the oil changes and try something new," Sam explained. She is eager to pass the business on to someone who will keep it alive, noting the incredible support she received from customers during John's illness. Despite rising costs making trade harder, she says seeing the Friday night queues was always worth it, as fish and chips remains a "go-to treat" for many.
Stephen added a touch of humour to the sale, noting, "It’s like a four bed house with a large deep fat fryer in the living room. Of course it’s not literally in the living room but it’s always an option when you’re doing the dinner."
This property represents a highly unusual chance to own a home with a ready-made business and a deep-rooted place in the heart of a Sheffield community.
