A POPULAR family-run chippy that served a Powys town for 40 years before closing last year, has gone on the market for a quarter of a million pounds.

Watergate Fish Bar was Brecon’s longest-running takeaway before shutting last September. Located in a prime town centre location, overlooking the River Usk, it is available for £250,000.

Watergate Fish Bar opened on Ship Street in 1982 and was run by prominent local couple Des Lally Senior and his wife Anne for decades. Son Des Junior helped run the chippy alongside his parents, before they decided to close as they wanted to retire.

A prominent retail unit located on the edge of Ship Street, just off Brecon’s town centre, this Grade II listed building boasts commercial space on the ground floor and living quarters above, making it a compelling investment opportunity for prospective buyers.

County Times: Watergate Fish Bar opened on Ship Street in 1982 and was run by prominent local couple Des Lally Senior and his wife Anne for decades. Watergate Fish Bar opened on Ship Street in 1982 and was run by prominent local couple Des Lally Senior and his wife Anne for decades. (Image: McCartneys)

It would ideally suit a niche independent trader, cafe, restaurant or professional office (subject to planning consent).

Situated at the bottom of Ship Street, the chippy always benefitted from a high pedestrian footfall, perfect for a business. The property is situated in a prominent location, fronting onto Watergate and on the edge of the River Usk.

Brecon is a popular tourist destination in the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) National Park. The area is well known for its wonderful landscapes to include mountain ranges such as Bannau Brycheiniog and Black Mountains and the stunning Usk and Wye valleys, with their meandering rivers and abundance of wildlife.

The shop area, in which you can find a seating area for customers, boasts a large serving counter and large deep fryer. It benefits from an entrance way and two large single glazed windows looking onto Ship Street.

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With vinyl flooring, the kitchen has a stainless-steel worktable, stainless-steel sink and drainage unit and a door leading to the preparation room. Previously used for the storage, peeling and cutting of produce, it comprises of a concrete floor, door to the rear with a small outdoor area and a ceramic sink.

The flat above consists of a bathroom, kitchen and large living room on the first floor. The kitchen benefits from a stainless-steel sink and wall to floor mounted units, while the living room is a large room that benefits from a gas storage heater fireplace and two single glazed windows facing Ship Street.

On the second floor there is another large living room and two double bedrooms.

Marketed by McCartneys, Brecon, you can find out more about this property by calling the agent on 01874 640382 or visit https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/141375680#/?channel=COM_BUY.