Monday, September 29, 2008

Here it is..Shop #2!!

This is the other shop I told you about on Friday's post. It is about 1/2 a minute from my house. It is situated on the main road into Beaconsfield..which is a plus!
If I take it on the first thing to go will be those purple curtains. It is ready to move into, whereas the other shop I have showed you all (click here to see it) has not changed at all and has become the sites dumping ground. It doesn't look like it will be ready for about 6 months...or more!

The shop measures 7.6 meters across the front, 10 meters along the side wall and 6.4 meters across the back. There is a storage room, which is really big, and full facilities (the other had none).
The beams you can see at the front of the pic here will (if I take it), will house the shop counter. It is a great shop with heaps of natural light...bearing in mind, that when I took the photos yesterday it was pouring from the heavens and blowing a mini hurricane!! It is a bit more than I wanted to pay, but I have way more room, full facilities, a big storeroom/office and 2 great windows for displays....and it's already white! yay. Another good thing is I can be opening in November, like I originally planned.

So, tell me what you think. I would love to hear what you all think about this possible contender. Ness xx

25 comments:

  1. It's great, especially seeing it is ready to go. It looks huge. Definately take down those curtains too!!

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  2. I love old shops with beautiful original fronts on them. I was always disappointed our old bakery didn't have the old front still on it. This building looks great with maybe not much to do inside. I hope your plans continue to go well.

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  3. TAKE IT NESS! It really is the little shoppe around the corner...Love it!!

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  4. Ness I love it, it's gorgeous and being so close to home is such a bonus. You will make the right decision I am sure.

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  5. So many bonuses! Ready to go, in the main street, near your house...! Sounds excellent. Will you be open fulltime and be working in it? Wasn't your sister in the shop behind you previously? Will you miss that?

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  6. love it ness i like that better than the other one its in a good spot to

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  7. Ness, it looks lovely - take it! I shall be down around mid November for a couple of days - will try to get to Beconsfield.

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  8. What a magic space Ness - Go for it! It looks perfect.

    Michelle

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  9. This looks like a great shop,the floor looks good and those beams can be made into a real feature.the double door is nice too especially in the summer!I hope it all goes well for you,I'll keep my fingers crossed,Chris

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  10. Hi Ness,
    The shop looks great - a perfect backdrop to the beautiful things that I know you will fill it with.
    I would go for it - everything is there - just a bit of tweaking with the details.
    sx

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  11. how very cute is this shop. I can see great potential in this Ness. If the location is great It shouldn't matter if it costs a little more. You will need plenty of stock to fill it. Really nice!! Hayley

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  12. Thanks for all your comments...I am very nervous about the whole thing!!
    Shannon, thanks for your thoughts, it means alot. xx
    Lady Jicky, I would love to meet you at my little shoppe..you can't miss it!
    ...and thanks to Looch (sister), Shell and Mel for your thoughts. As you guys know me so well it makes me feel a little better. I am interested to see what the next comments are. Ness xx
    PS- I think I am going to take it!

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  13. LOVE IT...
    It will be so nice when you are finished with it.
    Olivia xx

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  14. Ness, place looks great with great potential. Just make sure location and price is right and go for it. I love floors, beams, entrance door- with 2 conifers in terracotta pots.... (even place for 2 tables for devonshire tea)

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  15. Love It OMG so gorgeous and it reminds me of how my shop started, but like viera make sure its in the right location, but i must say my shop is in a good area but it sits on its own and maybe not in the best spot but I'm always flat out, you just need to make sure you are different, stick to your theme etc... i'll email you some ideas x

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  16. WOW what a great space! Luck you....i love the floors and all the natural light.

    I would take it if I were you! ' : )
    Best of LUCK!~!!!!

    Jen Ramos
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  17. What a great canvas with loads of potential, lots of lovely wall space and nice big windows at the front so everyone driving by will be able to drool over your displays! Great find.
    Clare

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  18. Hi Ness!

    Smile...smile...I Love this space! Those two large windows are wonderful everyone will be able to see all your goodies! Lots of Luck & can't wait to see what you decide!

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  19. What a great space. So much potential, Ness. Good luck with your decision. x

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  20. This looks like an amazing store opportunity :) The wood floors are absolutely gorgeous! This one is definitely the ONE!

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  21. thanks for all your comments about this. I am 99.9% certain I am going to take it...I have alot planned already!!!
    Judy, I would love to see your ideas. It sounds like yours (stands alone etc) so hopefully I will be flat out too!
    Jen, LHJ, thanks for stopping by I am about to have a look at your blogs.
    I am so excited now...even more than before. Ness xx

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  22. Ness, I agree with the masses and vote for shop 2! It's ever so cute, perfect for the style of wares you're looking to sell. Like you said, it's really to go. Oh the fun you'll have dressing those windows. I can't wait to see it finished and open for business.

    Anna :)

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  23. Gorgeous! I love the floors and the light...just beautiful. I'd take it!

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  24. I'm a bit late in leaving my comment but I have been away and have so much to catch up on. This shop is a dream! I can just see all your lovely inspirations in it! It has so much character, lots of light and lots of room. Go for it! We'll all come visit and spend up big! A-M xx

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