Farm shop to reopen after being bought for 拢2.2m
Keelham Farm Shop closed at the end of last year, before it then fell into administration in January
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A farm shop in North Yorkshire which closed earlier this year is set to reopen after being bought by new owners for 拢2.2m.
The former Keelham Farm Shop, in Gargrave Road, near Skipton, has been purchased by Robertshaw鈥檚 Farm Shop Limited, based in Thornton, Bradford.
The shop closed at the end of 2023 after its owners struggled with the cost of living, before it then fell into administration in January when no new buyers were found.
Rob Cruikshank, associate director in Watling Real Estate鈥檚 Leeds office, which advised the sale, said he was 鈥渄elighted to have achieved a sale that will retain the property鈥檚 existing use鈥.
He said: 鈥淭here is a lack of similar offerings in the surrounding area and I鈥檓 sure local residents will be pleased to see the property open its doors as a farm shop again.
鈥淭he reopening will help to boost the local economy and bring a number of jobs into the area.
鈥淩obertshaw鈥檚 has been successfully operating its farm shop business in Thornton, near Bradford, for over 50 years.鈥
The farm shop in Skipton first opened in 2015 by siblings Victoria and James Robertshaw.
It was originally a second unit for their original Keelham farm shop in Thornton, Bradford.
The two farm shops split in 2019 and the Skipton business was sold to investors in 2020.
Posting on their website, Robertshaw's said: "We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully acquired a new site in Skipton, with plans to open in early 2025.
"This expansion represents a significant milestone for Robertshaw鈥檚 and presents exciting opportunities for growth and development."
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- Published21 January
