A supermarket in Stevenage has gone up for sale, with the current owners looking to retire.

Budgens, at The Neighbourhood Centre in Whitehorse Lane, has been put on the market by listing agent Christie & Co.

The listing confirmed that the store is up for sale because the current owners are planning to retire.

"This is a large store with a retail space of 6,500sqft, and as such offers the opportunity to expand in many areas including the successful hot food and food to go sections," the listing reads.

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"The store is in good condition offering customers an exceptional experience with well laid out shelving, large full height fridges and excellent signage to promote the wide range of products stocked.

"The store has built up an excellent reputation, and also has a Post Office counter that brings in an additional commission.

"Due to retirement the current owners are looking to step away from the business.

"This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a high turnover supermarket with an excellent reputation."

The business is being offered on a lease with five years remaining.