THE Spar store in Porlock has been sold.

Porlock Fayre, in High Street, has been bought by Appleby Westward off a leasehold guide price of £135,000.

The business was described by property business advisor Christie & Co as a " well-established and profitable leasehold convenience store".

It had been owned and operated by Peter and Jill Lister since 2002.

The store came to the market as they are looking to move overseas and retire.

Jamie Williams, retail associate director at Christie & Co, who led the marketing process, said: “The business was sold during challenging times, so it was great to finalise a deal with a corporate buyer and allow our clients some well-deserved time off.

"The demand for convenience stores remains at an all-time high and this was clearly demonstrated through the sales process, with this particular business alone attracting seven offers.”

The new owners, Appleby Westward will continue to operate the business as a Spar-branded store, run under full management as part of their portfolio.