MYLOR Bridge stores and village butchers are up for sale again two years after they were bought by the current owners who have decided that they now want to try something new.

Frank Martyn, his wife Vanessa and mother-in-law Annick bought Mylor Stores from previous owners the Habbes at the beginning of 2005.

Since then they have improved the very popular village store with a turnover of £867,000 per annum with a reconstituted net profit of £78,500. They have put the freehold on the market for a guide price of £685,000.

"We're just going to do something different," said Mr Martyn. "There is no big secret. We have given it a go and now it's time to try something new.

"We have enjoyed being in the village. The people have been great and the staff have been fantastic. People have been telling us we have been doing a good job and that is very satisfying. We have bought a yacht and if the business sells we are going to have a bit of a break and do a bit of sailing. We have enjoyed living here in Cornwall and are hoping to stay in the area." The store is contained within two separate buildings, with the main, comprehensively equ-ipped, convenience store selling a wide range of groceries, dairy products, wines and spirits together with the provision of a bake-off facility for bakery items. Immediately adjacent is the busy butchery shop, in front of which is parking for customers of both departments.

Above the main convenience store is a three-bedroomed owners' apartment with an elevated sun verandah. There are two large storage areas for stocking.

Mylor Stores and Village Butchers trades seven days per week throughout the year, with a significant seasonal influence as tourists from nearby self catering accommodation and sailing enthusiasts flood into the village.

Russell Weetch, head of business transfer at Miller Commercial said: "The availability of Mylor Stores really is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well presented and very successful village business in a wonderful location. We anticipate strong interest."