A WELL established fish and chip shop in Reading is on the market for the first time in more than 40 years.

Seaspray fish and chip shop, on Crown Street, is on the market with a £479,500 price tag - which includes a four-bed flat.

The takeaway, which is in close proximity to University accommodation and the Royal Berkshire Hospital, has been owned by the same family for more than 40 years.

Listed by BusinessesForSale.com, Seaspray is not currently trading but "easily reopened" subject to equipment services and checks.

It has been listed as having "good potential" for alternative development plans, subject to planning permission approval.

The freehold agreement includes a four-bed flat, south facing courtyard and frying equipment. 

Turnover and net profit are available on request for interested buyers.