A slice of traditional market town life has gone on the market.

East Anglian Daily Times: Ferguson's Delicatessen in Hadleigh which is on the market Picture: CHRIS POPE/CHAPMAN STICKELSFerguson's Delicatessen in Hadleigh which is on the market Picture: CHRIS POPE/CHAPMAN STICKELS (Image: Chapman Stickels)

Ferguson’s Delicatessen has been a fixture on Hadleigh High Street for at least the past 40 years.

Now the fully-equipped independent delicatessen business – which is currently run by the business owner supported two employees – is being offered up through estate agents Chapman Stickels.

MORE – Ancient pub poised to cut workforce amid crisisThe business sells a wide selection of cakes, pastries, meats, cheeses, and olives, and is complemented by a niche retail arm of the business which includes jams, preserves, chutneys, oils, vinegars, crackers and condiments.

The well-loved store also offers a catering service, providing lunch buffets which are plated up for collection.

East Anglian Daily Times: Ferguson's Delicatessen in Hadleigh which is on the market Picture: CHRIS POPE/CHAPMAN STICKELSFerguson's Delicatessen in Hadleigh which is on the market Picture: CHRIS POPE/CHAPMAN STICKELS (Image: Chapman Stickels)

Agents Chapman Stickels said the business occupies a “thriving” high street position complemented by a range of other independent retailers alongside major high street brands.

There is “huge potential” to increase its current annual revenues of around £150k-plus by introducing an alcohol licence or a full A3 licence, along with a coffee machine for takeaways, it added.

The premises includes exposed wood flooring and beams, and “wonderful” traditional wood shelving, added the agent.

Interested parties can contact Chapman Stickels.

East Anglian Daily Times: Ferguson's Delicatessen in Hadleigh which is on the market Picture: CHRIS POPE/CHAPMAN STICKELSFerguson's Delicatessen in Hadleigh which is on the market Picture: CHRIS POPE/CHAPMAN STICKELS (Image: Chapman Stickels)