After the owner of the much-loved Teddington Butcher, Steve, decided to close the shop in December to retire, he has today put up a for-sale sign outside the building.

Steve ran Teddington Butcher, which is on Waldegrave Road, for 18 years.

The 2,100,000 sq. ft premises, including the butchers and two-bedroom flat upstairs (with separate street access, currently has an asking price of £685,000.

Features of the building include:

• All Fixtures and Fittings
• Office
• Stores
• WC

The property description says: "Street of Teddington with its array of supporting retail and professional services, the shop serves a highly affluent and family-oriented neighbourhood.

"Buses pass outside and by car the A316 is within a short drive which in turn provides swift access to Richmond town centre, the M3, the M25 and Heathrow.

"Located In a well-supported small parade of independent retailers a short stroll from the ever-popular High Street.

"An opportunity to acquire the entire freehold consisting of a self-contained shop and two-bedroom apartment over with separate street access."

It continues: "Following the decision of the owners to retire the freehold is available to include all fixtures and fittings in the shop (including full size walk-in fridge, walk-in freezer, various butcher's blocks and machinery, refrigeration and chiller-display counters). Alternative uses welcome under E class.

"The shop has been fully extended and includes a large rear preparation and stores, office and WC."

Speaking about closing the shop, Teddington Butcher owner Steve previously told Teddington Nub: "Christmas is very, very busy for us and we wouldn't be able to honour anything because we'd be struggling to carry on with all the orders and things.

"So that's why we're closing. We can't get any more staff.

"I'm 64 and I was just thinking, actually, I've had enough. Now that's enough."

Milestone estate agent suggest an estimated rental value of £18,000 per Annum.

You can view the full property listing here.