A fireplace showroom is closing after 60 years.

B&J Swindells Fireplaces on Mill Lane will shut for good at the end of February 2027.

It comes with the owners having decided to head for retirement.

A post shared to the shop's Facebook page reads: "I find myself writing this with mixed emotions, mostly happiness!

"As a family, we have decided to take retirement.

"Therefore, the showroom will close at the end of February 2027.

"The business has been running for 60 years.

"We have worked hard but are lucky enough to say we have thoroughly enjoyed it!

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"We are so grateful for the thousands of customers we have had over the years and would like to thank them from the bottom of our hearts for coming to us!"



Inside the showroom on Mill Lane (Credit: Rightmove/Greenham Commercial)

The business's premises, 9-11 Mill Lane, is currently listed for sale on Rightmove, with an asking price of £345,000.

The listing reads: "A rare opportunity to acquire a prominent freehold retail property situated on Mill Lane, Macclesfield.

"The property is highly visible from the A523 Silk Road bypass and is within easy walking distance of Macclesfield town centre and its main retail and transport facilities.

"The accommodation is arranged over two floors, providing approximately 4,000 sq ft (371.6 sq m) of well-presented retail and ancillary space. There is loading access to the rear, and the property benefits from all mains services being connected."