East Sussex Florist Nursery & Greengrocers For Sale

Business description

‘Marko’s’ is a very well established family business in a sought after location near to Lewes, the ‘County Town’ of Sussex. Retailing flowers, nursery goods and fresh produce, the business has an excellent reputation for quality and is particularly well-known within the local community. The modern, purpose built unit offers a spacious and highly visible trading area, along with a self-contained 3-bedroom maisonette above.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

The premises are held on a renewable 24-year lease from 1989 (under the 1954 Landlord & tenant Act).

Landlord: Private

The current rent is set at £15,500 pa. The next rent review will be in 2013.

The area occupied by the outside nursery is subject to a separate agreement. The rent for this area is £300 per year on an annual renewable license.

Leasehold rent:

£15,500 per annum

Location:

Ringmer is a picturesque village just 3 miles east of Lewes. With a population of some 5,000 the village is home to 2 schools, 2 pubs and a bustling shopping area with a variety of traditional shops, services and eateries.

Located in the heart of the village, ‘Marko’s Flowers’ serves the local community as well as trade customers and visitors to the area. The shop enjoys a highly visible position with a wide frontage and unrestricted parking.

Premises details:

The property is positioned at the end of a terrace of shops each with self-contained accommodation above. The shops include an independent butcher, baker, launderette and major chain newsagent. Further units include a hair salon, restaurant and post office.

The florist has a double fronted glass display window and spacious trading floor (70.58m2) with separate counters for flowers and greengrocery. The ground floor also includes a walk-in chiller for fresh produce and a staff cloakroom.

To the side of the shop is situated the nursery. This also extends to the front of the premises allowing for a wide range of garden products.

At first and second floors there is a 3-bedroom self-contained maisonette with bathroom, kitchen and lounge. The accommodation also benefits from a large terrace area to the rear.