Freehold 12.5 Acre Garden Centre And Nursery For Sale

Business description

The particular highlights of the business are:
- A well established business.
- Good loyal clientele.
- A business with great potential which has not been exploited because of a lack of capital investment.
- An easily run operation.
- An ideal purchase for a small or national chain of Garden Centers /Nurseries looking to expand their operations.
- Low rent and rates.
- Very low overheads.
- A niche concern with very little competition.
- Business enjoys superb local reputation

History
Phoenix Business Transfer Agents are delighted to place onto the market this Freehold 12.5 Acre Garden Center/Nursery Site which has been established since 1993. The business has been in the hands of the current owner since 1993 and he now wishes to sell due to other business interests.

Services
This very good business opportunity provides plant sales.

Staffing
The concern employs no staff and is a family run operation.

Owners Role
The owner is involved in the day to day running of the business.

Marketing
The owner only markets the business through the local press.
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Competition
There is no local competition.

Market
The client base consists of local residents and landscape gardeners.

Opportunities
The concern has huge potential. In particular the turnover and profits can be increased by:
• Increasing the marketing activity with direct mailings and local and internet advertising.
• Increasing the services to include a variety of typical garden centre franchises and a café/restaurant.
• Becoming more efficient with staffing levels.
• With the introduction of a website and e-commerce.

Training and Handover
The owner would be available for an extensive training and handover period for the benefit of the new owners if required. The Owner would also be happy for an on the job observation period to assess the business prior to offers being made.


The present value of the stock is £10,000.
The potential turnover of the business within the next 5 years is forecast to reach £1,000,000pa given the changes that are required to be made to the business. Full financial disclosure is available on request after viewings and the signing of a confidentiality agreement.
Please note Phoenix do not guarantee the accuracy of these figures which are in many cases estimated and are not verified. Please do not rely on the accuracy of these figures and seek professional help before making any offers. Phoenix will not be held liable for any inaccuracies in these figures or any other statements contained in relation to this business.

Disclaimer
These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract.
The statements and descriptions given are made without warranties by Phoenix Business Agents Limited who it should be noted have NOT verified the information provided.
Purchasers should in all cases undertake financial due diligence using their own professional advisors before committing themselves in contract rather than relying on illustrations ,figures and information given on behalf of the seller.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

- Situated in the Llantwit Major area of South Glamorgan in South Wales.
- Prominent location on main arterial road
- Excellent on site free parking facilities.
- Surrounded by a well populated residential area with schools and other local amenities.
- High levels of passing trade
- Good volumes of traffic.
- A commercially thriving area.
- Well linked with the B4265, B4270 and A48.
- Cowbridge, West and East Aberthaw and Llandow all lie close by.
- A lifestyle area
- Excellent local demographics for this type of area.

Premises details:

The property is approximately 12.5 acres with 4 acres having an A1 Retail License. There are various glass houses and outer buildings and one large storage building which also houses the offices.

Size in square feet:

The property is approximately 12.5 acres with 4 acres having an A1 Retail License.

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

The concern has huge potential. In particular the turnover and profits can be increased by:
• Increasing the marketing activity with direct mailings and local and internet advertising.
• Increasing the services to include a variety of typical garden centre franchises and a café/restaurant.
• Becoming more efficient with staffing levels.
• With the introduction of a website and e-commerce.

Competition / Market:

There is no local competition.

Reasons for selling:

now wishes to sell due to other business interests.

Trading hours:

Monday to Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sunday: 2pm to 5pm

Employees:

0

Years established:

18years

Other information

Support & training:

The owner would be available for an extensive training and handover period for the benefit of the new owners if required. The Owner would also be happy for an on the job observation period to assess the business prior to offers being made.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

£100,000 (included in the asking price)