East Sussex Coastal Town Well Established Beautiful Florists For Sale

Business description

A beautifully fitted florists, established over 50 years! and trading from prime location. Lovely, spacious shop and very well fitted prep. room, side storage area and Staff WC, etc. T/O £180,000pa from 9am to 5pm. Vendor works 2 days pw, daughter works 17 hours, plus well trained staff of 7/8 part-timers including 2 drivers. Licensed for sale of champagne. Business established 1955, present owners for 10 years. Sale for family reasons.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

The vendors of the business, who own the freehold, are now looking to retire and to sell the business goodwill, fixtures, fittings and equipment and to issue a New Lease to the new owner, with terms to be agreed, and an initial rent of £10,000 per annum.

Leasehold rent:

£10,000 per annum

Location:

This well established florists is located in the heart of a popular coastal East Sussex town.

The shop itself is located in a prime trading position in the town, surrounded by a variety of other well regarded shops and is very well known, having been established for over 50 years. It is conveniently situated for all the town's amenities and the seafront.

Set in 1066 country the town is close to magnificent countryside and within easy distance of a wealth of castles, historic attractions and places of interest in 1066 country and East Sussex.

It is within easy reach of the major south east destinations, being only just over an hour away from the shuttle, the channel ferry ports and Gatwick airport, two hours from London, and 20 minutes from the magnificent Eastbourne marina

Premises details:

The business operates from a very attractive spacious shop that has been fitted to a high standard throughout. It has an attractive eye-catching frontage and we understand that the fascia was recently completely refurbished and includes a large glass frontage with attractive character stained glass panels above.

Inside the shop has attractive wood flooring and high ceilings with a combination of spot and chandelier style lighting and a complete range of fitted and free standing units to provide displays for flowers and a range of complementary gift items.

There is also an area for consultations for weddings and funerals, etc with a table and 4 chairs, and to the rear of the shop itself is a large serve-over counter, equipped with electronic till, etc.

A door to the rear of the shop leads into a large preparation room which again has been fully refurbished by the current owners and has fitted units, new flooring, double glazed windows, a large sink unit and an office area. There is another stainless steel sink for making teas and coffees.

A further door leads to a very useful additional large secure storage area to the side of the shop with Perspex roofing, and fitted with various shelving for oasis and baskets, etc and a Staff WC again fitted to a high standard and complete with low level WC, wash basin and water heater.

Business Operation

Reasons for selling:

family reasons

Trading hours:

Trading Monday-Saturday 9.00am-5.00pm

Employees:

The current vendor works approximately 2 days a week on average and her daughter works 2½ days, but is expecting a baby and so will be giving up work, and there are approximately 7/8 part timers including two delivery drivers, who cover varying shifts throughout the week and we understand that all staff are trained.

Years established:

50