Surrey Established Florists With Supplementary Antique Restoration Business For Sale

Business description

HISTORY

• The business was originally founded by the vendors over 24 years ago and has been at its present location for over 16 years, during which time they have built up an excellent local reputation

REASON FOR SALE

• The business is only now being reluctantly offered for sale as the vendors are looking to retire

PRODUCTS

• The business offers a full range of floral services including:
• Flowers for every occasion
• Plants, vases, gifts, gift wrap
• Christmas decorations
• Whilst the florist is the major business, the vendors also operate an antique sales and restoration business, they restore for their own sale or on behalf of the owner

SERVICES

• The business is a member of ‘E Florist’ with orders taken and received from all around the world
• Deliveries are also undertaken locally

CUSTOMERS

• The customers are principally within an approximate 10 mile radius of the shop with the exception, of course, for the E Florist business
• Approximately 80% of sales are to the general public with the remaining 20% being for local businesses

STRENGTHS

• An extremely well established business which has been trading for over 24 years of which 16 has been on the present site
• Excellent high visibility location on a busy parade and in an affluent area
• Loyal repeat customer base
• Niche business combining the florists and antiques
• A new owner would have the option of using the first floor one bedroom apartment








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Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Living accommodation:

• To the first floor is a self contained one double bedroom apartment, with large lounge, kitchen diner, bathroom and separate W/C • The apartment would be ideal for a new owner looking to move into the area

Location:

• The business has an excellent high visibility location on a busy parade adjacent to a train station in an affluent area of Surrey

Premises details:

• A mid terraced property located on a busy parade in an affluent area, it briefly comprises:
• Centre entry door from pavement into the shop
• Attractive side window displays with a mixture of floral arrangements and antique furniture
• Original wooden flooring throughout
• Well presented with a good ambience
• Two display rooms, the rear of which has a sales counter and till
• Florists preparation area with rear exit door
• Stairs down to basement workshop
• Storage
• W/C
• Office and back exit to garden with shed storage
• Rear parking for 3 vehicles
• The premises are fully alarmed and double glazed to the rear
• To the first floor is a self contained one double bedroom apartment, with large lounge, kitchen diner, bathroom and separate W/C
• The apartment would be ideal for a new owner looking to move into the area

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

• Potential for the florists to add balloons, chocolates and soft toys to the range
• Business development opportunity by approaching local pubs, hotels, restaurants, etc
• Open for business on Mondays
• Sell on line – especially the antiques
• De-register the florists from VAT which would increase margins

Trading hours:

• Tuesday - Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm
• Saturday: 9am – 2pm

Employees:

2 vendors work full time in the business with the help of 2 part time employees

Years established:

24