Sunnyside Nursery is a well-established plant nursery, garden centre and florist business contained within a 2.80 Ha (6.91 Acre) landholding, large parts of which remain undeveloped.
A landscaped private access road off Hazel Grove extends in to a public car park and an attractive owners bungalow with private garden grounds, adjacent to which are the main business buildings.
The main building comprises of two relatively modern, interlinking buildings and glasshouses currently used for the sale of garden equipment, seasonal displays and floristry sales.
Other permanent buildings on site comprise three detached aluminium framed and gas heated greenhouse buildings to the rear of the main building and dwelling, with two additional aluminium framed polytunnel structures used mainly for display purposes.
The site extends to the North East along a small burn with currently unused fields offering potential for further development of the existing facility, or, for use as a paddock.
Low density residential development may be possible, subject to obtaining the necessary local authority consents.
Location
Located to the East of Hazel Grove, a local road route, within the Corsehill area to the East of Kilwinning town centre, situated on the outskirts of the town not far from Kilwinning Cemetery. The B778 and A737 road routes are located nearby leading north to Glasgow and south to Irvine.
Kilwinning is a growing town of around 16,000 residents within North Ayrshire region, approximately 25 miles South West of Glasgow and 4 miles North of Irvine.
Kilwinning railway station has regular services to Ayr, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stranraer, whilst the main Ayrshire bus routes runs through the town.
Accommodation
Owners Bungalow
Ground Floor - Vestibule and hallway, lounge, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. Sun room extension.
Attic level - Two bedrooms.
Total gross internal floor area: 176 sq.m. (1,898 sq.ft)
Exterior - Fully enclosed garden with parking to side.
Garden Centre
On a gross internal basis, the subjects extend to the following floor areas:-
Sales/Display Area: 333 sq.m. (3,584 sq. ft.)
Glasshouses: 663 sq.m. (7,137 sq. ft.)
Polytunnels: 306 sq.m. (3,249 sq. ft.)
We estimate the site to extend to 2.80 Ha (6.91 Acre), orthereby.
Terms
THE BUSINESS - Sunnyside Nursery has been established at this location since the early 1900s and our clients’ family took it over in1960. The owner now is looking to retire.
The vendor offers a well-established lifestyle business with a strong local business and community core, which in recent years has focused on its year round florist business with good, very seasonal garden centre activity but with the potential and capacity to expand the garden centre and growing element. The business also enjoys a high level of greenhouse sales with a quality range of wood and aluminium products on display.
Sunnyside Nursery has an excellent reputation locally and is the florist of choice for most local funeral directors. It has a solid year round florist trade, with particular peaks at Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Christmas, with the owners offering local and nationwide deliveries.
The business, which operates Monday- Friday 9 am – 5 pm, Saturday 9 am – 4 pm and on Sundays 10 am - XXXm (April-June) is run by the two owners on a full time basis, with four experienced members of full/part time staff.
Further information relative to the business can be obtained from our clients informative website www.sunnysidenursery.info and facebook page.
Turnover for the year ended 31 March 2017 was £511,926 with improving profit margins achieved. The adjusted net profit is in excess of £100,000.
Full accounting and inventory information can be provided to genuinely interested parties upon request.
TRADE INVENTORY - The asking price includes the trade inventory which, we are advised, is owned outright and is not subject to any lease purchase, hire contract or similar finance arrangement.
RATES - Reference to the Assessor’s website has shown that the subjects are entered in the current Valuation Roll at Rateable Value £12,700. The property qualifies, subject to occupier status for 100% rates relief via the Small Business Bonus Scheme.
The house is Council Tax Band E.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC) - A copy of the Energy Certificate is available upon request.
PRICE - The guide price is £595,000 for the property, goodwill, fixtures and fittings, with stock available over and above at valuation.
ENTRY - Early entry can be afforded on conclusion of Legalities.
OFFERS - All offers should be submitted in Scottish legal terms to DM Hall.
FINANCE/BUSINESS MORTGAGES - DM Hall are in regular contact with the specialists involved in the financing of business and property purchases in Scotland and would be happy to effect the necessary introductions if required.
Specification
- Well established family run lifestyle business
- Strong floral sales with potential to increase garden centre sales
- Excellent turnover and improving profit levels
- Excellent potential for expansion and increased product range
- 2.80 Ha (6.91 Acre) site with garden centre complex, polytunnels and greenhouses
- Attractive 6 apt owners bungalow with private gardens