Benston Nursery, is owned and operated by John Train & Sons, a family run retail and wholesale nursery business, established in 1958 and now offered for sale due to retirement.
The site extends to 8.38 hectares (20.7 acres), or thereby, as outlined in red on the OS plan with two access points on to the public road the property comprises of three distinct areas, namely the nursery, an owner’s bungalow and a field.
Nursery - The nursery extends to approximately 1.7 hectares (4.3 acres) with an extensive tarmac surfaced yard/car park, main workshop, office, hay shed, glasshouses and a poly tunnel. Access is shared with the dwelling although there is a second access point, so potential for sub-division.
The nursery has previously had planning consent for the erection of a greenhouse with class 3 tearoom; however, this has since lapsed. There may be potential for alternative uses on the site and further enquiries should be directed to South Ayrshire Council on 01292 616107.
Agricultural Land - The remaining grounds lie predominantly to the west and southern boundaries of the nursery, comprising of grazing land and with potential for agricultural, or, paddock use. This land extends to 6.67 hectares (16.4 acres), or thereby. Mains water and electricity is connected to the
property with sewage to an on-site septic tank
facility.
Location
Benston Nursery, occupies a rural position on the outskirts of Tarbolton, approximately two miles south of the village and just south of the B743, which extends west to Ayr (9 miles), Prestwick (8 miles) and east to Mauchline (5 miles).
Tarbolton, is an historic, semi-rural village located within the South Ayrshire region, approximately 33 miles south west of Glasgow and 5 miles east of the A/M77 trunk road. The village has a population of just over 2,300 persons.
Accommodation
The properties on site extend to the following gross internal floor areas:
Workshop/Office - 418 sq.m (4,500 sq.ft)
Hay Shed - 158 sq.m (1,700 sq.ft)
Glasshouses (3) - 4,000 sq.m (43,056 sq.ft)
Poly Tunnel - 824 sq.m (8,871 sq.ft)
Total - 5,400 sq.m (57,027 sq.ft)
Terms
Rating - The rateable value of the nursery is £5,400 and qualifies for 100% rates relief through the Small Business Bonus Scheme, subject to occupier status.
Business - John Train & Sons was established in 1958 and is one of Ayrshire last remaining wholesale retail nurseries best known for its provision of roses, bedding plants, hanging baskets, shrubs and trees. Details on the business can be found on its website, www.trainsnrusery.co.uk.
The family run business operates throughout the year and is now offered for sale due to the retirement of its owner, Adam Train. This well established lifestyle business is run on a full time basis by the owner with a further two full time and four part time members of staff depending on the season.
Sales for the financial year up to September 2017, were in excess of £250,000 with strong gross and adjusted net profit levels. Accounting information is available upon request to genuinely interested parties.
Price - Offers of £450,000 are invited for our client’s heritable interest in the full property and as a going concern, exclusive of VAT (if applicable).
Consideration will be given to sub-division of the various elements of the property, subject to application.
EPC - Available upon request.
Legal Costs - Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred.
Specification
- Idyllic location with rural outlook close to Ayr
- Family run wholesale and retail nursery specialists in roses, bedding plants and hanging baskets
- Adjoining paddock/field
- Total site area of 8.49 hectares (21 acres)
- Potential for alternative use development
- Turnover in exess of £250,000
- Fixed price £450,000