The subjects comprise an established garden and machinery centre which has been expanded/developed over the years to provide a popular visitor centre.
The business encompasses four main elements comprising:-the garden centre, machinery and service centre, restaurant and children’s soft play centre.
Situated within the Western portion of the site is the main garden centre which is accessed via a chalet style building leading into a variety of poly tunnels which accommodate various retail display areas. Externally, there is an attractive, enclosed plant display area with paved footpaths and raised plant display areas. A second enclosed external display area to the South accommodates fencing and paving materials and there is an open storage area beyond.
Located with the Northern section of the site are a variety of single storey industrial style buildings which accommodate the machinery sales and servicing centre. The Western portion of the main building is utilised for retail purposes and incorporates a retail mezzanine together with a variety of offices and staff WC. The Eastern section accommodates the machinery servicing centre and stores. Located within the Eastern section of the site is the restaurant and adjacent soft play centre. The restaurant enjoys an attractive open aspect to the East and has panoramic windows to take advantage of the views. The restaurant can accommodate up to 120 covers and includes a server counter and a comprehensively equipped catering kitchen. Situated adjacent is the Tons o’ Fun soft play centre. Internally, the building has been laid out on a split level; the lower level incorporating the soft play centre whilst the upper area includes children’s toilets, two party rooms, reception and parents’ viewing/seating area. The building also incorporates male, female and disabled toilets which serve the adjoining restaurant.
Externally, there is a children’s play park/outdoor toy display area beside the restaurant. Located to the rear of the soft play centre is the children’s go kart pedal racetrack which includes a timber viewing deck for parents. We are advised that the area occupied by the garden centre extends to circa 4.5 acres and extensive parking is available Situated adjacent to the subjects is a five bedroom house and garage which are available by separate negotiation if required.
The garden centre is surrounded by good quality arable land which our client owns. This extends to circa 67 acres and there are also 2 acres of pasture and 5.7 acres of woodland/roads. This can be included in the sale if required, subject to separate negotiation.
Location
The subjects occupy a very scenic, rural location around four and a half miles West of Turriff. The surrounding area is predominantly agricultural in nature with a scattering of residential dwellings nearby. The property is located nearby to the settlement of Turriff, which is situated approximately 35 miles Northwest of Aberdeen and 11 miles South of Banff. The town of Turriff has a population of around 4,500 and is an important service centre for the surrounding agricultural community. Turriff offers a wide range of local services including primary and secondary schools, a small industrial estate, golf course and a vibrant town centre. The location of the property is shown on the undernoted plan.
Terms
PRICE
Offers around £675,000 are sought for the subjects, with stock available over and above at valuation. Situated adjacent to the subjects is a five bedroom house and garage which are available by separate negotiation if required. The garden centre is surrounded by good quality arable land. This extends to circa 67 acres and there are also 2 acres of pasture and 5.7 acres of woodland/roads. This can be included in the sale if required, subject to separate negotiation.
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.
RATES
Reference to the Assessor’s website has shown that the subjects are entered in the current Valuation Roll at Rateable Value £28,000.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC)
A copy of the Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request, however, the rating is E.
Specification
• Garden centre with restaurant & children’s soft play centre
• Machinery sales, hire & servicing
• Indoor & outdoor toy sales and children’s outdoor go kart racetrack
• Situated in very attractive rural surroundings
• Genuine potential to develop business further
• Energy Performance Rating Band E
• Offers Around £675,000