Established Florists With Supplementary Antique Restoration Business
Price:
Leasehold - £60,000
Business Type:
Retail businesses
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
PREMISES
• 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
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
DISCLAIMER: Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this business and strictly by appointment only through the agents. N/B: All Negotiations must be conducted through Advent Business Sales. These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract and properties are offered subject to being sold, let or withdrawn without notice at any time and without liability for any expenses incurred by applicants. All statements and descriptions are made without responsibility or warranty by us, vendors or lessors. Intending purchasers must check for themselves (Misrepresentation Act 1967).
An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available upon request of further details where one is required for the business premises.
• The business has an excellent high visibility location on a busy parade adjacent to a train station in an affluent area of Surrey
• Tuesday - Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm
• Saturday: 9am – 2pm
• 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
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