The Flowerbox, Grantown-on-Spey, Moray
Price:
Freehold - £90,000
Location:
Scotland, Highland, Grantown
Business Type:
Retail businesses
The Flower Box is an extremely well-presented business with a positive profile on the High Street of Grantown-on-Spey; its prominent position has contributed to its success.The business benefits from an enviable reputation for providing high quality florist goods and outstanding customer service. The shop’s operating model is relatively simple and requires only minimal management input; this type of business would be ideal for someone wanting to undertake a self-employment opportunity for the first time. It is believed that the nearest competition to this business is based in Forres and Kingussie with the recent closure of the Florist at Aviemore; this therefore provides a significant catchment area for customers. The business has steady all year-round trade with significant peaks in activity at Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Easter. The business is a member of the Interflora Relay organisation but the current vendor believes that there is greater scope to develop the business further through the introduction of web-based sales and the pursuance of wedding trade within the immediate geographical area.
The subjects are split into three distinct areas; the main sales area, preparation area and staff facilities. The property extends to approximately 46m2. The main sales area has large windows facing on to the High Street which affords plenty of natural light which benefits the display of the well-stocked flowers whilst allowing them to flourish. The current owner has intelligently used the available shop space to maximise the display of flowers and the many sundry items offered for sale. The sales area also has a suitable service counter which houses an electric till and provides plenty of space to store the various forms for administering the business. The business has a credit card machine. To the rear of the premises is a spacious preparation area which benefits from a waist high counter; ideal for making bouquets and arrangements. Also within the shop there is an office space with a sink and counter area, plus a cloakroom / W.C.
The Flower Box is situated in the centre of Grantown-on-Spey, highly convenient for customers utilising an excellent range of shops, restaurants, etc. Grantown-on-Spey is at the Heart of the Cairngorm National Park and has a variety of facilities for visitors and sits at the confluence of three major tourism “trails” dedicated to golf, castles and distilleries. The Town has its own excellent 18-hole golf course and the area is well-known for its golfing heritage. The area is also renowned for its salmon fishing along the River. In addition, the Cairngorm Mountains offer a range of mountain sports from trekking in the summer to skiing in the height of winter. The town is surrounded by ancient woodlands, much of which is community owned and which offer a unique habitat for an abundance of wildlife and attracts a large number of bird watchers. Grantown–on-Spey is set amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in Scotland the area is home to a huge variety of wildlife which includes deer, pine martens, wildcats, otters, foxes, badgers and many rare moths and insects amongst others. With a host of tourist and leisure facilities within a short drive, Grantown-on-Spey has a wide range of choice and activities for visitors and locals to pursue. The Town is also a popular residential area and has a significant number of retired people. Grantown-on-Spey is the capital town of Strathspey has a buoyant community with a Primary School, Grammar School and an excellent Health Centre and Cottage Hospital. It has excellent road links and is in easy reach of Inverness airport.
The present owner purchased the Flower Box in 2001 new to the florist industry. She developed the business to its present successful level but now wishes to retire, leaving it for new motivated owners to take it to the next level.
Services
Mains electricity, water supply and drainage.
Trade
Accounting information will be made available to seriously interested parties subsequent to formal viewing.
Web SITE
www.flowerbox-grantown.co.uk
Price
Offers over £90,000 are invited for the heritable property complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory). Stock at valuation.
The Flower Box is situated in the centre of Grantown-on-Spey, highly convenient for customers utilising an excellent range of shops, restaurants, etc. Grantown-on-Spey is at the Heart of the Cairngorm National Park and has a variety of facilities for visitors and sits at the confluence of three major tourism “trails” dedicated to golf, castles and distilleries. The Town has its own excellent 18-hole golf course and the area is well-known for its golfing heritage. The area is also renowned for its salmon fishing along the River.
Directions
Inverness 33 miles, Aviemore 15. The Flower Box is located on High Street within Grantown-on-Spey.
North Yorkshire
£ 750,000
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