A garden centre that has been run by the same family for 60 years, is now in need of a new owner.
Business property adviser, Christie & Co, has been instructed to market Giants Seat Garden Centre, located next to the River Irwell to the north west of Manchester.
Established in 1964, the centre has been successfully run by the Kidd family for more than six decades, and is well-known for offering a wide range of seasonal and perennial outdoor plants, garden tools, equipment, fertilisers and more.
After decades of stewardship, the Kidd family plan to retire and are seeking a new owner to take the reins.
Alan Kidd said: “After serving the gardening community around Giants Seat Garden Centre, retirement plans for our family-run business now loom large.
“Our family have run the successful nursery/garden centre surrounded by wildlife along the bank of the River Irwell for six decades, developing a strong reputation with our customers for quality and service along with our homegrown plants. We have always strived to offer the highest quality and the best value for money, and now it is time to attend to our own gardens.”
The site boasts a prime location overlooking the river and spans just over two acres, including a three-bedroom detached house which has historically been used as owners’ accommodation. The property offers potential for further development and expansion to grow trade further.
Andrew Birnie, director of retail at Christie & Co, said: “Focussing primarily on growing high-quality horticulture rather than garden centre retail sales, and including a three-bedroom house on site, this opportunity should appeal to owner-operator buyers with an interest in horticulture. The profitable centre sits alongside the River Irwell and therefore enjoys lovely views. We welcome enquiries from interested parties.”
The centre is on the market with a guide price of £845,000 freehold plus stock.
