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Winkleigh, Devon, EX19
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Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
- Long established cactus nursery
- Located close to Winkleigh in Devon
- Main road frontage ensures passing trade
- A site of around 2 acres
- Planning permission granted to build a 2 bedroom dwelling
- Circa 6,872 sq ft of greenhouses plus Polytunnel
- 2 Static caravans
- Barn and storage shed
- For sale as a going concern plus stock at valuation
*£360,000 FREEHOLD FOR THE LAND & BUSINESS (STOCK WILL BE ADDITIONAL) OR ALTERNATIVELY £295,000 FREEHOLD WHICH EXCLUDES THE BUSINESS & STOCK*
LOCATION
Close to the popular village of Winkleigh fronting onto the main A3124 Torrington Road, just 20 minutes from Okehampton or 15 minutes from Whiddon Down Services on the A30.
Torrington is located around 10 miles to the North and the North Devon Coast about another 11 miles beyond. Therefore this nursery is easily accessible for customers.
THE PREMISES
Set back from the main road in around 2 acres of land, the premises have about 6,827 sq ft of greenhouse space and a polytunnel of about 936 sq ft. There are two static caravans on site but planning permission has been granted to erect a detached 2 bedroom dwelling which would be tied to the business and is to be used as a rural workers dwelling.
Plans are available at the agent’s office for inspection. Application Reference: 1/0244/2023/FUL via the Torridge District Council.
In addition is a portacabin office, an open fronted 5 bay barn and former pig sty which is now used for storage purposes.
The site has a parking area to the front and the main public greenhouse has a Calor gas hot air blower for heating. On the site is a water storage tank of 11,000 gallons. In all there are 12 greenhouses of various sizes including the display area, there is a total of around 6,827 sq ft under glass plus a 936 sq ft polytunnel.
THE BUSINESS
This is a unique lifestyle business opportunity not to be missed!
A genuine retirement sale of this garden nursery specialising in the sale of cacti that has been on this site for around 16 years.
With about 4,500 varieties of Cactus and in the region of 200,000 plants grown and nurtured by the owner the business supplies customers from far and wide. With the active website being included within the sale, this business is now available as a going concern.
The owner will provide every assistance during the takeover period for a new owner.
Takings are in the region of £78,500 per annum and accounts can be made available to those seriously interested parties once an inspection has taken place and with the approval of the owner. Stock to be purchased at valuation.
The business website:
AGENTS NOTE
The land and business is available for sale at £360,000 freehold plus stock at valuation or alternatively £295,000 freehold which will exclude the business & stock. If purchasing the land only, there must be ample opportunity for the owner to auction off the remaining stock. The property is subject to a 106 agreement, has an agricultural tie and has an occupation restriction. Contact the agents for further details.
LEGAL ADVICE
We strongly recommend that a buyer takes independent legal advice and instructs solicitors to act on their behalf. Each party bears their own legal costs unless otherwise stated.
PLANNING
It is the responsibility of the proposed buyer to satisfy for themselves independently that their intended use complies with existing planning permission by contacting the local council planning department. The cost of any change of planning use is the buyer’s responsibility.
If using a Sat Nav: enter the following postcode - EX19 8DW. This will take you to the properties front gate. There is clear signage for the business and it is located between Surf Bay Caravans and Rangemoors Factory on Winkleigh Airfield on the main A3124 Torrington Road.
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LOCATION
Close to the popular village of Winkleigh fronting onto the main A3124 Torrington Road, just 20 minutes from Okehampton or 15 minutes from Whiddon Down Services on the A30.
Torrington is located around 10 miles to the North and the North Devon Coast about another 11 miles beyond. Therefore this nursery is easily accessible for customers.
THE PREMISES
Set back from the main road in around 2 acres of land, the premises have about 6,827 sq ft of greenhouse space and a polytunnel of about 936 sq ft. There are two static caravans on site but planning permission has been granted to erect a detached 2 bedroom dwelling which would be tied to the business and is to be used as a rural workers dwelling.
Plans are available at the agent’s office for inspection. Application Reference: 1/0244/2023/FUL via the Torridge District Council.
In addition is a portacabin office, an open fronted 5 bay barn and former pig sty which is now used for storage purposes.
The site has a parking area to the front and the main public greenhouse has a Calor gas hot air blower for heating. On the site is a water storage tank of 11,000 gallons. In all there are 12 greenhouses of various sizes including the display area, there is a total of around 6,827 sq ft under glass plus a 936 sq ft polytunnel.
THE BUSINESS
This is a unique lifestyle business opportunity not to be missed!
A genuine retirement sale of this garden nursery specialising in the sale of cacti that has been on this site for around 16 years.
With about 4,500 varieties of Cactus and in the region of 200,000 plants grown and nurtured by the owner the business supplies customers from far and wide. With the active website being included within the sale, this business is now available as a going concern.
The owner will provide every assistance during the takeover period for a new owner.
Takings are in the region of £78,500 per annum and accounts can be made available to those seriously interested parties once an inspection has taken place and with the approval of the owner. Stock to be purchased at valuation.
The business website:
AGENTS NOTE
The land and business is available for sale at £360,000 freehold plus stock at valuation or alternatively £295,000 freehold which will exclude the business & stock. If purchasing the land only, there must be ample opportunity for the owner to auction off the remaining stock. The property is subject to a 106 agreement, has an agricultural tie and has an occupation restriction. Contact the agents for further details.
LEGAL ADVICE
We strongly recommend that a buyer takes independent legal advice and instructs solicitors to act on their behalf. Each party bears their own legal costs unless otherwise stated.
PLANNING
It is the responsibility of the proposed buyer to satisfy for themselves independently that their intended use complies with existing planning permission by contacting the local council planning department. The cost of any change of planning use is the buyer’s responsibility.
If using a Sat Nav: enter the following postcode - EX19 8DW. This will take you to the properties front gate. There is clear signage for the business and it is located between Surf Bay Caravans and Rangemoors Factory on Winkleigh Airfield on the main A3124 Torrington Road.
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Rooms
Growing Greenhouse 10.67m x 6.9m
Inner Greenhouse 2.44m x 3.96m
Growing Planting Shed
Inner Greenhouse 3.35m x 3.66m
Timber Framed Greenhouse
Greenhouse 4.34m x 3.66m
Greenhouse 3.05m x 3.66m
Greenhouse 2.44m x 2.44m
Greenhouse 1.83m x 2.26m
Greenhouse 7.32m x 2.44m
Greenhouse 3.4m x 2.2m
Polytunnel 11.89m x 7.37m
Public Display Greenhouse 19.5m x 24.38m
Open Fronted 5 Bay Barn 5.49m x 15.24m
Stores
2 Small Containers
Portacabin/Office
2 Static Caravans
1 x Super Carnival Caravan and 1 x BK Bluebird Caravan
SERVICES
Mains electricity, private drainage and 2 x calor gas tanks.
VAT
We understand that our client has not opted to charge VAT. All interested parties should make their own enquiries of HMRC.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.
RATEABLE VALUE
To be advised.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
To be advised.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and, therefore, recommend that you visit the local authority website (contact the branch for details) and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding.
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About this agent
Established in 1924, Webbers estate agents are a national award winning, independent estate agency, voted in the Top 3 estate agents in the UK for customer service in 2014. We have 16 West Country offices for residential sales in North Devon, West Somerset, Exmoor and Cornwall. Our exclusive Fine & Country marketing enables us to put our property in Park Lane, right in the heart of London, offering fabulous market exposure. In addition, with specialist departments for Commercial Property, Survey & Professional and New Homes, we deliver a comprehensive property service, with an enviable reputation as professionals in property. Great Torrington is a small, welcoming town, steeped in history and set in an impressive situation with spectacular views. The town is surrounded by 365 acres of common-land and also gives direct access onto the Tarka Trail cycleway. The houses for sale in Torrington are accompanied by a range of individual shops, schools for children up to the age of 16, The Plough Arts Centre that hosts a varied programme of films, music and theatre and a variety of tourist attractions, and a good mix of both modern and older homes from traditional terraced homes to detached, executive-style houses.