International real estate advisor Savills is bringing Macplants to the market. Macplants is a successful and long established privately owned plant nursery business, with family home alongside, set in 8.37 acres.

Located in the sought-after village of Pencaitland, East Lothian on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Macplants comprises a retail unit, plant beds, polytunnels, a glasshouse, workshop, outbuildings, car parking, two separate paddocks, car parking and further development potential. The sale also includes a well presented four bedroom house in private gardens and is available for a guide price of £1.375m. Click here for property listing.

Macplants has become one of Scotland's largest growers of herbaceous perennials, alpines, ferns, and ornamental grasses, including many rare and highly sought-after varieties. The plant center is open to the public from March to October, while the business also serves a diverse trade client base and operates a thriving mail-order service that supplies customers nationwide. Particular specialisms include award-winning autumn Gentians and one of the largest collections of Meconopsis cultivars available anywhere.

Macplants Berrybank Nursery is situated within Boggs Holdings, on the outskirts of Pencaitland, where there are local shops, restaurant and pub, church, primary school and garage. There is direct access to the property off the B6363 which is approximately 10 minutes by car to the city bypass, offering convienice for retail customers.

Savills leisure and trading specialist Katherine Wigham said:  “We are excited to be launching this long-established plant nursey to the market for the very first time. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a family-owned business which benefis from a nationwide and prestigious client base. The property benefits from the opportunity to further increase its offering through expansion of the premises subject to planning consent, and we are expecting a number of enquires from a range of investors.”

Savills residential agent Jessica Gwyn adds: “This highly regarded plant nursery, with its lovely family home alongside, is perfect for individuals with green fingers who may be looking to take on a thriving business in the heart of East Lothian.”