Specialist 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 over 60 years, and is well-known for offering a wide range of seasonal and perennial outdoor plants, garden tools, equipment, fertilisers, compost and other gardening essentials, as well as expert advice and personalised support. The centre has an established reputation and loyal customer base.

The site boasts a prime location overlooking the river and spans just over 2 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.

After decades of stewardship, the Kidd family plan to retire and are seeking a new owner to take the reins.

“After 60 years serving the gardening community around Giants Seat Garden Centre, retirement plans for our family-run business now loom large,” said Alan Kidd. “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.”

Andrew Birnie, Director – Retail at Christie & Co who is managing the sale, commented: “Hot on the heels of completing the sale of Daisy Nook Garden Centre in Manchester last month, we are pleased to bring to the market Giants Seat Garden Centre & Nursery.  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.

For more information, visit the property page here: https://www.christie.com/6411138/