Summary - HARDWICKS GARDEN CENTRE, WETHERBY ROAD YO51 9HU
1 bed 1 bath Retail Property (out of town)
Well-located garden centre beside supermarket, ideal for an experienced operator.
Very large retail site — c.27,878 sq ft
This substantial out-of-town garden centre occupies a very large commercial plot (circa 27,878 sq ft) fronting Wetherby Road, adjacent to Morrisons and close to the A1(M). The site is set up for retail horticulture with outdoor nursery areas, display hardscaping and greenhouse space, making it suitable for continued garden-centre trading or conversion to another out-of-town retail use subject to consent.
The business is offered with a lease that has about 16 years remaining and a current rent of circa £21,000 per annum. A material caution: lenders commonly refuse mortgages on properties with relatively short unexpired lease terms, so purchasers should check funding options and lease security before committing. Tenure details are not confirmed and should be verified.
Local demand drivers include around 4,000 new homes built nearby in the last two years and the convenience of the supermarket next door, which supports footfall and visibility. Broadband and mobile connectivity are strong, and the area is relatively affluent, although recorded crime levels are above average — factor this into opening hours, security and insurance costs.
The owner is retiring and the opportunity suits an experienced operator or investor able to manage a trading site and the lease. The site has scope for refurbishment, expansion of retail ranges, or alternative out-of-town retail/ leisure uses subject to planning. Prospective buyers should commission surveys, review the lease terms, and confirm funding arrangements given the lease length.
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