Summary - MOORLAND NURSERIES AND GARDEN CENTRE, FOREST MOOR ROAD HG5 8JY
1 bed 1 bath Retail Property (out of town)
Profitable rural retail site with strong car parking and conversion potential.
Freehold garden centre on c.2.5 acres with huge development potential
A rare freehold out-of-town retail and horticultural site on c.2.5 acres, Moorland Nurseries offers immediate trading income and long-standing local reputation. The business produced an adjusted net profit of about £192,070 in 2025 and currently generates circa £50,000 pa in rental income from third-party concessions, giving strong baseline cash flow for a new owner.
The site is well presented with over 75 car parking spaces, large span glasshouses, retail areas, a café with substantial covers and significant external display space. Multiple glasshouses and production areas, automated climate control, and recent roof upgrades to covered bedding areas give operational flexibility for continued nursery retailing or expanded sales.
There is clear development and operational upside: unused nursery space could be converted to additional retail floorspace, and bringing concession units back in-house could lift turnover. The property’s prominent roadside frontage between Knaresborough and Harrogate and easy access to nearby towns supports both local retail trade and destination visits.
Important considerations: all third-party leases have only one year remaining and several concessions were short-term; the short lease terms may deter mortgage lenders and could affect finance options. Prospective buyers should factor in business transition costs, possible reconfiguration works if repurposing glasshouses, and confirm current business rates and statutory liabilities before purchase.
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