Giants Seat Garden Centre, Giants Seat, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1EW

Christie & Co is delighted to bring to the market this family run plant nursery with accompanying residence to the market.
Giants Seat Garden Centre has been established since 1964 and is a well-known family business located in Manchester. The business has been successfully managed and run by the Kidd family for over 60 years, offering a wide range of quality plants, garden products and services.
The garden centre spans just over 2 acres along the picturesque River Irwell and features a 3-bedroom detached house for the owner. This unique offering combines a thriving business with a comfortable family home making it an exceptional opportunity for prospective buyers.

Giants Seat Garden Centre is situated in the picturesque Ringley area of Stoneclough, Manchester, offering a tranquil and scenic setting for both local residents and visitors from surrounding regions.

The centre is conveniently signposted from Ringley Road and is easily accessible at the end of Fold Road, nestled alongside the serene Ringley Wood and the gently flowing River Irwell. Its prime location provides stunning views of the natural surroundings, which can be enjoyed from both the garden centre and the on-site residence.

The garden centre is located approximately 9.5 km from Bolton City Centre and approximately 14.5 km from Manchester City Centre.

According to the latest census data there are over 3,374,543 people living within a 25 km radius of the garden centre and the data highlights favourable local demographics with above UK average employment rates.

Services
The garden centre benefits from an oil heating system, an on-site water filtration system, mains water supply, and a spacious car park, making it both functional and self-sufficient.

Retail & Sales Area
The retail and sales areas are housed within glasshouses, which are partially brick-built and include an office and WC facilities.

The property also includes an extensive range of additional glasshouses and polytunnels dedicated to plant cultivation, as well as a dedicated plant area. 

The Grounds
The grounds feature raised beds and ample space for growing and displaying shrubs and small trees, alongside an outdoor hardening area. The installed water filtration system ensures efficient water management.

A variety of outbuildings and dry storage spaces are available, including a building that houses the biological filtration system. 
  

The property also includes a 3-bedroom, two-storey detached house, offering comfortable living accommodation. The house comprises a lounge, dining room, kitchen, ground-floor toilet and shower room, a first-floor bathroom, a conservatory, and also benefits from having its own parking.
This combination of facilities and amenities makes it an ideal opportunity for a new owner to take over and enhance this well-established business.

This highly profitable plant nursery and garden centre has been owned by our client’s family since 1964. Specialising in a wide range of seasonal and perennial outdoor plants, garden tools, sundries, fertilisers, high-quality compost, and other gardening essentials, the centre has built a strong reputation for excellence. The family takes pride in offering expert advice and personalised support to gardening enthusiasts, ensuring exceptional customer service.
After decades of dedicated stewardship, the family has reached retirement age and is now seeking a new owner to take the reins.
This presents an exciting opportunity for a new owner to potentially diversify the product range, introducing additional garden centre-related items, gifts, and retail offerings. Additionally, the picturesque riverside location offers the potential subject to planning permissions to introduce a coffee shop, further enhancing the site’s appeal.
With a 3 bed on-site residence included, this opportunity is ideally suited for a family purchaser or a husband-and-wife team looking to take over a well-established and thriving business. The current owners will vacate the property upon sale, providing a seamless transition for the new owners to continue and grow this beloved local institution.
 

There are seasonal and part-time staff however, the garden centre is primarily run by the four family members full-time. Some of clients may stay on as a handover period for training, if sold to a new to the industry buyer.

2023
Turnover: £504,631
Gross Profit: £299,264
Operating Profit: £214,178

2024
Turnover: £591,910
Gross Profit: £365,121
Operating Profit: £263,941

Monday – Sunday
8am – 5pm

The rateable value is presently £12,250.
This is not the amount payable.