This extremely well-presented business has been under the current vendor’s ownership for 2 years, with a greengrocer operating on the site for over 30 years prior. It boasts a loyal customer base and an excellent reputation for high-quality fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants, wholefoods, and dried goods. Seasonal offerings, including Christmas trees, are particularly popular. Situated in the heart of Kemp Town Village, one of Brighton’s most desirable neighbourhoods, the business benefits from strong local footfall and high visibility. The area is densely populated with residential homes and businesses, attracting repeat custom from locals, while the nearby Brighton College and Royal Sussex County Hospital generate additional daily traffic. The village itself is known for its boutique shops, cafés, and thriving community, making it an attractive and busy trading environment. Excellent public transport links and easy access to nearby amenities further enhance the location, providing a steady stream of customers throughout the day.
- Asking Price:
- £45,000
- Turnover:
- £156,000
- Net Profit:
- Undisclosed
Property Information
- Property:
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Leasehold
- Lease Terms:
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The ground floor premise is held on a full repairing and insuring lease at current rental of £17,000 per annum and is currently in the process of being renewed with Brighton & Hove council
- Location:
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Seasonal offerings, including Christmas trees, are particularly popular. Situated in the heart of Kemp Town Village, one of Brighton’s most desirable neighbourhoods, the business benefits from strong local footfall and high visibility. The area is densely populated with residential homes and businesses, attracting repeat custom from locals, while the nearby Brighton College and Royal Sussex County Hospital generate additional daily traffic. The village itself is known for its boutique shops, cafés, and thriving community, making it an attractive and busy trading environment. Excellent public transport links and easy access to nearby amenities further enhance the location, providing a steady stream of customers throughout the day.
- Premises Details:
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The double-fronted shop is well fitted for the trade, featuring custom-built shelving, two multi-deck display fridges, a large single-door freezer, and additional display units. The premises also benefit from installed air conditioning. The vendors confirm that all trade fixtures and fittings are owned outright. To the rear of the main retail area is a compact utility space that leads to the annually serviced walk-in chiller, the staff WC, and a rear access door opening onto the service road for convenient deliveries. Additionally, there is a forecourt at the front of the property, currently used for displaying produce.
- Planning Consent:
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retail
- Energy Performance Rating:
- C
Business Operation
- Management type:
- This business has absentee ownership.
- Reasons for selling:
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other business interests
- Trading hours:
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8:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday, Saturday 9am – 5pm and 9am-4pm on Sunday.
- Employees:
- one full time manager, 1 part time assistant manager and 2-part shop assistants.
- Years established:
- 2
