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9007CV Aquatics & reptile Superstore, L/H £275,000 Warwickshire for sale in Warwickshire, UK, UK

Warwickshire, UK, UNITED KINGDOM - UK (UK)

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Business Summary:
Advent Business Sales are delighted to offer for sale this highly popular and well established aquatics and reptilian centre. Established over thirty years ago and successfully trading in its current location for the past five years, the business is reluctantly offered for sale due to the vendors growing personal commitments. Our clients specialise in sales of ‘all’ aquatic related products as well as complemented sales of reptiles. The vast expertise of our clients enables them to offer optimum service to an array of client’s nation-wide. The extensive range of aquarium products includes tropical, marine and cold water with high emphasis on koi carp. The mountainous range of fish is sourced from fish farms throughout the world. To accompany this, a further extensive range of filtration and tanks are sold to offer a fuller and complete package. It would be difficult to find a similar business to rival for at least 20 miles, making it a true destination superstore. The main client base is from the surrounding midlands and the west counties with further sales generated on line. Advertising is done through local radio stations, and publication which attract regular customers. Our clients have developed an excellent web site and sales are growing rapidly and shows great potential with forecasted increased sales through this stream. The two vendors as well as one full time and two part time employees staff the business. A full landscape service is also offered with a demonstration area. The premises offer 7,000 sq ft of indoor space, which includes sectioned areas for various products. A further 1000 sq ft externally offers areas for plant and ornamental sales. A great deal of investment of both time and money has gone into designing the layout and ensuring equipment is to the highest standard to ensure a smooth transition of day to day operation. REF: 9007CV TRADING HOURS Mon-Sat: 9.00m – 5.30pm FINANCIAL INFORMATION We have been advised by the vendor of the following: Annual sales: £273,000 Gross Profit: 37% BUSINESS PREMISES 7000 sq ft superstore with the added security of CCTV and mains failure alarm system and consisting of the following: Ground Floor • Double door entrance • Front reception and sales area • Separate dedicated areas defining stock of origin • Accessories, filtration and feeds • Carefully designed fixtures and fittings to represent each area • Storage areas First Floor • Offices • Storage areas • Quarantine area • Staff W/C & washroom External • 1000 sq ft of external sales, which stock outdoor ornaments and plants, generally for ponds and water gardens. • 30 vehicle capacity car park plus overflow parking facilities

Facilities / Terms of Lease: TENURE: Leasehold Original lease: 10 years Remaining lease: 5 years Review every: 5 years Rent: £27,000 P.A. We are advised that the annual business rates are currently: £8778 The service charge includes building insurance, ware and maintenance - £1387.12 per quarter.

Potential Growth/Expansion: Although the business has been successfully operating for over 30 years, a wealth of experience the progressive market shows growth in on line sales. This area is highly profitable and in return accommodates further selling space, which could incorporate small pets, as well as increasing the current offer.

Owner willing to finance: Please let us know if you require finance for the purchase of a business,

Seller Reference Number: 9007CV
BusinessMart.com Listing Number: 50625

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