PO20 Tawny Nursery, Bell Lane, Birdham, Chichester

Tawny Nurseries offers a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established horticultural premises in a desirable rural location near Chichester and the Witterings. The property is situated on Bell Lane in Birdham, a sought-after village within easy reach of the South Coast and Chichester Harbour.

Established business with strong local reputation

Extensive outdoor growing areas and display spaces

Site area

totals 1.27 hectares (3.13 acres)

Winter caravan storage for 40 vans

Situated in Birdham, a picturesque rural village within the Chichester District the property sits prominently on Bell Lane approximately three miles to the south west Chichester, close to the village of Birdham. Easy access to the A27 Chichester By-Pass is approximately 3 miles north, providing links West to Hampshire & East towards Worthing & Brighton, and broader motorway network.

Chichester train Chichester train station is approximately 3.3 miles north, offering direct services

across the south and to London.

Planning

The current use is as a plant nursery and horticultural retail/wholesale operation. Planning consent has also been approved for part of the nursery for the winter storage of caravans (seasonal).

VAT

Rents and prices are quoted exclusive of, but may be subject to VAT.

Accommodation

Established business with strong local reputation (family-run since the 1970s). Extensive outdoor growing areas and display spaces with on-site parking and easy access for deliveries. Additionally, the premises have a consented area for the storage of 40 caravans.

Business Rates / Council Tax Band

Businesses where plants or trees are grown in the initial stages of their lives, including those grown in poly-tunnels or glasshouses, are exempt. The exemption applies to both the land and associated buildings used for these operations.

However, the retail store on site has a Rateable Value of £3,900 effective 1st April 2023. This will be increased to £5,100 effective 1st April 2026.

EPC

Further information on request.

Legal Fees

Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred.

AML

In accordance with current Government legislation, we are legally required to conduct Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all prospective purchasers or tenants where the transaction involves a capital value of ?15,000 (EUR) or more, or a rental value of ?10,000 (EUR) per calendar month or greater.

This process includes verifying identity, as well as confirming the source and availability of funds. Please note that we must obtain and record this information before any transaction can be formalised or contracts exchanged.