To Let / For Sale
Tawny Nursery,
Bell Lane,
Birdham,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO20 7HY
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Suis Generis, Industrial and Warehouse
Location
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.
Description
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.
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.
| Description | Sq Ft | Sq M |
|---|---|---|
| Multi Span Polytunnels | 25719 | 2389.3 |
| Office/Reception | 644 | 59.83 |
| Workshop 1 | 1703 | 158.21 |
| Workshop 2 | 1067 | 99.12 |
| Yard/Outdoor Display | 15550 | 1444.6 |
| Caravan Storage Area | 20000 | 1858 |
| Total | 64,683 | 6,009.06 |
Energy Performance Rating
Further information on request.
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).
Taxation
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.
Terms
We have been instructed to market the property with vacant possession to let by way of a new effectively full repairing and insuring lease for a term to be agreed. Rent on application.
Consideration also given to selling the freehold. Price on application.
The property is only available for the existing use and no conditional offers for lease or sale will be considered.
VAT
Rents and prices are quoted exclusive of, but may be subject to VAT.
Legal Fees
Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations 2017
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.
Flude Property Consultants for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: i) these particulars are set out in good faith and are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form any part of any contract; ii) no person in the employment of Flude Property Consultants has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
Please note that whilst we endeavour to confirm the prevailing approved planning use for properties we market, we can offer no guarantees in this regard. Planning information is stated to the best of our knowledge. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves in respect of planning issues.
We advise interested parties to make their own enquiries to the local authority to verify the above and the level of business rates payable in view of possible transitional arrangements and any reliefs.