Christie & Co instructed to market popular garden centre near Manchester after more than half a century of family ownership

Set opposite Daisy Nook country park, the garden centre occupies almost five acres and has been owned by the Calder family for over half a century. The site has grown considerably since it was first opened in 1972 and now sells a wide variety of indoor and outdoor plants, goods and clothing. The site also features a 98 cover café with an outdoor terrace overlooking river.

Commenting on his decision to sell, current owner and Company Chairman, Richard Calder, aged 76 said, “We have loved running the centre and getting to know so many loyal customers however we don’t have another, younger, generation of the family wanting to take it on so it’s inevitable that we offer the business for sale.  We are advertising it as a ‘going concern’ and hope very much to find a buyer who will continue to develop the business and ensure that our wonderful team of staff stay here.  We’re advised that this won’t be a quick process, so we’ll be around for quite a while yet, I’m sure.”

The sale is being handled by Andrew Birnie, Director – Retail & Leisure at Christie & Co. He comments, “We’re delighted to have been instructed to sell Daisy Nook Garden Centre on behalf of the Calder family, who have built a fantastic garden centre business over the past 50 plus years. With an enviable location next to Daisy Nook Country Park and space to extend and add concessions, this sale represents a fantastic opportunity, and we look forward to finding a suitable owner to take the business forward.”

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For further information on this press release, contact:

Bronte Hughes, Corporate Communications Manager

P: 020 7227 0794
E: bronte.hughes@christie.com

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