Established family-owned garage in Essex sold to 'Top Indie' operator
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Woodfords Garage in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex.
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Located on the busy Maldon Road, Woodfords garage is an established convenience store and MOT Centre, which offers a range of convenience items and essential services to local and commuting customers.
The business has been within the Woodford family for the last 30 years, and the most recent owner, Dave Woodford, recently sold the business as he planned for his retirement. Dave operated the garage alongside his son, Roger.
He comments on the sale, “It is with a heavy heart that we are leaving, as we say goodbye to many of our loyal staff and customers, who we would also like to thank - especially those that stuck by us during the difficult times over the pandemic. We pass the business onto experienced operators, who no doubt will want to build on the business and the services it offers to the community.”
The business has been purchased by Nalliah Thayaparan of NTS Retail Ltd, a Forecourt Trader recognised ‘Top Indie’ operator. Mr Thayaparan plans to build on the additional services on offer whilst maintaining the customer relations Roger and the family have built.
He comments, “Thank you to Lewis from Christie & Co for his assistance on this purchase. We are excited to grow this well-established business, which Roger and his family have built up, and we look forward to welcoming both existing customers and new ones.”
Lewis Last, Associate Director at Christie & Co who handled the sale, comments, “I am pleased to confirm the sale of Woodfords Garage. For Roger and his family this is an opportunity to go travelling and visit family overseas – wishing all the family the best.
Also, For Mr Thayaparan, this is a great addition to his growing portfolio, which slots in nicely with his other sites in the region. I am sure Thaya and his team will continue the great work of the Woodfords family. I look forward to dropping by again in the near future.”
For further information on this press release, contact:
Jasmine Davis, Corporate Communications Manager
P: 07561 115179
E: jasmine.davis@christie.com
Contact the agent:
Lewis Last, Associate Director - Retail
P: 07526 175 851
E: lewis.last@christie.com
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