Retail - Florists | Retail - Blding Mat., Hardware, Garden

Asking Price	$249,500	Inventory	$7500**
Gross Income	$58,000	Real Estate	$249,500*
Cash Flow	$27,000	Year Established	2006
FF&E	$10,000*	Employees	2

* included in the asking price

** not included in the asking price

GREENHOUSE BUSINESS, ANTIQUE BARN & HOME ON 2.2 ACRES: This well established seasonal (6 mos) floral and garden center business (and real estate), are conveniently located at the western edge of the Village of Orwell (a short walk to the bank, elementary school, village store and restaurant), with views of Adirondack Mountains. Located due East of the SE corner of State Hwys 22A and 73, affording highway visibility. Orwell is just 18 miles south of the Shire Town of Middlebury, (home of Middlebury College, ranked in the Top Ten Liberal Arts Colleges in the U.S.), and 13 miles west of Brandon, VT, (A Yankee Magazine Renaissance Town).

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Facilities: The business, Toad Hall Florals & Gardens, has two greenhouses (one climate controlled with potting shed attached, with all electrical, plumbing and heating equipment new in 2006) and an outdoor floral display area about 40' x 200'. The 40' x 26' 2-story Antique Barn served as a Smithy in the 1800's, and the small "L" was the Ox Shed, where oxen were shoed. Current gravel parking area accommodates 8 cars, but could be expanded. Bonus: Nicely renovated 3-BR 1860 farmhouse with modern galley kitchen, breakfast room, formal DRm, LRm & Den.

Competition: There are 2 smaller floral shops 6 miles north and south in Benson and Shoreham, and two others south of Brandon Village, about 16 miles east. Also, Agway and Blue Seal stores in Middlebury sell flowers 19 and 20 miles north. Subject's primary market includes Orwell Village, plus: Vacation Homes, 2 Marina's 4 to 5 miles west on Lake Champlain and traffic from the Ferry from NY. This business is very competitive in this market.

Growth/Expansion: Plenty of room to expand the business, both physically and product sales. Presently, the 40' x 26' two-story Antique Barn is used only for storage. It would make a fine garden supply or antiques shop. About 1/3 of the 2.2 acres is undeveloped. Owner spent under $1,000 on advertising. No Web site.

Support/Training: Seller will provide detailed written description of business operations, and, if buyer desires, work with buyer for a negotiable period on a reasonable paid basis.

Reason Selling: Personal