The Pot Place Garden Centre, Station Yard Plumpton, Penrith, CA11 9GT

Christie & Co are delighted to present a rare opportunity to purchase a c. 2.75 acre garden centre only 10 miles from the Lake District National Park, and highly visible parallel to the M6 motorway.
A specialist pot centre with a charming tea room built around a former station house, this superb and profitable business would be an excellent purchase for a range of buyers.

Nestled between Penrith (5 miles away) and Carlisle (14 miles away), this location is easily accessible and prominently visible from the M6 motorway.
Situated on the outskirts of Plumpton Village, it is just 11 miles from Pooley Bridge and Ullswater.
The garden centre has been thoughtfully developed on the grounds of the former Plumpton Station right next to the West Coast mainline.

The property is laid out across 5 main buildings, with a central courtyard display area and further seating for the tea-room.
There are also a number of polytunnels and open garaging for machinery. The main buildings consist of;

Licenced Tea Room - A charming building full of character and formerly the station house. Converted by our clients into a spacious 90 cover tea room the space is kitted out with a multi fuel stove and overlooks the outdoor areas of the centre and scenic hillside views beyond. The tea room is a destination for customers in its own right due to its location, style, free car park and quality food prepared on site.
Events room – The former school room provides a relaxing area and can be used for events, food and meetings for local groups.
Gift shop - Selling a range of popular and unusual gifts including Cumbrian themed greetings cards, scarves, jewellery, kitchenware, jigsaws, toys and games, ice cream and local craft beers, candles and ceramics.
Potting Shed – Selling all the usual items expected in a garden centre, seeds, garden chemicals/feed, bird feeders, tools and a selection of indoor pots and plants.
Main Barn - Occupied by Cumbria Oak Furniture & Living.

A tenant (Cumbria Oak Furniture & Living) occupies the main barn building, selling a wide range of indoor home furniture, ornaments and decoration. A new lease was signed in July 2024 for five years at an annual rental of £40,800. Further details are available on request. The building itself has oil heating, and a store-room. There is a goods inwards area and fork-lift garage including a mezzanine storage area which are all used by The Pot Place Garden Centre.

Externally there is a wide range of metal, wood and stone furniture arbours, planters and ornaments sourced from Portugal and Asia. There is also a large display of compost, plants, shrubs and trees..
The Pot Place is known for its huge range of pots and planters. Their extensive display of pots with different shapes, sizes and finishes is unique to the centre and a unique selling point for the business.
The site benefits from ample space in the delivery area for safe unloading of inward goods.
GARDEN BUILDINGS
The Pot Place Garden Centre are able to offer an extensive range of garden buildings, polytunnels, log cabins and BBQ huts under the name Cumbria Garden Buildings.
For more information visit the website
The website is designed primarily for information and to attract visitors to the garden centre itself.
Beyond the main barn there is a selection of garden buildings and greenhouses on display.

Created by our clients over 20 years ago this business has become a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
Now at an age keen to retire, our clients have decided to market the business by way of a share sale for 100% shares of the limited company.
Trading from a unique range of buildings including a former schoolhouse and a station house this is a lovely place to work and visit.
The business would make an excellent lifestyle choice for new owners; or make an excellent addition for someone already in the industry who could benefit from the strong and profitable contacts with worldwide suppliers of pots.
The large barn has been let to a third-party furniture business that pays an annual rent to the company and also generates complimentary footfall to The Pot Place itself.

Both our clients work full time in the business together with a strong team of up to 30 working on part time basis 2 or 3 days per week each.

2024
Turnover - £1,425,469
Gross Profit - £804,324
Adjusted Net Profit: £356,039
Passive rental income - £40,800

2023
Turnover - £1,254,618
Gross Profit - £659,393
Adjusted Net Profit: £307,526
Passive rental income - £40,800

Monday – Saturday
9am – 4.30pm
Sunday
10.00am – 4.00pm

Tea Room
Monday – Saturday
9.30am – 4.00pm
Sunday
10.00am – 4.00pm

The rateable value is £18,500.
Non-domestic rates payable are £9,231.50.
Water rates payable are £173.57 for year ending December 2024.