Ideal Rural Location – Specialist Poultry Breeding Business In Wiltshire For Sale

Established in 2013

30 Different Breeds and Varieties

Ideal Rural Location

Set On 1.5 Acres Of Land

Handover Period Offered

Very Good Transport Links

Annual Turnover £34,000

Low Rent of £27 Per Week

Short Opening Hours

Featured on BBC 2 Hairy Bikers ‘Chicken & Egg’

Potential For International Customer Base

Potential To Expand

Ample Free Customer Parking

REF 6329 – Leasehold Specialist Poultry Breeding Business In Wiltshire

Blacks Brokers are pleased to bring to the market this leasehold, specialist poultry breeding business located in the much sought-after area of Upper Wraxall, Wiltshire.

INTRODUCTION

Charlotte’s Poultry has been trading since 2013 and has been a family run business since it was established. Charlotte’s Poultry is predominantly a specialist breeder with a large base of customers throughout the UK. The business breeds and supplies over thirty varieties of poultry to farms, businesses and private enthusiasts. Initially, the business started with Brown Leghorns only and has now grown to include Partridge Wyandottes, Pekin Bantams, large fowl Chickens, Bantams, Geese, Ducks and Quail. There is also a gift shop on site for visitors to further support the business and there is a comprehensive website in place with online shop and further information. Recently, our client has introduced Poultry Keeping Courses which are proving popular and gaining momentum. Customers are mostly local, with some additional trade from attendance at the Yeovil Agricultural Show – our client also has customers abroad due to the many breeds on offer appealing internationally, this has got a lot of potential with more marketing and focus. The business also offers design and manufacture of bespoke animal coops and hutches – these are made to order as required.

LOCATION

The business is located in a rural position, just outside the village of Upper Wraxhall, near Chippenham in Wiltshire with Bath and Bristol close by. This area is well linked by the M4, A4 and A46 and there is ample, free customer parking available on site.

REASON FOR SALE

The business is only being offered for sale as our client under estimated the demand for the business and it has now become of a size that would suit a team of people rather than a single hands-on owner operator. Our client is willing to stay on at the business for a period of time to ensure smooth handover and offer continuity to the client base.

LEASE

The current lease is a rolling monthly lease – this runs at a cost of only £27 per week and this includes all utilities.

BUILDING LAYOUT AND DESIGN

The business space and lease covers of 1.5 acres of grounds which is accessed via a private lane and is shaded by trees. At the entrance is a spacious building approximately 200 square feet in size which stores large cages for chicks of all species. The land also contains a range of outdoor coops, hutches and pens – all of which have been made by a family member and are completely bespoke to animal requirements. There is a hybrid pen, a rare breeds pen, duck and rearing pens. Additionally, there are two small out buildings/brick sheds – one of which houses a small gift shop and the other is used for storage.

STAFF

The business is currently operating with our client only in employment – as mentioned above – the business has grown to require a hands on team or partnership. Our client is able to offer a handover period if required to ensure a smooth transition for clients and the new owner – giving reassurance that the momentum of success can be continued under new ownership.

FINANCIAL DETAILS

Charlotte’s Poultry has traded solidly since opening. We are advised that the business currently has annual turnover of £34,000 with a net profit of £17,000. It is to be noted that the business is currently being run at a pace to suit our client and there is scope and demand to expand opening hours.

SUMMARY

This leasehold business is well established and has a large base of regular customers both locally and further afield. There is plenty of scope to develop the business further and there are even more income opportunities through expansion of services including the acquisition of a free-range stamp and local deliveries. There is also scope for longer opening hours for visitors and possibly children’s pre-school sessions during the week. This proposition would ideally suit an owner operating team who could push the business forward and build upon the solid and impressive trading foundations. Early viewings are strongly advised.