The Street, Sudbury, CO10

Well-established tree supplier specialising in bare-root and potted trees, with strong online sales and repeat trade and domestic customers. Currently based near Sudbury (Suffolk/Essex border) but fully relocatable anywhere in the UK. RX700964

Location

Currently trading from the Vendors home within Approx. 2 acres of land located on the North Essex / Suffolk border near Sudbury, The business can be relocated to any area of the UK. Customers regularly travel from across the country to collect trees due to the niche product range and superior value. Many orders are also fulfilled through next-day courier delivery, and the website generates a steady stream of national sales.

The Business

Established in 2012, this profitable Tree Supplier has grown into a reputable, independent business with the majority of sales now generated online via the website. The business is known for its high-quality bare-root and potted trees sold at extremely competitive prices, helped by long-standing supplier relationships and proven growing/holding methods.

The business has built a trusted reputation with an impressive mix of repeat domestic and trade customers — including landscapers, garden designers, estate managers, property developers, contractors, farms and private estates. Demand remains strong, especially during the bare-root season, and customers increasingly order through the website for click-and-collect, local delivery or nationwide shipping.

Business Specialities

The business specialises in:

Bare-root fruit trees, ornamental trees and hedging

Year-round potted tree stock

Ornamental shrubs and selected seasonal lines

Large planters, sundries and mail-order tree supply

Bulk and trade supply, including estate and landscape projects

The website and brand provide a significant foundation for future growth. Sales and online visibility have risen year-on-year, and the niche offering attracts customers from across the UK.

Staff

The business is run by a working owner with help from an occasional admin assistant to look after the website.

Working Hours

The business trades primarily during the winter / dormant season,

The Vendor currently mainly works just 3 days a week and occasional ad-hoc days/hours outside of this.

This timetable provides an attractive work–life balance and leaves significant scope for a new owner to extend operating hours, increase stock variety and grow revenue.

Turnover

Current turnover is around the £70,000 - £75,000 with gross profit margin around 50%

Further details on turnover are available upon request at a meeting with the Vendor.

Agents Note

There is considerable untapped potential, especially as the business has traditionally traded only part-time and without fully utilising e-commerce.

Key growth areas include:

1. Extending operating months

2. Strengthening online sales & mail order

The website is already a major source of business and could be further developed with:

3. Broadening product range

Potential to introduce:

Additional ornamental shrubs

Native woodland trees

Larger / specimen trees

Seasonal garden ranges

Associated landscaping supplies

4. Growing trade and bulk supply

Current trade customers include landscapers, developers and estates.

A structured trade programme could dramatically increase turnover.

5. Offering planting & installation services

6. Relocating to a busier or more visible location

The relocatable nature of the business means it can be placed closer to denser population centres or horticultural hubs, boosting footfall and collection orders.

Tenure

N/A – The business is fully relocatable.

Legal Fees

Each Party are responsible for their own legal fees involved

Summary

This is a highly attractive lifestyle business with proven profitability, an established reputation, and huge potential for growth. With the entire operation fully relocatable, it offers flexibility, scalability and an ideal opportunity for:

Someone with an interest in trees or horticulture seeking additional income

A semi-retired buyer wanting a seasonal but profitable venture

An established landscaper, nursery, or garden centre looking for a natural bolt-on with a ready-made customer base

Anyone seeking an online-driven business with low overheads and a strong brand

The current owner works only 2–3 days a week in season — leaving vast potential for a motivated buyer to expand operations and increase profitability.

Disclaimer

Whilst every care is taken to ensure that these particulars are correct, accuracy is no way guaranteed and none of the information supplied forms part of any contract. Acceptance of these particulars constitutes a contract to the effect that all negotiations for the business or property will be made through Gilbert & Rose otherwise the purchaser will be equally responsible with the vendor for damages equal to the amount of our commission.