LUCKSBRIDGE NURSERIES, COWBIT, NEAR SPALDING SOUTH ...

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LUCKSBRIDGE NURSERIES LTD (IN ADMINISTRATION)

LUCKSBRIDGE NURSERIES, COWBIT, NEAR SPALDING
SOUTH LINCOLNSHIRE

• 1.6 Hectares (3.96 Acres) of Glass • Total Site : 5.96 Hectares (14.75 Acres)
• 0.5 Hectares (1.2 Acres) of Tunnels • Wholesale Outlet for Hardy Plants and Shrubs
• Irrigated Outside Beds

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DESCRIPTION

Lucksbridge Nursery only comes onto the market following the untimely death of Mr D Compton who established the Nursery
over a number of years and built up a wide customer base.
The Nursery fronts onto Broadgate Drove which lies on the south side of Moulton Chapel Road on the eastern side of the village
of Cowbit. It is conveniently situated for the market town of Spalding and is an established wholesale outlet for hardy plants and
shrubs.
There is a concrete access roadway off Broadgate Drove serving the Nursery, the layout which is as follows:

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Plan Reproduced with permission from the Controller of HM Stationery Office under Licence No. 100004279

FOR INDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY

NOT TO SCALE

LUCKSBRIDGE NURSERY

(Reference numbers identified on the Plan)

Entrance gate to HARDCORED AND GRAVELLED PARKING AREA: OIL STORAGE TANK:

NO. 1 GLASSHOUSE - 70m x 36m overall (2,520m²)
Divided internally into 2 sections laid out in beds with concrete paths. Beds with mypex matting laid on sand over
reinforced foundation, automatic irrigation and ventilation with manual override. Volmatic individual control system
connected to weather station. In addition to the overhead irrigation the northern side also has trickle irrigation and
Sania auto control system for each side. Undersoil heating with individiual isolation controls to each bed supplied by
2 Hartley & Sugden oil fired boilers with Nuway Benson burners and Grunfost pumps (1 boiler currently in use the
other is for back-up purposes only). 2 Combat model 30 oil fired space heaters and 2 Benson oil fired space
heaters for frost protection.

NO. 2 GLASSHOUSE - In 2 Sections - Each 44.4m x 9.3m (Overall 826m²)

First Section: Formerly a propagation house having undersoil heated beds with individual controls, overhead
irrigation by pressurised controlled mist system, Sania controls and boiler in adjoining house.

Adjoining House: Overhead irrigation and manual vents.

Covered Work Area. 13.5m x 5.9m, concrete floor.

NO. 3 GLASSHOUSE - 44.5m x 18.6m (827m²)
Concrete paths, mypex matting, manual vents, overhead spray lines and trickle irrigation to beds - independently
controlled.

Outside
COLD STORE: Approximately 2m x 2m x 2.5m high
DERVE STORAGE TANK AND FUEL PUMP:
DIESEL OIL STORAGE TANK
PORTACABIN: Overall 9.8m x 2.95m providing Nursery Office and Canteen.

NO. 4 3 BAY MULTI-SPAN TUNNEL - 44.15m x 18.7m (Overall 826m²)
Mypex matting on soil, 2 overhead spray lines per bay, 2 beds per bay with central paths, hosepipe water
connection for outside watering of trolleys and washdown vehicles (part wind damaged).

NO. 5 3 BAY MULTI-SPAN TUNNEL - 44.15m x 19.6m (865m²)
Mypex matting on soil, overhead irrigation (part wind damaged)

NO. 6 4 BAY MULTI-SPAN TUNNEL - 44.15m x 26.2m (1,156m²)
Mypex matting on soil, overhead irrigation (part wind damaged)

NO. 7 4 BAY GLASSHOUSE STRUCTURE - 61.8m x 27.1m (1,674m²)
Concrete paths, mypex matting on sand, electric vents with manual override, overhead and side irrigation.
Sania control system for this glasshouse and all the aforementioned tunnels. Windbreak along western boundary

NO. 8 WATER RESERVOIR
With ancillary mains supply from Moulton Chapel Road. The water is collected from the glasshouses and tunnels
for re-cycling throughout the Nursery. Pressurised pump system with automatic control connected through
“Ringmain” throughout the Nursery.

NO. 9 6 BAY MULTI-SPAN TUNNEL - 41.4m x 39.2m (1,623m²)
Concrete paths, mypex matting, gantry irrigation with speed control (wind damaged).

NO. 10 8 BAY MULTI-SPAN TUNNEL - 36.2m x 18.5m (670m²)
Mypex matting, concrete paths (wind damaged).

Secondary concrete roadway leads off to the south to access the Glasshouses and Beds.

NO. 11 12 BAY GLASSHOUSE - 80.5m x 61.9m (4,980m²)

Concrete paths, mypex matting on soil, overhead irrigation, electric vents, Sania controls for overhead irrigation
and ventilation with manual override. (Also controls Glasshouse No. 13)

NO. 12 OUTSIDE BEDS
With standpipe and sprinkler irrigation

NO. 13 6 BAY GLASSHOUSE - 65m x 38.5m (2,500m²)

Concrete paths and Mypex matting, electrically operated ventilation and irrigation with mist irrigation facility.

NO. 14 SECURITY COMPOUND

NO. 15 GENERAL PURPOSE BUILDING - 30.5m x 15.4m (469m²)
Of steel framed construction, part block walling, fluorescent lights, three phase electricity supply,
concrete floor, water supply.

LEAN-TO WORKSHOP - timber clad - 11.2m x 4.3m, dust extraction unit

3 PORTACABINS providing: Accounts Office: 12.25m x 3.1m
Sales Office: 9.8m x 3.0m

Manager’s Office: 6.1m x 2.95m

NO. 16 CONCRETE BLOCK BUILDING providing toilet facilities and Workshop

NO. 17 GRAVELLED BEDS with irrigation standpipes

NO. 18 2 BAY GLASSHOUSE STRUCTURE - 18.6m x 24m (446m²)
Concrete paths, overhead irrigation, manual vents

NO. 19 5 BAY GLASSHOUSE STRUCTURE - 46.4m x 43.6m with additional area (Overall Approximately 2,250m²)
Concrete paths, Mypex matting, overhead irrigation, automatic ventilation, 2 Combat oil fired space
heaters.

NO. 20 RESERVOIR
Water is collected into both Reservoirs from the whole Nursery. Pressurised pump system with automatic control
connected to the ring main system around the Nursery with separate cut-off points.

There remainder of the Nursery is laid down to grass with the northern side growing shrubs which were originally grown for
providing stock cuttings.

ESTATE AGENTS ~ VALUERS ~ AUCTIONEERS ~ SURVEYORS

THE BUSINESS

There are currently 10 staff comprising Salesman, Office Manager, Lorry Driver, Nursery Workers and Foreman.
The average turnover over the years 2001 to 2006 inclusive has been £769,000. Accounts will be made available to
interested purchasers.

OFFICE EQUIPMENT: PLANT, MACHINERY & FIXED EQUIPMENT

Computerised Accounts and Customer Record System
6 Work Stations with Computers
4 Printers

VEHICLES: 3 x 7.5 Tonne Cargo Lorries with Tail Lifts
Gas Operated Forklift (1,725 kilos max with side shift)
Iseki TU 1600 4WD Compact Tractor
Ferguson Tractor - Reg. No. JL 921
Tail Mounted Tractor Forklift

NURSERY EQUIPMENT: Stock of Labels, Pots and Trays
Boulding & Lawson Tray Filling Machine
Conveyor / Benches
Visser Potting Machine
Compost Bailing Machine
Hopper with 2 Way Elevators
Gregoria Potting Machine with Conveyor Belt
Workshop Compressor
Pallet Truck
Grass Topper
Ferrari 92 Rotavator
2 Wheel Tipping Trailer
Howard Rotavator
Safety Frame for Glasshouse Roofing Repairs
Ripa 500 Litre Sprayer with Electric Motor
2 Dosatron Units
2 Aluminium Extending Ladders
5 Jet Aire Oil Fired Heater
2 Gas Fired Heaters

The current stock of shrubs and plants will continue to be supplied to customers. The vendors are not intending purchasing in
any replacement stock. Intending purchasers will be required to make their own arrangements to supply the existing customer
base.
Any remaining stock plants on hand to be taken over at valuation.

LETTINGS ~ RESIDENTIAL ~ COMMERCIAL ~ AGRICULTURAL

GENERAL INFORMATION

TENURE: Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
SERVICES:
VIEWING: Mains water and electricity (including three phase).
Septic tank drainage for the toilet accommodation.

By Appointment with R Longstaff & Co - Agricultural Department
CALL 01775 765536

LOCAL AUTHORITIES: South Holland District Council
Priory Road, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 2XE
CALL 01775 761161

Anglian Water Services Ltd.
PO Box 46, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 1DB
CALL 0800 919155

Lincolnshire County Council
County Offices, Newland, Lincoln LN1 1YL
CALL 01522 552222

PARTICULAR CONTENT Longstaffs make every effort to produce accurate and reliable details, but if there are any

particular points you would like to discuss prior to making your inspection, please do not
hesitate to contact our office. We suggest you contact our office in any case to check the
availability of this property prior to travelling to the area.

APPARATUS AND SERVICES

The apparatus and services in this property have not been tested by the agents and we

cannot guarantee they are in working order. Buyers are advised to check the viability of these

with their solicitors or surveyors.

GALLERY

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LUCKSBRIDGE NURSERIES

Plan Reproduced with permission from the Controller of
HM Stationery Office under Licence No. 100004279

FOR INDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY

NOT TO SCALE

Please Note: These particulars are issued subject to the property described above not being sold, let, withdrawn, or otherwise disposed of.
The particulars are believed to be correct, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer nor a contract.