14th August 2006 - Rare chance to buy Aberdeenshire business opportunity

The rare chance to purchase a well-known Aberdeenshire business has come on the market thanks to Thainstone Centre-based A&N (Estates) Ltd.

Mossatburn near Alford is an established and renowned water garden centre accompanied by a three bedroomed owner's house. They are located in a beautiful part of Strathdon, 33 miles north west of Aberdeen and offers over £220,000 are invited.

The business specialises in the sale of ponds, pumps, water plants and ornamental fish but has the potential for a variety of other uses subject to the securing of necessary planning permissions. Parking for eight cars is available on-site, with a further 30 spaces available in a nearby car park maintained by the local authority. In addition are two Portacabin-type buildings and a polytunnel.

The house - which was built around 20 years ago - offers 600 square feet of retail space, with the rest of the building occupied by the residential part of the property which exists over two floors.

"This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a business with great scope for expansion or alternative uses," explained A&N (Estates) Ltd general manager John Rhind. "There is undoubtedly great benefit from living accommodation being available on-site, and this bright and airy property is a very desirable family home."

For further information on Moassatburn, call A&N (Estates) Ltd on (01467) 623800, email property@goanm.co.uk or visit www.goanm.co.uk/estates