Shepherd hut manufacturer in Tonbridge Kent available for sale since 1999
Tonbridge, Kent
- Status
FOR SALE
- Advert ID
655642
- Reference
B09750 / Rightbiz
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- Leasehold: £79,999
- Turnover: £350,000 (£6,731 per week)
- Profit: £38,000
Business Details
Britain’s Longest Established Shepherd Hut Maker
BusinessPlease quote reference B09750
CoGoGo is delighted to bring to the market a wonderfully distinctive opportunity – an established specialist manufacturer combining traditional British craftsmanship with a product that is very much in demand for modern living, leisure and hospitality.
Established in 1999, The Shepherd’s Hut Company describes itself as Britain’s longest-established shepherd hut maker. From its Kent workshop, the business handcrafts luxury bespoke huts using traditional techniques, premium materials and carefully developed designs.
Its range includes the classic Shepherd’s Hut alongside larger Drover’s, Wanderer’s and Wayfarer’s models, serving uses from garden retreats and home offices to guest accommodation and luxury glamping.
With hundreds of huts delivered across the UK and further afield, including Ireland, France and Greece, this is a business with genuine heritage, specialist know-how and an established reputation. The opportunity offers an incoming buyer a fantastic platform to build upon through increased marketing, hospitality partnerships and continued development of the bespoke range.
Viewings to be arranged strictly by appointment only via CoGoGo!
Location
The business operates from Pullens Barn on Lamberhurst Road in Horsmonden, Kent. The workshop provides a fitting rural base for this heritage-led brand while remaining positioned to serve customers throughout the UK and beyond.
Premises
The business operates from leasehold workshop premises ideally suited to the handcrafted production of its bespoke shepherd huts. Each hut is individually built, with the company manufacturing many components in-house and using traditional carpentry techniques alongside robust modern construction methods.
Tenure
The business is offered on a leasehold basis.
Rent is currently £1,300 per month.
Due to the large radius of customers, the business can also be re-located.
Hours
The current operating hours are:
Monday - Open 24 Hours
Tuesday to Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday - Closed
Staff
The business operates with a team of three staff, providing established skills and experience within this specialist manufacturing operation.
Financial Profile
We are advised that the business generates an annual turnover in the region of £350,000–£400,000, with a net profit of approximately £38,000.
Business rates are approximately £2,400 per annum.
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