Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has confirmed the sale of Broom Boats of Brundall on the UK Norfolk Broads to Horning Pleasurecraft for an undisclosed sum.
The Broom Boats site includes a 78-berth marina.
The Broom Boats business was established in 1898 and has been part of the Brundall boating community for 125 years. The 8.6-acre (3.49 ha) freehold site provides over 72,000 sq ft (6,719 sq m) of marine-related buildings, together with 78 private marina berths and a hire fleet comprising 24 luxury cruisers, six electrically operated day-craft and two fishing boats. Also included in the sale was the White Heron pub which was the subject of a £600,000 programme of investment prior to reopening in 2022. Horning Pleasurecraft owners, Clive and Victoria Richardson currently operate Horning Marina on the River Bure and Cove Marina which is situated virtually next door to the Broom site in Brundall. Clive Richardson said: “We weren’t actively looking for another marina at the time the Broom opportunity presented itself, but it was on our doorstep and the size of site, together with the extensive hire fleet and facilities, makes it a fantastic fit for us. We have plans to improve and fill the moorings, expand the private work and service division as well as maintain the quality hire fleet. Building Broom Boats at Brundall again is a real possibility.” Jon Patrick, head of leisure and development at Christie & Co, said the interest in Broom Boats came from a diverse range of potential purchasers including strong interest from the boating and marine related community.
