Marano Gardens, located at 488 S Bethlehem Pike in Fort Washington (Whitemarsh Township), is on the market for $2,950,000.
According to the listing, the three-acre property comes with 20 parking spaces and a 4,415 retail building.
From Marano Gardens’ website:
In the 60 years since its beginning, Marano Gardens LLC has grown into a specialty garden center with a reputation for quality plants and exceptional service. Starting with a small shop and greenhouse in 1960, Joe and Joanne Marano grew both a business and a family. Joanne originally trained as a nurse and transitioned her skills into nurturing plants. Both Joe and Joanne were involved in the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Flower Show, exhibiting and winning the Sweepstakes and Grand Sweepstakes over multiple years. In 1976 the entire Marano family was recognized for their contributions to horticulture by PHS. Today, Joe Jr. and Mary manage the garden center along with their dad. Joe Jr. is a graduate of Delaware Valley University. Mary is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture.
From the description:
Available for the first time in more than 65 years, historic Marano Gardens presents a rare opportunity to own one of Montgomery County’s most recognizable family-owned horticultural properties. Situated on approximately 3.19 acres along highly visible Bethlehem Pike, the property features multiple greenhouses, retail and display areas, storage buildings, parking, and residential improvements that have supported the long-standing garden center operation for decades.
Bordered by Sandy Run and directly adjoining Fort Washington State Park, the property offers a truly unique setting that combines exceptional visibility and accessibility with the beauty of protected open space. Conveniently located near Route 309, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Ambler, Blue Bell, and surrounding affluent communities, the location provides outstanding access throughout the region.
The property’s established reputation and existing infrastructure create exceptional opportunities for continued garden center operations, landscape contractors, greenhouse or nursery businesses, outdoor living retailers, investors, and other owner-users. Marano Gardens is offered for sale while continuing operations, with future development or redevelopment potential that may exist subject to zoning and municipal approvals.
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