Warwickshire property agency Bromwich Hardy has advised two former rugby union pros on the purchase of a Northampton warehouse for their wooden furniture business.
Tom Wood and Alex Waller, who both previously played for Northampton Saints, set up Waller & Wood Woodworks while they were both still playing.
Back-row specialist Tom Wood won 50 caps for England and played for Worcester Warriors and Northampton Saints, retiring in June 2022. His colleague Alex Waller, a prop, retired in March, having made 370 appearances across 15 years, a club record.
Now the company has paid £383,500 for a 3,820-square-foot freehold unit at 97 St James Mill Road, Northampton, to cater for the company's continuing growth.
Wood, who is also a qualified tree surgeon, said in a statement: "What started out as hobby to complement our day jobs in professional sport and fulfil a desire to work with our hands, has grown into a business that is thriving."
Tom Bromwich, managing partner of Bromwich Hardy, added: "One of the issues faced by all professional sport people is what they do when they call it a day in their chosen sport.
"Some will gravitate towards coaching but in this case Tom and Alex have literally carved out a new career.
"The pieces they produce are stunning and exclusive. I have no doubt that this is a business that can only continue to grow, and it was a privilege to be able to help them acquire their first commercial premises for Waller & Wood Woodworks."
Hadland Chartered Surveyors acted for the vendor.