MENDIP HEIGHTS CARAVAN PARK townsend, priddy, near wells, somerset, ba5 3bp WELL-ESTABLISHED TOURING AND CAMPING PARK CLOSE TO CHEDDAR GORGE u u u u u u Planning permission and site licence for 90 touring caravans/tents and 2 static holiday caravans for use all year round Currently operating as a Camping and Caravanning Club Franchise Substantial 4 bedroom house with reception/shop English Tourist Board 4 star, AA 4 pennant Rural setting in the Mendip Hills midway between Cheddar Gorge and the Cathedral City of Wells Circa 4.5 acres (1.8 ha) Priddy 0.5 miles, Wells 5.5 miles, Cheddar 5.5 miles, Glastonbury 12.6 miles, Weston-super-Mare 18.3 miles, Bristol 21.9 miles, Bath 22.8 miles (all distances are approximate) Description The caravan park extends to circa 4.5 acres of land separated into 3 areas and benefits from planning permission for 90 touring caravan/ tent pitches, 2 static holiday pitches and storage for 10 touring caravans during the winter months. The site is licensed to operate for 12 months of the year, however the current owners choose only to operate for 8 months from 15th March to 5th November. Reception/Shop 5.64m x 4.41m Equipped with a range of display units and shelving to include cold drinks cabinets, deep freeze, 2 display deep freezers and serving counter. The shop is stocked with local produce, camping equipment and is licenced to sell alcohol. CCTV is in operation within the shop. Planning permission has been granted to extend the size of the shop if required. The entrance driveway is of tarmacadam followed by hardcore surfaced roads leading to each of the 3 separate areas. Take-away kitchen 2.31m x 3.26m Fully equipped with bread oven, cooling racks, 2 stainless steel sinks, microwave oven, fridge and freezer. Serving hatch to the shop. The first field has the two static caravans and 10 touring pitches; the second field 38 pitches and the third field 42 pitches. In total there are 90 pitches, of which 37 are hardstanding with electricity, 37 grass with electricity, and 16 grass without electricity, giving a good balance of pitch choices for touring units. There are 2 luxury 35’ x 12’ Bluebird 2011 static caravans equipped to a high specification on site. These are included within the sale and benefit from 2 bedroom accommodation, the master bedroom being en-suite, flat screen T.V.s in both the lounge and master bedroom. Fully heated and doubled glazed. Full size fridge/freezer and dishwasher in kitchen. Location Mendip Heights Camping and Caravanning Park benefits from a rural setting on the outskirts of the village of Priddy in the Mendip Hills, surrounded by open countryside. Access to the property is from a minor road leading from the B3135 between Cheddar and Shepton Mallet. Owners Accommodation The house is situated close to the park entrance and benefits from a separate private entrance and road frontage. Part of the ground floor incorporates the park reception and shop. The Mendip Hills are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the surrounding area benefits from an abundance of local pursuits such as canoeing, mountain biking, abseiling, archery, caving, climbing and walking. Ground Floor Public entrance lobby with public payphone and touring information display. Door to It provides 3/4 bedroom accommodation comprising: Front door to Hallway Private, with tiled floor and stairs to the first floor. Inner lobby with under-stairs cupboard. Kitchen/Breakfast Room 5.33m x 3.77m widening to 4.83m Fitted with a range of modern floor and wall units, worktops and stainless steel double sink, plumbing for dishwasher and stainless steel oven, hob and extractor. Utility Room Oil fired central heating boiler and plumbing for washing machine. Seperate w.c. and wash hand basin uPVC stable door leading to rear patio and garden. Lounge/Office 5.83m x 5.34m L-shaped room with patio doors leading to the terrace overlooking the garden and countryside beyond. Log burner-effect fire. First Floor Landing Solid wood floor, store cupboard and airing cupboard. Lounge (or Bedroom 4) 6.00m x 5.56m Currently used as an upstairs lounge. Triple aspect room with views of the caravan park and surrounding countryside. Open woodburning fireplace and walk-in cupboard. Bedroom 1 5.61m x 3.35m Triple aspect room with far reaching views. Bedroom 2 4.45m x 3.20m Ladies with 4 showers, 7 toilets and 8 wash hand basins. Gents with 3 urinals, 5 toilets, 4 showers and 4 hand basins. Family room/ disabled with 1 shower (with seat), 1 toilet, 1 wash basin. Additional family room with 2 showers, 2 toilets and 1 hand basin. Dishwashing area with 4 indoor and 2 outdoor sinks. Laundry with commercial coin operated washing machine, tumble drier and iron and clothes washing sink. Bedroom 3 4.42m x 2.44m The amenity block is serviced by solar powered hot water and central heating plant backed up by a modern efficient LPG gas boiler. Loft Substantial storage area being partially boarded. Chemical disposal point. Bathroom with tiled floor and comprising bath with power shower over, w.c., wash hand basin and chrome towel rail/radiator. There is a private garden to the rear of the property which is well screened from the caravan park with mature hedging. To the rear of the lounge is a level concrete terrace with railings and full planning permission has been granted for a conservatory should a purchaser wish to extend the living accommodation on the ground floor. The garden is laid to lawn and there is a large timber shed, a covered mower store and compound housing the LPG tanks. The gravel car park is to one side of the owners accommodation with space for 4 vehicles and an oil tank. Planning permission has been granted for a new split-level garage, the rear of which will replace the existing timber store shed. Toilet Block Of brick/block and render construction under a pitched tiled roof the building was refurbished and extended in 2010 with tiled floors and walls and modern fittings throughout. The building is heated and accommodates ladies and gents toilet facilities with security keypad access. It benefits from solar panels heating the water. Water point Mobile home service point with grey water disposal. Children’s Play Area with timber fort, slide and 2 swings. Workshop/store, covered tractor store and timber shed with staff laundry, all in private lawned area at rear of house. Services Electricity – Mains The Business For the 2015 season the tariff for the touring caravans is as follows: Adult Child Non-member fee per pitch per night Member back packer Non member back packer Club Grass Service Pitch (per night) Club Hardstanding Service Pitch (per night) Jumbo Tent Service Pitches (per night) Members age concession rate Members family deal High £11.30 £5.65 Med £9.40 £4.70 Low £7.70 £3.85 £7.90 £6.55 £5.35 £7.90 £9.35 £6.55 £7.80 £5.35 £6.35 £3.85 £3.85 £3.85 £4.85 £4.85 £4.85 £15.15 £13.25 £11.55 £11.30 £7.05 £5.75 £29.60 £24.60 £20.20 The 2 static holiday caravans are let between £336 and £609 per week depending on the season. Water – Mains (connected to the house, toilet block, site, and the 2 static caravans). Wi-Fi is charges at £2 per day, £5 for 3 days or £10 per week. Drainage – Septic tanks with soak-away. Separate sealed tank for the chemical disposal point. For the period ending 30 November 2013 the turnover was £232,709 with an operating profit, excluding finance cost and depreciation of £103,439. Gas – LPG Bulk tanks connected to the toilet block, 2 static holiday caravans and owners accommodation (oven and hob). Please note that these figures are for guidance purposes only. Oil-Fired C.H. to the owners accommodation. Wi-Fi – Internet wireless connection for customer use with excellent coverage over the park. Camping and Caravanning Club The park is currently operated as part of the Camping and Caravanning Club franchise scheme and due to this association it is able to generate a consistently high level of income. As part of the scheme the park benefits from full marketing that the Club has to offer along with benefitting from their centralised 24/7 booking system. All new franchisees will need to be approved by the Club and once accepted there is a one-off fee which would usually be circa £35,000 plus VAT however given the association with Mendip Heights, the Club may be prepared to reduce this to £17,500 plus VAT. The Camping and Caravanning Club offers a comprehensive training and development programme for all new franchisees. Tenure and Basis of Sale Offers are invited for the freehold interest in the property upon the following basis: Fixtures, fittings and equipment are included in the sale. Any deposits for future bookings of events and accommodation will be apportioned between the vendor and the purchaser upon completion. In addition to the purchase price, all consumable stock is to be purchased at valuation upon completion. VAT Should the sale of the property or any right attached to it is to be deemed a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax shall be payable by a purchaser in addition to the sale price. Energy Performance Certificates House – Band D Caravan Park – B This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Business Rates We have made enquiries of the Valuation Office Agency website and can confirm that the current listing for the property is as follows:Property Address Description Mendip Heights Caravan Park Camping Site and premises Rateable Value £29,500 Council Tax – Band B Terms of Sale A sales pack containing all relevant information will be made available to interested parties following a formal site inspection. An apportionment of pitch fee income and other pre-paid income and expenditure will be made on completion if appropriate. Local Authority – Mendip District Council Further Information and Viewings Further information in relation to the property and business in available to seriously interested parties. Viewings are to be undertaken strictly by appointment through the selling agents in order to avoid disruption to the business. Directions Access to the park from Cheddar is via Cliff Road through Cheddar Gorge along the B3135 towards Shepton Mallet. Take the 3rd turn on the right about 2 miles after the road emerges from the top of the Gorge onto a minor unnamed road (signpost on the left of the road pointing right to “Priddy”). The park is around ¼ mile on the right hand side of the road. Access from Wells – take the A39 north signposted “Bristol” and after a long steady climb (you will see a TV mast on the top of the hill on the left hand side), take the first left signed “Priddy”. Carry on for around 1½ miles and you will come to Priddy village green (with the thatched sheep hurdles) on the left. Continue along the same road towards Cheddar and the park is about ¾ mile on the left hand side. For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Savills, The Forum, Barnfield Road, Exeter, EX1 1QR Contact: Robert Gale-Hasleham +44 (0) 1392 455 700 [email protected] Savills Leisure Savills Leisure The Forum, Barnfield Road, Exeter, EX1 1QR [email protected] 16 Grosvenor Court, Foregate Street, Chester, CH1 1HN [email protected] 01392 455 700 01244 328 141 savills.co.uk/leisure Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
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