MENDIP HEIGHTS CARAVAN PARK
townsend, priddy, near wells, somerset, ba5 3bp
WELL-ESTABLISHED TOURING
AND CAMPING PARK CLOSE TO
CHEDDAR GORGE
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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
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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.