FOR SALE HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES - GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX
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FOR SALE HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES Guide Price GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX £650,000 – Freehold
HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES, GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX
SUMMARY
• Excellent location on the fringes of the Lake District National Park
• 3 high end self-catering holiday cottages
• Strong consistent trading record with room for further trade growth
• Freehold
• Guide Price - £650,000
INTRODUCTION from Crummock Water and the dramatic Lakeland
mountains. Also, within easy reach is the highly popular
Hollybank Holiday Cottages is a luxury self-catering tourist town of Keswick which is approx. a 20-minute
cottage complex complete with 3 impressive holiday drive. Nestled on the shores of Derwentwater, Keswick
cottages sleeping a total of 21 people; on the fringe of the has a wide array of shops and galleries. Walkers and
highly popular Lake District National Park. climbers are spoilt for choice, from the high summits to
All 3 attractive holiday homes are all well-equipped in a forest trails and lake side paths; there are walking routes
contemporary style and are set in the traditional village of suitable for all.
Gilcrux which is an ideal location for touring the highlights Additionally, the beautiful Solway Coast with its broad
of Northern England, and the Lake District National Park. expanses of tidal waters, mudflats, salt marshes and sand
Lying on the edge of the National Park Gilcrux is a small dunes are not too far away and is a designated Area of
village and civil parish in the County of Cumbria located on Outstanding Natural Beauty and a bird watchers’ paradise.
the South Bank of the River Ellen around 5 miles north of At the western end of the coastline is the Victorian seaside
Cockermouth and around 23 miles South West of the town of Silloth with its outstanding golf club. In addition,
county town of Carlisle. The name Gilcrux comes from close by is the village of Bowness-on-Solway which is
Welsh meaning ‘Hill Retreat’ and is renowned for its 5 officially the start / end of Hadrian’s Wall.
Springs. The village benefits from a popular pub serving
food and real ales within a 2-minute walk from the The present owners have worked tirelessly during their
cottages as well as a Post Office with a small village shop, ownership to constantly improve the properties yet there
trout farm and great woodland walks, all with a very short remains potential to grow the trade of the business or
walking distance of the cottages. The village also has a convert part of the main house into owner’s
vibrant village hall, children’s play park and village green. accommodation. Having owned Hollybank for around 12
years, the owners are now leaving to retire.
The ancient market town of Cockermouth provides a range
of amenities and events and is highly popular as birthplace
of William Wordsworth. Cockermouth is just three miles
HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES, GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX
HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES, GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX
THE PROPERTY Parking is available for up to around 3 cars.
The 3 cottages are skilfully from an original characterful Hollybank Cottage (sleeps 9)
farm and range from the original 3 storey traditional This property is adjacent to, and an extension of the main
farmhouse to single storey extensions; all converted to a original farmhouse property over 2 floors and is also ideal
very high standard. for family gatherings. It comprises:
Ground floor: Large living room with multi fuel fireplace
and Digital TV. Dining room with log burner and well-
SELF CATERING COTTAGES
equipped kitchen. 2 double bedrooms, 1 with additional
Hollybank House (sleeps 8) single bunk bed. Substantial games room with pool table,
TV PlayStation. Shower room with toilet.
This is the main original farmhouse property over 3 floors
and is ideal for family gatherings. It comprises: First floor: 1 double bedroom with sofa bed and en suite
W/C and shower room, 1 twin bedroom. Family bathroom
Ground floor: Living room with large stone-built fireplace
with shower and roll top bath.
with multi fuel fire and Digital TV. Dining room with stone
built fire place with a multi fuel fire and large family dining Externally there is an outhouse with washing machine and
table. Fully equipped large and modern kitchen with tumble dryer as well as access to a barbeque and shared
washer/dryer. 1 double bedroom with TV. Separate toilet garden.
and wash hand basin.
Parking is available for up to around 3 cars.
First floor: Eleven-seater silver screen cinema room with
Holly Cottage (sleeps 4)
projector and sound system adaptable to DVDs,
PlayStation and Xbox. Fitted with Premier seats containing Located to the rear of the main house, this property is all
cup holders and under seat multi coloured lighting to over one level and has been recently renovated. It
enhance the cinema experience. 1 double bedroom and 1 comprises:
twin bedroom both with TVs. Large modern bathroom,
Spacious open plan living room (with Digital TV) dining
with bath, walk in shower cubicle, large wash hand basin
room and well-equipped kitchen. 1 double bedroom and 1
and W/C
twin bedroom. Bathroom with bath with shower over and
Second floor: A stunning main bedroom containing king W/C
size bed, wooden floors and vaulted ceiling with Velux
Externally there is an outhouse with washing machine and
windows. This bedroom contains a separate en suite
tumble dryer as well as access to a barbeque and shared
consisting of a very large walk in shower, with power
garden.
shower and rain shower settings and roll top bath standing
central in the room with a mirror TV, twin sinks and W/C. Parking is available for in excess of 3 cars.
This luxurious bedroom also has an impressive separate
dressing room consisting of a double and single wardrobe
and 2 large chests of drawers.
HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES, GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX
HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES, GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX
OUTSIDE TENURE
The property benefits from parking areas to the front and side of the property as Freehold
well as a pretty shared garden to the rear of main farmhouse.
In addition, there is a useful outbuilding containing a washer / dryer and wood
IMPORTANT NOTICE
store for guests to access. Please note that the area hatched in blue on the site plan on the rear page will be
The property also benefits from the service connections and space for a hot tub. an area with joint responsibility with the owner of “Banklands”. Terms to be
Presently customers are invited to rent a hot tub via a local company who bring agreed.
the hot tub, site it, then remove it after the stay.
PRICE
SERVICES
Guide Price £650,000 for the freehold property complete with goodwill and trade
Allerdale Borough Council at Workington 0303 123 1702. Mains water, electricity
and drainage. LPG fired central heating throughout all properties. contents (according to inventory) but excluding personal items. Stock at
valuation.
TRADE
FINANCE
Our clients have owned the property for over 12 years, developing the first of the
Colliers International is able to assist prospective purchasers by introducing
holiday cottages in 2009 and have chosen to run it as lifestyle businesses. The
sources of finance if required. Whilst we do not charge the buyer for this service,
property benefits from its location close to a number of tourist hot spots and as we may receive an introductory commission from the lender or broker involved.
such benefits from strong repeat business.
TO VIEW
Profit and Loss accounts prepared by our client’s accountant show a consistent
All appointments to view MUST be made through the vendors' agents who are
net turnover each year of just over £67,131 with good profit margins achieved. It
acting with sole selling rights.
is our opinion that there is room for growth in the trade in a number of areas.
IDENTITY CHECKS
Further details on trade are available to seriously interested parties upon request.
In order to comply with anti-money laundering legislation, the successful
EPC purchaser will be required to provide certain identification documents. The
required documents will be confirmed to and requested from the successful
purchaser at the relevant time.
Hollybank House Hollybank Cottage Holly Cottage
HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES, GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information or to
arrange an inspection of the
property, please contact:
Haydn Spedding – Associate Director
Tel: 07881 914867
Email: haydn.spedding@colliers.com
Robert Smithson – Senior Surveyor
Tel: 07825 171652
Email: robert.smithson@colliers.com
Source: Edozo Maps. For Illustration Only
Disclaimer
Colliers International gives notice that these particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending Purchasers or Lessees and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility and any intending Purchasers,
Lessees or Third Party should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. No person employed or engaged by Colliers International has any authority to make any
representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. (September 2020) Colliers International is the licensed trading name of Colliers International Property Advisers UK LLP which is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered
number OC385143. Our registered office is at 50 George Street, London W1U 7GA.
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