FOR SALE HONEY COTTAGE CARAVAN PARK - SELKIRK, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD7 5HU - LoopNet

 
CONTINUE READING
FOR SALE HONEY COTTAGE CARAVAN PARK - SELKIRK, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD7 5HU - LoopNet
For Illustration Purposes Only – Subject to Confirmation of Title – Site Area 5.402 acres (2.186 ha)

  FOR SALE
  HONEY COTTAGE CARAVAN PARK                                                                           Offers Over £700,000
  SELKIRK, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD7 5HU                                                                                 Freehold
FOR SALE HONEY COTTAGE CARAVAN PARK - SELKIRK, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD7 5HU - LoopNet
HONEY COTTAGE CARAVAN PARK, HOPE HOUSE, ETTRICK VALLEY, SELKIRK, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD7 5HU

   SUMMARY
   • Long established mixed holiday static and touring park.
   • Extending to circa 5.4 acres.
   • Site Licence for 80 caravans with a 12 month season.
   • Developed with 49 static caravan pitches, 30 touring pitches and 1 residential.
   • Includes 2 bedroom cottage.
   Offers Over £700,000 Freehold

INTRODUCTION                                                   The park has been in the same family ownership for 22
                                                               years and is in need of upgrade and modernisation in
Honey Cottage Caravan Park is a well-established mixed
                                                               places. The Site Licence provides flexible insofar as it
park set in an attractive Borders location. The park offers
                                                               permits “79 static / touring caravans”. However, it is
customers peace and tranquillity in the heart of the Ettrick
                                                               practical to continue the use of the easternmost 2 acres of
Valley, with the nearest towns being Selkirk (16 miles) to
                                                               the park for touring / camping only.
the north and Hawick (17 miles) to the east.
                                                               In summary, the park comprises the following:
Honey Cottage has been family owned since 1998 and is
operated in a relaxed and friendly manner. The park is         Static Caravans
located on the banks of Ettrick Water in the heart of the
beautiful Ettrick Valley, a place of rolling hills, winding    The park is currently developed with 49 static caravan
rivers and pine forests. The park is now offered for sale      pitches of which 42 are occupied by privately owned
due to retirement.                                             caravans and 7 are vacant.
                                                               Private caravan owners are not issued with a pitch licence
THE PARK                                                       agreement.
The parks extends to approximately 5.4 acres, slopes
gently downwards from west to east and is developed with       Touring/Motorhome/Tents
49 static pitches, 30 touring / camping / motorhome            Touring caravans are accommodated in a specified area to
pitches (all with electric hook-up) and one residential        the east of the park, extending to approximately 2 acres.
pitch.                                                         The area is developed with around 30 pitches, each with
The 2 acres or thereby closest to the adjoining river are      an EHU, with approximately 16 pitches being hardstanding,
used for touring only as the water level can rise above        all accessed via a circular gravelled roadway. Usually, 8-10
ground level from time to time. We are advised that the        pitches are used for seasonal tourers.
higher lying land to the west (developed for statics) has      A block built toilet block with pebble dash exterior and
not flooded during the Vendors ownership.                      pitched roof provides toilet and shower facilities.
FOR SALE HONEY COTTAGE CARAVAN PARK - SELKIRK, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD7 5HU - LoopNet
HONEY COTTAGE CARAVAN PARK, HOPE HOUSE, ETTRICK VALLEY, SELKIRK, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD7 5HU

Residential/Letting Lodge                                        SITE LICENCE
The park also includes a twin park home permitted for            The Site Licence permits 79 static/touring caravans and 1
residential occupation. The unit was formerly occupied by        residential caravan without specification of season. The
staff, but is now used for visiting family and is included in    Vendor operates the business from 1st March to 31st
the sale.                                                        October but we understand that the park could be
                                                                 operated all year round.

COTTAGE
The property includes a 2 bedroom end terrace cottage
                                                                 STAFF
that is currently occupied on a 6-month Assured Shorthold        No staff will pass with the business. The Vendor operates
Tenancy Agreement (“AST”) at a rent of £450pcm. The              the park at the weekends during the season whilst the
cottage is included in the sale but is subject to the existing   cottage tenants assist from time to time with regards to
AST and therefore Vacant Possession cannot be offered.           the general operation of the park and operate the shop on
                                                                 a concession basis.
We have not inspected the cottage internally but are
advised that it provides a lounge, kitchen and 2 bedrooms.

                                                                 2020 TARIFFS
PARK BUILDINGS                                                   Static Caravan Pitch Fee - £1,100 - £1,150 inc VAT and
                                                                 Rates
Park Reception and Shop
                                                                 Seasonal Touring Pitch Fee - £770 inc VAT (7 months)
Well-positioned immediately on entrance to the park, is the      plus £2 per night for electric hook up.
stone built detached park reception, shop and office. The
shop provides basic groceries for park customers during          No trading accounts are available.
the season.

Workshop and Compound                                            TENURE
A workshop and outdoor compound are located close to             Freehold.
the park entrance and provide a useful area to store park
equipment and machinery.

Games Room                                                       PRICE
The detached former games room is now used for storage           Offers Over £700,000 are invited for the freehold asset
purposes.                                                        and business as a going concern.

SERVICES
The Park is served by spring water which is treated on           STOCK
site, mains electricity (3-phase) and septic tank sewerage.      Stock at valuation in addition to sale price (SAV).
FOR SALE HONEY COTTAGE CARAVAN PARK - SELKIRK, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD7 5HU - LoopNet
HONEY COTTAGE CARAVAN PARK, HOPE HOUSE, ETTRICK VALLEY, SELKIRK, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD7 5HU
FOR SALE HONEY COTTAGE CARAVAN PARK - SELKIRK, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD7 5HU - LoopNet
HONEY COTTAGE CARAVAN PARK, HOPE HOUSE, ETTRICK VALLEY, SELKIRK, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD7 5HU

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              TBC

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              INFORMATION/DATA PACK
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              A data pack of property information can be made
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              available to seriously interested parites.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              VIEWING
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              All viewings must be arranged through the Sole
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Selling Agents, NO direct approaches to the park
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              please.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              IDENTITY CHECKS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              In order to comply with anti-money laundering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              legislation, the successful 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.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              FURTHER INFORMATION
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              For further information or to arrange an inspection of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              the property, please contact:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Richard Moss
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Tel: 0113 200 6910
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Email: richard.moss@colliers.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Robert Smithson
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Tel: 0113 200 1876
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Email: robert.smithson@colliers.com

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. (April 2020) Colliers International is the licensed trading name of Colliers International Business Space 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.

www.colliers.com/uk/parks
FOR SALE HONEY COTTAGE CARAVAN PARK - SELKIRK, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD7 5HU - LoopNet FOR SALE HONEY COTTAGE CARAVAN PARK - SELKIRK, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD7 5HU - LoopNet FOR SALE HONEY COTTAGE CARAVAN PARK - SELKIRK, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD7 5HU - LoopNet FOR SALE HONEY COTTAGE CARAVAN PARK - SELKIRK, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD7 5HU - LoopNet FOR SALE HONEY COTTAGE CARAVAN PARK - SELKIRK, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD7 5HU - LoopNet
You can also read