FORD FARM HOLIDAY LODGES, KILCOT, NR ROSS-ON-WYE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL18 1NW - Guide: £1,695,000

Guide: £1,695,000

FORD FARM HOLIDAY LODGES, KILCOT,
NR ROSS-ON-WYE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL18 1NW

FORD FARM HOLIDAY LODGES, KILCOT, Nr ROSS-ON-WYE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL18 1NW

 AN ENTICING FREEHOLD COUNTRY ESTATE COMPRISING A MODERN, BLACK AND WHITE FOUR BEDROOM FARMHOUSE AND ‘WORK FROM
  HOME’ STUDIO, 10 TIMBER HOLIDAY LODGES, LAKE, LANDSCAPED GROUNDS TOGETHER WITH A RANGE OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS,
          THE WHOLE SET IN A CHARMING, SECLUDED AND PEACEFUL SETTING EXTENDING TO OVER 5 ACRES. A HIDDEN GEM!

LOCATION
Despite its tranquil rural ambience, the property is wonderfully accessible, lying between the    close to the northern boundary are two former turkey houses, there being considerable potential
towns of Ross-on-Wye and Newent, and being just two miles south east of the M50 motorway,         for further development of the site if desired. For those who may have a horse, there is a hedge
enabling superb access from one of the prime customer bases i.e. the whole of the Birmingham      lined paddock lying towards the eastern boundary.
and West Midlands conurbation.
                                                                                                  THE BUSINESS
There are a stunning range of attractions within easy daily drive. These include the Wye Valley
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Malvern Hills AONB, the Cotswolds AONB and The            Available due to retirement, this is a highly profitable and consistently improving holiday
Royal Forest of Dean. The majority of these areas comprise glorious rolling farmland              lettings business. The lodge park currently trades through the Hoseasons brand, and the
punctuated by hills and valleys, with a wide range of pursuits available. These include           vendors report a high level of repeat custom. Whilst catering also to families, the core business
canoeing, fishing, bike riding, birdwatching, climbing, walking and relaxing. The National        is primarily from the adult sector, and this helps to reduce the seasonality of the business which
Birds of Prey Centre is within minutes’ drive near Newent, and other attractions include the      in normal times remains open throughout the year.
award winning Three Choirs Vineyard, Goodrich Castle, Tintern Abbey, GoApe and Forest
                                                                                                  Gross turnover in 2019 exceeded £200,000, and in our view, there is certainly space for the
Segway and Mountain Biking. For walkers, there is the Offas Dyke Path, The Wysis Way and
                                                                                                  development of further lodges, and perhaps even a leisure centre on the site. Several of the
the Wye Valley Walk. Just a little further away are the many beautiful wool towns and other
                                                                                                  lodges include a hot tub. August 2020, admittedly an exceptional month, saw 78 bookings
temptations of the Cotswolds.
                                                                                                  alone!
DESCRIPTION                                                                                       Further trading information can be discussed with seriously interested parties following a
                                                                                                  viewing.
A) The generously proportioned Detached Farmhouse was constructed some 25 years ago, and
has an appealing black and white façade and comprises a ground floor with reception hall, two
                                                                                                  PLANNING
reception rooms, large conservatory and a vast farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room. To the
first floor are four bedrooms (the master en-suite,) and family bathroom and W.C. Positioned      The Local authority is the Forest of Dean District Council, High Street, Coleford, Glos, GL16
alongside the ground floor is the double garage with working from home office/studio              8HG. Telephone: 01594 810000 Email: customer.services@fdean.gov.uk
thereover.
                                                                                                  SERVICES
B) The Lodges have been thoughtfully laid out in a low density manner running along the
western boundary of the site, positioned near the beautiful tree lined valley of the Ell Brook.   Both the Farmhouse and the majority of the Lodges are served by underground LPG gas tanks,
These are all handsome timber lodges under double pitched roofs, and vary slightly in size and    whilst the newest lodges have underfloor heating from air source heat pumps and PV panels.
fitments, but all being single storey and with central heating, the most recent lodges having
underfloor central heating fed by air source heat pumps and solar panels. Several of the lodges   EPC’S
have Hot Tubs, these proving a big draw for some. All lodges are approached via a fine
tarmacadam driveway, with neatly mown gently sloping grass leading up to the Lake towards         Ford Farm House ‘E’ EPC RATING
the northern boundary of the site. Scattered throughout this area are a host of deciduous trees
including Silver Birch which lend a wonderful natural feel and ambience to the area.              1 Ford Farm Lodge ‘D’ EPC RATING              2 Ford Farm Lodge ‘E’ EPC RATING
                                                                                                  3 Ford Farm Lodge ‘E’ EPC RATING              4 Ford Farm Lodge ‘E’ EPC RATING
C) To the East of the Farmhouse are a wide range of most useful agricultural buildings, whilst
                                                                                                  1 Kilcot Lodge ‘D’ EPC RATING                 2 Kilcot Lodge ‘D’ EPC RATING

3 Kilcot Lodge ‘D’ EPC RATING 4 Kilcot Lodge ‘D’ EPC RATING
COUNCIL TAX & UNIFORM BUSINESS RATE 2020/21
Ford Farm House ‘G’ Council Tax Band £3,050.34. Holiday Lodges £11,851.25

GUIDE PRICE £1,695,000 for the Farmhouse, Lodges, Land and Outbuildings.

TO VIEW: Strictly please and only by prior telephone appointment with Morris Bricknell,
Stroud House, 30 Gloucester House, Ross-on-Wye. 01989 768320. The person dealing with
this sale is Norman Bricknell who may be contacted out of hours on 01989 564689.

FURTHER INFORMATION
To those seriously interested, further information is available to discuss and any queries we
don’t have the answer to, we will liaise with the vendor accordingly.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: To comply with money laundering regulations
prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at the time of
making an offer. We ask for your co-operation in order that there is no delay in agreeing the
sale.

SKETCH PLAN ONLY. ALL DIMENSIONS APPROXIMATE. DO NOT SCALE

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Morris Bricknell for themselves as Agents, and for the Vendor of this property, give notice that: i) These particulars are not an offer or Contract, nor part of one ii) They are intended to give a fair description of the
property, but neither Morris Bricknell or the Vendor accept responsibility for any error they may contain, however caused. Any intending purchaser must therefore satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness iii) Neither
Morris Bricknell, nor any of their employees, have any authority to make or give any further representation or warranty in relation to this property iv) The Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services, so cannot
verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. v) You are advised to check the availability of any property before travelling any distance to view.
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