3 Star Holiday Lodge Complex Fitness Centre Bungalow Six Acres | | Shadoxhurst Kent | | A profitable 3 STAR self-catering holiday lodge complex and leisure/fitness centre with large three bedroom bungalow, all set in six acres in a prime rural location Freehold to buy 3 Star Holiday Lodge Complex Fitness Centre Bungalow Six Acres is located in Kent. | | ADVERT NUMBER : 29742
ADVERT IMPRESSIONS : 86,721 TIME(S) | | | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Hotels / Pubs / Accom | | TRADE TYPE: | Holiday Flats & Apartments | | SALE: | Private Sale | FREEHOLD: | £1150000 | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | Eversleigh Woodland Lodges
The property is located in a rural position 5 miles South of Ashford, Kent, adjacent to woodland and has been owned by the vendors for 29 years. It was developed 15 years ago to include 6 custom built self catering pine lodges, plus a heated indoor swimming pool. The leisure/fitness centre was added 12 years ago. Ashford is conveniently situated with easy connection by rail and motorway to London and the Channel ports and tunnel. For the holidaymaker there are many places of interests to visit. Eversleigh lies in a flat area of approximately 6 acres comprising 3 acres of woodland and 3 acres of grassland. It is approached from a country lane with twin drives to the property. The 6 holiday lodges are set in a circular area with the swimming pool adjacent and has consent for occupation for 11 months per annum. The leisure/fitness centre is attached to the swimming pool complex. There is potential for the erection of additional units subject to Planning Permission. Each lodge has 2 bedrooms, a shower room, sitting room and kitchen diner and is fully furnished and equipped. The swimming pool is 9m x 4m x 1.25m deep housed in a substantial building including changing room. The pool is solid fibreglass lined. There is a childrens play area with swings, basketball post and badminton net and a outbuilding games room with table tennis tables, football tables and tourist information racks regularly. There is also a laundry room with 2 coin-operated washing machines and a tumble drier. There is ample parking for guests vehicles. The fitness centre is housed in a substantial building and has a clientele drawn from the local community. It is presently operated on a pay as you go system. It is divided into a cardio-vascular studio, a weights area, 2 toilets, 2 gents showers, ladies changing rooms including 2 showers and a solarium room. There is a separate car park for up to 24 vehicles. The bungalow is situated at the front of the property. It was designed and built by the current owners in 1982 and occupies an imposing detached position with far reaching views from the front to the North Downs and to the grounds at the rear. It is constructed of local brick under a concrete tiled roof. Double glazing throughout and ample power points and telephone sockets. There are good quality mahogany second fixings throughout. Entrance Hall
Sitting Room 24x18
Dining Room 18 x 14
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 14 x 14
Hallway, Utility Room , Family Bathroom
Master Bedroom 14 x 12 with en-suite shower room,
Bedroom 2 18 x 12,Bedroom 3 18 x 12
Boiler/Store Room 18 x 12 Single Garage 18 x 12
Outbuildings - Double Garage, Workshop/Store ( 50 x 20 )Workshop/Greenhouse
The lodges are easily operated by the owners with part time cleaning staff on changeover days and a part time gardener. They are currently successfully marketed by Hoseasons plus private bookings obtained from magazine advertising and the website. For the financial year to 31st March 2009 the holiday site took 250 bookings and achieved 32 weeks occupation. Gross turnover over is approximately £80K. Forward bookings for 2009/2010 currently amount to £46K gross. The fitness centre turnover is variable between £15k to £20k p. A. It is considered that the bungalow could be divided separately but the vendors, who are retiring, would prefer to sell as one lot. The asking price is £1.15 million freehold. Holiday lodge furnishings and stock included. Site maintenance and other equipment included. Purchase of business premises only, excluding bungalow and immediate grounds. Asking price is £800k freehold. Serious offers would be considered, a full colour brochure is available on request and viewing is welcomed by arrangement. | | | | | | SOLD or WITHDRAWN FROM MARKET | | | | | | | | | | | |
