Woodacott Holiday Park

£695,000

INTRODUCTION
Woodacott Holiday Park extends to approximately 9 acres (3.5ha) and comprises of a facilities building, three two bedroom bungalows, three static holiday chalets, two well stocked coarse fishing lakes, five CL site with electric hook-ups and storage buildings.

LOCATION
Woodacott Holiday Park is located in the heart of the Devon countryside on the outskirts of the village of Thornbury. The property is located within 20 miles of both Bude and Launceston.

DIRECTIONS
From Hatherleigh take the A3072 towards Holsworthy/Bude. Before you reach Holsworthy turn right at Anvil Corner. At the crossroads turn right for the Woodacott Arms. Pass the pub and the Holiday Park is on the right.

THE HOLIDAY PARK
The property is approached from the entrance track leading to a large single surface car park.
The bungalows were built in 1993 of concrete block construction under a tile roof. All three are identical in design and layout. They benefit from UPVC windows and external doors throughout. Each accommodation briefly comprises.

• Open plan kitchen/living area
• Master bedroom
• Twin Bedroom
• Bathroom

The three static holiday chalets are as follows:

Chalet 1
Amethyst Premier manufactured by Ardent (42ft x 20ft). Open plan living / dining room, kitchen, master bedroom with en suite, twin second bedroom, bathroom and study

Chalet 2
Advent (40ft x 20ft). Open plan living / dining room / kitchen, extensive decking, master bedroom with en suite, twin second bedroom and bathroom.

Chalet 3
Heritage (45ft x 20ft). Open plan living / dining room / kitchen, balcony, master bedroom with en suite, double/twin second bedroom, bathroom and third bedroom currently utilised as an office.

Both the bungalows and static units are located in close proximity to the larger of the lakes.

FACILITIES BUILDING
Approximately 282m2 in size the on site facilities building is constructed of a steel, block and timber portal frame and provides a range of leisure services including a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, gym and café.

THE FISHERY
There are a total of 2 lakes with a total water area of approximately 1.5 acres. The complex is well stocked with carp to 30lb, tench to 8lb, bream to plus roach, rudd and crucians to 2lb. The bigger carp are located in the main lake and they run to 18lb in the top lake.

Top Lake
Extending to approximately 1 acre (0.4ha) with an average depth of 8ft the water provides 20 pegs.

Bottom Lake:
Extending to approximately 0.5 acres (0.2ha) with an average depth of 6ft the water provides 10 pegs.

CARAVAN SITE
Adjacent to the Holiday Park is a lawned area with 5 electric hook-up points for touring caravans.

THE BUSINESS
The current owners have operated the fishing lakes and Holiday Park on a low-key basis with no significant marketing for many years. The majority of income is generated from Pitch and Bungalow rentals, there is the potential to develop both the fishery further and the holiday income with the construction of 3 additional mobile units. The current turnover is approximately £22,000 and full account information will be available upon viewing.

Accommodation and fishing charges are as follows:

Bungalow rentals: £250 - £450
Chalet Rentals: £400 -£600
Touring pitch rental: £10 per night
Day ticket fishing: Adult £6 / Junior £3

SERVICES
Mains water supply, and private drainage system.
three phase electricity

BUSINESS RATES/COUNCIL TAX
Leisure Facility Rateable Value Rates Payable 2011/12
Holiday Units Rateable Value Rates Payable 2011/12

PLANNING
Outline planning has recently been extended to erect 3 additional chalets on site. The permission has been extended for three years.

AGENTS' NOTES
Tenure & Possession The facilities building is currently occupied by a tenant paying an annual rent but will be offered with vacant possession on completion.

Nos. 1 & 2 static chalets have been occupied as permanent residencies but will be offered with vacant possession on completion.

Bungalow No.1 is currently occupied but is offered with vacant possession on completion.

Fixtures, Fittings & Stock
The sale includes fixtures and fittings and fish stocks within the lakes. Fenn Wright are not liable in any way for the quality or quantity of the fish stocks, nor any death or disease that may affect such stocks. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the quality and quantity of the fish stocks prior to purchase.

Rights of Way & Easements
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing Rights of Way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplied in other rights obligations, easements, quasi-easements and restrictive covenants or all existing proposed wayleaves for masts, staves, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes, whether referred to in these particulars or not.

There is a public footpath that crosses the property.

Mis-Descriptions
In view of the implications of the Property Mis-Descriptions Act, we must point out that none of the services, heating equipment, fittings or appliances have been tested and no assurances can therefore be given regarding their condition/suitability.

Measurements
Any areas, measurements or distances referred to as approximate are given as a guide and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries.

Viewing
Viewing is strictly through appointment with Fenn Wright.

Important Notice
Fenn Wright for themselves and the Vendor of this property whose Agents they are, give notice that:

The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchaser/s and lessees should seek their own professional advice.

All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and if necessary permissions for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and believed to be correct. Any intending purchaser/s 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 in the employment of Fenn Wright has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty, whether in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Vendors.

No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser/s in inspecting properties that have been sold, let or withdrawn.

July 2011
Torridge District Council
Riverbank House
Bideford
Devon
EX39 2QG

Photographs taken: July 2011
Particulars prepared: August 2011

GUIDE PRICE £695,000

*Safety Note to Fishery Buyers*

Please ensure care is taken when viewing and walking near to lakes and areas of water, do not walk close to the edge of waterways, and ensure children are supervised at ALL times.

Lakes and Ponds can be very dangerous so THINK SAFETY FIRST!

Terms & Conditions/Agents Notes