Woodacott Holiday Park
FOR SALE
Woodacott, Thornbury, Holsworthy, Devon

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 cross roads 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.

Three 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 tothelarger ofthelakes.

Facilities Building

Approximately 282m² in sizetheon 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 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.

TopLake

Extending to approximately 1 acre (0.4ha) with an average depth of 8ftthewater provides 20 pegs.

BottomLake:

Extending to approximately 0.5 acres (0.2ha) with an average depth of 6ft thewater provides 10 pegs.

Caravan Site

Adjacent totheHolidayParkis 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 caravan pitches and bungalow rentals.  There is the potential to develop both the fishery further andtheholiday income with the addition of 3 further chalets.  The current turnover is approximately £22,000.  Further financial information is available after 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 per person

                                            -           Junior  £3 per person

Services

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

Business Rates/Council Tax

Leisure Facility Rateable Value          -           £5,000

Rates Payable 2011/12                      -           £2,130

Holiday Units Rateable Value              -           £6,300

Rates Payable 2011/12                      -           £741.16

Off site Accommodation

There is a 5 bedroom, detached property with a 2 bedroom self contained annex available separately. The property is situated very close to the site and is for sale through Kivells Estate Agents.

Planning

The bungalows and chalets can only be occupied for holiday purposes. Outline planning has recently been extended to erect 3 additional chalets on site. The permission has been extended for three years.

Viewing

Viewing is strictly through appointment with Fenn Wright.

Guide Price Reduction - £550,000