FOR SALE POLSTEAD CAMPING AND CARAVANNING CLUB SITE POLSTEAD, SUFFOLK POLSTEAD CAMPING AND CARAVANNING CLUB SITE, HOLT ROAD, BOWER HOUSE TYE, SUFFOLK CO6 5BZ

SSUMMARY

Excellently located caravan and camping park extending to circa 4 acres. Situated in a pleasant rural location nestled on the Suffolk/Essex border. Site Licence for 60 tourers for 11 month use and permission for 30 storage bays. Currently developed with 60 touring / camping caravan pitches (35 are hardstanding) Owner’s accommodation is also included by way of a superbly presented 5 bedroom park home.

Guide Price £1.3m

INTRODUCTION and the picturesque towns of Hadleigh and Sudbury (4 and 12 miles Polstead Caravan and Camping Site is a respectively) are within easy reach. wonderfully located touring caravan park, nestled in a pleasant location on Its situation on the outskirts of Dedham the Suffolk/Essex border. The site has Vale AONB and Constable Country, been owned by the vendors since 2008 allows for easy exploration of the and operated as a Camping and picturesque and charming locations Caravanning Club Franchise Site during that have been made famous by the their ownership. English Romantic painter John Constable. Further afield, lies the This established park offers an Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB which attractive mix of touring and camping stretches across 60 miles of coastline. pitches, with a relatively low pitch density providing a tranquil Roughly 10 miles to the north east is environment for holiday makers. the village of Lavenham which boasts a rich history that dates back to before The property includes a timber-built the Norman conquest in 1066. The reception and shop with a centrally village now is a popular day trip located timber clad amenity block. destination due to its historic Grade 1 LOCATION listed Guildhall and the villages appearance in the Harry Potter film The site is located on the Suffolk/Essex series. border and whilst set in open countryside, it has the benefit of two Closer to home the property is public houses within walking distance surrounded by quaint local villages such as Polstead, Kersey and Boxford.

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THE PARK Polstead CCC site extends in total to circa 4 acres and has a site licence for 60 touring pitches and 30 storage bays. The vendors generally operate a maximum of 55 pitches although a total of 58 electric hook up points are provided throughout. The park operates for 11 months of the year, closed 14th of January to 14th of February, but we understand that the caravans themselves can remain on the site all year round. The park is currently developed with 60 touring pitches, of which 35 are hardstanding, 20 are grass electric pitches and 5 are non electric camping pitches. Many of the pitches are sub-divided by attractive hedgerows and planting, accentuating the feeling of privacy. Owner’s accommodation is provided by way of an impressive 60 x 22 ft 5 bedroom park home, which is included in the sale. The park home has the benefit of an artificially lawned private back garden with hot tub (included) and an adjacent detached garage and stores.

AMENITY BULIDING The well presented detached amenity block is centrally located to the park and benefits from being well screened by attractive surrounding planting. Male and female toilet and shower facilities are provided (4 WC’s and 3 showers per sex) and additionally a family room/DDA compliant wet room is provided. The amenity block provides an internal wash up area with 3 stainless steel sinks and an additional laundry with washing machine, dryer and further wash up area. The boiler and pipework have been replaced recently and the hot water system also fuels the under floor heating.

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THE BUSINESS Polstead CCC site is a successful privately owned and operated business which is presently part of the Camping and Caravanning Club franchise scheme. Income is primarily generated from pitch fee income and turnover averages around £194,000 (net) for the last 3 years. A copy of the trading accounts can be provided following viewing.

The Vendors operate the business as a Camping and Caravanning Club (“CCC”) Franchise Site and have a Franchise Agreement expiring on 30th October 2023. If you would like further details in relation to CCC franchising, application process and assessment programme, please contact Colliers or visit www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/franchising. As part of the current Franchise Agreement, the CCC have the “Right to First Refusal” whereby they have a 30 day period from the Vendors receiving an acceptable and proceedable offer to exercise their right.

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INVENTORY All the equipment necessary for the full operation of the park is included in the sale. A full Inventory can be provided on request.

SERVICES The site is served by mains drainage, mains water and mains electricity. All hook-ups are either 10 amp or 16 amp.

SITE LICENCE A copy of the current site licence allowing 11 month operation of 60 touring pitches and tents can be provided by the Sole Selling Agents.

ENTRY

Entry shall be given by mutual agreement.

PRICE

Guide Price £1.3m for the freehold property and business as a going concern.

TENURE Freehold.

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FINANCE

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EPC RATING TBC.

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: 07801 015195 Email: [email protected]

For Illustration purposes only – Subject to Confirmation of Title Plan – Site area circa 4 acres (1.6 ha)

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. (March 2021). 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

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