May 2025 Business Index

31

Caravan, Camping & Boating

Freehold

Asking Price £1,795,000

586955

NINE BEDROOM GUEST HOUSE WITH DETACHED THREE BEDROOM OWNERS ACCOMMODATION in Derbyshire for Sale. An opportunity to acquire Whitton Lodge which is an outstanding substantial property offering fabulous letting accommodation together with owners luxurious detached accommodation all set in 6.5 acres of rolling countryside which offers fabulous potential to develop further if required. Whitton Lodge comprises nine letting rooms which can sleep up to 26 comfortably. Bookings come from a variety of booking portals including AirBnb, Booking.com, Laterooms, Trivago etc. plus has its own website therefore bookings are easily managed from anywhere in the world. Our clients are looking to retire and whilst they run it as a profitable business, new owners have phenomenal potential to increase further. Currently, the business closes down for two full months each year for holidays and currently, as at 3rd March 2025, 47 weekends have been booked so far throughout 2025 and is expected to be fully booked for the full year with a large number of weekday bookings also. Annual Turnover £140,000. The business shows in excess of £100,000 net profit. Excellent trading position, just four miles from Junction 29 of the M1 motorway and only a two mile walk from Hardwick Hall with Chatsworth House being close by making this extremely popular with tourists as well as walkers wishing to explore the fabulous countryside. Freehold premises set in over 6.5 acres, comprising reception leading to a beautiful spacious guest lounge with several sofas, games area with pool table, large feature fireplace, reading room, reception lounge, guest dining room (seating 14 with space for more), superbly fitted main kitchen off with plenty of worktop space. The second kitchen provides an alternative cooking area, utility room, cloaks with toilet and wash hand basin, store cupboard, porch. There is also a walk in shower room. First floor five double en-suite bedrooms, one family en-suite room. Externally beautiful gardens lead to three stunning garden rooms, each one is a family room sleeping up to four people and have superb ensuite shower rooms, toilet and wash hand basins. There is a lovely patio with large hot tub which the three garden rooms look out onto. Laundry room, store room, paddock, double garage, drive and car park. Stable block and workshop with planning permission for demolition and replaced by a new three-bedroom three-bath room bungalow. In addition, as at March 2025 the property qualified for small business rates relief. The private owners luxurious detached residence can only be described as stunning throughout and comprises reception leading to an amazingly fitted dining kitchen offering an abundance of quality integrated units. The lounge is spacious, sporting a beautiful feature brick fireplace. Fitted utility room, shower room, toilet and wash hand basin. The master bedroom is huge with a large en-suite full bathroom incorporating double end bath with shower, toilet and wash hand basin. First floor landing with large airing cupboard, two double bedrooms with fitted furniture, en-suite shower room, toilet and wash hand basin. Stunning manicured gardens and ornamental pond. Large patio. Viewing is required to truly appreciate the quality. The property has the benefit of a ground source heat pump which has recently been installed at a cost of £62,000. The utility company pays the owner of the property £6,600 per annum for the next 20 years and there is approximately 17 years left on this contract. Our clients have had permission to install a solar and battery storage system on the site which will make the property 88% self-sufficient on power usage. Our client tells us that their business rates have remained zero rated. The current owners have invested substantially in the property to ensure that all mod cons are catered for and the property benefits from the following which are all fully included in the price: All furnishings (including £4,000 new sofas delivered January 2024), Commercial EV point, Hive heating, Fibre broadband, Extensive CCTV and Online booking system. Due to the large amount of land included in the sale, the options available to the new owners are plentiful which could (subject to planning) include: Equestrian – there is currently a stable block of five stables but plenty of room to build further stabling, tack rooms etc if this was to be expanded, Caravan / camping or Glamping / pods. EPC Band D. COUNTRY PUB AND RESTAURANT WITH CARAVAN SITE in North Yorkshire for Sale. This very busy country pub which is tied only for beers and ciders benefits from a very sensible rent which is rare within the industry and also offers impressive family accommodation. The pub which also has a thriving food trade is situated within this idyllic and much sought after small village in North Yorkshire, just off the A168 and has an excellent road links beyond from other surrounding towns and villages and with a well patronised caravan site as a part of this business, customers genuinely do come from far and wide. The business is run over only five days per week, offering further scope to increase for a new, younger owner - retirement sale due to ill health. The business has been operated by our clients for many years and has proved itself to be a very successful venture which also provides an idyllic setting in which to work and live. The pub is very highly rated on TripAdvisor and at the time of writing is rated #1 restaurant in the area. Premises briefly comprise: Entrance leads to main bar with open fire, beamed ceilings and traditional, fully fitted bar, two dining rooms off and access through to the main dining room which can also be used for private functions - French doors lead to patio and car park. Particularly spacious, commercial kitchen with a large array of quality catering equipment and extraction. Utility room off and access to the outdoor staff area and LPG gas storage tank . Dessert area / waiter station and particularly good, level, beer ‘cellar’ which is at ground floor level. First floor provides beautiful accommodation consisting landing leading through to delightful lounge, fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and dining area with office area off. Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, second bedroom and combined bathroom with shower over bath. Externally, large forecourt which provides a further 26 covers and substantial customer car park to side and rear. The caravan site to the rear currently provides facilities for up to five touring caravans / camper vans but physically could accommodate more (subject to necessary consents). Additionally there is a single garage and outbuildings with light and power, all of which are currently used for storage and a summer house. VIEWING HERE COMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. EPC Band E. Business, Offers Around £119,950 588589 40 BEDROOM CARE HOME in Swadlincote, Derbyshire for Sale. Interested potential buyers are sought who can demonstrate proven experience and expertise in the running of CQC registered residential care or nursing homes to a GOOD or OUTSTANDING standard. This fully operational care home is to be sold on a SALE OF GOING CONCERN BASIS and is offered FREEHOLD. The buyer will be required to sign a legally binding agreement not to raise fees for any residents who would like to stay living in the home. The buyer would also be required to continue to employ any care staff who would like to transfer to the new business. Castle Court Care Home is a purpose built, 40 bed care home, all with en-suite bathrooms. The home is exceptionally well-fitted and equipped and is in outstanding condition. It has a CQC rating of GOOD. Located on a two-acre site in Castle Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9HP. The care homes will be openly marketed for an eight week period to 16th March 2025, during which expressions of interest should be lodged with our office. More detailed information packs will be made available to interested parties on receipt of a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement. Viewing arrangements to be advised. Formal bids (with proof of funding) must be submitted no later than midnight, Sunday 16th March. EPC Band C. For further information or to arrange an accompanied viewing, please contact: Mark Czajka E. Mark.Czajka@ernest-wilson.co.uk T. 0113 238 2900 Business and Property, Offers Invited 590863

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