FOR SALE HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES - GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX - The Landsite

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FOR SALE HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES - GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX - The Landsite
FOR SALE
HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES           Guide Price
GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX    £650,000 – Freehold
FOR SALE HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES - GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX - The Landsite
HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES, GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX

   SUMMARY
   •    Excellent location on the fringes of the Lake District National Park
   •    3 high end self-catering holiday cottages
   •    Strong consistent trading record with room for further trade growth
   •    Freehold
   •    Guide Price - £650,000

INTRODUCTION                                                    from Crummock Water and the dramatic Lakeland
                                                                mountains. Also, within easy reach is the highly popular
Hollybank Holiday Cottages is a luxury self-catering
                                                                tourist town of Keswick which is approx. a 20-minute
cottage complex complete with 3 impressive holiday              drive. Nestled on the shores of Derwentwater, Keswick
cottages sleeping a total of 21 people; on the fringe of the
                                                                has a wide array of shops and galleries. Walkers and
highly popular Lake District National Park.
                                                                climbers are spoilt for choice, from the high summits to
All 3 attractive holiday homes are all well-equipped in a       forest trails and lake side paths; there are walking routes
contemporary style and are set in the traditional village of    suitable for all.
Gilcrux which is an ideal location for touring the highlights
                                                                Additionally, the beautiful Solway Coast with its broad
of Northern England, and the Lake District National Park.
                                                                expanses of tidal waters, mudflats, salt marshes and sand
Lying on the edge of the National Park Gilcrux is a small       dunes are not too far away and is a designated Area of
village and civil parish in the County of Cumbria located on
                                                                Outstanding Natural Beauty and a bird watchers’ paradise.
the South Bank of the River Ellen around 5 miles north of
                                                                At the western end of the coastline is the Victorian seaside
Cockermouth and around 23 miles South West of the               town of Silloth with its outstanding golf club. In addition,
county town of Carlisle. The name Gilcrux comes from
                                                                close by is the village of Bowness-on-Solway which is
Welsh meaning ‘Hill Retreat’ and is renowned for its 5
                                                                officially the start / end of Hadrian’s Wall.
Springs. The village benefits from a popular pub serving
food and real ales within a 2-minute walk from the              The present owners have worked tirelessly during their
cottages as well as a Post Office with a small village shop,    ownership to constantly improve the properties yet there
trout farm and great woodland walks, all with a very short      remains potential to grow the trade of the business or
walking distance of the cottages. The village also has a        convert part of the main house into owner’s
vibrant village hall, children’s play park and village green.   accommodation. Having owned Hollybank for around 12
                                                                years, the owners are now leaving to retire.
The ancient market town of Cockermouth provides a range
of amenities and events and is highly popular as birthplace
of William Wordsworth. Cockermouth is just three miles
FOR SALE HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES - GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX - The Landsite
HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES, GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX
FOR SALE HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES - GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX - The Landsite
HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES, GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX

 THE PROPERTY                                                      Parking is available for up to around 3 cars.

 The 3 cottages are skilfully from an original characterful        Hollybank Cottage (sleeps 9)
 farm and range from the original 3 storey traditional             This property is adjacent to, and an extension of the main
 farmhouse to single storey extensions; all converted to a         original farmhouse property over 2 floors and is also ideal
 very high standard.                                               for family gatherings. It comprises:
                                                                   Ground floor: Large living room with multi fuel fireplace
                                                                   and Digital TV. Dining room with log burner and well-
 SELF CATERING COTTAGES
                                                                   equipped kitchen. 2 double bedrooms, 1 with additional
 Hollybank House (sleeps 8)                                        single bunk bed. Substantial games room with pool table,
                                                                   TV PlayStation. Shower room with toilet.
 This is the main original farmhouse property over 3 floors
 and is ideal for family gatherings. It comprises:                 First floor: 1 double bedroom with sofa bed and en suite
                                                                   W/C and shower room, 1 twin bedroom. Family bathroom
 Ground floor: Living room with large stone-built fireplace
                                                                   with shower and roll top bath.
 with multi fuel fire and Digital TV. Dining room with stone
 built fire place with a multi fuel fire and large family dining   Externally there is an outhouse with washing machine and
 table. Fully equipped large and modern kitchen with               tumble dryer as well as access to a barbeque and shared
 washer/dryer. 1 double bedroom with TV. Separate toilet           garden.
 and wash hand basin.
                                                                   Parking is available for up to around 3 cars.
 First floor: Eleven-seater silver screen cinema room with
                                                                   Holly Cottage (sleeps 4)
 projector and sound system adaptable to DVDs,
 PlayStation and Xbox. Fitted with Premier seats containing        Located to the rear of the main house, this property is all
 cup holders and under seat multi coloured lighting to             over one level and has been recently renovated. It
 enhance the cinema experience. 1 double bedroom and 1             comprises:
 twin bedroom both with TVs. Large modern bathroom,
                                                                   Spacious open plan living room (with Digital TV) dining
 with bath, walk in shower cubicle, large wash hand basin
                                                                   room and well-equipped kitchen. 1 double bedroom and 1
 and W/C
                                                                   twin bedroom. Bathroom with bath with shower over and
 Second floor: A stunning main bedroom containing king             W/C
 size bed, wooden floors and vaulted ceiling with Velux
                                                                   Externally there is an outhouse with washing machine and
 windows. This bedroom contains a separate en suite
                                                                   tumble dryer as well as access to a barbeque and shared
 consisting of a very large walk in shower, with power
                                                                   garden.
 shower and rain shower settings and roll top bath standing
 central in the room with a mirror TV, twin sinks and W/C.         Parking is available for in excess of 3 cars.
 This luxurious bedroom also has an impressive separate
 dressing room consisting of a double and single wardrobe
 and 2 large chests of drawers.
FOR SALE HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES - GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX - The Landsite
HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES, GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX
FOR SALE HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES - GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX - The Landsite
HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES, GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX

OUTSIDE                                                                                TENURE
The property benefits from parking areas to the front and side of the property as      Freehold
well as a pretty shared garden to the rear of main farmhouse.
In addition, there is a useful outbuilding containing a washer / dryer and wood
                                                                                       IMPORTANT NOTICE
store for guests to access.                                                            Please note that the area hatched in blue on the site plan on the rear page will be
The property also benefits from the service connections and space for a hot tub.       an area with joint responsibility with the owner of “Banklands”. Terms to be
Presently customers are invited to rent a hot tub via a local company who bring        agreed.
the hot tub, site it, then remove it after the stay.
                                                                                       PRICE
SERVICES
                                                                                       Guide Price £650,000 for the freehold property complete with goodwill and
Allerdale Borough Council at Workington 0303 123 1702. Mains water, electricity
and drainage. LPG fired central heating throughout all properties.                     trade contents (according to inventory) but excluding personal items. Stock at
                                                                                       valuation.
TRADE
                                                                                       FINANCE
Our clients have owned the property for over 12 years, developing the first of the
                                                                                       Colliers International is able to assist prospective purchasers by introducing
holiday cottages in 2009 and have chosen to run it as lifestyle businesses. The
                                                                                       sources of finance if required. Whilst we do not charge the buyer for this service,
property benefits from its location close to a number of tourist hot spots and as      we may receive an introductory commission from the lender or broker involved.
such benefits from strong repeat business.
                                                                                       TO VIEW
Profit and Loss accounts prepared by our client’s accountant show a consistent
                                                                                       All appointments to view MUST be made through the vendors' agents who are
net turnover each year of just over £67,131 with good profit margins achieved. It
                                                                                       acting with sole selling rights.
is our opinion that there is room for growth in the trade in a number of areas.
                                                                                       IDENTITY CHECKS
Further details on trade are available to seriously interested parties upon request.
                                                                                       In order to comply with anti-money laundering legislation, the successful
EPC                                                                                    purchaser will be required to provide certain identification documents. The
                                                                                       required documents will be confirmed to and requested from the successful
TBC                                                                                    purchaser at the relevant time.
FOR SALE HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES - GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX - The Landsite
HOLLYBANK HOLIDAY COTTAGES, GILCRUX, CUMBRIA, CA7 2QX

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        FURTHER INFORMATION
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        For further information or to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        arrange an inspection of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        property, please contact:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Haydn Spedding – Associate Director
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Tel: 07881 914867
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Email: haydn.spedding@colliers.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Robert Smithson – Senior Surveyor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Tel: 07825 171652
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Email: robert.smithson@colliers.com

Source: Edozo Maps. For Illustration Only

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