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Features and description
- Unique opportunity to acquire a thriving campsite
- Outstanding and picturesque rural location
- APPROXIMATELY 7 ACRES PLUS PROPRIETOR'S ACCOMMODATION, SHOWER BLOCK AND WC's
- Operational from easter to october
- Financially success with excellent profits
- Scope to grow the business
- New 10 year lease at £25,000 pa for the first 5 years
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving and financially successful campsite in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, about 1 mile from the coast.
The business is thought to have been established in 1948 and has never been offered on the open market since that time. It is situated in an outstanding and picturesque rural location on the outskirts of the hamlet of Acton, about 2 miles from the Jurassic World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. It is approached via a shared access and comprises approximately 7 acres including proprietor's 2 bedroom timber chalet, shower block and WCs.
Operational Period & Planning
The campsite operates from Easter to the end of October. During this time there are periods when it is solely for the use of registered licensed groups of which there are some 323 (list available). For the Whitsun holiday and 24th July to the end of August the campsite is fully open.
There is no restriction to numbers, however, each pitch needs to conform with current Fire Regulations which requires the units to be 3 metres apart.
The business is offered for sale at £250,000 leasehold.
The business generates excellent profits. Audited accounts are available to genuine applicants only upon request.
There is scope for growing the business by creating additional pitches and also expanding the leisure facilities, subject to planning consent.
The owners will consider selling the freehold.
LEASE DETAILS
Term 10 years with Rent Review in 5th Year.
NB. the lease will be outside of the 1954 Act and, therefore, will not be automatically renewed at the end of the period.
Rental - £25,000 pa for the first 5 years.
Tenants Responsibilities - Full Repairing and Insuring lease.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage. No gas.
BUSINESS RATES
We have been advised by Purbeck District Council that the property has a Rateable Value of £5,000 and the Rates Payable £2,495 for 2024/2025, however with the current Small Business Relief the Rates Payable is nil.
VIEWING
By appointment only please through the Agents, Corbens,[use Contact Agent Button]. Please note the post code for this property is BH19 3BN.
Property Ref: ACT2000
The business is thought to have been established in 1948 and has never been offered on the open market since that time. It is situated in an outstanding and picturesque rural location on the outskirts of the hamlet of Acton, about 2 miles from the Jurassic World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. It is approached via a shared access and comprises approximately 7 acres including proprietor's 2 bedroom timber chalet, shower block and WCs.
Operational Period & Planning
The campsite operates from Easter to the end of October. During this time there are periods when it is solely for the use of registered licensed groups of which there are some 323 (list available). For the Whitsun holiday and 24th July to the end of August the campsite is fully open.
There is no restriction to numbers, however, each pitch needs to conform with current Fire Regulations which requires the units to be 3 metres apart.
The business is offered for sale at £250,000 leasehold.
The business generates excellent profits. Audited accounts are available to genuine applicants only upon request.
There is scope for growing the business by creating additional pitches and also expanding the leisure facilities, subject to planning consent.
The owners will consider selling the freehold.
LEASE DETAILS
Term 10 years with Rent Review in 5th Year.
NB. the lease will be outside of the 1954 Act and, therefore, will not be automatically renewed at the end of the period.
Rental - £25,000 pa for the first 5 years.
Tenants Responsibilities - Full Repairing and Insuring lease.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage. No gas.
BUSINESS RATES
We have been advised by Purbeck District Council that the property has a Rateable Value of £5,000 and the Rates Payable £2,495 for 2024/2025, however with the current Small Business Relief the Rates Payable is nil.
VIEWING
By appointment only please through the Agents, Corbens,[use Contact Agent Button]. Please note the post code for this property is BH19 3BN.
Property Ref: ACT2000
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About this agent
Founded in 1896 Corbens is a family run business which offers a range of expertise covering all key aspects of residential and commercial sales and rentals throughout the Isle of Purbeck. Our Partners and negotiators are members of recognised professional bodies including: The Property Ombudsman, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, National Association of Estate Agents, The Guild of Property Professionals and Property Consultancy Society. We provide an unrivalled service for both vendors and purchasers, with a friendly approach and extensive in-depth local knowledge. We are committed to quality service and remain focused on professionalism, integrity and results.