6 Bedroom House for sale in North West, England for GBP £925,000

LAKELAND GARDEN CENTRE
with detailed planning permission for A1 development. Well established and highly profitable Garden Centre in outstanding Lake District location including well appointed dwelling with 3 reception rooms and 6 bedrooms and Planning consent for new 1,120 sqm (12,050 sqft) retail and café store.

LOCATION
Little Dodd Garden Centre is situated fronting the main A591 road about 1½ miles to the north of the A66 Trunk Road and the town of Keswick in the Lake District National Park. It lies in a superb location between the lakes of Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite surrounded by Lakeland Fells including Skiddaw.

DESCRIPTION & ACCOMMODATION
The property comprises an area of land which extends to approximately 2.25 hectares (5.56 acres) and includes the Garden Centre with coffee shop/tearoom, together with a six bedroom dwelling with private garden and parking areas. The accommodation more particularly includes:-

THE GARDEN CENTRE

COFFEE SHOP
66m2 (710sqft). Single storey building with

TEAROOM
a pitched slate roof and pebble dash and timber clad walls with a conservatory extension. Includes restaurant area with seating for about 25 covers, wood burning stove and servery with worktops and sink;

TOILETS
Ladies, gents and disabled facilities;

GLASSHOUSES
291m2 (3,133sqft);

OPEN SIDED AREAS
239m2 (2,573sqft);

OFFICE

STORAGE BUILDING
59m2 (635sqft);

STORAGE BUILDING
97m2 (1,044sqft);

POLYTUNNEL

EXTERNAL AREAS
Parking area to the front for approximately 25 spaces, outside plant display areas, grounds and wooded areas and adjoining grazing field.

THE HOUSE
Spacious and well appointed dwelling having 3 reception rooms and 6 bedrooms. Built with rendered masonry walls having stone feature, pitched slate tiled roofs, UPVC double glazed windows and has oil central heating. The accommodation includes:-

Ground Floor

ENTRANCE HALL

BEDROOM 1
3.48m x 3.61m, with wash hand basin and built in wardrobe;

BEDROOM 2
3.48m x 2.71m, with wash hand basin;

BEDROOM 3
2.72m x 2.43m;

BATHROOM
with bath with shower over, WC, wash hand basin and airing cupboard;

LIVING ROOM
7.22m x 3.60m, with fireplace having wood burning stove;

DINING AREA
4.73m x 3.81m;

CONSERVATORY
3.62m x 3.62m overlooking rear garden;

KITCHEN
4.78m x 3.57m with granite top worktops, wall and base units, centre worktop with sink, extractor and leading to;

MORNING ROOM
3.17m x 6.64m, with TV point;

UTILITY ROOM;

BOILER ROOM.

First Floor

LANDING

BEDROOM 4
3.98m x 3.52m plus open eaves areas ;

BEDROOM 5
5.34m x 6.98m (overall), with dormer windows and ensuite bathroom having bath and wash hand basin.

SEPARATE WC
with wash hand basin;

BEDROOM 6
3.96m x 3.56m plus open eaves areas;

OUTSIDE
Private rear garden, open garden to the front, storage building and gravelled parking area.

All references to areas and dimensions are deemed to be approximate.

RATES
Description in list: Garden centre and premises.
Rateable Value: £6,600 (from 01/04/2010).
Council Tax (house): Band E.

The rateable value is not the rates payable and prospective tenants or purchasers should make their own inquiries with respect to the rating liability.

SERVICES
We are advised that mains water and electricity are connected to the property and that it has a private bio waste water system. No warranty is given regarding the working order of any appliances or services referred to in these particulars.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Included in the sale is an inventory of trade fixtures, fittings, equipment and furnishings. Any items not included in these particulars or the inventory are excluded. Stock will be valued separately and taken on completion.

TENURE
We are advised the property is freehold.

PLANNING
Planning permission was granted on 25th June 2008 by the Lake District National Park Authority for improvements to the site access and parking and replacement of adhoc garden centre incorporating café and farmshop. Planning reference 7/2008/2064. Copies of detailed plans can be obtained from the agents or downloaded from the Lake District National Park website www.lake-district.gov.uk quoting the planning reference number. The proposed new building extends to approximately 1,120m2 (12,050sqft).

THE BUSINESS
Little Dodd Garden Centre has been established for many years and owned by the current proprietors since 2004. The business retails plants, horticultural and garden centre products and undertakes some landscape contracting. It operates with four permanent plus seasonal staff opening every day between 9am and 4pm in winter and 9am and 5pm in summer. It is a highly successful and profitable business but would benefit enormously from the construction of the new building. We are advised that sales for the year ended 31st January 2008 were £460,056 net of VAT with a healthy gross margin and operating profit. Full accounts will be made available to bona fide applicants, normally after viewing.

VAT & STAMP DUTY
All reference to price, premium or rent are deemed to be exclusive of VAT unless expressly stated otherwise. Stamp duty is liable at the prevailing rates.

VIEWING
Confidential sale. Viewing strictly by appointment with the sole agents, PF&K Commercial.
Tel. 01768 862135.
Fax 01768 892101.
E-mail. commercial@pfandk.co.uk
Date 27/11/09
Reference C1555