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browston
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Browston Hall browston green I browston norfolk I nr31 9dw Great Yarmouth 5.1 miles • Lowestoft 8.4 miles • Norwich 22.4 miles (all distances are approximate)
Mature and diverse leisure business with an extensive range of modern and traditional buildings
SUMMARY OF FACILITIES • A substantial grade II* listed house with restaurant facilities and residential accommodation • Function room • Indoor bowls centre • Private garage/workshop • 24 bay covered and floodlit driving range • Detached holiday letting unit • 9 hole pitch and putt golf course • Outdoor sports facilities • Site extending to approximately 22.80 acres (9.23 hectares)
BACKGROUND The property was purchased by the current owners in 2007 and has matured into an established all year round family run business. The property provides onsite owner’s accommodation within the listed building. The business currently generates income from a variety of sources including; weddings and functions, restaurant, bowls club, driving range, 9 hole pitch and putt course and holiday accommodation. To the north of the property, in the south of the town of Bradwell, development of the Bluebell Meadow scheme has commenced. This is a residential development of 150 two, three, four and five bedroom houses. Permission for the scheme was granted in 2014 for a two stage planning permission of 850 homes with additional commercial mixed use development.
LOCATION The property is located in rural Norfolk, in the village of Browston Green. The village is situated between the coastal towns of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, both of which are popular tourist destinations. The property is bounded by agricultural land to the south and west, with residential housing to the north and Browston Lane to the east. The site is accessed from Browston Lane which connects to the property’s extensive driveway leading to a large car parking area.
ACCOMMODATION Browston Hall A substantial Grade II* listed house with restaurant facilities on the ground floor and residential accommodation on the first floor and attic. The accommodation includes: -
Cellar:• Wine/spirit store • Beer cellar with delivery/loading hatch to ground floor Ground Floor:• Main entrance leading to bar area (approximately 25 covers) • Extensive restaurant areas with seating in the hall, conservatory and orangery overall providing approximately 110 covers • WCs • Fully fitted and equipped commercial kitchen and washing up room with doors leading to the restaurant and The Fountain Suite • Private entrance hall with stairs to the first floor owner’s accommodation First Floor:• Three en suite double bedrooms, which are occasionally used for bed and breakfast • Kitchen, bathroom, bedroom 4 and sitting room • Stairs to attic The Attic:• Former office • Bedroom 5 with en suite shower room • Store room • Private gym • Further store room
Function Room (The Fountain Suite) The Function room is connected to Browston Hall and located to the south west of the building. The room has multiple access points from the bowls bar, kitchen and its own private entrance. It is licensed for wedding and civil ceremonies and can accommodate up to 220 people. The venue currently hosts a diverse range of events including wedding receptions, parties, conferences, meetings and seminars, and benefits from its own bar, WCs facilities, storage and boiler rooms.
Bowls Club The bowls club benefits from it own private entrance, to the north of the building, which grants access to changing facilities, a small office and members bar. The bar, which provides a seating area for approximately 35 people, provides access to the large indoor modern bowls club. It has six rinks with a verde-weave carpet, state of the art lighting and electric scoreboards. The footprint of Browston Hall including the function room and bowls club, extends to approximately 2,278.38 sq m (24,524.28 sq ft).
Private Garage/Workshop
6 2
5
1
Driving Range
4
3
The garage is located to the west of the indoor bowls. It is a modern steel frame building extending to approximately 349.10 sq m (3,757.68 sq ft) GIA. The building benefits from four roller shutter doors to the east and west elevations.
KEY 1. Browston H all & F unction Room & Bowls Club 2. P rivate G ar age /Workshop 3. Driving R ange & P roshop 4. Browston L odge 5. 9 Hole P itch & P utt 6. Outdoor Sports Facilities This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.
The driving range is situated to the north west of the property and accommodates 24 covered bays with the benefit of floodlighting. The range outfield extends to approximately 300 yards and is bounded by vegetation to the north and west and a double height net to the southern boundary. The range is accessed via a small reception area which also provides access to a pro shop which is let to a third party.
Browston Lodge Browston Lodge is a detached holiday letting unit to the north of the main car park. The ground floor comprises an open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, shower/WC room with a double bedroom on a mezzanine first floor. The building extends to approximately 39.53 sq m (425.50 sq ft) GEA, excluding the mezzanine floor.
9 Hole Pitch and Putt Golf Course The 9 hole pitch and putt course is located to the south east of the site, occupying a gently sloping area of land extending to approximately 8.31 acres (3.36 hectares). There is a small timber frame shed at the start of the course, used as a ticket dispenser, which extends to approximately 20.76 sq m (223.46 sq ft) GEA.
Outdoor Sports Facilities There are two hard surfaced outdoor tennis courts situated to the south east of the driving range. To the south of these tennis courts is an outdoor bowls pitch that is not currently being utilised but originally comprised six rinks. It is a relatively private area which subject to planning permission could be used for a variety of other purposes.
Car Parking There is an extensive hard surfaced car parking area for approximately 145 cars.
THE BUSINESS Bowls Club In the 2015-16 year the bowls club had 329 members. Membership renewals take place on 1st May each year, and the tariffs for 2017/2018 are:
The audited profit and loss accounts for the years ending June 2014 to June 2016 can be summarised as follows:-
MEMBERSHIP FEES PER PERSON 2017/2018
£ 2014
£ 2015
£ 2016
Winter Membership
£60.00
Turnover
846,373
833,676
850,941
Country Membership *over 10 miles
£40.00
Cost of Sale
290,791
273,527
301,969
Juniors U 18s
£15.00
Expenditure
395,895
388,942
380,680
Adjusted Net Profit
159,687
171,207
168,292
MEMBERS FEES 2017/2018 Bowls internal leagues & casual
Per 2 hours session per person
£3.40
SERVICES
Ladies county league
Per game per person
£3.40
Men’s County League
Per game per person
£4.00
The property is connected to mains water and, electricity (three phase). Gas is provided by LPG and there is a septic tank on site.
Club & National Competitions
Per game per person
£4.00
Juniors U 18s
Per game per person
50% of full price
Other Tariffs We understand the following tariffs apply to the business in the 2015/16 year:
FIXTURES, FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT All fixtures, fittings and equipment are included in the sale unless otherwise identified in the schedule available separately. The majority are owned outright and copies of lease agreements for items which are not owned are also available separately.
TARIFF
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
Tennis Courts
£5 per hour of play
Driving Range
30 balls - £1.50 60 balls - £3.00 90 balls - £4.50
Great Yarmouth Borough Council, Town Hall, Hall Plain, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 2QF Telephone: 01493 856100
Golf Course
£5.00 per round
Summary The property generates income through a diverse range of sources, including:
• • • • •
The sale of food and beverages Functions and weddings Bowls Golf driving range and nine hole pitch and putt golf course Letting income from Browston Lodge and bedrooms used for bed and breakfast
BUSINESS RATES The business rates for the property are as follows: Property
Description
Rateable value 1 April 2010
Rateable value 1 April 2017
Browston Hall, Browston Green, Browston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9DW
Leisure centre and premises
£50,000
£74,750
COUNCIL TAX Browston Hall is within Council Tax Band E.
TENURE AND BASIS OF SALE The freehold interest in the property is held. The golf pro shop is let to a tenant under an informal lease paying a monthly rent of £575 (£6,900 per annum). Offers are invited for the freehold interest in the property upon the following basis:
• Vacant possession will be provided upon completion subject to annual rights granted to bowls members, and to the lease of the golf pro shop • Fixtures, fittings and equipment are included in the sale • Membership subscriptions will be apportioned between the vendor and the purchaser upon completion • Any deposits for future bookings of events and accommodation will be apportioned between the vendor and purchaser upon completion
Viewings are to be undertaken strictly by appointment through the selling agents, in order to avoid disruption to the business. For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Savills, Wytham Court, 11 West Way, Oxford, OX2 0QL:Contact: Kay Griffiths +44 (0)1865 269109 +44 (0)7870 999485 [email protected] Contact: Justine Morris +44 (0)1865 269024 [email protected]
• In addition to the purchase price, all consumable stock is to be purchased at valuation upon completion
Contact: Ian Simpson +44 (0)1865 269022 +44 (0)7967 555478 [email protected]
TUPE
DIRECTIONS
Purchasers will be required to comply with the relevant legislation in respect of current employees, details of which can be found in the online data room
The postcode of the property is NR31 9DW.
VAT Should the sale of the property or any right attached to it be deemed a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax shall be payable by a purchaser in addition to the sale price.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES Full copies of the Energy Performance Certificates are available on request.
FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIEWINGS An online data room providing detailed information in relation to the property and business is available to seriously interested parties, subject to signature of a confidentiality agreement.
The property is located in the village of Browston. The property is accessed directly from Browston Lane which in turn is accessed from the A143 (Beccles Road).
Browston Lodge – Energy Efficiency Rating
Gold Shop – Energy Performance Asset Rating
This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the
This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the
Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244).
Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244).
This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is
This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is
not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.
not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Photographs taken between 2009 and 2017. Sale particulars prepared April 2017.
SAVILLS LEISURE Wytham Court 11 West Way Oxford OX2 0QL savills.co.uk
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browston
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norfolk
Browston Hall browston green I browston norfolk I nr31 9dw Great Yarmouth 5.1 miles • Lowestoft 8.4 miles • Norwich 22.4 miles (all distances are approximate)
Mature and diverse leisure business with an extensive range of modern and traditional buildings
SUMMARY OF FACILITIES • A substantial grade II* listed house with restaurant facilities and residential accommodation • Function room • Indoor bowls centre • Private garage/workshop • 24 bay covered and floodlit driving range • Detached holiday letting unit • 9 hole pitch and putt golf course • Outdoor sports facilities • Site extending to approximately 22.80 acres (9.23 hectares)
BACKGROUND The property was purchased by the current owners in 2007 and has matured into an established all year round family run business. The property provides onsite owner’s accommodation within the listed building. The business currently generates income from a variety of sources including; weddings and functions, restaurant, bowls club, driving range, 9 hole pitch and putt course and holiday accommodation. To the north of the property, in the south of the town of Bradwell, development of the Bluebell Meadow scheme has commenced. This is a residential development of 150 two, three, four and five bedroom houses. Permission for the scheme was granted in 2014 for a two stage planning permission of 850 homes with additional commercial mixed use development.
LOCATION The property is located in rural Norfolk, in the village of Browston Green. The village is situated between the coastal towns of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, both of which are popular tourist destinations. The property is bounded by agricultural land to the south and west, with residential housing to the north and Browston Lane to the east. The site is accessed from Browston Lane which connects to the property’s extensive driveway leading to a large car parking area.
ACCOMMODATION Browston Hall A substantial Grade II* listed house with restaurant facilities on the ground floor and residential accommodation on the first floor and attic. The accommodation includes: -
Cellar:• Wine/spirit store • Beer cellar with delivery/loading hatch to ground floor Ground Floor:• Main entrance leading to bar area (approximately 25 covers) • Extensive restaurant areas with seating in the hall, conservatory and orangery overall providing approximately 110 covers • WCs • Fully fitted and equipped commercial kitchen and washing up room with doors leading to the restaurant and The Fountain Suite • Private entrance hall with stairs to the first floor owner’s accommodation First Floor:• Three en suite double bedrooms, which are occasionally used for bed and breakfast • Kitchen, bathroom, bedroom 4 and sitting room • Stairs to attic The Attic:• Former office • Bedroom 5 with en suite shower room • Store room • Private gym • Further store room
Function Room (The Fountain Suite) The Function room is connected to Browston Hall and located to the south west of the building. The room has multiple access points from the bowls bar, kitchen and its own private entrance. It is licensed for wedding and civil ceremonies and can accommodate up to 220 people. The venue currently hosts a diverse range of events including wedding receptions, parties, conferences, meetings and seminars, and benefits from its own bar, WCs facilities, storage and boiler rooms.
Bowls Club The bowls club benefits from it own private entrance, to the north of the building, which grants access to changing facilities, a small office and members bar. The bar, which provides a seating area for approximately 35 people, provides access to the large indoor modern bowls club. It has six rinks with a verde-weave carpet, state of the art lighting and electric scoreboards. The footprint of Browston Hall including the function room and bowls club, extends to approximately 2,278.38 sq m (24,524.28 sq ft).
Private Garage/Workshop
6 2
5
1
Driving Range
4
3
The garage is located to the west of the indoor bowls. It is a modern steel frame building extending to approximately 349.10 sq m (3,757.68 sq ft) GIA. The building benefits from four roller shutter doors to the east and west elevations.
KEY 1. Browston H all & F unction Room & Bowls Club 2. P rivate G ar age /Workshop 3. Driving R ange & P roshop 4. Browston L odge 5. 9 Hole P itch & P utt 6. Outdoor Sports Facilities This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.
The driving range is situated to the north west of the property and accommodates 24 covered bays with the benefit of floodlighting. The range outfield extends to approximately 300 yards and is bounded by vegetation to the north and west and a double height net to the southern boundary. The range is accessed via a small reception area which also provides access to a pro shop which is let to a third party.
Browston Lodge Browston Lodge is a detached holiday letting unit to the north of the main car park. The ground floor comprises an open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, shower/WC room with a double bedroom on a mezzanine first floor. The building extends to approximately 39.53 sq m (425.50 sq ft) GEA, excluding the mezzanine floor.
9 Hole Pitch and Putt Golf Course The 9 hole pitch and putt course is located to the south east of the site, occupying a gently sloping area of land extending to approximately 8.31 acres (3.36 hectares). There is a small timber frame shed at the start of the course, used as a ticket dispenser, which extends to approximately 20.76 sq m (223.46 sq ft) GEA.
Outdoor Sports Facilities There are two hard surfaced outdoor tennis courts situated to the south east of the driving range. To the south of these tennis courts is an outdoor bowls pitch that is not currently being utilised but originally comprised six rinks. It is a relatively private area which subject to planning permission could be used for a variety of other purposes.
Car Parking There is an extensive hard surfaced car parking area for approximately 145 cars.
THE BUSINESS Bowls Club In the 2015-16 year the bowls club had 329 members. Membership renewals take place on 1st May each year, and the tariffs for 2017/2018 are:
The audited profit and loss accounts for the years ending June 2014 to June 2016 can be summarised as follows:-
MEMBERSHIP FEES PER PERSON 2017/2018
£ 2014
£ 2015
£ 2016
Winter Membership
£60.00
Turnover
846,373
833,676
850,941
Country Membership *over 10 miles
£40.00
Cost of Sale
290,791
273,527
301,969
Juniors U 18s
£15.00
Expenditure
395,895
388,942
380,680
Adjusted Net Profit
159,687
171,207
168,292
MEMBERS FEES 2017/2018 Bowls internal leagues & casual
Per 2 hours session per person
£3.40
SERVICES
Ladies county league
Per game per person
£3.40
Men’s County League
Per game per person
£4.00
The property is connected to mains water and, electricity (three phase). Gas is provided by LPG and there is a septic tank on site.
Club & National Competitions
Per game per person
£4.00
Juniors U 18s
Per game per person
50% of full price
Other Tariffs We understand the following tariffs apply to the business in the 2015/16 year:
FIXTURES, FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT All fixtures, fittings and equipment are included in the sale unless otherwise identified in the schedule available separately. The majority are owned outright and copies of lease agreements for items which are not owned are also available separately.
TARIFF
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
Tennis Courts
£5 per hour of play
Driving Range
30 balls - £1.50 60 balls - £3.00 90 balls - £4.50
Great Yarmouth Borough Council, Town Hall, Hall Plain, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 2QF Telephone: 01493 856100
Golf Course
£5.00 per round
Summary The property generates income through a diverse range of sources, including:
• • • • •
The sale of food and beverages Functions and weddings Bowls Golf driving range and nine hole pitch and putt golf course Letting income from Browston Lodge and bedrooms used for bed and breakfast
BUSINESS RATES The business rates for the property are as follows: Property
Description
Rateable value 1 April 2010
Rateable value 1 April 2017
Browston Hall, Browston Green, Browston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9DW
Leisure centre and premises
£50,000
£74,750
COUNCIL TAX Browston Hall is within Council Tax Band E.
TENURE AND BASIS OF SALE The freehold interest in the property is held. The golf pro shop is let to a tenant under an informal lease paying a monthly rent of £575 (£6,900 per annum). Offers are invited for the freehold interest in the property upon the following basis:
• Vacant possession will be provided upon completion subject to annual rights granted to bowls members, and to the lease of the golf pro shop • Fixtures, fittings and equipment are included in the sale • Membership subscriptions will be apportioned between the vendor and the purchaser upon completion • Any deposits for future bookings of events and accommodation will be apportioned between the vendor and purchaser upon completion
Viewings are to be undertaken strictly by appointment through the selling agents, in order to avoid disruption to the business. For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Savills, Wytham Court, 11 West Way, Oxford, OX2 0QL:Contact: Kay Griffiths +44 (0)1865 269109 +44 (0)7870 999485 [email protected] Contact: Justine Morris +44 (0)1865 269024 [email protected]
• In addition to the purchase price, all consumable stock is to be purchased at valuation upon completion
Contact: Ian Simpson +44 (0)1865 269022 +44 (0)7967 555478 [email protected]
TUPE
DIRECTIONS
Purchasers will be required to comply with the relevant legislation in respect of current employees, details of which can be found in the online data room
The postcode of the property is NR31 9DW.
VAT Should the sale of the property or any right attached to it be deemed a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax shall be payable by a purchaser in addition to the sale price.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES Full copies of the Energy Performance Certificates are available on request.
FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIEWINGS An online data room providing detailed information in relation to the property and business is available to seriously interested parties, subject to signature of a confidentiality agreement.
The property is located in the village of Browston. The property is accessed directly from Browston Lane which in turn is accessed from the A143 (Beccles Road).
Browston Lodge – Energy Efficiency Rating
Gold Shop – Energy Performance Asset Rating
This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the
This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the
Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244).
Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244).
This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is
This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is
not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.
not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Photographs taken between 2009 and 2017. Sale particulars prepared April 2017.
SAVILLS LEISURE Wytham Court 11 West Way Oxford OX2 0QL savills.co.uk
