FOR SALE - Vail Williams
Whixall Marina
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Whixall, Shropshire, SY13 2QS
A modern marina with 150 fully-serviced berths and 2 self-contained flats An excellent cruising location Planning consent for full residential moorings Scope for further business development
Whixall Marina
Whixall Marina lies on the Prees Branch of the Llangollen Canal, part of the Shropshire Union canal network. The Llangollen runs from the Shropshire Union main line, around 19 miles to the north east, to Llangollen around 25 miles to the West, and crosses the famous Pontcysyllte Aquaduct along the way. Road access is from the M6 motorway (25 miles to the east) and the towns of Wem and Whitchurch are just a few miles away.
A Prime Business & Lifestyle Opportunity The Marina The marina basin provides around 150 berths for craft up to 70 feet in length and is laid out with modern floating pontoons manufactured by Solent Marine Ltd and installed in 2008. Each berth has electricity and water supplied via proprietary Rolec services bollards. The main marina building contains a shop/office and a one-bedroomed flat on the ground floor, while the first floor comprises a large three bedroomed flat with a sizeable terrace overlooking the marina. These flats are currently both let out on Assured Shorthold Tenancies.
Facilities
foot covered dry dock • 60 workshop within the dock building • Secure Chandlery/office • Diesel sales and pump-out • Shower/WC block with laundry • Car park and slipway • Two self contained flats •
Financial Information Turnover for 2014/15 totalled £206,231, with around 70% of income from moorings. The main ancillary incomes were from chandlery sales, along with rental income from the flats and dry dock/ workshop. Marina occupancy is currently around 57%, offering scope for significant revenue growth through active management and marketing. Current brokerage and boat sales activity is minimal, presenting an opportunity for a new owner to expand this side of the business. In addition, the marina has planning permission for the storage of up to 14 touring caravans on land to the east of the marina basin. This land is currently under-utilised and may provide scope for further development, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Two hire boat businesses also operate from the marina, taking advantage of the popular cruising routes along the Llangollen Canal.
Tenure
Terms
The marina is freehold. Access to the canal is facilitated by a Network Access Agreement with the Canal and River Trust, which would be assigned to a purchaser of the marina
Offers are invited for the freehold of the marina, subject to occupational leases of the two flats and with vacant possession of the dry dock/workshop. The sale will be on the basis of a transfer of a going concern and buyers will be required to comply with TUPE regulations in respect of the existing staff.
Statutory The Local Planning Authority is Shropshire Council, a Unitary Authority established in April 2009. Prior to this the marina lay within North Shropshire District. The current Rateable Value is £25,500, as set out in the 2010 Rating List. Energy Performance Certificates have been commissioned for the main buildings and will be supplied when received. BWML undertake regular audits of their sites to ensure compliance with Heath and Safety legislation, including electrical safety. Full details of current H&S compliance can be supplied to interested parties.
Further Information Further details of the business operation will be supplied upon completion of an appropriate confidentiality undertaking. For further details contact the sole agents, Vail Williams: Ian Froome Tel: 023 9220 3205 Email: [email protected]
Vail Williams, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 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. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs 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 Vail Williams have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Occupiers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Produced by www.propertymarcom.co.uk March 2016
FO R
SA LE
Whixall, Shropshire, SY13 2QS
A modern marina with 150 fully-serviced berths and 2 self-contained flats An excellent cruising location Planning consent for full residential moorings Scope for further business development
Whixall Marina
Whixall Marina lies on the Prees Branch of the Llangollen Canal, part of the Shropshire Union canal network. The Llangollen runs from the Shropshire Union main line, around 19 miles to the north east, to Llangollen around 25 miles to the West, and crosses the famous Pontcysyllte Aquaduct along the way. Road access is from the M6 motorway (25 miles to the east) and the towns of Wem and Whitchurch are just a few miles away.
A Prime Business & Lifestyle Opportunity The Marina The marina basin provides around 150 berths for craft up to 70 feet in length and is laid out with modern floating pontoons manufactured by Solent Marine Ltd and installed in 2008. Each berth has electricity and water supplied via proprietary Rolec services bollards. The main marina building contains a shop/office and a one-bedroomed flat on the ground floor, while the first floor comprises a large three bedroomed flat with a sizeable terrace overlooking the marina. These flats are currently both let out on Assured Shorthold Tenancies.
Facilities
foot covered dry dock • 60 workshop within the dock building • Secure Chandlery/office • Diesel sales and pump-out • Shower/WC block with laundry • Car park and slipway • Two self contained flats •
Financial Information Turnover for 2014/15 totalled £206,231, with around 70% of income from moorings. The main ancillary incomes were from chandlery sales, along with rental income from the flats and dry dock/ workshop. Marina occupancy is currently around 57%, offering scope for significant revenue growth through active management and marketing. Current brokerage and boat sales activity is minimal, presenting an opportunity for a new owner to expand this side of the business. In addition, the marina has planning permission for the storage of up to 14 touring caravans on land to the east of the marina basin. This land is currently under-utilised and may provide scope for further development, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Two hire boat businesses also operate from the marina, taking advantage of the popular cruising routes along the Llangollen Canal.
Tenure
Terms
The marina is freehold. Access to the canal is facilitated by a Network Access Agreement with the Canal and River Trust, which would be assigned to a purchaser of the marina
Offers are invited for the freehold of the marina, subject to occupational leases of the two flats and with vacant possession of the dry dock/workshop. The sale will be on the basis of a transfer of a going concern and buyers will be required to comply with TUPE regulations in respect of the existing staff.
Statutory The Local Planning Authority is Shropshire Council, a Unitary Authority established in April 2009. Prior to this the marina lay within North Shropshire District. The current Rateable Value is £25,500, as set out in the 2010 Rating List. Energy Performance Certificates have been commissioned for the main buildings and will be supplied when received. BWML undertake regular audits of their sites to ensure compliance with Heath and Safety legislation, including electrical safety. Full details of current H&S compliance can be supplied to interested parties.
Further Information Further details of the business operation will be supplied upon completion of an appropriate confidentiality undertaking. For further details contact the sole agents, Vail Williams: Ian Froome Tel: 023 9220 3205 Email: [email protected]
Vail Williams, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 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. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs 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 Vail Williams have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Occupiers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Produced by www.propertymarcom.co.uk March 2016
