Knoll House Hotel - Realla
Knoll House Hotel Ferry Road ® Studland ® Dorset ® BH19 3AH
E ST. 19 3 1
Hotel for sale for the first time in over half a century. This is a rare opportunity to acquire this destination hotel with a 1930s flavour and panoramic views of the Isle of Wight, The Needles and Bournemouth.
Exe cut iv e S u m m ar y • Traditional 1930s style property uniquely located overlooking Studland Bay • Set in approximately 4.33 acres, the property is surrounded by woodland and benefits from scenic coastal views and direct access to a four mile sandy beach • Rare opportunity to transform or redevelop a hotel in a superior location • 84 letting units offering varied accommodation including courtyard, garden and family rooms • Table d’hôte and à la carte dining using fresh local produce • Comprehensive leisure facilities including spa, heated outdoor pool, children’s playground, tennis courts and 9 hole pitch and putt golf course. • 2.4 miles south of Sandbanks Chain Ferry, 5 miles south west of Poole and ½ mile north of Studland Village (all distances are approximate)
Hi story
K
noll House was built circa 1900 as a summer retreat by a member of the Bankes family of Kingston Lacy. In the 1920s it was leased to the Duke of Hamilton and then sold to hoteliers in 1936. The original building was extended to the north and south with a view to offering holidays for families of all ages. Many of the new rooms had connecting bedrooms; a separate children’s dining room with its own kitchen catered for young children and their nannies. The hotel was an immediate success, being the first to offer such facilities. After the outbreak of WW2 rationing made it impossible to continue and the hotel was requisitioned for troops erecting beach defences. During 1943-44 the beach and hinterland saw large scale operations in preparation for D-Day.
The hotel reopened in 1946 and in 1959 was sold to the current owners who have continued to run it as a family hotel. Guest and staff facilities have been upgraded every year during the winter closed period. The family-friendly operation of the hotel continues to attract all ages; many older guests first came as children themselves and now visit with their grandchildren. Guests with pets are also welcomed and encouraged to explore the house and surrounding grounds.
Historical information provided by Mr. Christopher Ferguson.
Kno ll H o u s e Hot e l
K
noll House Hotel is set back from the coastline and nestled within the surrounding countryside. The original building boasts a classic 1900s English seaside style that remains today. With white rendered walls set under a hipped and pitched roof, blue shuttered windows and a jettied first floor supported by pillars, the hotel has long characterised Studland Bay. Over the years expansion of the hotel has been supported through several extensions of varying architectural design. To the south, a kitchen and large dining area was provided on the ground floor and guest bedrooms to the first floor. An extension on the north elevation runs east and west and houses the children’s dining room, library, staff accommodation and further guest bedrooms. The basement houses a laundry room. The property also benefits from a health spa including Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish steam room, 20’ plunge pool, gym and juice bar. Externally there is a heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, adventure playground and 9 hole pitch and putt golf course.
The Grounds The land immediately surrounding the hotel complex is in the ownership of the National Trust, held by the Knoll House Hotel under a lease, and is safeguarded as open land. Open grazing land lies to the south of the site and woodland is located to the west and north sides. The area fronting Ferry Road comprises landscaped gardens with the hotel buildings set back from the road. The golf course and tennis courts are provided to the east on the other side of Ferry Road. The registered freehold title land, edged red on the sale plan overleaf (a small strip on the western side of which is possessory title) and extending to 1.751 ha (4.33 ac) is being offered for sale and, subject to an agreement with the National Trust, the land edged green could also be made available.
The Are a Isle of Purbeck The Isle of Purbeck has plenty to offer visitors of Knoll House Hotel. Poole Harbour is located to the north where you can find restaurants and open air events for entertainment. To the south, the World Heritage Jurassic Coast boasts attractions such as Old Harry Rocks, Dancing Ledge and Lulworth Cove. The area is perfect for many outdoor activities such as rock climbing, hiking, cycling and watersports. Studland and The Knoll Knoll House occupies a prominent position above Studland Bay, surrounded by National Trust owned land and beaches. The 630 mile long South West Coastal Path starts in Shell Bay to the north of Knoll House. The Hotel provides direct access onto the four mile stretch of sandy Studland Beach. Knoll House Hotel has been the destination of choice for many notable people over the years. Frequent visitors included Winston Churchill and Enid Blyton who always stayed in room 40 and dined at table 3. It was here that Blyton got the inspiration for Noddy’s Toytown. Trade Knoll House Hotel has been in the same family ownership for approximately 50 years. The business trades from Easter to New Year and the owners’ focus has been on providing family holidays with many longstanding guests returning year after year. As a consequence, trade is naturally orientated towards the Spring and Summer months, particularly school holidays. We believe that the hotel offers a buyer the opportunity to extend and modernise the facilities whilst retaining the ‘family friendly’ feel.
The new owner could also capitalise on the potential food and beverage trade available from the significant day visitor market to the area, as well as conference/function facilities. Accommodation The existing accommodation (all buildings) extends to approximately 72,356 sq ft (GEA). A mixture of family suites and independent double and single rooms make up the accommodation in the main building. Accommodation with outdoor access include courtyard rooms with ground floor twin and single rooms, six Garden Suites and seven rooms in the Coach House. The accommodation can be broken down as follows:
The site is not within a designated settlement boundary but falls within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is within the 400 metre Dorset Heathlands Consultation Zone Buffer Zone. The site is also subject to the tourism policies of the Purbeck Local Plan Part 1 (adopted by Purbeck District Council on 13 November 2012). Further planning information can be found in the marketing information pack.
• 84 letting units • Comprising 115 rooms where, a double/ single/single interconnecting family suite is counted as three rooms but is one of the 84 units • Giving 199 bed spaces where a single room is one bed, a double is two. A family suite of a double and two connecting single is counted as four beds. The hotel also offers 45 units (41 singles and 4 double rooms) for staff use, providing 49 bed spaces in total. Please note that a reconfiguration of the letting rooms could potentially provide additional bed spaces. Planning The site lies within the jurisdiction of Purbeck District Council. Development in the area is currently guided by the Purbeck Local Plan. Boundary line for indicative purposes only. Aerial photograph taken September 2015.
Future Potential With the benefit of the outstanding location and views this property presents a rare opportunity to create a world class destination hotel. A planning review was carried out in early 2015 which provides more detailed information relating to current planning policy and the potential for redevelopment of the site. This can be found in the marketing information pack.
Gen e r al Informati on Tenure
Basis of Sale
The property itself is held freehold, with additional land held on leasehold interest from National Trust.
Offers are invited for the freehold and leasehold interest of the property as a going concern.
Services
Viewings
Mains electric, water and propane gas supplied through tanks located on site.
Strictly by appointment with sole selling agents Savills.
Inventory and Stock
Contacts
Fixtures, fittings and equipment are included in the sale with general stock at valuation on completion.
Ilse Dalen +44 (0) 23 8071 3926 [email protected]
EPC The property has an EPC rating of D. TUPE The purchaser will be required to comply with the relevant legislation in respect of current employees.
Kevin Marsh +44 (0) 23 8071 3959 [email protected] Colin Wilkins +44 (0) 23 8071 3929 [email protected]
Rateable Value The hotel and premises have a rateable value of £135,000. Licences
Martin Rogers +44 (0) 207 409 8039 [email protected]
The hotel has a Premises Licence. Hotel Website www.knollhouse.co.uk Marketing Information Pack Additional due diligence information is available at www.savills.com/knollhousehotel. VAT Should the sale of the property or any right attached to it be deemed a chargeable supply for VAT purposes, such tax will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the sale price. Postal Address Knoll House Hotel, Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset BH19 3AH
Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 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, 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 Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Knoll House Hotel F erry Road ® St u dland ® Dorset ® BH 1 9 3AH
EST. 1931
E ST. 19 3 1
Hotel for sale for the first time in over half a century. This is a rare opportunity to acquire this destination hotel with a 1930s flavour and panoramic views of the Isle of Wight, The Needles and Bournemouth.
Exe cut iv e S u m m ar y • Traditional 1930s style property uniquely located overlooking Studland Bay • Set in approximately 4.33 acres, the property is surrounded by woodland and benefits from scenic coastal views and direct access to a four mile sandy beach • Rare opportunity to transform or redevelop a hotel in a superior location • 84 letting units offering varied accommodation including courtyard, garden and family rooms • Table d’hôte and à la carte dining using fresh local produce • Comprehensive leisure facilities including spa, heated outdoor pool, children’s playground, tennis courts and 9 hole pitch and putt golf course. • 2.4 miles south of Sandbanks Chain Ferry, 5 miles south west of Poole and ½ mile north of Studland Village (all distances are approximate)
Hi story
K
noll House was built circa 1900 as a summer retreat by a member of the Bankes family of Kingston Lacy. In the 1920s it was leased to the Duke of Hamilton and then sold to hoteliers in 1936. The original building was extended to the north and south with a view to offering holidays for families of all ages. Many of the new rooms had connecting bedrooms; a separate children’s dining room with its own kitchen catered for young children and their nannies. The hotel was an immediate success, being the first to offer such facilities. After the outbreak of WW2 rationing made it impossible to continue and the hotel was requisitioned for troops erecting beach defences. During 1943-44 the beach and hinterland saw large scale operations in preparation for D-Day.
The hotel reopened in 1946 and in 1959 was sold to the current owners who have continued to run it as a family hotel. Guest and staff facilities have been upgraded every year during the winter closed period. The family-friendly operation of the hotel continues to attract all ages; many older guests first came as children themselves and now visit with their grandchildren. Guests with pets are also welcomed and encouraged to explore the house and surrounding grounds.
Historical information provided by Mr. Christopher Ferguson.
Kno ll H o u s e Hot e l
K
noll House Hotel is set back from the coastline and nestled within the surrounding countryside. The original building boasts a classic 1900s English seaside style that remains today. With white rendered walls set under a hipped and pitched roof, blue shuttered windows and a jettied first floor supported by pillars, the hotel has long characterised Studland Bay. Over the years expansion of the hotel has been supported through several extensions of varying architectural design. To the south, a kitchen and large dining area was provided on the ground floor and guest bedrooms to the first floor. An extension on the north elevation runs east and west and houses the children’s dining room, library, staff accommodation and further guest bedrooms. The basement houses a laundry room. The property also benefits from a health spa including Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish steam room, 20’ plunge pool, gym and juice bar. Externally there is a heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, adventure playground and 9 hole pitch and putt golf course.
The Grounds The land immediately surrounding the hotel complex is in the ownership of the National Trust, held by the Knoll House Hotel under a lease, and is safeguarded as open land. Open grazing land lies to the south of the site and woodland is located to the west and north sides. The area fronting Ferry Road comprises landscaped gardens with the hotel buildings set back from the road. The golf course and tennis courts are provided to the east on the other side of Ferry Road. The registered freehold title land, edged red on the sale plan overleaf (a small strip on the western side of which is possessory title) and extending to 1.751 ha (4.33 ac) is being offered for sale and, subject to an agreement with the National Trust, the land edged green could also be made available.
The Are a Isle of Purbeck The Isle of Purbeck has plenty to offer visitors of Knoll House Hotel. Poole Harbour is located to the north where you can find restaurants and open air events for entertainment. To the south, the World Heritage Jurassic Coast boasts attractions such as Old Harry Rocks, Dancing Ledge and Lulworth Cove. The area is perfect for many outdoor activities such as rock climbing, hiking, cycling and watersports. Studland and The Knoll Knoll House occupies a prominent position above Studland Bay, surrounded by National Trust owned land and beaches. The 630 mile long South West Coastal Path starts in Shell Bay to the north of Knoll House. The Hotel provides direct access onto the four mile stretch of sandy Studland Beach. Knoll House Hotel has been the destination of choice for many notable people over the years. Frequent visitors included Winston Churchill and Enid Blyton who always stayed in room 40 and dined at table 3. It was here that Blyton got the inspiration for Noddy’s Toytown. Trade Knoll House Hotel has been in the same family ownership for approximately 50 years. The business trades from Easter to New Year and the owners’ focus has been on providing family holidays with many longstanding guests returning year after year. As a consequence, trade is naturally orientated towards the Spring and Summer months, particularly school holidays. We believe that the hotel offers a buyer the opportunity to extend and modernise the facilities whilst retaining the ‘family friendly’ feel.
The new owner could also capitalise on the potential food and beverage trade available from the significant day visitor market to the area, as well as conference/function facilities. Accommodation The existing accommodation (all buildings) extends to approximately 72,356 sq ft (GEA). A mixture of family suites and independent double and single rooms make up the accommodation in the main building. Accommodation with outdoor access include courtyard rooms with ground floor twin and single rooms, six Garden Suites and seven rooms in the Coach House. The accommodation can be broken down as follows:
The site is not within a designated settlement boundary but falls within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is within the 400 metre Dorset Heathlands Consultation Zone Buffer Zone. The site is also subject to the tourism policies of the Purbeck Local Plan Part 1 (adopted by Purbeck District Council on 13 November 2012). Further planning information can be found in the marketing information pack.
• 84 letting units • Comprising 115 rooms where, a double/ single/single interconnecting family suite is counted as three rooms but is one of the 84 units • Giving 199 bed spaces where a single room is one bed, a double is two. A family suite of a double and two connecting single is counted as four beds. The hotel also offers 45 units (41 singles and 4 double rooms) for staff use, providing 49 bed spaces in total. Please note that a reconfiguration of the letting rooms could potentially provide additional bed spaces. Planning The site lies within the jurisdiction of Purbeck District Council. Development in the area is currently guided by the Purbeck Local Plan. Boundary line for indicative purposes only. Aerial photograph taken September 2015.
Future Potential With the benefit of the outstanding location and views this property presents a rare opportunity to create a world class destination hotel. A planning review was carried out in early 2015 which provides more detailed information relating to current planning policy and the potential for redevelopment of the site. This can be found in the marketing information pack.
Gen e r al Informati on Tenure
Basis of Sale
The property itself is held freehold, with additional land held on leasehold interest from National Trust.
Offers are invited for the freehold and leasehold interest of the property as a going concern.
Services
Viewings
Mains electric, water and propane gas supplied through tanks located on site.
Strictly by appointment with sole selling agents Savills.
Inventory and Stock
Contacts
Fixtures, fittings and equipment are included in the sale with general stock at valuation on completion.
Ilse Dalen +44 (0) 23 8071 3926 [email protected]
EPC The property has an EPC rating of D. TUPE The purchaser will be required to comply with the relevant legislation in respect of current employees.
Kevin Marsh +44 (0) 23 8071 3959 [email protected] Colin Wilkins +44 (0) 23 8071 3929 [email protected]
Rateable Value The hotel and premises have a rateable value of £135,000. Licences
Martin Rogers +44 (0) 207 409 8039 [email protected]
The hotel has a Premises Licence. Hotel Website www.knollhouse.co.uk Marketing Information Pack Additional due diligence information is available at www.savills.com/knollhousehotel. VAT Should the sale of the property or any right attached to it be deemed a chargeable supply for VAT purposes, such tax will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the sale price. Postal Address Knoll House Hotel, Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset BH19 3AH
Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 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, 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 Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Knoll House Hotel F erry Road ® St u dland ® Dorset ® BH 1 9 3AH
EST. 1931
