Business Summary

Offers in the Region of: £1,700,000
Type: Visitor Attraction
Turnover: On Application
Gross Profit: On Application
Rateable Value: £7000 & £ 6800
Business Rates: 2 Assessments
EPC: Asset rating E 101

A Versatile Visitor Center based around a Pottery Theme

Situated on a Main A road linking Caernarfon with Snowdonia, this is in the heart of the North Wales Tourist Area.

There are 4.27 million visits to Snowdonia every year.

91% of visitors arrive in Snowdonia in their cars. Tourism in Snowdonia is valued at £396 million (National Park Facts).

The property offers a working pottery, activity center, shop, cafe, 8 stables, menage and some 30 acres suitable for show jumping and cross country events 2 holiday rental houses, owners house, 3 static caravans, and superb views over Snowdonia.

The Creative Visitor Center with Pottery Workshops, Teaching Facility, Cafe & Shop, DDA compliant Toilets, in all totaling over 435 m2 (4,682 sq ft). Currently run on a low key basis with a reported Turnover in 2011 of approximately £60,000, this complex offers emmense potential

There are two magnificent rental properties accommodating 15 people per house making this an unrivaled combination, offering individual "lets" or joint use of both properties for a grand family or other gathering!

Each has 5 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms, solar heating, high specification finish, spacious and light rooms. High Occupancy Rate netting in excess of £52000 p.a.

Equestrian Center including Livery Yard with Stabling for 8 plus tack room, hay store, and 60x40 Menage - 30 Acres of land suitable for grazing, cross country, show jumping or other events. Capable of producing over £27,000 p.a.

Extensive parking for approximately 40 vehicles + overflow into the fields - 3 Static Caravans - Machinery Store (55m2)

Modest 3 Bed Owners House with Mountain views

The whole can be operated with relatively low overheads to provide a healthy income.

Development of the site to provide other facilities such as Trecking, Guided Mountain Tours, Quad biking, Camping, Caravan site, would all seem possible subject to any necessary planning consent. Alternatively it may be possible to convert the workshop complex into additional holiday accommodation, such a bunk houses.

It is a business proposal with so many alternatives.

Note: the current trading name is not included in the sale.

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Accommodation

The Farmhouse: This stone built detached farmhouse was converted under architect supervision in 2005 to provide a very comfortable quality holiday home, accommodating up to 14 people in it's 5 en suite bedrooms. Full of character with exposed beams, open fireplace, the Farmhouse benefits from partial double glazing and oil fired central heating. Each room is comfortably furnished & equipped with the bedrooms in pine and a flat screen TV in each. The Farmhouse enjoys it's own private access and parking together with a level enclosed garden with patio & BBQ area. Excellent views of Snowdon!
Dining Hall 7.58 x 2.10m (24'10x6'10): This splendid room has a certain Moroccan flavor to it with terracotta walls, wall lighting and tiled floor, doors lead to the Sitting Room & Kitchen
Kitchen 4.58 x 3.66m (15'0x 12'0): This is well fitted with natural wood finished units and worktops, ceramic hob with extractor hood, electric oven, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, tiled splash backs, integral under counter, fridge, freezer and dishwasher with Solar controls, door to Snug
Cloak Room: With low level wc pedestal basin and washing machine.
Snug 4.71 x 3.82 (15'5x12'6): Originally the hall this has front door which is screened off by an attractive distressed wood bookshelf. There is a fine open stone fireplace with cupboards either side, exposed beams and oak effect flooring.
Sauna Room: Currently out of commission
Bedroom5 3.42 x 2.97m (11'2x9'9): With oak laminate flooring En Suite Shower Room with tiled floor, fully tiled walls, shower cubicle, pedestal basin and low level wc.
Sitting Room 5.39 x 4.32m (17'8x14'2): This comfortable room has windows on two aspects including one built into the corner wall affording wonderful views to Snowdon. Double door lead into the Conservatory.
Conservatory 4.00 x 3.84m (13'1x12'7): Of UPVc construction with laminate floor, three aspects, exposed stone wall and door into the enclosed garden. Delightful views out across the garden, paddocks and beyond to the Mountains of Snowdonia.
Landing: Original stripped floor boards
Bedroom1 4.32 x 4.25m (14'2x13'11): Feature corner window with superb views. Double Bed. En Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, low level wc and pedestal basin.
Bedroom2 4.39 x 3.66m (14'5x12'00): Two sets of Bunk Beds. Windows on two aspects including views of Snowdon. En Suite Shower Room fully tiled with shower cubicle, low level wc and wash basin.
Bedroom3 3.62 x 3.19m (11'10x10'6): Built in wardrobe, exposed floor boards. En Suite Shower Room with fully tiled walls, shower cubicle, pedestal basin and low level wc.
Bedroom4 3.59 x 3.13m (11'9x10'3): A Twin Bedded room with exposed floor boards and En Suite Shower Room with fully tiled walls, shower cubicle, low level wc and wash basin.
The Barn: This detached barn was superbly converted in 2007, under architect supervision, to provide the ultimate in Holiday Living! The rooms are magnificently spacious, the building is e-co friendly with solar assisted underfloor heating, auto feed wood burner and double glazing. Stylishly furnished in keeping with it's contemporary theme, each bedroom having en suite shower/bathroom and flat screen TV
Hall 9.42 x 1.45m (30'10x4'9): The Hall forms a link between the two halves of the building, having an entrance door from the patio, you have the choice of going to the Kitchen/Dining room or following the passage to the right entering the main Living Area. It has an exposed stone wall on one side and full length glazing to the other, overlooking the private patio area. There is a slate effect tiled floor.
Farmhouse Kitchen 6.96 x 4.77m (22'10x15'8): A fabulous room with laminate flooring and slate tiled surrounds to the work areas, beautifully fitted with natural wood finish units, granite worktops, tiled splash backs, deep glazed sink with mixer tap, Lamorna built in dishwasher, under counter fridge and freezer, 5 ring ceramic hob, Necht oven, Lamorna built in microwave & second oven. Open tread oak staircase rising and door to Control Room with solar controls & washing machine.
Inner Hall 4.48 x 2.49m (14'8x8'2): This opens to the Sitting Room and serves the ground floor bedrooms in addition to having an open tread oak staircase rising to the remaining bedrooms
Sitting Room 6.40 x 6.40m (21' x 21'): A grand and delightful lofty room with triple aspect including view over the Courtyard, exposed stone wall, laminate flooring, auto feed wood burning stove, door to rear garden.
Bedroom1 3.78 x 3.50m (12'4x11'6): A double room with En Suite Shower room having corner shower cubicle, pedestal basin low level wc and vertical chrome towel rail
Bedroom2 3.73 x 3.68m (12'2x12'1): Twin Bunk beds sleeping 4 laminate flooring, borrowed light window from Hall, En Suite Shower Room (3.73m x 1.68m - 12'2" x 5'6")
First Floor Landing
Bedroom3 4.31 x 3.95m (14'2x12'11): Windows on two aspects, laminate flooring, twin bedded room. En Suite Shower Room with tiled floor, fully tiled walls, large corner shower, pedestal basin and low level wc.
Bedroom4 4.32 x 3.69m (14'2x12'1): A double room enjoying mountain views, laminate flooring and Large En Suite Shower Room with corner shower, low level wc, pedestal basin and chrome vertical towel rail.
Landing 2: Approached from the Kitchen staircase this give access to the Master Bedroom Suite
Master Bedroom 5.86 x 5.31m (19'2x17'5): A family room with double aspect and views of Snowdonia.
En Suite Bathroom: Fully tiled with Whirlpool bath, corner shower cubicle, pedestal basin, low level wc and chrome vertical towel rail.
The Owners House: Modest in comparison with the Holiday Homes, this detached house is believed to have been converted from a former cowhouse. It offers adequate living space based around a family style Kitchen. A little TLC necessary. The house has 3 bedrooms, one on the ground floor and two eaves bedrooms upstairs. There is a pleasant garden with garden shed. All the ground floor rooms enjoy stunning views of Snowdon and the mountains.
Entrance Hall: With door into the Kitchen
Family Kitchen 4.60 x 3.99m (15'1x13'1): Themed in pine with slate effect tiled flooring, there is a good range of floor and wall units, stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, ch boiler (oil), and lovely views to Snowdon
Inner Hall: With staircase rising and also giving access to:
Sitting Room 5.48 x 2.95m (18'0x9'8): Hardwood french door to garden and side window overlooking Snowdon,
Bedroom1 3.59 x 3.02m (11'9x9'11)
Bathroom: With paneled bath, low level wc, pedestal basin and airing cupboard.
Landing
Bedroom2 6.12 x 2.79m (20'1x9'1)
Bedroom3 3.98 x 2.79m (13'0x9'1)
STABLES 207 m2 (2,228 sq ft): Situated a short distance from the Owners House the stables are of steel frame construction with block infill under a corrugated roof. Approached via the main entrance with parking adjacent, the building opens straight into the paddocks. Comprising 4 Boxes either side of a wide central passage, there is a secure Tack Room and covered Hay Store The rate for self service livery in this area is £65 per week equating to £27,000 per annum
MENAGE 60' X 40': The menage is available to users of the Livery or outsiders at a charge of £5 per session. It is easily accessible from the main car park.
MACHINERY SHED 55 m2 (592 sq ft): A modern steel frame and metal profile building approached from the main car park
ACTIVITY COMPLEX 467 m2 (5,026 sq ft): The Activity Complex is exciting, fun, creative, inventive and suitable for everyone, young or old! Based around the Pottery the complex is designed to engage the visitor from throwing a pot to decorating it and finally taking it home. In between time visitors are able to grab a bite to eat in the Cafe, or buy gifts from the Shop. It is the ideal place for school trips, team building days, workshop tours, and children€™s and evening parties....in fact it's scope is enormous!
POTTERY 14.59 x 10.0m (47'10x32'9): This is a steel portal framed building which links with all parts of there Activity Complex. It is comprehensively fitted with an overhead "slip" feed system for simple mold filling from the large mixing machine. A door at the rear opens to the Kiln Room
Kiln Room: Here the large built in kiln, fired by propane is situated and the area also providing additional storage. Steps lead up to an Office/Staff Rest Room and a door opens to the Activity Area
Activity Area 18.0 x 5.95m (59'3x19'6): This huge room which is pine lined is capable of seating 80 people or 120 standing. It's main use is for decorating the pots, but it is equally suited to a function room of any sort and ideal for private parties, with it's own bar area. It opens directly to the Shop & Cafe
Retail Sales Area 8.73 x 4.16m (28'7x13'8): Also lined in pine, this has a pleasant ambiance to it hence encouraging a positive buying experience.
Cafe 7.0 X 4.41M (23' x 14'6): Adjacent to the Shop and Activity Area this has 24 covers and a Servery with brasilla coffee machine, sink unit etc. The cafe serves snacks, drinks together with home made cakes an biscuits, but has the potential to do much more.
Commercial Kitchen 3.66 x 3.41 (12' x 11'2): This is equipped to commercial standard with wipe clean lined walls, hood extraction system, twin deep fat fryer, Prodis Toaster/Griller, Samsung microwave, stainless steel tabling and sink unit.
Toilet Block: With fully compliant Disabled Toilet, Ladies with 3 cubicles & Gents
Car Park: The car park is informally laid out in two areas and can accommodate approximately 40 cars. Beyond is a paddock which can be used for additional parking during peak periods.
Caravans: The 3 Static Caravans lie to the side of the machinery store and are ideal for accommodating staff. It might be possible to develop this angle into a larger caravan park subject to planning consent
THE LAND 30 Acres: The land is divided into some 8 PADDOCKS and an area of coppice. The fields are mainly level and have been used for SHOW JUMPING COMPETITIONS and also for CROSS COUNTRY EVENTS. The land enjoys a long frontage to the Afon Rhythallt River.

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