Property description

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION



BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - A superb 3 bedroom traditional home with licensed 24 BOARDING KENNELS accommodating 45 dogs set in the idyllic rural location of Godshill. The property is set in approximately 1.8 acres of garden and paddock enjoying excellent views over the surrounding countryside. The house dates back to c.1900 and is constructed of traditional stone under a slate roof. Having been sympathetically modernised the property offers spacious living accommodation with charm and character. The business comprises 24 purpose built boarding kennels with a well established and repeat customer base. In addition there is a grooming parlour and potential to re-open the shop facility. The kennels are fully heated with generous outside exercise areas. Staff facilities are located within the building and ensures that the business can operate fully without impacting on the house. Business accounts would be available to genuine applicants who have viewed the business. The accommodation in the House is described in the photos and floorplans. It is set out on two storeys

and comprises:



House



Ground Floor



Sitting Room - with wood burner

Kitchen

Conservatory



First Floor



Bedroom 1 - with shower room 'en-Suite'

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Family Bathroom

Separate WC



Kennels



Reception

Former Shop

2 Isolation kennels

3 Kennel blocks

Kennels

Kitchen

Grooming Parlour

3 Exercise areas

Storage Barn

Staff Toilets



Outside



There are attractive lawned areas to both the front and rear of the house and a feature raised Koi pond. The paddock extends to approximately 1.8 acres.



Services and Heating



We are informed that the following mains services are connected to the property (subject to the conditions and stipulations of the relevant utility companies) electricity, water (metered). Private foul drainage to septic tank. The heating system is provided by calor gas fired boiler via radiators. There are separate heating systems for the house and kennels.



Council Tax



House: is Band F Amount Payable 2016/17: £2,302.68

Kennels: Business Rates TBC



Tenure & Possession, Fixtures & Fittings



The property is offered Freehold with vacant possession on the whole upon Completion. The seller does not include in the sale any electrical appliances, however connected, or any other fixtures, unless expressly mentioned in these particulars as forming part of the sale.



Directions



Entering Godshill from Newport (A3020) turn right into West Street then left onto Whitwell Road. After approximately 1 mile turn right onto Beacon Alley then right onto Bagwich Lane. The property can be found on the right.



Godshill



Godshill is a very popular village situated about 6 miles south-east of the Island's main shopping and administrative centre of Newport and has regular bus services to the coastal towns of Ventnor, Sandown and Shanklin. The village has excellent local facilities including the Church, inns, restaurants, primary school, Post Office and other shops. Beyond the village there are various footpaths and bridleways giving access to the fine countryside and long distance Island trails.



The Isle of Wight



The Isle of Wight, situated off the South Coast of England, is becoming an ever-more popular location for permanent and second homes. Made popular by Queen Victoria, who had her maritime residence at Osborne House, the Island is famous for sailing in the Solent; Cowes Week; its beautiful coastline including sandy beaches and The Needles; spectacular countryside and long sunshine hours. There are now many more facilities than once was the case- Sainsbury's, Tesco, M&S and now Waitrose all have a presence as have other national chains. Communication and transport links are excellent:- regular car ferries connect with the national motorway network and fast catamarans have connections via Southampton and Portsmouth with direct trains to London Waterloo, which can be reached within 2 hours of leaving the Island shore. Government-funded schools are numerous and independent schools thrive on the Island with some children attending prep and public schools on the mainland. Leisure opportunities abound:- walking, riding, paragliding, hang-gliding, team sports, wind-surfing, sailing and other water sports, rugby, football (Newport Football Club) cricket, bowling and golf clubs. Good transport links enable day trips to the shopping centres of West Quay, Southampton, and Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth.