Garrison 6.8 Acre Campsite, Cottages and House Isles Of Scilly
Ref: CMP00021
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6.8 acres.
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Letting cottages.
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Campsite.
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5-bedroom house.
The ONLY public CAMPSITE on the beautiful ISLAND of St Mary's. With LETTING COTTAGES and Owners Accommodation. This is living the Island Dream and a 'truly one of' way of lifestyle. Genuine Retirement Sale after 23 years.
Garrison Campsite is as it's name suggests is situated on the former military garrison, which is an elevated headland and as such has lovely far reaching views over the islands and is a short stroll down into St Mary's. The Isles of Scilly are a collection of 140 islands, 5 of which are inhabited, approximately 25 miles of the Cornish coastline. The Island of St Mary's is the largest and most populated and which is the location for the airport and passenger / freight ship.
The Isles of Scilly are very popular for visitors who come to enjoy the timeless beauty of the flora and fauna and the numerous beaches.
The site comprises an owners house (5 bedrooms) set within private grounds; 2/3 former Garrison properties, comprising The Tower and Greystones 1 and 2 and most latterly Cedar Cottage built c. 12 years ago. These are used for holiday letting and occasionally (The Tower) for staff.
In addition is the site Reception / Shop, several stores and 2 shower / laundry blocks.
This campsite has traded since the 1950's, has been in the operator's tenure since 1997 and who are now selling due to retirement. The business trades from the End of March to the End of October and is run with up to 5 staff (4 full time equivalents in the peak season).
The business predominantly receives enquiries direct (accounting for 90%, with the remainder being online search portals). A major boon of the business is two-fold Garrison is the only public campsite on the Island and does not have 'walk ins', all the customers are pre-booked as they are travelling via other means than their own transport, which operate during office hours.
The business is predominantly a campsite, with guests bringing their own equipment, although the clients do have 12 ready-tents (already erected and equipped for the guests) and in addition 10 electric hook ups for those requiring electric for wither a tent or a trailer tent.
There are up to 4 holiday letting cottages (typically 3 used, excluding The Tower).
The Trading Profit & Loss Account for the year end March 2019 show net Sales of £265,312, which produced an EBITDA of £124,650 after deducting all overheads.
Owners Accommodation - TOWER COTTAGE
Ground Floor : Entrance Porch into Kitchen, with a 2 oven Rayburn (blue) which also heats the water, base and wall units and 5 ring gas cooker / oven; Dining Area, with feature fireplace and views over the garden.
Inner hallway giving leading to an Office; Utility; Bathroom ; Bedroom 5 and Lounge (with wood-burner) and leading to Conservatory, both with views over the large garden.
First Floor : Bed 1 ; Double, en suite ; Bed 2 Single ; Bed 3 Double ; Bed 4 Double - some if FF rooms have beautiful far reaching views over the Island.
Gardens to 3 sides, offering much privacy.
Letting Cottages (Staff) - CEDAR COTTAGE
Ground Floor : Entrance hallway; Kitchen / Dining room, door to rear to patio; ; Bathroom (bath / shower); Bed 1 Twin; Bed 2 Twin.
First Floor : Lounge, with large windows to the side overlooking the Island; Bed 3 Double, en suite shower.
Private gardens.
TOWER
A Grade 2 Listed tall structure, comprising 4 floors, with Shower room, Kitchen , Lounge and Bedroom (with balcony overlooking the Island ) on ascending floors.
NB - this property is typically used for staff, although it can be let also.
GREYSTONES 1 & 2
In a courtyard, with several outbuildings for tent / equipment storage.
Number 1 : (Sleeps 6) ; Lounge; Kitchen; Bed 1, double, Bed 2 Twin : Bathroom
Number 2 : (Sleeps 4) ; Kitchen; Lounge; Bathroom; Bed 1 , Double.
Campsite - The site extends to 2.78 hectares / 6.87 acres. The mature site has high hedge screening to protect from the prevailing winds and provide a sense of privacy. The site has space for c. 120 spaces, in addition the 10 electric hook ups, has two shower / ablution and wash up / laundry blocks and a Reception and Shop.
The 3 / 4 letting cottages are adjacent to the owners accommodation.
RECEPTION / SHOP : Retail Area, with price edged shelving, upright fridges and drinks chiller, serving counter.
WORKSHOP : A large area with space for equipment and Tractor (included).
REAR STORES : Several rear stores.
SHOWER BLOCK A : Gents ; 4 showers; urinal ; 4 wc ; 5 hand basin. Ladies 4 showers ; 6 wc ; 4 hand basin. Wash up Area.
SHOWER BLOCK B : Gents ; 3 showers; 3 urinal ; 4 wc ; 4 hand basin. Laundry and wash up.
Plans - SITE AND FLOOR PLANS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Tenure - LEASEHOLD : A 35 Year Lease commenced 29th September 2015. The Lease was reportedly renewed with no Premium payable to the Landlord and was renewed on the basis of a prior Lease.
The current Passing Rental is £28,160 pa, payable on Quarter days in advance. There is a 3 year Open Market Rent Review.
Agent: Miller Commercial, Business Transfer, Mansion House Princes Street, Truro, TR1 2RF
Price: £1,025,000