REF: AR/SA/5159 BABBINGTON HALL Babbington, Nottingham NG16 2SS Approx. 9 Acres Four Bedroom House One Bedroom Annexe Well Established Kennels, Rescue Centre, Cattery and Shop Equestrian Facilities
GENERAL AND SITUATION Approximate Distances: Nottingham 8 miles Derby 13 miles Loughborough 24 miles Leicester 34 miles Sheffield 42 miles M1 (junction 26) 4 miles A well established kennels, cattery and rescue centre with equestrian facilities being sold with approx. nine acres An excellent opportunity to acquire a thriving business and only for sale due to owners pending retirement plans. This high quality business and property enjoys a central location. The historical Babbington Hall was built in the 1750 s and 1850 s and provides spacious well presented accommodation with four bedrooms and adjoining two storey one bedroom annexe. The property lies close to the towns of Kimberley and Ilkeston which between them provide all essential amenities and services and it is within easy reach of Nottingham and Derby. For those wishing to commute the M1 provides excellent links. This location gives the business an extremely wide catchment area. The business has expanded in recent years and is now registered for 137 dogs and 18 cats. The kennel side of the business is divided between dog boarders and dog rescue. The business turnover is in excess of 400,000 producing healthy profits and still has scope for further development. Copies of the accounts are available from the agents subject to the vendors agreement. In addition to the kennel business there is also potential for development on the equestrian side. Currently there is an American Barn with internal stables, sand arena and post and rail grazing paddocks. There is also two acres of bluebell woodland. The property overlooks open countryside. THE MAIN RESIDENCE There is the following accommodation, please refer to floorplan for approx. room sizes Ground Floor Front Entrance stairs to first floor, radiator, steps down to cellar, UPVC door to front Rear Entrance Hall UPVC door to rear, radiator, tiled flooring Dining Room window to front, radiator, coving to ceiling Kitchen two windows to rear, range of wall and base mounted units with rolled edge worksurfaces, plumbing for dishwasher, space for tumble dryer, space and plumbing for washing machine, additional fitted cupboard with storage cupboard above. 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, radiator, plumbing and space for American style fridge / freezer, space for Range cooker (currently a Belling range in situ with seven ring gas hob, oven, grill, warming drawer, available by separate negotiation), door to: Conservatory UPVC double glazed windows to three sides, door to outside, ceiling fans / light with tiled flooring Lounge / Reception Room L shaped, windows to front, rear and side, coving to ceiling, ceiling rose, radiator, coal effect electric fire with hearth and surround Lower Ground Floor Cellar divided into two rooms First Floor Landing with doors to: Master Bedroom window to front with lovely views, radiator Dressing Area with a range of fitted wardrobes access to: En Suite window to side, matching suite comprising electric shower in double cubicle, wash hand basin, WC, extractor Bedroom Two window to front, radiator, coving to ceiling, door to: Archway to: Walk-in Wardrobe window to front, En Suite wash hand basin, in vanity units WC, shower in cubicle, radiator, tiled walls wooden panelled ceiling Interlinking door giving access to the upstairs of the adjoining annexe
THE MAIN RESIDENCE (Continued) Bedroom Three window to rear, radiator Bedroom Four window to rear, radiator Family Bathroom window to rear, bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin, WC, tiled flooring, tiled walls, radiator, wooden panelling to ceiling, airing cupboard with hot water tank THE ANNEXE The two storey annexe has a Bathroom and Bedroom on the first floor and Hallway, Utility Conservatory, Kitchen and Lounge on the ground floor EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES There are several manageable grazing paddocks divided into summer and winter grazing. American Barn incorporating Five Internal Loose Boxes each approx. 12 x 12 (about 3.6m x 3.6m) (min) and Tack Room Floodlit Sand Arena approx. 40m x 18m Two Further Loose Boxes approx. 12 x 12 (about 3.6m x 3.6m) of timber construction THE BUSINESS Trading Hours Monday to Sunday 9am to 5pm. Staff Twelve full / part time staff and a kennel manager THE KENNELS The kennel facilities include Eight Kennel Blocks Block A with 12 single kennels suitable for 12 dogs Block B with 11 kennels suitable for 13 dogs Block C incorporating 12 kennels suitable for 14 dogs Block D with 38 kennels suitable for 38 dogs Block E with 9 kennels suitable for 11 dogs Block F with 7 kennels suitable for 7 dogs (currently utilised as hospital block) Top Stables with 7 kennels suitable for 20 dogs (ideal for families of dogs) Low Stables with 12 kennels suitable for 18 dogs (used for overflow boarding) Isolation Block with 4 kennels suitable for 4 dogs All the kennels have outside runs, heating, their own feed / service area, utility area and dog showering facilities. There are three quiet areas, four shower areas, four kitchens, a puppy unit and separate grooming room THE CATTERY Ten Pens suitable for 18 cats (including 8 double pens and 2 single pens) THE SHOP Approx. 2,000 ft² with offices above, the shop is also used as a reception area. The shop sells a range of pet food, accessories, snacks and drinks. There are Ladies and Gents Toilet Facilities located within the shop. OUTSIDE There are formal gardens to the front and side of the residence comprising lawns with borders. To the rear of the residence there is a yard area with outside taps and double gates leading to the side of the property where there is a main carpark. There are extensive carparks for customer parking. Children's Play Area The site is also registered for five touring caravans APPROX. 12 ACRES IN ALL (About 4.8 Hectares)
LOCAL AUTHORITY BROXTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL Council Tax Bands Main Residence F Annexe A Plus Business Rates SERVICES MAINS ELECTRICITY, MAINS GAS, MAINS WATER, AND DRAINAGE; DOUBLE GLAZING : TELEPHONE and BROADBAND (connected and available subject to normal transfer regulations) Energy Ratings : Main Residence E Annexe E DIRECTIONS From M1 junction 26, take the A610 towards Eastwood and take the first exit off the A610 signposted Ikea. At the traffic lights / island take the first exit toward Ailsworth. At the next island take the first exit onto Main Street, continue and Main Street becomes The Lane. Take a left turn just before the pub onto Westbry Lane, follow this lane and the property is located on the left hand side. There are sign posts for the kennels but no for sale board. VIEWING Strictly by appointment only with the Agents RURAL SCENE - TEL 01264 850700 PRICE GUIDE 1,395,000 High Street, Collingbourne Ducis, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 3EH 01264 850700 postbox@ruralscene.co.uk www.ruralscene.co.uk N.B. These details are a general guideline for intending purchasers and do not constitute an offer of contract. Rural Scene have visited Babbington Hall but NOT surveyed or tested any of the appliances, services or systems in it, including heating, plumbing, drainage etc. The vendors have checked and approved the details, however purchasers must rely on their own and/or their surveyor s inspections and their solicitor s enquiries to determine the overall condition, size and acreage of the property and also any Planning, Rights of Way and all other matters relating to it.
Floorplans for identification only Not to scale
RURAL SCENE FOR THE VENDORS AND THEMSELVES GIVE NOTICE THAT THESE PARTICULARS ARE SET OUT AS A GENERAL GUIDELINE FOR INTENDING PURCHASERS AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF CONTRACT CH V:1