64729 Humberts 3* Park Parts.indd - HLL Humberts Leisure

Three StaBackground and the OpportunityThree Star Park Home Estate has been in the ownership of thevendor’s family from its inception in the early 1960s and has beengradually developed and operated by them to form a retirement /semi-retired community with private licensed club and shop premisesfor general provisions.The park is run as a profi table, stand-alone business withmanagement offi ce and workshop on site and income derivedprimarily from the collection of pitch fees and sales’ commissions.In February 2009 planning permission was granted to redevelopapproximately 1.07 ha / 2.65 acres with new park homes in place ofthe workshop, touring caravan storage area and the courtyard of lockupgarages. There may be further potential in the future to redevelopthe shop, offi ce and club area, subject to planning.LocationThe property stands on the western side of Bedford Road in the centreof the expanding settlement of Lower Stondon which lies approximately5 miles north of Hitchin on the A600 and 12 miles south-east ofBedford. Lower Stondon is a growing residential settlement, with RAFHenlow, a personnel training base (no RAF aircraft – light aircraft clubonly ) and a number of small shops and other facilities. The majorcentres of Hitchin and Bedford provide a comprehensive range of retailand service outlets. There is a bus stop and a post box close to theproperty entrance.

HLL Copyright Re HMSOLicense No. 100020449This plan is for identifi cationpurposes only and does notform part of any contract.Not to Scale.ATenureThe property is held freehold subject to individual parkhome agreements for the 139 privately owned homes andverbal agreements in respect of 4 terraced chalet units.The garages are let predominantly to residents on the parkand occasionally to local people on informal weekly licenceagreements and a similar informal agreement exists inrespect of the touring caravan storage, of which there areapproximately 30-45 paying units on site together with someformer storage sheds, which are no longer in use.In addition to the main access to the property, there is asecondary access off Birch Grove, a residential cul-de-sacwhich lies to the north-east of the property. The accesscomprises a single track entrance gateway (approximately12’ wide) which has not been used for many years and isidentifi ed on the site plan as point ‘A’.The vendors will wish to retain a thin strip of land around thenorth-western and western boundaries of the property asthe adjoining land has latent development potential and theowners of the land have both approached the vendors on atentative basis to seek their interest in either providing a rightof way or purchasing the land outright.Terms of SaleThe property is offered for sale freehold as a going concernto include an inventory of trade fi xtures, fi ttings and effectsand subject to the existing individual park home agreements,licence and other informal agreements which are in place atthe time of the sale.

Important NoticeHLL Humberts Leisure and Messrs John Shilcock forthemselves and for the vendors of this property forwhom they act give notice that:-1. These particulars are prepared for the guidance onlyof prospective purchasers. They are intended to givea fair and overall description of the property and donot constitute the whole or any part of an offer orcontract.2. Any information contained herein (whether in text,plans or photographs) is given in good faith butshould not be relied upon as being a statement orrepresentation of fact.3. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to bea statement that the property is in good conditionor otherwise nor that any services or facilities are ingood working order.4. It should not be assumed that any contents,furnishings, furniture or equipment are included inthe sale, nor that the property remains as displayedin the photographs. No assumption should be madewith regard to parts of the property that have notbeen photographed.5. Any areas, measurements or distances referred toherein are approximate only.6. It should not be assumed that the property has allnecessary planning, building regulation or otherconsents and these matters must be verifi ed by anintending purchaser.Viewing, Directions and FurtherInformationViewing of the property is strictly by appointment on set viewing days. To book anappointment on one of these days, please contact Humberts Leisure on 020 76296700 or Messrs John Shilcock on 01462 459154. Prior to making an appointmentto inspect the property, it is fi rmly recommended that interested parties satisfythemselves with regard to the particulars of sale set out and the status of the sale inorder that they do not make a wasted journey to the property.Directions: From the A1(M) Junction 10, head in a westerly direction on the A507towards Shefford. After approximately 4 miles, turn left onto the A6001 (HitchinRoad) signed to Hitchin. Proceed along this road for about 1.5 miles and turnleft at the roundabout in Lower Stondon towards Hitchin (Bedford Road). Theentrance to the park will be found on the right hand side within a few hundredmetres. The post code for the park is SG16 6DU.A further information pack to include the site licence, park rules, recent planningpermission and schedule of rent is available to interested parties on request toHLL Humberts Leisure.7. The information in these particulars is givenwithout responsibility on the part of the agentsor their clients and neither the agents nor theiremployees have any authority to make or give anyrepresentations or warranties whatever in relation tothis property.8. Neither HLL Humberts Leisure nor Messrs JohnShilcock will not be liable, in negligence orotherwise for any injury or loss arising from the useof these particulars.9. The particulars where fi rst produced in April 2009 andthe photographs were taken in August 2007.Shilcock House, 99 BancroftHitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1NQTel: 01462 459154Fax: 01462 422665contact@shilcock.comProperty specialists to the park homeand holiday industries12 Bolton Street, London W1J 8BDTel: 020 7629 6700Fax: 020 7409 0475www.humberts-leisure.comjohn.mitchell@humberts-leisure.comcharlie.mason@humberts-leisure.comHumberts Leisure Ltd.Registered in England & Wales No. 2567699 VAT No. 761 451 929Registered Offi ce: 12 Bolton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8BD.info@humberts-leisure.com www.humberts-leisure.com