A site with detailed planning consent for a new outdoor ski slope and ancillary facilities. Total site area 4.9 hectares (12.1 acres).

(Property Ref: 31241)

SITUATION

The property is situated directly off the A3058 which is a main arterial road from the A30 to Newquay. Newquay is the largest town on the North Cornwall coast with a resident population of 20,000, it is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in Cornwall. The town centre of Newquay is 3 ½ miles to the northwest, Plymouth is 40 miles to the east and the regional centre of Truro is 15 miles to the south. The nearest airport and railway station are in Newquay.

The County of Cornwall receives 5 million visits from tourists on an annual basis with a peak of 290,000 per day in high season. Newquay is one of the most well-established and popular tourist areas in the County, being particularly well associated with surfing and other outdoor sports. The property is well located in terms of its situation on an arterial road to Newquay and is close to other popular tourist attractions nearby including Dairylands Farm World which receives 120,000 visitors per annum and The National Trust Trerice Manor which receives 60,000 visitors per annum.

DESCRIPTION

The property comprises 4.9 hectares (12.1 acres) of greenfield land which slopes from north to south. There is direct access from the A3058 which will be improved as part of the redevelopment. The development will include a 160 metre main slope, 40 metre nursery slope, half pipe, free-ride park and toboggan slope. The whole development will be flood-lit with a sprinkler system, 2 main drag lifts and a travelator lift on the nursery slope. In addition, there is a proposed new 2-storey building to include a reception and hire area, shop, café / restaurant / bar, changing areas, offices, w.c's, a crèche, function room and sun terrace.

ACCOMMODATION

The proposed accommodation for the new facilities within the new 2-storey building has been measured on a net internal area basis in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice from Robert Rowett Architectural Services Drawing No. RO50207/03/REVE, and can be summarised as follows:

Ground Floor (Ground Floor)Function room 631 sq.ft (58.6 sq.m)
Retail sales 277 sq.ft (25.7 sq.m)
Changing area 240 sq.ft (22.3 sq.m)
Hire area 1,365 sq.ft (126.8 sq.m)
Office/First Aid room 241 sq.ft (22.3 sq.m)
Creche 637 sq.ft (59.1 sq.m)
Total Ground Floor 3,391 Sq.ft (315.1 sq.m)

First Floor (First Floor)Kitchen 384 sq.ft (35.7 sq.m)
Stores 420 sq.ft (39 sq.m)
Function room 992 sq.ft (92.1sq.m)
Restaurant/Café/Bar 1,335 sq.ft (124 sq.m)
Total First Floor 3,132 Sq.ft (290.9 Sq,m)

Overall Total (Overall Total)6,523 Sq.ft (606 Sq.m)

PLANNING

Detailed planning consent was granted under appeal, reference APP/P0810/A/OA/2065902 for a ski & snowboard centre. The decision is dated 26th August 2008. An extension of time permission was approved on 7th June 2011 under application reference PA10/08810.

TENURE

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

METHOD OF SALE

The property is for sale by way of private treaty on an unconditional basis.
Alternatively consideration will be given to a joint venture arrangement or development agreement and operating licence on the basis of a new groundlease.

GUIDE PRICE

Offers are invited in the region of £350,000 for the freehold interest in the property on an unconditional basis.

Terms for a new long lease or joint venture are available subject to negotiation.

VAT

VAT will not be payable on the sale price.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with the agent.

SERVICES

Mains water and electricity are connected. We have not tested the services and interested parties should make their own enquiries of the relevant statutory undertakers.

SELLERS INFORMATION

A sellers information pack containing legal, technical and planning information in connection with the site is available in CD or paper format from the agents at a price of £20.00 + VAT.

REFERENCE

031241

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information or to arrange an inspection please contact: Stags, 21 Southernhay West, Exeter. EX1 1PR Tel 01392 680058 Fax 01392 426183 Email: devland@stags.co.uk

DIRECTIONS

From the A30 take the A3058 north and proceed for approximately 4 miles, passing Dairylands Farm World on the right hand side. The property will be found on the left hand side to the rear of a public lay-by.

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