The premises occupy an ideal rural location in the heart of the country approximately 2.5km from Bedford. By road the premises are easily accessed from the A421 trunk road, M1 to A1 link.
The site occupies 1.6 hectares (3.95 acres).
The site is currently laid out as a family tourist attraction with ample car parking surrounded by open grass areas and ponds, with a range of attractions and facilities to educate and entertain. There are play areas, activity facilities, wild areas to explore, nature trails, animal areas, lecture rooms and cabins for play and teaching. A gift shop lies at the entrance, leading to a large cafe. Central to the building lies the butterfly house and associated exotic animal display rooms. The existing business has an excellent reputation as a destination for school visits.
Main Building, 3 span steel portal frame |
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| Reception Area and Gift Shop | 14200 x 7300mm | 103.66 sq.m | 1115sq.ft |
| Television Viewing Room | 5100 x 3140mm | 16.00 sq.m | 172 sq.ft |
| Cafe | 7810 x 1400mm | 112.46 sq.m | 1210 sq.ft |
| Kitchen | 3100 x 6150mm | 19.06 sq.m | 205 sq.ft |
| Kitchen Store | 1550 x 3100mm | 4.80 sq.m | 51 sq.ft |
| Greenhouse (butterfly house) | 23300 x 17500mm | 390.25 sq.m | 4200sq.ft |
| Animal Display Room | 4450 x 17500mm | 77.87 sq.m | 838 sq.ft |
| 1st Floor Office | 7400 x 5600mm | 41.44 sq.m | 446 sq.ft |
Outside |
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| Covered Patio Cafe Area | 37.16 sq.m | 400 sq.ft | |
| Timber Cabin 1 | 24.05 sq.m | 260 sq.ft | |
| Timber Cabin 2 | 24.05 sq.m | 260 sq.ft | |
| A range of small animal enclosures. | |||
| Picnic area | |||
| Formal play area with play apparatus | |||
| Childrens' tunnel and cave system for adventure play | |||
Grounds |
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| Front paddock | 0.4 ha | 0.988 acres | with pond |
| Rear paddock | 0.3 ha | 0.741acres | |
| Car Park | 0.2 ha | 0.494 acres | approx 100 cars and 3 coaches |
3 Phase mains electricity and water are connected. Mains sewer connected and private storm water drainage. Oil fired heating.
Rateable Value is currently £14,750
Rates payable currently £500 per month
The premises are offered for sale freehold with vacant possession, or leasehold by negotiation.
£500,000
The current business is a licensed zoo until 2016. The existing planning permission is as a butterfly park.
The site and buildings are easily adaptable for a range of other uses. The local planning authority have indicated that alternative leisure or light commercial use applications would be considered favourably.
Upon completion of legal documentation.
Both parties to bear their own legal costs.
Value added tax may be payable and prospective purchasers ought to satisfy themselves in respect of the position regarding VAT and take professional advice if necessary.
Strictly by appointment through sole agents Cliftons, 01767 312131 or 600111.
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