Opportunity to purchase a 6 acre land site with existing leisure/recreational uses and with planning permission for an indoor shooting range (approx. 17,000 sq ft) located only a few miles north of Brighton just off the main A23.
The site forms part of land owned by Q Leisure which was established in 1993 and is a family run local outdoor activity and team building centre (outdoor go-Karting, clay pigeon shooting, archery and adjacent bar/ restaurant). The site, has access, with locking gates, directly off London Road and is mainly grassland comprising existing 3G sports pitch which has been used for paintball, 5 a side football, zorbing and general use. This sits within a level basin with perimeter fencing, timber outbuilding and surrounded on all sides by steep grass banks.
Location
The site is surrounded by the beautiful South Downs National Park and is 40 minutes from London and 6 miles north of the city of Brighton and 18 miles south of Gatwick Airport. The site is situated just off the A23 (Albourne/Hurstpierpoint junction). Close by is Singing Hills Golf Course, Wickwoods Country Club Hotel and Spa, The Ginger Fox Club & Restaurant and Washbrooks Family Farm at Hurstpierpoint. Both sites have excellent 360 degree views to the village of Hurstpierpoint and unique views od Ditchling Beacon and Devils Dyke.
Accommodation
Site Area Approx 6.0 Acres (2.43 H) Please note that these areas are approximate and subject to final GPS land survey.
Planning Use The sites have been used for various leisure uses over the years including assault course (Warrior Run), five a side football, Segway, zorbing, paintball and various team building activities. Under planning ref: DM/17/3002 planning permission was granted from existing paintball and general use to indoor shooting range within an enclosed building. Amendments were made under ref: DM/18/4461 to create maintenance, services, reception and control areas with amenity rooms within the building.
Right of Way The vendors will need to retain a right of access along the driveway in order to carry out maintenance work in their neighbouring go kart track.
Terms
Tenure The site is being sold freehold with full vacant possession.
Services Our clients intend to split the existing electric and water supplies from their adjacent retain site, such cost to be shared with the purchaser. 3 phase electrics can be brought in, if required, by the purchaser. There is no mains drainage to the existing site.
Guide Price £725,000 Freehold
Specification
• Total Area 6.0 Acres (approx.)
• 3G sports pitch with planning to build new indoor and outdoor shooting range.
• Of interest to investors, developers and occupiers
• Suit a variety of future uses such as equestrian/sand school, sports/ leisure and recreational.
• Adjacent to A23, 6 miles from Brighton and 18 miles from Gatwick.