Property description
The Stables offers a unique opportunity to run an established business and live comfortably on site. Situated close to Kings Lynn and the North Norfolk Coast the business benefits from a wide geographical area with regular clientele as well as holiday makers. The property comprises of an impressive 3000sqft house arranged over 3 levels, large private gardens with garaging and parking. The equestrian centre is set within 6 acres (sts) with paddocks, an outdoor floodlit all weather arena, 40m x 20m indoor arena with galleried viewing area, courtyard with timber stabling, tack room etc, additional stabling, toilet facilities, meeting room, workshop, kitchen and Tack shop. The property is offered for sale with the business as a going concern. It is also considered that the property might suit a variety of other business, subject to change of use being granted.
The owners also rent a further 16 acres from a neighbouring farmer and it is understood that this agreement could continue if required.
Ground Floor Entrance Hall With a parquet floor, staircase to the 1st floor radiator.
Cloakroom With a low level w.c and handbasin, window to front, radiator.
Sitting Room 8.27m (27'2") x 4.06m (13'4") A triple aspect room with windows overlooking the gardens, brick fireplace with a multi fuel stove, three radiators, sliding patio doors to the garden, opening to:
Dining Room 4.21m (13'10") x 2.64m (8'8") With a Parquet floor, window to side, radiator, and door to:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.21m (13'10") x 2.29m (7'6") increasing to 4.5m (14'9)
With a range of cupboards and drawers with worktops, inset electric hob with extractor over, double electric oven, stainless steel sink unit, space for a fridge and freezer, plumbing for a dishwasher, door to lobby with stairs to the basement and door to rear porch, two windows to rear, door to:
Study 3.96m (13') max x 3.43m (11'3") Window to front, radiator.
Rear Porch Door to the garden, garage and:-
Utility Room 2.99m (9'10") x 2.54m (8'4") With working surface and sink, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer, oil fired boiler serving the hot water and heating systems, space for a fridge, low level w.c. window to side and rear.
Lower Ground Floor Family Room 9.13m (30') x 8.19m (26'10") A superb large multi purpose room with an open plan design and featuring an open fireplace, windows to three sides, staircase from the Kitchen, wall light points and radiators.
Store Room 4.79m (15'9") x 2.12m (7') Window to rear.
First Floor Landing With access to the loft space, airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 1 4.88m (16') x 4.21m (13'10") Window to rear with views towards the paddocks, large walk in wardrobe, double radiator, door to:
En-suite Bathroom With a bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, washbasin in a vanity cupboard, low level wc, wall light point, shaver socket window to rear, radiator
Bedroom 2 4.72m (15'6") x 4.21m (13'10") Two windows to rear with views towards the paddocks, radiator.
Bedroom 3 3.96m (13') x 3.00m (9'10") Double aspect windows, radiator.
Bedroom 4 3.96m (13') x 2.83m (9'3") Window to front, built in wardrobes
Family Bathroom Comprising of a five piece suite with a bath, wash hand basin, bidet, shower cubicle and low level wc, window to front, radiator.
Outside The property is approached via a driveway with a five bar gate leading to the house. There is a second driveway to the side leading to the riding school.
The house is surrounded in attractive gardens laid to lawn with many trees and shrubs and offers privacy and seclusion from the riding school. There is a timber summer house, two timber garden sheds.
Large car port, with a high ceiling and providing access to:-
Double Garage With two up and over doors, light and power, loft space, workbench area and two windows to the side.
Equestrian Centre & Paddocks The Blackborough End Equestrian Centre is an established business set on the Norfolk and Cambridgeshire border and is within accessible distance of the North Norfolk coast and South Lincolnshire. It offers an excellent opportunity, providing a business and home.
The land owned by the school extends to about 6 acres (sts) with fenced paddocks, 40m x 20m indoor arena with 12 stables 4.27m (14') x 3.05m (10') and 3.66m (121') x 3.05m (10'), tack shop, tack room, kitchen, viewing gallery, large meeting room and storage area. Beyond is an all weather floodlight arena 60m x 30m, courtyard with 10 further stables 3.66m (12') x 3.66m (12') and 4.57m (15') x 4.57m (15'), rug room and tack room. There is also a hay barn and two mobile homes. The area has its own independent water, electricity and drainage.
Presently a further 16 acres of paddock land is rented from a neighbouring landowner and it is understood that this arrangement can continue with a new owner.
The property is entitled to a payment from the rural payments agency of about £1185.64.
There are no rights of way over the property and the property is freehold and there is an alarm fitted to the house, tack room and shop.
The property is connected to mains water and electricity. There is a septic tank for the main house and further private drainage for the riding school. The property is heated via an oil fired heating system with the hot water boosted by solar panels.
Council Tax The private house is subject to council tax band G and the riding school is classified under the business rates system with a rateable value of £16,000 per annum. The rates are therefore £7,536 per annum.
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