
DETACHED 3 BEDROOM OWNERS BUNGALOW, 3 WELL APPOINTED LAKESIDE LOG CABINS, FISHING LAKE, EXCELLENT ACCESS.
Tenure : Freehold
Introduction
Leven Park Lake offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a quality leisure and lifestyle business with modern owners accommodation located on the outskirts of the popular village of Leven, close to the Market town of Beverley. The property has been developed by the current owners over the past 20 years concentrating on offering holiday lodges to let with private fishing. Leven Park Lake has been meticulously maintained and offers a well established business opportunity with the potential to develop the site further. The property is now offered for sale due to the impending retirement of the owners.
Location
Leven Park Lake is conveniently located on the southern edge of Leven village, approximately 7 miles north east of the attractive market town of Beverley. The cities of Kingston upon Hull and York lie some 13 miles to the south and 39 miles to the west respectively. Leven village is well located to take advantage of the nearby East Yorkshire countryside and the seaside resorts of Bridlington and Hornsea. The village itself offers a wide range of amenities including a primary school, recreation club, general store, post office, bakery, butchers, pharmacy and doctors surgery and two public houses. The property has extensive road frontage to and is accessed from South Street. The A165 Leven By-Pass is within easy reach offering excellent road links.
Leven Park Lane
The property comprises of a freshwater lake extending to 2.93 acres (1.19 hectares) or thereabouts together with detached 3 bedroomed owners bungalow and 3 well appointed log cabins which are available to let as holiday accommodation. The property enjoys a semi-rural feel and is well screened from South Street by mature hedgerows whilst still being close to the village amenities. In total the property extends to 6.98 acres (2.83 hectares) or thereabouts.
Accommodation
49 South Street, Leven (Owners Bungalow)
A detached timber framed bungalow which is subject to an occupancy restriction, clad with a brick skin under a tiled roof, together with uPVC double glazed windows and gas fired central heating. The frame has been constructed using 6 timbers so as to enable a further storey to be added (subject to obtaining the necessary consents). The bungalow is well screened from the remainder of the property and enjoys a secluded setting with private garden, parking and a separate driveway. Enjoying natural light throughout the spacious rooms offer contemporary accommodation comprising:
Entrance Hallway
A spacious hallway with storage cupboard off and access to loft.
Kitchen/ Diner
4.97m x 4.67m
Fully fitted with wall and floor units, integrated appliances including dishwasher and washing machine and Cannon Range Cooker. Back door leading onto garden.
Dining Room
4.26m x 2.88m
French doors leading onto garden. Potential to use as a 4th bedroom.
Living Room
5.98m x 4.47m
Feature fireplace. French doors leading onto garden.
Bedroom One
4.85m x 3.16m
Fitted wardrobes.
En-Suite Shower Room
2.25m x 1.75m
Enclosed shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC.
Bedroom Two
4.45m x 2.75m
Bedroom Three
2.57m x 2.55m
House Bathroom
2.26m x 1.75m
Bath, wash hand basin, WC.
Outside
To the rear of the dwelling is a private and established garden with patio, lawn, and flower borders. To the side of the dwelling there is ample car parking together with 2 timber sheds which were previously used as a Tackle Shop and Snack Bar. One shed has a WC and is plumbed to mains water for the use of a washing machine and both of which are connected to mains electricity.
Holiday Lodges
The 3 log cabins, Swan, Mallard and Kingfisher offer a lakeside setting with modern and well appointed holiday accommodation. Each cabin has gas central heating and they have all been exceptionally well maintained by the owners. Swan Cabin stands on its own to the north of the property whereas Mallard and Kingfisher Cabins are located on the far south eastern boundary. All cabins have good car parking and outside space. In detail they comprise:
Swan Cabin
Enjoying a superb location this is a spacious detached log cabin approached over a small timber bridge with an extensive sundeck overlooking the lake. The accommodation comprises:
Kitchen/Diner
Fitted wall and floor units, halogen hob, cooker and appliances including dishwasher.
Living Room
Feature fireplace. French doors to the sundeck.
Bedroom One
Double. With window overlooking the lake.
Bedroom Two
Double.
Bathroom
Bath with shower over, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail.
Internal Hallway
With cupboard containing Logic central heating boiler, freezer and washing machine.
Kingfisher and Mallard Cabins
These cabins are situated in a secluded setting on the south eastern boundary of the property and easily accessed by car over an internal private road which runs alongside the lake. Each cabin is detached and provides 2 bedroomed accommodation. Externally each cabin has a veranda and patio area together with car parking for 2 cars. The cabins are similar in layout and size and the accommodation includes the following:
Kitchen/Diner
Fitted units, gas cooker and appliances including plumbing for an automatic washing machine.
Living Area
Open plan to Kitchen/Diner with french doors to the veranda.
Bedroom One
Double. With window overlooking the lake.
Bedroom Two
Double.
Bathroom
Bath with shower over, wash hand basin, WC..
The Lake
The lake extends to some 2.93 acres (1.19 hectares) or thereabouts with a small island and is approximately 20 (6.10m) at its deepest point. There are 21 fishing pegs located around the lake which are accessible either by a path or the private road which runs around the western and northern perimeter. Otter fencing was erected in 2014 along this boundary. The lake is stocked with Carp to 28lb, Barble, Chubb and Tench to 6lb. Other fish include: Bream, Ide, Orfe, Roach and Perch.
The Existing Business
The current owners have concentrated their business by developing the letting of 3 lakeside holiday lodges. It is felt that there is further potential to develop this business as well as offering a variety of fishing opportunities. The business has enjoyed repeat bookings from customers around the UK. The holiday lodges are available for full or part weeks and the 2016 price list based on a full weeks stay is as follows: Cabin Low Mid High Swan £395-£495, £525-£750, £775-£895 Kingfisher & Mallard £295-£425, £475-£550, £575-£695 An electronic information pack including trading information is available to seriously interested parties who have made an accompanied inspection of the property and have signed a non-disclosure agreement.
General Remarks and Stipulations
Method of Sale
Leven Park Lake is for sale by private treaty. The Vendors reserve the right to conclude the sale by any other means at their discretion. Interested parties should register their interest at an early stage to be kept informed as to how the sale will be concluded.
Tenure
The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession available upon completion.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale unless specifically referred to in these particulars or the information pack.
Fish Stocks
Fish stocks within the lake are included in the sale. Dee Atkinson & Harrison are not liable in any way for the quality or quantity of the fish stocks, nor any death or disease that may affect such stocks. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the quantity and quality of the fish stocks prior to purchase.
Rateable Value
Business rates are payable on the Fishing Lake Self Catering Units and Premises. The rateable value from the current 2010 Rating List is £6,400. Business Rate relief may be available and interested parties are advised to contact the East Riding of Yorkshire Councils Business Rate department for further information.
Council Tax
49 South Street, Leven is assessed as Band B for Council Tax. The payment for 2016/2017 is £1,195.59
Drainage Rates
Drainage rates are payable to the Beverley and North Holderness Internal Drainage Board. The amount payable for the year ending 31st March 2016 was £2.79.
Services
49 South Street and Swan Cabin are both connected to mains gas. Mallard and Kingfisher Cabins are heated by way of bottled gas. All of the dwellings are connected to mains electricity and water. Foul drainage is to private systems.
Planning
Planning enquiries in respect of the property should be directed to East Riding of Yorkshire Council. 49 South Street is subject to a planning condition limiting the year round occupation of the dwelling to a person solely engaged in the operation of the adjacent holiday accommodation business.
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire Council, County Hall, Cross Street, Beverley, HU17 9BA.
Sporting, Mineral & Manorial Rights
The sporting and mineral rights are included within the sale in so far as they are owned. There is a unilateral notice in respect of a claim to rights excepted to the Lord of the Manor of Leven.
VAT
In the event that the sale of the property or any part of it or any right attached to it becomes chargeable for the purpose of VAT such tax will be payable in addition to the sale price.
Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves
The property is sold with the benefit of all granted rights of way, water, support, drainage, electricity supplies, lights and other easements or quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing or proposed wayleaves or electricity, drainage, water, gas and any other pipes whether shown on the plan or indicated in these particulars or not and without any obligations to define the same respectively.
Plans, Areas & Schedules
The plans provided in these sale particulars and the areas stated are for guidance only and are subject to verification with the title deeds.
Contaminated Land
The Vendor(s) are not aware of any land having been filled with any contaminated matter referred to in the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The Vendor(s) do not give any guarantee or guarantees in this respect and advises the Purchaser(s) to make sure enquiries and investigations, which may be necessary to satisfy themselves that none of this land is so filled.
Viewing/Further Information
Strictly by appointment with Dee Atkinson & Harrison. For further information please contact Samantha Mellor on telephone number: 01377 253151.
Date of Information
Particulars prepared: April 2016 Photographs taken: 2013 2016
Disclaimer
Dee Atkinson & Harrison for themselves and as Agents for the Vendor(s) of this property, give notice that these particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. No person in the employment of Dee Atkinson & Harrison has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
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