Friars Farm Retreat, Halstead Road, Fordham, Essex, CO6

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving kennels and cattery business together with a fabulous three bedroom detached home on a good size plot with large hay barn and workshop.

FRIARS FARM KENNELS & CATTERY
The business was established in 1962 and the current owners have been operating the business for 24 years which has a licence for 80 dogs and 28 cats.
Forty eight of the kennels have large individual exercise runs and there are two isolation kennels.
Within the cattery and kennels there is a kitchen and food preparation area, storerooms, cattery food preparation area, cat kitchen and laundry, grooming parlour and reception. The kennels and cattery have oil fired central heating, water supply and mains drainage connection.

OUTSIDE
The property sits on a generous plot with patios surrounding the property with the remainder being laid to lawn and enclosed by post and rail fencing.
There is a large hay barn providing plenty of storage and covered car parking. There is also a large timber workshop of approximately 31 feet.

THE PROPERTY
Friars Farm Retreat is a modern three bedroom detached family home which was completed in 2021 to a high specification by the current owners. The property has a welcoming reception hall which has stairs to the first floor and gives access to the ground floor cloakroom. The lounge is located to the left and features a cast iron log burner and has French doors leading to the garden.
To the rear of the property is a further sitting room and study. The kitchen / diner is located to the right of the property and features a range of wooden work surfaces with cupboards and drawers under, Rangemaster cooker with extractor fan over, French doors leading to the patio terrace to the side. There is also a useful utility room with a door leading to the rear. The first floor landing leads to three double bedrooms which all feature en-suites.

LOCATION
Friars Farm Retreat and Friars Farm Kennels & Cattery is situated in a pleasant village location to the west of Colchester and set back from the A1124 to Halstead. The A12 is easily reached for London and the M25 and A120 for Stansted Airport. Marks Tey station is a short distance away providing services to London Liverpool Street. Stanway Shopping & Retail District is a short drive away providing shopping facilities via a range of national outlets. There are good primary and secondary schools nearby.
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TERMS
The premises are available For Sale with offers in excess of £900,000.

SERVICES
Council Tax Band - G

We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Oil-fired central heating, underfloor heating and four solar panels located on the barn.

BUSINESS RATES
We are advised that the premises have a rateable value, with effect from the 1st April 2023, of £11,750.
For rateable values below £12,000, 100% small business rate relief may be available, subject to eligibility.
We recommend all parties make their own direct enquiries with the local rating authority.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE [EPC]
We have been advised that the premises fall within class B (87) of the energy performance assessment scale.
A full copy of the EPC assessment and recommendation report is available from our office upon request.

LEGAL COSTS
Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations require Fenn Wright to formally verify prospective purchaser's identity, residence and source of funds prior to instructing solicitors.


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