Low Harker Dene Caravan Park, Low Harker Dene, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4DH

Low Harker Dene Caravan Park presents a rare opportunity to acquire a long-established residential caravan park located at Low Harker Dene on the northern outskirts of Carlisle.
Situated in a well-connected semi-rural location, the park occupies a substantial site designated by the local authority specifically for traveller use.
The park currently accommodates 15 residential pitches, comprising a mix of static caravans, touring caravans, and lodges, all benefitting from access to a small brick-built amenity block. In addition, the sale includes an adjacent parcel of land allocated within the Local Plan for traveller use, offering potential for future development or expansion, subject to the necessary consents.
The property is offered for sale on behalf of the Joint Fixed Charge Receivers.

Low Harker Dene Caravan Park is situated at Low Harker Dene on the northern outskirts of Carlisle, offering a semi-rural setting with excellent accessibility. The area comprises a mix of countryside, commercial, and industrial uses, providing a practical location within easy reach of local amenities and services.
The site benefits from good transport connections, being located immediately adjacent to the M6 Motorway, with convenient access to both the A7 and A69 trunk roads. Carlisle Railway Station, located a short drive away, lies on the West Coast Main Line and provides direct services to major destinations including London, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.
It is positioned less than 10 miles from the England/Scotland border

- The site is connected to mains electricity, water and septic tank drainage.

- The caravan pitches are connected to the main service utilities and are separately metered.

- The amenities block has electric heating and there are 13amp electric points throughout the site.

Agents notes
• The site is designated for traveller use only and is to remain as such following a sale.
• The static caravans on site are not included in the sale as they belong to residents.

This well-established traveller caravan park has been operating since 2010 and currently comprises 15 occupied pitches, each benefiting from a brick-built amenity block. The site offers a range of accommodation block configurations, including both detached and semi-detached units, providing flexibility for occupiers and future management.
Positioned at the entrance to the site is a detached bungalow, suitable for owner occupation, site management accommodation, or potential ancillary use (subject to any necessary consents).
In addition to the existing income-generating operation, the property includes further development land, presenting a significant opportunity for expansion. The site is allocated within the Local Plan for up to 24 pitches, while a planning application is currently pending for 30 pitches, offering substantial scope to enhance capacity and future revenue.
This represents a rare opportunity to acquire an established business within a specialist sector, combining immediate income with considerable development potential and long-term growth prospects.
The site is designated for traveller use only and is to remain as such following a sale.

There are no staff to transfer.

Planning Application no: 23/0725

Proposal Details: Change Of Use Of Land To Gypsy/Traveller Site; Ground Works And Preparation Of 30no. Residential Plots For Mobile Homes With Outbuilding, Parking And Communal Recreation Zones; Proposed New Roads Across The Site And New Crossover Access To Main Road

Decision: Registered

Local Planning Authority: Cumberland Council