Land For Sale £1,800,000
Sutton Hall Golf Course and Traditional Farm Building
With Planning Permission for conversion to residential unit
Together with additional agricultural land
total area 178.85 acres
As a Whole or In LotsSolicitor : S. Dearden, Mosshaselhurst, 2 Castle Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1AB.
Introduction
Wright Marshall are favoured with instructions to offer Sutton Hall Golf course together with traditional farm buildings with planning permission for conversion to residential together with additional arable agricultural land for sale.
Sutton Hall Golf Course continues to be offered for sale as an ongoing golf club and is brought to the market by the pending retirement of the present owners.
It is now being offered for sale by private treaty which can continue as a golf club but the marketing and sales promotion is now opened up for alternative uses and a wider audience.
The clubhouse, traditional outbuildings, golf course and adjoining agricultural land is now for sale as a whole or in lots as described in these particulars.
Lot 1 comprises the clubhouse set in 25.30 acres which will be of interest to continue as a licenced restaurant/function room ideal as a wedding venue or such other social requirement. Alternatively it may be suitable for change of use to a residence to take advantage of the land that it is set within and the outstanding views over undulating Cheshire countryside. Purchasers should satisfy themselves whether planning is required for any alternative use.
Lot 2 comprises a traditional farm building set in 1.55 acres which has the benefit of planning permission for conversion to one detached dwelling and is an ideal subject to be of interest to private individuals and developers.
Lots 3 and 4 comprise two large parcels of land comprising part golf course and farmland extending to 64.29 acres and 87.71 acres. The land is high quality largely suitable for arable cultivation with a small section of permanent pasture and woodland. Quotes have been obtained for the course reinstatement to agriculture by the removal of tees, greens, bunkers and trees all of which can be done with the minimum of cost.
Sutton Hall Golf Course is presently a 6640 yard Par 72 parkland course within the undulating Cheshire countryside with superb views over the Weaver Valley with the benefit of modern clubhouse and facilities.
The property is for sale as a whole or in any combination of lots as described within the particulars offering a number of potential purchasers very exciting opportunities to create very individual investments.
Occupying a naturally free draining site ideal for its current use as a golf course and agricultural land.
Lot 1
Club house and Land extending to 25.30 acres.
Lot 2
Farm buildings with planning permission for conversion into residential dwelling extending to 1.55 acres.
Lot 3
Western section of Golf Course and Agricultural Land extending to 64.29 acres
lot 4
Eastern section of Golf Course and Agricultural land extending to 87.71 acres.
Total area 178.85 acres
Location
Convenient and accessible from all directions just one mile from Junction 12 of M56 it is the following approximate distances:- Frodsham 2 miles, Runcorn 6 miles, Chester 14 miles, Warrington 8 miles, Liverpool 19 miles, Manchester 26 miles.
Clubhouse
A purpose built modern clubhouse originally constructed in 1996 and subsequently enlarged extending to over 4,000 sqft. The entrance hall provides access to the Professionals Shop and Administration Office with the Ladies and Gents Locker Rooms accessed both off the hall as well as independent access to the upper car park and there is a trolley shed. The changing rooms have been updated recently to accommodate their increased usage from both members and visitors.
The Club Lounge and sun terrace enjoys an elevated position overlooking the golf course with the ability as a function room to cater for up to 80 covers at any one time. The kitchen, Still Room and Bar are extensively fitted out with the ability to separate the Dining area from the Lounge Bar enabling the ability for private functions without affecting the day to day running of the Golf Course and facilities.
Car Park
The lower and upper Car Parks provides parking for approximately 90 cars and has further scope for extension and the grass overspill area can hold up to a further 50 cars.
General Information
Sutton Hall Golf Club is operated as a Proprietary Club with members in the categories listed. There is a healthy number of visitors and societies and the Club House lends itself to accommodating outside functions such as wakes, weddings and parties.
Fixtures And Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are owned and will be itemised within a full inventory at the time of sale and will be made available.
Local Authority/Town And Country Planning
The Golf Course lies within Cheshire West and Chester Council.
The property is located within the Green Belt.
Business Rates
The current rateable value for year ending 2018/19 is £36,250.
Current rates payable £17,798.75.
Water Usage Jan 2017 to Jan 2018:-
Course and Greenkeeper sheds - £2665.58
Club House - £769.05
Licences
The Club House is fully licenced for entertainment with music and the sale of alcohol.
Easements, Wayleaves And Public Rights Of Way
The premises are sold subject to all existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way whether specified or otherwise.
The land is crossed by overhead electricity cables.
Lot 4 has a public footpath running on two sides.
Lot 1 and Lot 2 will have the benefit of a right of access over the driveway to Sutton Hall.
Lot 2 will be granted an easement to lay services for the conversion of the farm building. Full details to be outlined in the contract of sale.
The Clubhouse
The club house is built of brick and tile construction.
Covered entrance area
12'5" x 7'2". Glazed double opening doors to the reception hallway.
Reception hallway
40'4" x 5'9". Providing individual access to the changing rooms and the office. Single panel radiator.
Office
15'6" x8'4". Double panel radiator. Window overlooking the course.
Gents changing rooms
Comprising Inner Lobby leading to the cloakroom.
Cloakroom
With three urinals. Three wash hand basins. Separate W.C.
Inner lobby
With access to the changing room area and showers.
Showers and changing area
15'10" x 14'9". Four tiled shower cubicles.
Framed opening to the
Locker room
21'8" x 13'8". With separate external door leading to the course. Radiators.
Rear storage lobby
With glazed door and access to the trolley shed. Access to the ladies changing room.
Disabled W.C.
With W.C. And wash hand basin.
Ladies cloakroom and changing room
15'8" x 15'5". Lobby area with access to the cloaks area with three wash hand basins. Two W.c's and two tiled shower cubicles with locker facilities. Radiators.
From the principal hallway glazed double opening doors to the:-
Lounge/bar area
28'6" x 23'1". Includes informal lounge sitting area. Tables and chairs. Radiators. High level wall pitch pine boarding for the photograph display. Telephone point. Wall light points. Inset ceiling spotlights. Access to bar area and folding doors to the dining area and principal bar.
Dining area
33'7" x 21'8". Pine ceiling with exposed trusses. Open to roof apex. There are five full sized windows with one central glazed double opening doors leading out onto the sun patio and to the side there is a further double opening doors/fire exit to the side patio. For up to 80 covers.
Bar area
23'5" in length and having shelving and base areas underneath the bar with stainless steel double drainer sink unit. Corner wash hand basin. Space for the bottle fridges.
Freezer room
6'2" x 9'7". Accessed off the bar area. Double opening wooden doors to rear. Also providing access to the:-
Cellar
9'11" x 8'8". Cold venting and appliances and pumps for the beer facilities. Situated off the cellar is a further triangular shaped storage room 11'3" x 9'1".
Kitchen
16'6" x 11'7". With tiled floors and walls to main worktop surrounding areas. Window to rear and wooden door to rear. Kitchen is fitted with stainless steel appliances including two fitted wall shelves, large wall length stainless steel drainer with double large sink units. Wash hand basin. Hobart mxdfxd 200 dishwasher. Central stainless steel heat table with storage facility under. Shelving and plate rack. Six gas ring range with double ovens under. Further stainless steel table with two grills and stainless steel Falcon base oven with two deep fat fryers. Further shelving and the whole with large stainless steel extractor hood over. Recess and pantry area.
Boiler house
Situated to the rear and housing the gas fired central heating boiler.
Trolley shed
22'6" x 11'0". Attached to the Clubhouse of timber construction.
Lot 1
Golf course club house, car park, practice ground with feature lake and additional agricultural land extending to 25.30 acres
The existing club house, car park and surrounding land provides an exciting opportunity, subject to obtaining necessary consents to provide alternative leisure use, wedding venue, conference centre to benefit from its accessible location with stunning views over the large pond and the open countryside beyond.
Lot 2
Agricultural building with the benefit of planning permission for conversion to A four bedroom residential dwelling extending to 2,455 sqft (228.22SQM)
total area extending to 1.55 acres
The traditional farm buildings are situated along the private driveway to Sutton Hall and have planning for their conversion to a single residential unit and the construction of a proposed glazed link to provide a modern flexible living space suitable for extended families or for working from home and provides an exciting development opportunity with the added attraction of grounds extending in total to 1.55 acres.
The proposed accommodation with approximate room measurements is as follows:-
Hall - 3.35m x 3.5m (10'11" x 11'5")
Inner Hall
Kitchen/Dining - 6.4m x 6.65m (20'11" x 21'9") max measurements
Living Room - 3.15m x 6.65m (10'4" x 21'9")
Snug/Office - 4.40m x 3.00m (14'5" x 9'10")
Inner Hall
W.C.
Dressing Room - 2.10m x 2.85m (6'10" x 9'4") maximum
Bathroom
Bedroom 4/Office - 3.75m x 2.85m (12'3" x 9'4")
First floor
Bedroom 1 - 4.35m x 3.20m (14'3" x 10'5")
Bedroom 2 - 4.35m x 3.35m (14'3" x 10'11")
En-Suite Bathroom - 2.95m x 1.80m (8'8" x 5'10")
Bedroom 3 - 4.75m x 2.95m (15'6" x 9'8")
Bathroom - 2.10m x 2.00m (6'10" x 6'6")
External Store
All measurements are approximate and for guidance purposes only.
Gross external Floor Area 228.22sqm (2,455sqft).
Elevation drawings and floor plans are reproduced within these particulars for prospective purchasers guidance. Detailed information can be gained from Cheshire West and Chester planning website under the reference number 16/0/167/ful. Works have been undertaken to commence the development and confirmation has been received from Cheshire West and Chester Council that the permission has been safeguarded.
Lot 3
Western section of golf course and additional arable accommodation land extending to 64.29 acres.
A block of land with access from Chester Road. Prior to its use as a golf course the northern section had been in arable cultivation with the lower land adjoining the Weaver navigation suitable for grazing livestock. Presently 9 acres are in arable cultivation, the remainder being golf course will need reinstatement to be used for agriculture. Also included is the substantial wooded area known as Lowe's Wood.
Lot 4
Eastern section of golf course and arable accommodation land extending to 87.71 acres.
Access points from Aston Lane. To fields extending to approximately 25 acres presently in arable cultivation with the remainder being the eastern section of the golf course which would require reinstatement for agriculture. The lower sections adjoining the Weaver Navigation are suited to livestock grazing.
Services
Mains electricity and water and the club house. Private drainage system. Lpg central heating.
Easements, Wayleaves And Public Rights Of Way.
The property is sold subject to all existing electricity and other easements and rights of way whether specified or otherwise.
The land is crossed by overhead electricity cables.
Lot 4 has a public footpath down the side of the woodland to the east and 200 yards along the southern border.
Lot 1 and Lot 2 will have the benefit of a right of access over the driveway to Sutton Hall.
Lot 2 will be granted an easement to lay services for the conversion of the farm building. Full details to be outlined in the contract of sale.
Planning
Planning Application Number 16/0/167/ful for Lot 2 is available for inspection as well as available on the local authority's planning portal.
Basic Payments
No entitlements are included.
Boundary Responsibilities
The sale plan indicates by inward 'T' marks those boundaries which will be the responsibility of each lot.
Town And Country Planning Act
The property, notwithstanding any description contained within these Particulars of sale, is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme or Agreement, Resolution or Notice, which may or may not come to be in force and also subject to any statutory Provision or bye law, without obligation on the part of the vendor to specify them.
O.S. Sheets
The sale plan is based upon the modern Ordnance Survey Sheets with the sanction of the Controller of H.M.S.O. The purchaser shall raise no objection or query in respect of any variation between the physical boundary on site and the os Sheet Plan.
Viewings
By appointment with the Agents' Tarporley office.
Tenure
We understand the Tenure to be Freehold free from chief or ground rent. Vacant possession upon completion. For the avoidance of doubt there will be an inventory of fixtures and fittings. All consumable stock to be purchased at valuation on completion.
Sales Particulars
The sales particulars have been prepared for the convenience of prospective purchasers, and whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, their accuracy is not guaranteed nor in any circumstances will they give grounds for an action in law.
Planning.
It is considered there may be potential for a change of use of the clubhouse to residential should the golf club cease. Purchasers should make their own investigations as to how viable this is and whether planning permission is required.
With Planning Permission for conversion to residential unit
Together with additional agricultural land
total area 178.85 acres
As a Whole or In LotsSolicitor : S. Dearden, Mosshaselhurst, 2 Castle Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1AB.
Introduction
Wright Marshall are favoured with instructions to offer Sutton Hall Golf course together with traditional farm buildings with planning permission for conversion to residential together with additional arable agricultural land for sale.
Sutton Hall Golf Course continues to be offered for sale as an ongoing golf club and is brought to the market by the pending retirement of the present owners.
It is now being offered for sale by private treaty which can continue as a golf club but the marketing and sales promotion is now opened up for alternative uses and a wider audience.
The clubhouse, traditional outbuildings, golf course and adjoining agricultural land is now for sale as a whole or in lots as described in these particulars.
Lot 1 comprises the clubhouse set in 25.30 acres which will be of interest to continue as a licenced restaurant/function room ideal as a wedding venue or such other social requirement. Alternatively it may be suitable for change of use to a residence to take advantage of the land that it is set within and the outstanding views over undulating Cheshire countryside. Purchasers should satisfy themselves whether planning is required for any alternative use.
Lot 2 comprises a traditional farm building set in 1.55 acres which has the benefit of planning permission for conversion to one detached dwelling and is an ideal subject to be of interest to private individuals and developers.
Lots 3 and 4 comprise two large parcels of land comprising part golf course and farmland extending to 64.29 acres and 87.71 acres. The land is high quality largely suitable for arable cultivation with a small section of permanent pasture and woodland. Quotes have been obtained for the course reinstatement to agriculture by the removal of tees, greens, bunkers and trees all of which can be done with the minimum of cost.
Sutton Hall Golf Course is presently a 6640 yard Par 72 parkland course within the undulating Cheshire countryside with superb views over the Weaver Valley with the benefit of modern clubhouse and facilities.
The property is for sale as a whole or in any combination of lots as described within the particulars offering a number of potential purchasers very exciting opportunities to create very individual investments.
Occupying a naturally free draining site ideal for its current use as a golf course and agricultural land.
Lot 1
Club house and Land extending to 25.30 acres.
Lot 2
Farm buildings with planning permission for conversion into residential dwelling extending to 1.55 acres.
Lot 3
Western section of Golf Course and Agricultural Land extending to 64.29 acres
lot 4
Eastern section of Golf Course and Agricultural land extending to 87.71 acres.
Total area 178.85 acres
Location
Convenient and accessible from all directions just one mile from Junction 12 of M56 it is the following approximate distances:- Frodsham 2 miles, Runcorn 6 miles, Chester 14 miles, Warrington 8 miles, Liverpool 19 miles, Manchester 26 miles.
Clubhouse
A purpose built modern clubhouse originally constructed in 1996 and subsequently enlarged extending to over 4,000 sqft. The entrance hall provides access to the Professionals Shop and Administration Office with the Ladies and Gents Locker Rooms accessed both off the hall as well as independent access to the upper car park and there is a trolley shed. The changing rooms have been updated recently to accommodate their increased usage from both members and visitors.
The Club Lounge and sun terrace enjoys an elevated position overlooking the golf course with the ability as a function room to cater for up to 80 covers at any one time. The kitchen, Still Room and Bar are extensively fitted out with the ability to separate the Dining area from the Lounge Bar enabling the ability for private functions without affecting the day to day running of the Golf Course and facilities.
Car Park
The lower and upper Car Parks provides parking for approximately 90 cars and has further scope for extension and the grass overspill area can hold up to a further 50 cars.
General Information
Sutton Hall Golf Club is operated as a Proprietary Club with members in the categories listed. There is a healthy number of visitors and societies and the Club House lends itself to accommodating outside functions such as wakes, weddings and parties.
Fixtures And Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are owned and will be itemised within a full inventory at the time of sale and will be made available.
Local Authority/Town And Country Planning
The Golf Course lies within Cheshire West and Chester Council.
The property is located within the Green Belt.
Business Rates
The current rateable value for year ending 2018/19 is £36,250.
Current rates payable £17,798.75.
Water Usage Jan 2017 to Jan 2018:-
Course and Greenkeeper sheds - £2665.58
Club House - £769.05
Licences
The Club House is fully licenced for entertainment with music and the sale of alcohol.
Easements, Wayleaves And Public Rights Of Way
The premises are sold subject to all existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way whether specified or otherwise.
The land is crossed by overhead electricity cables.
Lot 4 has a public footpath running on two sides.
Lot 1 and Lot 2 will have the benefit of a right of access over the driveway to Sutton Hall.
Lot 2 will be granted an easement to lay services for the conversion of the farm building. Full details to be outlined in the contract of sale.
The Clubhouse
The club house is built of brick and tile construction.
Covered entrance area
12'5" x 7'2". Glazed double opening doors to the reception hallway.
Reception hallway
40'4" x 5'9". Providing individual access to the changing rooms and the office. Single panel radiator.
Office
15'6" x8'4". Double panel radiator. Window overlooking the course.
Gents changing rooms
Comprising Inner Lobby leading to the cloakroom.
Cloakroom
With three urinals. Three wash hand basins. Separate W.C.
Inner lobby
With access to the changing room area and showers.
Showers and changing area
15'10" x 14'9". Four tiled shower cubicles.
Framed opening to the
Locker room
21'8" x 13'8". With separate external door leading to the course. Radiators.
Rear storage lobby
With glazed door and access to the trolley shed. Access to the ladies changing room.
Disabled W.C.
With W.C. And wash hand basin.
Ladies cloakroom and changing room
15'8" x 15'5". Lobby area with access to the cloaks area with three wash hand basins. Two W.c's and two tiled shower cubicles with locker facilities. Radiators.
From the principal hallway glazed double opening doors to the:-
Lounge/bar area
28'6" x 23'1". Includes informal lounge sitting area. Tables and chairs. Radiators. High level wall pitch pine boarding for the photograph display. Telephone point. Wall light points. Inset ceiling spotlights. Access to bar area and folding doors to the dining area and principal bar.
Dining area
33'7" x 21'8". Pine ceiling with exposed trusses. Open to roof apex. There are five full sized windows with one central glazed double opening doors leading out onto the sun patio and to the side there is a further double opening doors/fire exit to the side patio. For up to 80 covers.
Bar area
23'5" in length and having shelving and base areas underneath the bar with stainless steel double drainer sink unit. Corner wash hand basin. Space for the bottle fridges.
Freezer room
6'2" x 9'7". Accessed off the bar area. Double opening wooden doors to rear. Also providing access to the:-
Cellar
9'11" x 8'8". Cold venting and appliances and pumps for the beer facilities. Situated off the cellar is a further triangular shaped storage room 11'3" x 9'1".
Kitchen
16'6" x 11'7". With tiled floors and walls to main worktop surrounding areas. Window to rear and wooden door to rear. Kitchen is fitted with stainless steel appliances including two fitted wall shelves, large wall length stainless steel drainer with double large sink units. Wash hand basin. Hobart mxdfxd 200 dishwasher. Central stainless steel heat table with storage facility under. Shelving and plate rack. Six gas ring range with double ovens under. Further stainless steel table with two grills and stainless steel Falcon base oven with two deep fat fryers. Further shelving and the whole with large stainless steel extractor hood over. Recess and pantry area.
Boiler house
Situated to the rear and housing the gas fired central heating boiler.
Trolley shed
22'6" x 11'0". Attached to the Clubhouse of timber construction.
Lot 1
Golf course club house, car park, practice ground with feature lake and additional agricultural land extending to 25.30 acres
The existing club house, car park and surrounding land provides an exciting opportunity, subject to obtaining necessary consents to provide alternative leisure use, wedding venue, conference centre to benefit from its accessible location with stunning views over the large pond and the open countryside beyond.
Lot 2
Agricultural building with the benefit of planning permission for conversion to A four bedroom residential dwelling extending to 2,455 sqft (228.22SQM)
total area extending to 1.55 acres
The traditional farm buildings are situated along the private driveway to Sutton Hall and have planning for their conversion to a single residential unit and the construction of a proposed glazed link to provide a modern flexible living space suitable for extended families or for working from home and provides an exciting development opportunity with the added attraction of grounds extending in total to 1.55 acres.
The proposed accommodation with approximate room measurements is as follows:-
Hall - 3.35m x 3.5m (10'11" x 11'5")
Inner Hall
Kitchen/Dining - 6.4m x 6.65m (20'11" x 21'9") max measurements
Living Room - 3.15m x 6.65m (10'4" x 21'9")
Snug/Office - 4.40m x 3.00m (14'5" x 9'10")
Inner Hall
W.C.
Dressing Room - 2.10m x 2.85m (6'10" x 9'4") maximum
Bathroom
Bedroom 4/Office - 3.75m x 2.85m (12'3" x 9'4")
First floor
Bedroom 1 - 4.35m x 3.20m (14'3" x 10'5")
Bedroom 2 - 4.35m x 3.35m (14'3" x 10'11")
En-Suite Bathroom - 2.95m x 1.80m (8'8" x 5'10")
Bedroom 3 - 4.75m x 2.95m (15'6" x 9'8")
Bathroom - 2.10m x 2.00m (6'10" x 6'6")
External Store
All measurements are approximate and for guidance purposes only.
Gross external Floor Area 228.22sqm (2,455sqft).
Elevation drawings and floor plans are reproduced within these particulars for prospective purchasers guidance. Detailed information can be gained from Cheshire West and Chester planning website under the reference number 16/0/167/ful. Works have been undertaken to commence the development and confirmation has been received from Cheshire West and Chester Council that the permission has been safeguarded.
Lot 3
Western section of golf course and additional arable accommodation land extending to 64.29 acres.
A block of land with access from Chester Road. Prior to its use as a golf course the northern section had been in arable cultivation with the lower land adjoining the Weaver navigation suitable for grazing livestock. Presently 9 acres are in arable cultivation, the remainder being golf course will need reinstatement to be used for agriculture. Also included is the substantial wooded area known as Lowe's Wood.
Lot 4
Eastern section of golf course and arable accommodation land extending to 87.71 acres.
Access points from Aston Lane. To fields extending to approximately 25 acres presently in arable cultivation with the remainder being the eastern section of the golf course which would require reinstatement for agriculture. The lower sections adjoining the Weaver Navigation are suited to livestock grazing.
Services
Mains electricity and water and the club house. Private drainage system. Lpg central heating.
Easements, Wayleaves And Public Rights Of Way.
The property is sold subject to all existing electricity and other easements and rights of way whether specified or otherwise.
The land is crossed by overhead electricity cables.
Lot 4 has a public footpath down the side of the woodland to the east and 200 yards along the southern border.
Lot 1 and Lot 2 will have the benefit of a right of access over the driveway to Sutton Hall.
Lot 2 will be granted an easement to lay services for the conversion of the farm building. Full details to be outlined in the contract of sale.
Planning
Planning Application Number 16/0/167/ful for Lot 2 is available for inspection as well as available on the local authority's planning portal.
Basic Payments
No entitlements are included.
Boundary Responsibilities
The sale plan indicates by inward 'T' marks those boundaries which will be the responsibility of each lot.
Town And Country Planning Act
The property, notwithstanding any description contained within these Particulars of sale, is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme or Agreement, Resolution or Notice, which may or may not come to be in force and also subject to any statutory Provision or bye law, without obligation on the part of the vendor to specify them.
O.S. Sheets
The sale plan is based upon the modern Ordnance Survey Sheets with the sanction of the Controller of H.M.S.O. The purchaser shall raise no objection or query in respect of any variation between the physical boundary on site and the os Sheet Plan.
Viewings
By appointment with the Agents' Tarporley office.
Tenure
We understand the Tenure to be Freehold free from chief or ground rent. Vacant possession upon completion. For the avoidance of doubt there will be an inventory of fixtures and fittings. All consumable stock to be purchased at valuation on completion.
Sales Particulars
The sales particulars have been prepared for the convenience of prospective purchasers, and whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, their accuracy is not guaranteed nor in any circumstances will they give grounds for an action in law.
Planning.
It is considered there may be potential for a change of use of the clubhouse to residential should the golf club cease. Purchasers should make their own investigations as to how viable this is and whether planning permission is required.
