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Freehold Diving And Open Water Swimming Centre For Sale

Carnforth, Lancashire, UK
Asking Price:
On request
Turnover:
Undisclosed
Net Profit:
Undisclosed

Freehold diving and open water swimming centre near Carnforth, Lancashire, occupying approximately 7.35 hectares (18.15 acres) and available for sale either as a whole or in separate lots.

The established national centre operates from a former quarry with a recreational lake approximately 20 metres deep. Its clear water supports diving and open water swimming, with fish stocks including roach, perch, sturgeon and trout. Open water swimming was introduced in 2011.

Diving facilities include purpose-designed training platforms, a jetty with two piers for deep-water entry, a concrete slipway and two training areas with non-slip platforms. The lake also features an underwater theme park with attractions including a simulated cave, aircraft and boats.

A central facilities building provides a retail shop, café, conference room and office, complemented by extensive visitor parking and numerous outbuildings, including storage containers and a workshop.

The property has also been used as a location for film and television productions, providing an additional established use alongside its diving and swimming activities.
Located approximately two miles from Junction 35 of the M6 and close to the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland, the centre is accessible to diving, swimming and outdoor recreation visitors from across the UK.

Property Information

Property:

Freehold

Lease Terms:

Available for sale as a whole or in separate lots.

Location:

Situated near Carnforth in Lancashire, approximately two miles from Junction 35 of the M6, the property is well positioned for access from the wider UK road network.

The centre is close to the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland and lies within an area popular for wildlife and outdoor pursuits. Nearby attractions include the caves and waterfalls at Ingleton and the Three Peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent.

The centre itself occupies Jackdaw Quarry, which is bounded on three sides by exposed bedrock cliffs and provides a distinctive setting for diving, swimming and other visitor activities.

Premises Details:

The freehold property extends to approximately 7.35 hectares (18.15 acres) and includes a former quarry containing a recreational lake approximately 20 metres deep.

The central facilities building incorporates a retail shop, café, conference room and office. Extensive visitor car parking is provided, together with numerous outbuildings including storage containers and a workshop.

Diving infrastructure includes purpose-designed training platforms, a jetty with two piers for deep-water entry, a concrete slipway and two training areas with non-slip platforms.

The lake contains numerous underwater attractions, including a simulated cave, aircraft and boats, together with fish stocks including roach, perch, sturgeon and trout.

Size in square feet:
Central facilities building: 4,919 sq ft, including the external balcony. Total site: approximately 7.35 hectares (18.15 acres).
Energy Performance Rating:
C  View EPC Graph for this property

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:

The property has previously been used as a filming location for a number of film and television productions, providing an additional established use alongside diving and open water swimming.

Competition / Market:

The property operates as a national inland diving and open water swimming centre and is positioned approximately two miles from the M6, providing accessibility for visitors from across the UK.

Reasons for selling:

Retirement

Trading hours:

Open water swimming has operated at the centre since 2011. Exact trading hours are not provided.

Listed by

Savills (UK) Ltd (Leisure and Trade)