Business for Sale Overview:
Available for sale is a modern, purpose built driving range on the outskirts of Carlisle. It is the only driving range in the city and has an even wide catchment area. It has excellent infrastructure in place and has a turnover of approximately £250,000 per annum. As part of this the business also runs the golf shop at a nearby golf club.
The range was custom built in late 2006. It has the following facilities
The range itself extents to over 350 yards with various targets. New drains were put in 2006.
11 bays with tru-strike mats, fully carpeted. Cantilever roof.
Fully enclosed and separate teaching bay with video lighting, camera brackets. Explanar trainer and junior Explanar.
Floodlit to 250 yards
Huxley carpet green, with bunker and chipping mats. Floodlit.
Simulator room fitted with Sports Coach Simulator with a range of courses including St Andrews
Large shop. 1,400 square feet, slack wall fitting all round plus central display.
Golf fitting workshop
Garage
Ball dispenser – tokens and digi-cards
Ball washer, ball elevator
Putting green
Car parking for 30 plus cars.
For more information regarding this listing please contact us by completing the "Contact the Seller" form to the left. We look forward to hearing from you.
Property Features and Assets:
The site is on approximately 11 acres. Some of which is not used and could be used for an enlarged short game area. It is highly accessible being just off a main road and very close to the M6.
The building has the following:
Entrance lobby with male and female/disabled toilets
Shop, with counter and office area
Store cupboard
Workshop
Putting room
Garage
Simulator room
Teaching bay
Sitting area for Coffee etc
The building is fully alarmed. The shop has a smoke cloaking device. The alarm is remotely monitored.
There is parking for some 30-40 cars.
The building has mains water, electric and telecoms. There is a septic tank.
There are 8 years remaining on the lease. Current rent is £1,000 per month. Rates are circa £6,000 per annum.
Market Competition and Expansion:
The business does very little advertising at present. It utilizes Yellow Pages and it does has a basic website. Further development of its marketing activities would certainly increase the range’s profile further.
Reason for Selling:
The vendor wishes to pursue other business interes
Additional Details:
- The property is leased.
- The owner is not willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
- This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.