SUTTON HALL GOLF CLUB

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1 SUTTON HALL GOLF CLUB COUNTRY HOMES COTTAGES UNIQUE PROPERTIES CONVERSIONS PERIOD PROPERTIES LUXURY APARTMENTS wrightmarshall.co.uk fineandcountry.com

2 Sutton Hall Golf Club, Aston Lane, Sutton Weaver Cheshire, WA7 3ED An 18 Hole Parkland Course, 6640 Yard, Par 72 Golf Course within undulating Cheshire countryside with superb views over the Weaver Valley. 1 Mile from Junction 12 of the M56 Between Frodsham and Runcorn. Modern Clubhouse with Restaurant and Bar, Professional Shop, Ladies and Gents Changing Rooms with Locker Facilities. Excellent Car Park, Practice Ground and Golf Course all set within Acres ( hectares)

3 HISTORY The land at Sutton Hall Golf Club is well documented within historial dates going back as far as 1100 when it was owned by one Hoetei de Sutton, then by a Sir Peter Dutton who had a mansion built in The present Hall was built in 1483 and has some of the medieval construction still surviving today. Many features of the Golf Course date back centuries for example the spring fed lake in front of the club house with the water flow used to drive a mill for grinding corn, as well as being a watering hole for the stock that was kept on the land. The present owners originally obtained planning permission in 1988 to convert the farmland into a Golf Course and work commenced in 1994 with the design work undertaken by Ace Golf Ltd and course building by Michael Lowe and Associates. Emphasis was placed on utilising the natural contours of the land. The course was opened on October 14th 1995 with the club house open for use in October FACILITIES Over the time the course and clubhouse have continually been improved including an extension to the clubhouse and parking facilities so that it now provides:- 18 Hole, 6640 Yard, Par 72 Golf Course Club House Extending to approximately 378 sqm Including Professionals Shop Approximately 3 acre Practice Ground Parking Circa 90 cars with overspill area Site Extending to approximately Acres

4 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. THE GOLF COURSE A very attractive undulating Parkland 18 hole course extending to 6,640 yards off the white tees, with views over the Weaver Valley which creates an attractive backdrop to many of the holes. There are 4 Par 3's ranging from 141 yards long to 194 yards and 4 Par 5's the longest being the 15th at 562 yards while the remainder are Par 4's ranging from 305 yards to 424 yards. The layout provides a true test of golf for both the amateur and professional alike with water features and woodland and both level and undulating greens. Occupying a naturally free draining site ensures all year round usage for both members and visitors. 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.

5 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 weddings and parties. SUBSCRIPTION AND MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES (Subscription levels correct at the time of printing of brochure) The Club presently offers the following membership categories with members having the option of paying monthly or annually. FULL MEMBER FIVE DAY MEMBER INTERMEDIATE AGE INTERMEDIATE AGE JUNIOR GREEN FEES:- The current Green Fees applicable to visitors are:- WEEKDAYS 18 or 20 including cooked breakfast.

6 WEEKENDS 23 or 25 including cooked breakfast. Societies are welcome and are individually assessed dependent on numbers and catering requirements. STAFFING The current staffing levels include:- 4 Full Time Green Keepers 2 Full Time in Clubhouse 4-6 Part Time staff dependent on activities and time of year. Self Employed Professional who runs the Pro's Shop and who employs his own staff. TRADING HISTORY Annual Accounts can be made available for genuine interested parties on request. Recent trading reflects the road closures and work on the link road off the M56 to Frodsham, Runcorn, Liverpool and the Mersey Gateway when works are complete it is anticipated a massive improvement to access from the north and east. It is considered that there is substantial growth potential from the usage of both the Golf Course and Clubhouse. 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. In regard to the Greenkeepers Shed this is being retained but is available for use on licence for 6 months from purchase giving purchasers ample time to arrange alternative facilities.

7 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 2017/18 is 28,000. With rates payable of 13, Water Rates from January to December 2016 was LICENCES The Club House is fully licenced for entertainment with music and the sale of alcohol. TENURE Freehold free from chief or ground rent, vacant possession upon completion. For the avoidance of doubt there will be an Inventory detailing fixtures and fittings included within the sale. All consumable stock to be purchased at valuation on completion. ADDITIONAL LAND There is additional agricultural land that adjoins the Golf Course that may be available subject to a separate negotiation. TUPE Purchasers will be required to comply with legislation covering existing staff. (Full details available upon request).

8 VAT Should there be any part of the property deemed to be chargeable for the purpose of VAT such tax shall be in addition to the purchase price. SERVICES We understand that mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage system. The Clubhouse enjoys gas fired central heating via LPG tank. 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 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.

9 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.

10 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.

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