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Fun @ Splatz - Business For Sale

Location
The business is located conveniently on Hadrian Enterprise Park, Haltwhistle which is situated just off the A69 on the edge of the town. Haltwhistle is promoted as the exact centre of Britain and is 37 miles to the east of Newcastle upon Tyne and Carlisle is 22 miles west. Both are accessed easily by the A69 which bypasses the outskirts of Haltwhistle. The popular market town of Hexham is also on the A69 and is just 16 miles east. There is ample car parking to the front of the property with a further overspill car park on the estate.

Description
The property is a typical single storey industrial unit of approximately 874m2 (9,417ft2). Accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance and reception, large storage room which could be converted into a 3rd party room, 2 party rooms, caf server, full catering kitchen and w.c.s.

The Business
Fun at Splatz is undoubtedly one of the North Easts premier childrens activity centres and was established by our clients in 2009 to fill a gap in the market. This is now the only business of its type and size between Newcastle and Carlisle. The main, over 5s play frame is a bespoke design which offers parents greater visibility into the centre of the frame.

It is built away from the walls and is therefore simple to navigate and also easy to clean and maintain. There is a climbing wall, aerial gliders, a wavy slide and much more. There is a separate, secure toddler area with a large car track, slide and ball juggler.

For those just starting to walk there is the Road of Discovery. which has been uniquely designed to cater for babies from the earliest crawling stage. This feature promotes challenging physical activity and mental stimulation through the discovery of textures, colours, objects and surfaces in a set circular route, around an adult supervision area.

Babies have their very own safe soft play area with stimulating and interactive toys. Fun at Splatz offers a range of party packages for all ages and especially for older children they have invested in state of the art wireless scoring laser tag guns.

The caf is the centrepiece of the premises and has ample and varied seating areas. The caf serves a good selection of hot and cold food and drinks with an emphasis on healthy eating. The business has won 5 stars from the Scores on the Doors scheme which rates businesses on their hygiene and cleanliness. 5 stars is the highest award given. There is huge scope to invest in the business and introduce further iincome streams. Because of the size of the premises there is ample space in which to evolve.

Trading information
Further information will be made available on request either at the time of viewing or afterwards to bona fide potential purchasers only.

Tenure
Leasehold. 10 years from October 2009 with a rent review at year 5. Current rent 24,000 (reduced to 12,000 until October 2012).

Staff
There are several staff working within the business many on a casual basis. It is usual that permanent staff will be transferred under TUPE Regulations. Please seek further advice.

Opening hours
Open 10 am6pm, Tuesday Sunday, term time. Open Mondays during school holidays.

Viewing strictly through Sole Agents Roberts Commercial only.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Jason Roberts .