Mersea Boating Lake represents an opportunity to acquire a unique, emerging leisure development situated overlooking the River Blackwater estuary on Mersea Island. A recent development comprising a 6.5 acre boating lake, aqua park, cafe and private beach, offering a wide range of leisure activities, set within a 26.8 acre site.
Constructed in 2019, the 6.5 acre boating lake has been purpose built for water sports, with a uniform topography and 1.5 metre depth throughout. The lake is fed by saline water but is completely enclosed and non-tidal. The banks of the lake are graded and lined with astro-turf to enable easy access, with a perimeter path. The lake has the benefit of an aqua park, with a 20pc Aqua Glide inflatable (new in 2021) secured close to the facilities building. In addition to the boating lake is a secondary, tidal lake of approx. 7 acres which is currently undeveloped. Activities The current operation is water sports focussed with a wide range of activities including the aqua park, open water swimming, sailing, paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking, with individual and group bookings. Equipment hire is also available, together with swimming lessons and sessions, dog walks and nature walks. MBL is a relatively new leisure facility, first opened in 2020. Popularity has increased year on year, with the business being nominated as a finalist in the East of England Tourism Awards 22/23.
Location
The property is located 1 mile from the affluent riverside town of West Mersea on Mersea Island, with excellent road links to Colchester (9 miles), with access to the A12 and A120. The site is accessed directly off Rewsalls Lane, with security barrier entry leading to a large car parking area.
Mersea has a rich maritime history and is renowned for its wide range of seafood establishments, as well as a variety of leisure facilities including the yacht club. The island attracts tens of thousands of tourists every year served by a number of caravan parks, beach huts, camping and glamping sites. MBL is situated between the picturesque beaches of West and East Mersea, offering a beautiful vista of the Blackwater Estuary. The site is located in close proximity to other leisure facilities including Essex Outdoor, Mersea Vineyard and three separate holiday parks.
Amenities
BUSINESS FOR SALE Opportunity to acquire an emerging leisure development on Mersea Island Leisure facility and aqua park uniquely positioned overlooking the Blackwater Estuary 6.5 acre boating lake with aqua park, caf? and private beach Income generated through a variety of water sports, with private and group bookings, equipment hire and lessons. Significant scope for expansion with a secondary tidal lake and development of ancillary activities Located less than 9 miles from the City of Colchester Site extending to 26.8 acres (10.8 hectares)