Thames Ditton Marina in Surrey has come to the market for the first time in nearly 20 years.

The freehold marina was first created in 1957 by converting two former water treatment basins. The holdings now include a four and half acre site, additional outside main river moorings and a number of commercial units adjacent to the boatshed and slipway.

The present owner purchased the site on a 125 year lease from Thames Water in 2005 and two years later acquired the full commercial freehold.  The incorporated business has been operating for 18 years and is for sale alongside the property holdings. These include a joinery shop plus additional commercial buildings.

The agent says the marina occupies an enviable position alongside a tranquil stretch of the river near Thames Ditton in Surrey – a popular destination for recreational boaters and nature enthusiasts, with the Thames Path running alongside and Hampton Court Palace nearby.

Thames Ditton Marina is approximately five minutes from the A3 and is just over half an hour to Heathrow.  Fast and frequent train links transport visitors from London Waterloo.

Waterside living specialist RiverHomes is marketing the marina for offers in excess of £8m to pre-qualified buyers.

Ian Tichener, who heads RiverHomes’s marine consultancy, comments: “Thames Ditton Marina represents a rare opportunity to purchase a freehold marina in one of the most enviable locations in the southeast of England.  It is a thriving business that has the potential to grow even further. We anticipate considerable interest.”