ACRES HILL LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
03294075 · ltd · incorporated 1996-12-18
Investment thesis
Property vehicle with leveraged stack — refinance / partial-release angle.
Why interesting: Asset-backed; value largely in underlying property; lender engagement likely possible.
Why risky: Multiple lenders to manage; inter-creditor friction and partial-release cost possible.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
71/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Sector: Real estate
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: property-backed borrower with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 71/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: portfolio break-up (40/100).
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Refinance opportunity
32 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 29.0y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 29.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
32 charges (32/32 with lender, 32/32 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (3 active, 9 linked, 6 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
122 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
71/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
65
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (70 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-28📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-08-28🔒Charge registered #32Lender: Handelsbanken PLC
- 2023-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-03-24📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-03-11🔒Charge registered #31Lender: Handelsbanken PLC
- 2021-09-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-02-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-01-29🔒Charge registered #30Lender: Handelsbanken PLC
- 2020-12-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-12-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-12-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-12-04🔒Charge registered #29Lender: Handelsbanken PLC
- 2020-12-04🔒Charge registered #28Lender: Handelsbanken PLC
- 2020-12-04🔒Charge registered #27Lender: Handelsbanken PLC
- 2020-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-08-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-03-19📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2019-03-19📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2019-03-15🔒Charge registered #26Lender: Handelsbanken PLC
- 2019-03-15🔒Charge registered #25Lender: Handelsbanken PLC
- 2019-01-10📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2018-11-26📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2018-11-09🔒Charge registered #24Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
- 2017-08-01🔒Charge registered #23Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
- 2016-03-31🔒Charge registered #22Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
- 2016-03-31🔒Charge registered #21Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
- 2016-03-31🔒Charge registered #20Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
- 2016-03-31🔒Charge registered #19Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
- 2016-03-31🔒Charge registered #18Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
- 2016-03-31🔒Charge registered #17Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
- 2016-03-31🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
- 2016-03-31🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
- 2016-03-31🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
- 2016-02-12🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
- 2010-04-01🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
- 2010-02-01➕MANT, Julian David appointeddirector
- 2010-02-01➖JACKSON, Andrew Stuart resigneddirector
- 2009-05-12➕MANT, Clare Eve appointeddirector
- 2009-05-12➕JACKSON, Andrew Stuart appointeddirector
- 2009-05-12➖JACKSON, John Haydon resigneddirector
- 2008-05-14➖JACKSON, Thomas Stuart resigneddirector
- 2008-05-13➕JACKSON, John Haydon appointeddirector
- 2007-03-01🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2007-03-01🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2007-03-01🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2007-03-01🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2006-11-17🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
Showing most recent 50 of 70 events
Owner dependency
76/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 17 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
59/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 17 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 29 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 med · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
27 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mrs Clare Eve Mant Individual · British · DOB 09/1969 · age 57 | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1996-12-18
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC68209 — Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Registered office
The Lodge
Park Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5BS
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-01-01
Last: 2025-12-18
Officers (3 active · 6 resigned)
Active
MANT, Clare Eve→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2009-05-12
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MANT, Julian David→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2010-02-01
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VAUGHAN, Jillian Margaret→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-12-18 · resigned 2004-04-29
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1996-12-18 · resigned 1996-12-18
JACKSON, Andrew Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2009-05-12 · resigned 2010-02-01
JACKSON, John Haydon→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 2008-05-13 · resigned 2009-05-12
JACKSON, Thomas Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 2004-04-29 · resigned 2008-05-14
VAUGHAN, Mervyn John→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 1996-12-18 · resigned 2004-04-29
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Mortgages & charges
32
Total charges
27
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:32 of 32 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Handelsbanken Handelsbanken PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/08/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Handelsbanken Handelsbanken PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 11/03/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Handelsbanken Handelsbanken PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 29/01/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | Handelsbanken Handelsbanken PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 04/12/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | Handelsbanken Handelsbanken PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 04/12/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | Handelsbanken Handelsbanken PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 04/12/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | Handelsbanken Handelsbanken PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 15/03/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | Handelsbanken Handelsbanken PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 15/03/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | A registered charge | 1 property | 09/11/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | A registered charge | 1 property | 01/08/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/03/2016 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | A registered charge | — | 31/03/2016 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/03/2016 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/03/2016 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/03/2016 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/03/2016 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/03/2016 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/03/2016 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/03/2016 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | A registered charge | 1 property | 12/02/2016 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 01/04/2010 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | Deed of legal mortgage | 1 property | 17/11/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | Deed of legal mortgage | 1 property | 17/11/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | Deed of legal mortgage | 1 property | 17/11/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | Deed of legal mortgage | 1 property | 17/11/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) / Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | Deed of legal mortgage | 1 property | 17/11/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | Deed of legal mortgage | 1 property | 16/11/2005 | — | |
| satisfied | Nationwide Nationwide Building Society | Legal charge | 1 property | 18/04/2005 | 01/03/2007 | |
| satisfied | Nationwide Nationwide Building Society | Legal charge | 1 property | 29/10/2004 | 01/03/2007 | |
| satisfied | Nationwide Nationwide Building Society | Legal charge | 2 properties | 22/01/2003 | 01/03/2007 | |
| satisfied | Union Pension Trustees Union Pension Trustees Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 16/05/1997 | 08/02/2003 | |
| satisfied | Arbuthnot Latham & Co. Arbuthnot Latham & Co. Limited | Legal charge | 3 properties | 15/05/1997 | 01/03/2007 |
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Recent filings (122 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-30
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-08-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-12-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-09-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-12-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2022-09-29
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2022-03-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-12-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2021-09-15
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2021-02-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-12-22
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2020-12-09