COUNTRYSIDE FOUR LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04422692 · ltd · incorporated 2002-04-23
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Development of building projects
Sector: Construction
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 68100Buying and selling of own real estate
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 9 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (50/100).
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Refinance opportunity
18 live charges · 9 lenders · oldest 23.6y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 23.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 9 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
18 charges (18/18 with lender, 18/18 with type)
90
Directors & officers
13 officers (3 active, 13 linked, 8 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
146 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (81 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-10-08📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-10-08📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-10-08📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-07-09📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2025-07-08📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-10-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-28📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-09-28📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-09-28📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-12-23📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2023-10-26📄second-filing-of-confirmation-statement-with-made-up-dateconfirmation-statement · RP04CS01
- 2023-10-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-04📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-10-04📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-10-04📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-09-29📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-09-29📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2023-04-24📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-04-24📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2023-04-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-03-31➖WHITAKER, Gary Neville resigneddirector
- 2023-03-13➕VISTRY SECRETARY LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2023-03-13➕BATES, Clare Jane appointeddirector
- 2022-12-31➖MCCORMACK, Peter resignedsecretary
- 2022-11-18🔓Charge satisfied #19
- 2022-01-01➕MCCORMACK, Peter appointedsecretary
- 2021-12-31➖WARREN, Tracy Marina resignedsecretary
- 2021-12-01➕WRIGHT, Thomas David appointeddirector
- 2021-11-29➖SCOTT, Michael Ian resigneddirector
- 2017-10-01➕SCOTT, Michael Ian appointeddirector
- 2017-10-01➕WHITAKER, Gary Neville appointeddirector
- 2017-09-30➖CHERRY, Graham Stewart resigneddirector
- 2017-09-30➖CHERRY, Richard Stephen resigneddirector
- 2016-05-26🔓Charge satisfied #18
- 2016-05-26🔓Charge satisfied #17
- 2016-05-26🔓Charge satisfied #16
- 2016-05-16🔓Charge satisfied #14
- 2016-05-12🔒Charge registered #19Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2015-01-30🔒Charge registered #18Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Agent for Itself and the Other Secured Parties (Security Agent)
- 2015-01-30🔒Charge registered #17Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Agent (Security Agent)
- 2014-12-17🔓Charge satisfied #15
- 2014-06-09🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2014-06-09🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2014-06-09🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2014-06-04🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees)
- 2013-04-16🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee (As Trustee for Each of Finance Parties)
- 2013-04-16🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee (As Trustee for Each of Finance Parties)
- 2010-12-31➖HOYLES, Robin Patrick resigneddirector
- 2009-09-25🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
Showing most recent 50 of 81 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 24 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Countryside Properties (Uk) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Countryside Properties (Uk) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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COUNTRYSIDE FOUR LIMITED
This company · 04422692
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Countryside Properties (Uk) Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 31/08/2023 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Countryside Properties (Housebuilding) Limitedceased 31/08/2023· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Countryside Properties (Uk) Limitedceased 30/04/2021· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Active · Construction · ME postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 J SCAFFOLDING LTD→ 15184931 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| 12 PARK AVENUE DOVER MANAGEMENT LIMITED→ 08293709 · est 2012 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 13y | — | — |
| 24/7 SOLVE LTD→ 09469553 · est 2015 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 11y | — | — |
| 24HR HEATING LTD→ 10935165 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 8y | — | — |
| 360 ELECTRICAL LTD→ 16203870 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 3SB CONVERSIONS LTD→ 13170728 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
| 5 STAR DRAINAGE LTD→ 14537708 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| 525CD LIMITED→ 13647737 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| 53 THE CONVENT LTD→ 16855984 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 53 THE GARDEN HOUSE LTD→ 16777945 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5C SCAFFOLDING LTD→ 10914380 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 8y | — | — |
| 6 CORE LTD→ 15498146 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2002-04-23
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC41100 — Development of building projects
Registered office
11 Tower View, Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
United Kingdom
ME19 4UY
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-07
Last: 2026-04-23
Officers (3 active · 10 resigned)
VISTRY SECRETARY LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2023-03-13
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BATES, Clare Jane→
Activedirector · ~50y · appointed 2023-03-13
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WRIGHT, Thomas David→
Activedirector · ~41y · appointed 2021-12-01
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HOYLES, Robin Patrick→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-04-23 · resigned 2004-06-01
MCCORMACK, Peter→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2022-01-01 · resigned 2022-12-31
SHILLINGLAW, Gary Preston→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-06-01 · resigned 2008-08-04
WARREN, Tracy Marina→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-08-04 · resigned 2021-12-31
CHERRY, Graham Stewart→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2002-04-23 · resigned 2017-09-30
CHERRY, Richard Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2002-09-20 · resigned 2017-09-30
COXSHALL, Susan Margaret→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2002-10-21 · resigned 2005-06-06
HOYLES, Robin Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2002-04-23 · resigned 2010-12-31
SCOTT, Michael Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2017-10-01 · resigned 2021-11-29
WHITAKER, Gary Neville→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2017-10-01 · resigned 2023-03-31
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Mortgages & charges
18
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:18 of 18 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 12/05/2016 | 18/11/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Agent for Itself and the Other Secured Parties (Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/01/2015 | 26/05/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC as Security Agent (Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/01/2015 | 26/05/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees) | A registered charge | 1 property | 04/06/2014 | 26/05/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee (As Trustee for Each of Finance Parties) | A registered charge | 1 property | 16/04/2013 | 17/12/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee (As Trustee for Each of Finance Parties) | A registered charge | 1 property | 16/04/2013 | 16/05/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Deed of accession | 1 property | 25/09/2009 | 09/06/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee | A deed of accession | 1 property | 25/09/2009 | 09/06/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland (The Security Trustee) | Deed of accession to the debenture | 1 property | 05/10/2005 | 09/06/2014 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 25/11/2004 | 04/10/2005 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 28/05/2003 | 14/09/2005 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 08/01/2003 | 14/09/2005 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 08/01/2003 | 14/09/2005 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 07/01/2003 | 14/09/2005 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 20/12/2002 | 14/09/2005 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 01/11/2002 | 14/09/2005 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 28/10/2002 | 14/09/2005 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 16/10/2002 | 14/09/2005 |
Recent filings (146 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-04-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-10-08
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-10-08
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-10-08
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-10-08
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2025-07-09
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-07-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-04-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-10-24
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-09-28
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-09-28
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-09-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-04-24
change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2023-12-23
second-filing-of-confirmation-statement-with-made-up-date
confirmation-statement · RP04CS01
2023-10-26