6 bedroom guest house for sale

Tenure: Freehold

Location
Rockland Guest House occupies a substantial detached property situated on a busy main road in Hoylake, Merseyside. The premises have a private car park and there is a bus stop close by, with the local railway station less than 1 mile distant. There is a sandy beach within easy walking distance. Based within an affluent residential area, there are many similar properties in the locale and a range of complementary businesses in the area. Hoylake is on the outskirts of West Kirby and boasts a sailing club as well as two golf clubs, one of which is the Royal Liverpool Golf Club and is less than half a mile from the property. The business has good access to the A553 and the M53 motorway is close by, with junction 2 approximately 5 miles distant. Liverpool city centre is approximately 9 miles to the east.

Business History
Preferred Commercial is delighted to offer for sale this imposing guest house, which was established by our clients in 1991 and is only now offered to the market due to our clients' wish to retire. The property was built in 1901 and boasts a wealth of original features. The premises offer 5 letting rooms, owners' accommodation and large gardens, which include a heated outdoor swimming pool. There are also four large attic rooms, which are currently unused and which have the potential for conversion to letting accommodation. Our clients have established a welcoming atmosphere ensuring much repeat trade and they also offer facilities for camping in the garden. The business is run at a pace to suit with no members of staff and generates a turnover in the region of £40,000 per annum with a gross profit of 85%. We feel the turnover could be easily improved by converting the attic space and offering lunch and evening meals. There is also huge potential for marketing the business by establishing a web site containing information on the hotel amenities, location and contact details and introducing a range of specialist weekend breaks such as golf and water colour painting. The new owner could, if desired, apply for an alcohol license and offer facilities for wedding receptions and other celebrations. Early contact with Preferred Commercial is highly recommended.

Financial Details
T/O: £40,000 approx.
GP: 85%

Opening Hours
All year round

Accommodation Details
Substantial detached property with 5 letting rooms, owners' accommodation, gardens and swimming pool. Briefly comprising:

Ground Floor
• Entrance porch leading to open hallway with original parquet flooring, feature ceiling mouldings and chandelier
• WC with original black and white tiled flooring and walls
• Large residents' lounge with carpeted flooring, feature fireplace with open fire, patio door leading to garden
• Dining room with feature fireplace, original ceiling and large table suitable for approximately 8 people
• Office with carpeted flooring and feature fireplace
• Morning room with tiled flooring, feature fireplace with gas fire, patio doors
• Kitchen with tiled flooring, wall and base units, integrated double oven, 5-burner gas hob, integrated microwave oven, double stainless steel sink unit, integrated dishwasher, walk-in pantry
• Utility room with tiled flooring, washing machine, tumble dryer and door to wine store

First Floor
• Room 1. Family room with carpeted flooring, corner bay window, wardrobes and en-suite facilities
• Room 2. Twin room with carpeted flooring and wardrobe
• Room 3. Double room with carpeted flooring, fitted wardrobes and view over garden
• Room 4. Single room with carpeted flooring and wardrobe
• Room 5. Double room with carpeted flooring, fitted wardrobes and en-suite facilities
• Owners' double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en-suite facilities
• Bathroom with bath, wash basin, towel warmer and WC

Second Floor
Ladder leading to store room
Attic area including 4 large rooms, currently unused

External
• Enclosed garden to front
• Car park
• Rear garden with patio area
• Heated 36 x 16 foot swimming pool
• Wooden shed
• Store room
• WC
• Double garage
• Pump house with swimming pool equipment

Tenure
Advised freehold