Melbourne Guest House, 2-3 Biskey Howe Road, Bowness-On-Windermere, Windermere, LA23 2JP
- SIZE
Ask agent
- SECTOR
8 bedroom guest house for sale
Description
Bowness Village dates originally from the 11th Century when the vikings settled here and one of the viking chiefs named the lake ''Vindand's Mere''. Before the arrival of the railway, Bowness was only a group of fishing cottages but once the railway made travelling to The Lake District easier, so the tourists flooded in and they have never stopped even though most now come by car with the help of the more modern M6 Motorway. Windermere - England's longest lake at 10.5 miles - is at the centre of the Lake District National Park offering glorious views out over the surrounding fells which beckons for a long walk or shorter stroll. With so much to see and do, local guest houses achieve an excellent level of occupancy in this delightful corner of England.
Melbourne Guest House was acquired by the present owners in 1997 and during their ownership they have substantially refurbished this attractive guest house, refitting both kitchens, replacing the central heating boiler and many of the radiators as well as upgrading many of the bathrooms and replacing windows. Additionally, most of the soft furnishings have been replaced and there has been complete redecoration. The present owners have chosen to operate the business just below the VAT threshold giving them an excellent standard of living and lifestyle combination but Melbourne Guest House is a rare opportunity for a new owner to enjoy similar benefits or take the business on to a higher level. The owners are offering Melbourne Guest House for sale due to retirement.
THE PROPERTY
Built of traditional Lakeland stone and under a pitched slate roof, accommodation is laid out on ground and 2 upper floors.
PUBLIC AREAS
There are 2 separate entrance halls both with laminate floors. Residents lounge with feature bay window and Adams-style fireplace with gas fire. Reception area with feature fire place with York-style range and central heating boiler cupboard. Breakfast room to seat 18 - a delightful through room with excellent recessed cupboards.
LETTING BEDROOMS
8 Letting Bedrooms to sleep 18 (5 double, 1 single and 2 family rooms). All have en suite shower rooms except the single bedroom which has a private separate shower room. All letting bedrooms have central heating radiator, colour television, Wi-Fi access, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.
OWNERS' ACCOMMODATION
The owners have the benefit of an excellent apartment including living room / office, laundry room with kitchen area and a range of modern fitted units. Solid fuel stove. Spacious lounge with French windows to rear. 2 double bedrooms, 1 with en suite shower room and further separate shower room. Well proportioned kitchen with a range of modern fitted units as well as being fully tiled and having fluorescent lighting.
OUTSIDE
Small forecourt, To the rear is a good size paved area, dry goods/cycle store, laundry and drying room.
SERVICES
South Lakeland District Council at Kendal (01539) 733333.
Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas. Gas-fired central heating.
WEBSITE
www.melbournecottage.co.uk
TRADE
Certified accounts as prepared by the owners' Chartered Accountants in the form of a Trading and Profit and Loss Account show trading profits of £36,256 (before finance costs depreciation) on (not VAT registered) turnover of £76,012 for the year ended 30 June 2014.
PRICE
Offers around £565,000 are invited for the freehold complete with goodwill and trade contents and trade contents (according to inventory), but excluding personal items. Stock at valuation.
FINANCE
Colliers International is able to assist prospective purchasers by introducing sources of finance if required. Whilst we do not charge the buyer for this service, we may receive an introductory commission from the lender or broker involved.
TO VIEW
All appointments to view MUST be made through the vendors' agents who are acting with sole selling rights.
Energy Performance Certificates
EPC 1Melbourne Guest House, 2-3 Biskey Howe Road, Bowness-On-Windermere, Windermere, LA23 2JP
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Windermere Station1.0 miles
- Staveley Station3.9 miles
Notes
Disclaimer - Property reference 306144. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Colliers International (Hotels), Manchester. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.
Map data ©OpenStreetMap contributors.