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Hempstead House Hotel & Spa, London Road, Bapchild, Sittingbourne, ME9 9PP

Guide Price
£6,000,000

Business rates & charges may apply

Christie & Co, Hotels
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Key features

  • 34 ensuite boutique letting bedrooms
  • Extensive restaurant and function rooms
  • 200 capacity function room
  • Extensive car parking and gardens
  • Spa indoor swimming pool - 6 treatment rooms
  • EPC: TBC
  • Christie & Co Ref: 8846291

Description

Description

The property comprises a former residential country house which has been gradually and sympathetically extended over recent years including additional bedrooms, a restaurant, brasserie, function rooms and spa.

The property is set over ground, first and second floors with bedroom accommodation to first and second floors, and the function rooms, lounge, bar, spa and fitness suite to the ground floor. Extensive car parking off the A2 London Road with landscaped gardens to the front and side of the property including outdoor pool/spa.

Location

Privately owned AA 4* country house hotel and spa. Just an hour away from London, nestled within a handful of beautiful villages and open farmland in the heart of the Kent countryside.

It's conveniently situated near the cathedral towns of Canterbury and Rochester, as well as the historic Leeds Castle. The hotel is also close to the ports of Dover and Folkestone, and the Eurostar terminal is about a 30-minute drive away.

Sittingbourne is a highly accessible location within easy reach of main conurbations including London, Canterbury, Rochester, Dover and Folkestone.

Ground Floor

Lakes Restaurant (60 covers)
Brasserie (40 covers)

The Lakes Restaurant has a capacity of 60 covers and an AA rosette for fine dining which offers an à la carte menu as well as lunch and afternoon tea.

The more contemporary Brasserie offers lighter bites and snacks throughout the day and evening.

MICE & Spa Facilities

MICE Facilities:
- 3 meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 200
- Heritage Suite 150 (three sections each seating 50)
- The Oakly Room 20
- Maple Room 30

The hotel has three meeting rooms each appropriate for a variety of occasions including weddings, conferences, presentations and meetings. There are a variety of features available such as a private garden, private bar, breakout areas and AV facilities.

The Heritage Suite is the largest of the three accommodating up to 150 delegates divisible in to three sections.

AquaManda Spa:
5 Treatment rooms – relaxation room/pedicure
Indoor swimming pool – outdoor spa/pool
Fitness studio
Fully equipped gym

Letting Accommodation

34 ensuite bedrooms and one suite

The Hotel comprises 34 bedrooms plus one suite. All rooms are complete with TVs, tea and coffee amenities, desks and Wi-Fi, 18 bedrooms with air conditioning.

External Details

Landscaped gardens
Car parking
Outdoor pool

Owner's Accommodation

Five-bedroom owner's/staff apartment with an additional self-contained one-bedroom flat.

Ashby Suite:
A luxury ground floor suite comprising a fully fitted kitchen. Contemporary open plan living/dining area overlooking beautiful grounds. The large ensuite bedroom features a super king-size bed with garden views. The spacious bathroom has a walk-in shower.

The Opportunity

Value Add Opportunities:
* Convert the four double bay garage block with apartment above into additional letting bedrooms.
* Opportunity to brand the property and benefit from operational efficiencies with the support of a global brand
* Converting the extensive owner's accommodation into six additional letting rooms (five ensuite bedrooms and one suite)

Tenure

Freehold.

The sale will be by way of an asset sale as a transfer of a going concern.

Business Rates

1st April 2025 £140,500

Energy Performance Certificates

EPC 1

Brochures

Hempstead House Hotel & Spa, London Road, Bapchild, Sittingbourne, ME9 9PP

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Teynham Station1.5 miles
  • Sittingbourne Station1.8 miles
  • Kemsley Station2.6 miles

About Christie & Co, Hotels

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