Home Farm & Lodge, High Street, Austerfield, Doncaster, DN10 6QU

Home Farm & Lodge, High Street, Austerfield, Doncaster, DN10 6QU

A truly unique opportunity to purchase a fantastic 3-bedroom family home along with converted barns currently operating as a thriving guest accommodation business. Set within a rural location in the heart of the popular village of Austerfield, the site includes multiple additional outbuildings and extends to around 2.5 acres. The accommodation business can continue to operate as a going concern or otherwise be developed for other uses including multi–generational living. The sale is due to the retirement of the current owners.

3 BED DETACHED COTTAGE

A beautifully appointed 3-bedroom detached family home. The property is finished to the highest standard throughout having undergone a complete renovation and extension in 2020 by the current owners, which seamlessly blends much original character and charm with all the comforts of modern living.

The accommodation briefly comprises of a welcoming entrance hall which leads to the ground floor layout. The heart of this enviable property is a light and open plan living kitchen offering an extensive range of bespoke base and wall units along with a central island and a number of built in appliances including an aga. This area gives the ideal space to entertain guests and flows to a handy utility room, boot room and w/c. A spacious sitting room gives views to the front elevation and provides a fantastic place to relax and unwind, with feature brick-built fireplace and inset log burning stove.

The first-floor benefits from a total of three double bedrooms in all along with a lavishly appointed house bathroom. The principal suite sees bi-folding doors and a Juliet balcony providing a stunning vantage point to take in the far-reaching country views.

The renovations include the following: a first-floor extension, new roof, new triple glazed windows, all walls insulated and replastered, new woodwork throughout, completely re-wired, new central heating system with underfloor heating, new security alarm fitted.

GUEST ACCOMODATION BUSINESS

The business side of this property includes three barns which have been converted into six individual guest apartments. These are available for both long and short stay visits. All the apartments are individually and tastefully decorated to a high standard throughout.

Business facilities;

·         6 self-contained guest rooms

·         Reception office with full fibre internet and Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation

·         Storage rooms, laundry room and delivery room

·         Beautiful gardens & orchard

·         EV charger/electric gated access /CCTV

·         Ample off road car parking for personal and guest vehicles

·         6 motorhome pitches

Business highlights;

·         Turnkey, fully operational business, ready for a new owner to take over with advance bookings into 2026

·         Established clientele and a loyal customer base with a high level of repeat bookings

·         Strong revenue stream with substantial income generated all year round

·         Well established online and social media presence

·         Excellent customer reviews

·         Fully operational website and links to Booking.com, Expedia, Trip Advisor

·         Award winning business including Visit England 4-star Gold, Rose award for Service Excellence and finalist in Yorkshire Post tourism award.

·         Sustainable ethos with Green Tourism – Silver Award

·         Potential to increase long term stay apartments

·         Potential to increase turnover with events, weddings, glamping, farm shop

·         Potential equestrian

·         Adjacent pub/restaurant with an established operator

·         Bawtry golf club just a mile away

·         Previous planning granted in 2017 for 5 detached properties

SMALL-HOLDING

The property offers potential owners the chance to combine the appeal of rural living, the potential for self-sufficiency and a more sustainable way of life with an established smallholding which includes;

·         1.5 acre wildlife field & pond

·         Livestock pens with adjoining field shelter

·         Large vegetable garden with greenhouse

·         4 bay closed barn with electric & water

·         2 bay open barn with electric & water

·         5000 Litre Rainwater harvesting tank with pump for vegetable garden irrigation.

LOCATION

The property is located in the popular village of Austerfield and the vibrant market town of Bawtry is within walking distance. Bawtry is steeped in history and offers a wide range of facilities and amenities, including several popular restaurants and public houses. The property is strategically and centrally located with easy access to the A1, M18 and M1. Nearby Doncaster has excellent cross country rail links with London Kings Cross easily reachable within 1.5 hours.