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Dunroamin Bed and Breakfast , Highland

£549,000

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ASG Commercial, Inverness
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Guest house for sale

Key features

  • Charming bed and breakfast set in the ever-popular town of Aviemore in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park
  • Ideal trading location within walking distance of the town centre
  • Excellent year-round trade due to variety of activities on the doorstep
  • An attractive 7-bedroom property with 4 trading en suite bedrooms
  • Sizeable owners’ accommodation comprising three attractive bedrooms, 1 en-suite, a shower room, private lounge and well-maintained garden grounds

Description

DESCRIPTION

Dunroamin B&B is a lovely detached property located just off the main street in Aviemore. It is a sizeable modern property dating from 1975 which was extended to the rear around 2005. The substantial building is presented in pristine condition with attractive fixtures and fittings creating a professional business operation. This truly attractive accommodation-led business is superbly located making it an ideal trading proposition.

A huge benefit of this sale is the spacious owners’ accommodation, which would comfortably house an average sized family. The owners have a suite of 3 bedrooms and a comfortable lounge. A single garage with a large storage area to the rear is accessed both from the main front parking area and garden to the rear. The garden is well maintained, offering outside amenity space.

The trading aspects of the property are presented in excellent condition but offer new owners the opportunity to stamp their own personality on the business and develop the operation to the next level, should that be desired. These extensive facilities offer flexible accommodation, making Dunroamin an excellent home and lifestyle business proposition. The property is being sold as a ‘turn-key’ operation.


REASON FOR SALE

The present owners purchased Dunroamin Bed and Breakfast, in 1993 and have had a long and enjoyable tenure at its helm. However, it is their desire to retire that brings this charming business opportunity and family home onto the market.


TRADE

The bed and breakfast operated with 4-Stars under the now discontinued VisitScotland Award scheme. This successful business opportunity benefits from year-round trade and a solid level of repeat visitors which makes it highly sustainable. Over the past few years turnover figures, and therefore profitability, have been maintained at a consistent level, trading just below the VAT threshold from choice. The business currently does not employ any staff.
The business utilises a wide range of on-line marketing options which helps maintain occupancy levels, these include booking.com, Expedia, TripAdvisor. In addition, it has an effective website with an automated accommodation booking platform. The business has a great online reputation as evidenced by reviews such as 4.5 /5 on TripAdvisor and 9.4/10 on Booking.com.

LOCATION

Aviemore is a thriving community and a destination location for many visitors. It is also a highly sought-after residential area with some of the most stunning scenery on offer across the UK. Dunroamin is conveniently situated within the heart of the town providing ease of access to the excellent range of nearby shops and quality restaurants etc. There are highly regarded primary and secondary schools within the community. A new substantial community hospital has recently been opened within Aviemore.

Centrally located within the Cairngorms National Park, Aviemore is well served with many services and attractions for visitors. The town has excellent communication facilities with a main-line railway station, regular bus routes and is set adjacent to the A9 arterial route between Perth and Inverness. There is also a local steam railway which draws significant numbers of visitors to the area.

Aviemore is considered an ideal central base for exploring the wider area including its superb and towering landscapes of the Cairngorm and Monadhliath Mountain ranges making Aviemore the Premier Mountain and Ski Resort in Scotland. Outdoor activities are many and varied to include hill walking and water sports in the summer months and the area benefits from ski provision, and snow and ice climbing during the winter.

The area surrounding Aviemore is renowned for its idyllic scenery, mystic lochs, vast glens and open spaces which combine to make the area highly popular with those seeking a variety of holiday options in the Scottish Highlands. The town is also a highly popular residential town plus a very attractive tourist destin

THE PROPERTY

Dunroamin is an attractive modern detached property of contemporary construction, built in the mid-1970s. Accommodation is arranged over 2 levels under a pitched tile roof. Vehicular access is off Craig na Gower Avenue onto an asphalt parking area to the front of the main subjects. Access to the property is via steps.

PUBLIC AREAS

The main guest access to the property is situated to the front of the building into a spacious hall, displaying various awards and accolades achieved by the business over the years. The hall grants access to one ground floor guest bedroom, stairs to further rooms and to the guest dining area. This room is a bright and airy space, set to tables and chairs, with double aspect windows providing a bright and pleasant breakfasting area and views over the attractive grounds. There is a covered deck to the rear of the property, which allows access to the garden.

LETTING BEDROOMS

Dunroamin Bed and Breakfast has 4 beautifully presented letting bedrooms, all en-suite with modern facilities. Room 4 is located on the ground floor making this ideal for less able guests. The rooms offer generous proportions with comfortable, attractive furnishings and benefit from tea / coffee making facilities. 3 of the bedrooms are located on the first floor. Letting accommodation is configured as follows:
Ground Floor
Bedroom 4 - Twin with en-suite shower room

First Floor
Bedroom 5 - Triple with en-suite shower room
Bedroom 6 - Double with en-suite shower room
Bedroom 7 – Family Room (double and 2 singles) with en-suite shower room

ACCOMMODATION

The present owners use bedroom 1, which is en-suite, comprising bath with shower over for themselves, within a self-contained area of the house. Two further double rooms to the rear of the property, one being currently used as a reading room, are also kept for their own use with associated toilet, shower room, and laundry. The owners lounge is comfortably sized. The kitchen is most attractive with plenty space for a table and chairs.


SERVICES

The business benefits from mains electricity, water, and drainage. Central heating and hot water are provided via an oil central heating system with a hot water tank. The building is double glazed with modern PVC windows. The property benefits from Wi-Fi throughout.

EPC RATING

The EPC rating for this property is ‘E54’.

ACCOUNTS

Full accounting information will be made available to interested parties subsequent to viewing.

PRICE

Offers around £549,000 are invited for the Freehold interest complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory). Stock will be transferred at cost valuation.

OFFERS

All offers should be submitted in writing to ASG Commercial Ltd with whom purchasers should register their interest if they wish to be advised of a closing date, should one be set.

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Dunroamin Bed and Breakfast , Highland

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Aviemore Station0.5 miles

About ASG Commercial, Inverness

1 Cromwell Road, Inverness, IV1 1SX

SG Commercial is widely regarded as the market leader in the Highlands of Scotland for Commercial Estate Agency. Our passion for maintaining the highest standards of quality and integrity in our day-to-day activities, plus our reputation for determined professionalism in all that we do, enables us to build up a relationship based on trust with our clients and to gain the respect of allied professions within our industry.

As a fully established Commercial Estate Agency we bring together traditional values of personal service whilst drawing on our expertise in E-commerce to utilise modern technologies to maximise our effectiveness in the sale or lease of your property. Our team draws on over 60 years working within the hospitality and retail business sectors either operating businesses or in the marketing and selling of commercial properties.

We are experienced in business transfers covering a wide spectrum of business types. We offer specialist sales and business advice focusing on the hospitality and retail sectors but are equally capable of selling any business within our geographical area of operation. Having developed many business relationships within the finance sector, accountancy, surveying and legal services, we are able to bring a broad range of advice and services directly to you whatever your requirements might be; we are truely a one-stop agency.

As the leading Commercial Estate Agent within the Highlands, we have an enviable track record in concluding business transfers. Our highly qualified team is here to help you sell or buy a business. Our aim is to provide a premier service to our clients with the maximum of support and the minimum of stress.

ASG Commercial is widely regarded as the market leader in the Highlands of Scotland for Commercial Estate Agency. Our passion for maintaining the highest standards of quality and integrity in our day-to-day activities, plus our reputation for determined professionalism in all that we do, enables us to build up a relationship based on trust with our clients and to gain the respect of allied professions within our industry.

As a fully established Commercial Estate Agency we bring together traditional values of personal service whilst drawing on our expertise in E-commerce to utilise modern technologies to maximise our effectiveness in the sale or lease of your property. Our team draws on over 60 years working within the hospitality and retail business sectors either operating businesses or in the marketing and selling of commercial properties.

We are experienced in business transfers covering a wide spectrum of business types. We offer specialist sales and business advice focusing on the hospitality and retail sectors but are equally capable of selling any business within our geographical area of operation. Having developed many business relationships within the finance sector, accountancy, surveying and legal services, we are able to bring a broad range of advice and services directly to you whatever your requirements might be; we are truely a one-stop agency.

As the leading Commercial Estate Agent within the Highlands, we have an enviable track record in concluding business transfers. Our highly qualified team is here to help you sell or buy a business. Our aim is to provide a premier service to our clients with the maximum of support and the minimum of stress.

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