Kinlochewe Service Station, Kinlochewe, Wester Ross, Highland, IV22 2PA

A rural village in the spectacular Wester Ross region, Kinlochewe has a population of around 70. The area is world-renowned for its outdoor pursuits including mountaineering, hill walking, cycling, photography and fishing. The village sits on the world-famous North Coast 500 route and as such, the population of the village grows during the spring and summer months.
The village is easily assessable with Inverness being approximately 51 miles to the east via the A835.
Nearby amenities include a post office and hotel. Next to the petrol station is a caravan and motorhome site along with other holiday parks and accommodation throughout the village and surrounding areas. The local primary and secondary schools are a 30-minute bus ride away.

We are advised that all fixtures and fittings are included in the sale subject to an inventory,

The forecourt consists of two fuel islands with dual hose dispensers, and a total of six nozzles supplying unleaded and diesel grades. There are ‘Pay @ Pump’ facilities which enable contactless payment providing 24-hour fuel facilities. There is also an air dispenser at the side of the forecourt.
The forecourt shop provides a wide range of goods including grocery, alcohol, tobacco and confectionery. Souvenirs are also stocked to provide goods for the ever-growing tourist numbers frequenting the village.
We understand from the owner that the underground tanks are single skin steel construction and have been well maintained throughout the vendor’s ownership. The pipework is also single skin steel.

The owner’s accommodation consists of a 3-bedroom detached bungalow of timber frame and concrete construction, and harled externally. The property was completely re-roofed in 2022, with the old concrete tiled roof and roofing boards removed and replaced with new boards and slate roof tiles.
Over the years the property has been substantially modernised and upgraded to include triple-glazed doors and windows throughout with a new kitchen, new bathroom and shower room along with a new boiler and radiators. Outdoors, the garden has been upgraded to include south facing wood decking along with new fencing. The garden is low maintenance and well maintained.
The layout comprises an entrance vestibule, utility room leading off to the shower room, dining kitchen with a newly-fitted kitchen and integrated appliances and patio doors leading onto the large south-facing decked area, a large lounge with big picture window and a feature open fire, three double-size bedrooms, with one currently used as an office and exercise room, a family bathroom with shower and hallway with access via ladders to the partially floored attic space above. The accommodation is of high specification and has been thoroughly modernised throughout the current owner's tenure.
The bungalow benefits from mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired heating is provided to the bungalow.

The business has been in operation since the 1960s and was bought by the current owners in 2016.
Operating as a petrol filing station, the business has changed dramatically over the years of operation.
The station has incorporated a café onsite and due to the popularity of this additional income driver, the interior of the café has had to be reconfigured to allow for additional preparation areas, thus the inside seating has been relocated to a bespoke ‘sitooterie’ which can seat 30 people. It is a great addition to the business and allows ‘eat-in’ customers as well as ‘take away’ orders.
The main forecourt shop has been fitted out to include various upright chillers and freezers providing grocery, fresh produce and confectionery items. The business has an alcohol licence and an epos system installed.
Any new owner would have the opportunity to grow and develop what is already a very successful business. Various new income streams could be incorporated quickly into the business providing higher net profits. With the on-site residential dwelling included, it really could be a true ‘change of lifestyle’ opportunity.
The forecourt business currently benefits from a Gleaner supply agreement which commenced on 01/12/2020 and will run until 01/10/2026.

Day to day operations on site are carried out by the owners along with a team of full and part time staff. Staff are currently employed on a seasonal basis and as such there are no staff who fall under TUPE obligations.

Full accounts can be provided following a formal viewing of the site.

Summer (April – September)
Monday-Saturday: 8.30am - 5.30pm
Café 8.30am - 4.00pm
Closed Sunday

Winter (October – March)
Monday-Friday: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Café closed
Closed Saturday & Sunday

(Current annual closure for 6 weeks over December to January)

Freehold asset sale - Offers Over £700,000 invited to include the residential dwelling. Wet/Dry Stock at valuation in addition.