The Birch Tree, Wilsill, Harrogate, HG3 5EA

The Birch Tree is a profitable business being offered to the market at a sensible price with potential to convert the former pub space (in some cases, STP).

The site has three holiday letting apartments and a 1 bed living accommodation with an expansive vacant trading space, alongside a large car park for up to 12 cars.

A beautifully presented property with management or living accommodation.

The three luxury cottages are used for holiday lets throughout the year, the businesses dedicated website is: Luxury Nidderdale Cottages

Wilsill is a village in between Pateley Bridge and Ripley, part of the Borough of Harrogate, north Yorkshire.

The Birch Tree is situated on the main Lupton Bank Road only 1.5 miles form the centre of Patley Bridge and 2.2 miles from Summerbridge in the opposite direction.

The valley of Nidderdale stretches from the village of Ripley up to the small scenic hamlet of Middlesmoor which commands a stunning view down the River Nidd.

Bordered by the Yorkshire Dales National Park and close to the World Heritage Site of Fountains Abbey & The National Heritage Site of Brimham Rocks.

The ground floor accommodation is currently vacant and benefits from existing infrastructure including two bathrooms and space suitable for a commercial kitchen. Having operated as a bar and restaurant for a number of years, the layout easily lends itself to a variety of potential uses. These may include a coffee shop, café, or alternative retail concepts such as a spa retreat, nail salon or massage parlour, subject to the necessary planning consents.

The property also includes three beautifully appointed one-bedroom self-catering cottages. Each cottage is fully equipped and features stylish interiors, blissful bedrooms, generous living spaces and impressive, contemporary kitchens designed to create a true “wow factor” for guests. Additionally, there is a high-quality one-bedroom apartment finished to an excellent standard. This space would be ideal as owner or manager’s accommodation, or alternatively as additional residential or letting accommodation.

All fixtures and fittings are to be included within the sale however, any items that are owned by a third party or personal to our clients will be exempt.

There are three luxury, one-bedroom holiday cottages, each generating a turnover of circa £20,000 per annum.

Blossom Cottage has a stunning fully fitted kitchen with vaulted ceilings and exposed stonework, leading through to the dining area and to the lounge. The double bedroom and en suite with bath and shower are on the first floor.

Butterfly Cottage has a large open plan living area leading to the kitchen diner with a breakfast bar. The double bedroom and en suite with bath and shower are on the first floor.

Dragonfly Cottage has beautiful kitchen which leads to the living room, the double bedroom and en suite bathroom have vaulted ceilings and exposed stonework.

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There is a private garden to the rear of the property that's available to use for residents on the site.

The side terrace offers a wonderful spot with amazing viewings for potential outdoor dining.

The car park wraps around the property and offers ideal space for customers and residents to safely park.

There is one bedroom apartment above the trading space which contains a high spec living and kitchen space and a bathroom.

An Idyllic, rural property with stunning letting cottages, located just outside Harrogate.

The former pub space would make an ideal all day cafe/coffee shop space, with separated trading spaces for the potential for a small children's soft play or private function space. The decking to the side of the property offers stunning Al Fresco drinking and dining with incredible views over the valley. The large car park offers the potential to extend the property further or to add additional dwellings, subject to successful planning applications. Also the site could be converted for other community uses such as a live in café, nail bar or physio rooms subject to the relevant planning permissions.

The current structure of the business is 3 holiday apartments and living accommodation for an owner. The expansive trading space can be revitalised to be used as a pub/restaurant which it has traded for previously. The trading space has great potential to be converted into an all day cafe bar or any other community asset.

Obtaining the appropriate planning permissions the site could be converted into;
• A live in Spa, wellness retreat
• Massage, nail/beauty parlour
• Events Space
• Other Retail
• Medical/Dental Practice
• Cafe

There is no alcohol licence in place.

There are no accounts available for the pub as it has been closed since 2019.

The letting accommodation Turnover;
Year End July 2024 - £55,500
Year End July 2025 - £57,900
Year End July 2026 - £65,000

Freehold

The Rateable Value is £8,800 with effect from 1 April 2026. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the Local Authority.