Mayfair, 11 Landguard Road, Southampton, SO15 5DL

Mayfair is a well-presented and established guest house occupying a convenient position within easy reach of Southampton city centre, Southampton Central railway station and the city's extensive commercial, leisure and transport facilities. The property provides eight well-appointed letting bedrooms together with comfortable modern owner's accommodation. Notably, the property was selected as a filming location for Killa Bee, an upcoming inspirational feature film scheduled for release next year, reflecting the building's high-quality interior design, distinctive character and visual appeal.

The business is ideally suited to a hands-on owner-operator seeking a profitable hospitality venture in one of the South Coast's most important commercial and maritime centres, benefiting from year-round demand generated by tourism, corporate visitors, and cruise passengers. Furthermore, the neighbouring guest house, Argyle Lodge, is jointly available as a single acquisition opportunity as part of a share purchase transaction.

Southampton is a vibrant and economically important coastal city on England's south coast, renowned for its rich maritime heritage, world-class cruise facilities and excellent transport connections. The city offers a diverse mix of retail, leisure and cultural attractions, including the popular Westquay Shopping Centre, an array of restaurants and bars, historic city walls, and the Mayflower Theatre. Southampton also benefits from strong connectivity via the M27 and M3 motorways, direct rail services to London Waterloo, an international airport, and one of the UK's busiest passenger ports. These attributes combine to make Southampton a highly attractive destination for both business and leisure visitors throughout the year.

The accommodation at Mayfair Guest House is arranged over three floors and provides a practical and well-configured layout for guest house operation. The ground floor incorporates the principal guest facilities, including dining and reception areas, a spacious kitchen and ancillary storage, together with areas suitable for owner occupation and day-to-day management of the business.

The upper floors provide a range of well-proportioned letting bedrooms, supported by a combination of en-suite and private bathroom facilities, together with useful storage areas. Several of the bedrooms are generously sized, offering flexibility to accommodate a variety of guest requirements.

Overall, the property offers a well-balanced mix of guest accommodation and operational space, creating an efficient and manageable business ideally suited to owner-operators seeking to capitalise on Southampton's strong year-round demand from leisure, corporate and maritime visitors.

Trade fixtures, fittings, equipment and contents required for the continued operation of the business are to be included within the sale, subject to an inventory to be agreed between the parties.

Of particular note, the property benefits from substantial investment in renewable energy infrastructure. Both buildings are equipped with comprehensive solar panel systems, each complemented by battery storage facilities. This highly efficient setup delivers significant savings on utility expenditure, with the combined electricity and gas costs reportedly falling below £100 per month during the summer months. In an environment of increasing energy costs, this environmentally conscious and cost-effective feature represents a considerable operational advantage and an attractive selling point for prospective purchasers.

To the rear, the property benefits from an attractive landscaped garden enjoying a desirable southerly aspect, providing a pleasant outdoor space for guests and owners alike. The garden is well maintained with a slim storage shed positioned along the side of the property providing useful external storage. Access is available to the front of the property, where driveway parking is provided, enhancing convenience for both owners and visitors.

The owner's accommodation is situated on the ground floor and provides an attractive, modern living environment separate from the guest accommodation. At its heart is a spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, creating a bright and sociable space ideally suited to day-to-day occupation and entertaining. The accommodation benefits from direct access to the south-facing landscaped garden, allowing for a seamless connection between the internal and external living areas. Well-presented throughout, the owner's accommodation offers comfortable private quarters while remaining conveniently positioned for the efficient management of the guest house business.

Mayfair is available alongside the neighbouring
Argyle Lodge Guest House, offering a rare opportunity to acquire two established hospitality businesses under common ownership. The properties are available by way of a share sale, enabling the acquisition of the trading company operating both guest houses and the benefits associated with the combined operation.

The accounts for the year ended 31 August 2026 demonstrate continued growth, with turnover increasing by approximately 23% year-on-year, rising from £71,268 to £87,603.

The current accounts principally reflect guest house trading undertaken over a limited period and do not include income generated from student accommodation, which forms a significant component of the operation during the remainder of the year. The combined operation of Argyle Lodge and the neighbouring Mayfair Guest House provides a total of 18 letting bedrooms, and management advises that these bedrooms generated close to £90,000 of revenue over a three-month period. As such, there may be scope for purchasers to further enhance income by increasing year-round guest house trading, subject to their own investigations and operating strategy.

This property is held freehold.

Current rateable value (1 April 2026 to present): £6,600.