FOR SALE

Northop Hall Country House Hotel Road, Near Chester, , North CH7 6HJ Located just 10 miles from Chester City Centre, 20 Chequers Restaurant is an elegant and stylish 70 miles from Liverpool, 32 Miles from Liverpool’s John cover dining facility which was added in 2008. The Lennon Airport, 41 miles from Manchester Airport hotel also boasts excellent banqueting and conference and 48 miles from Manchester City Centre. facilities which produces a significant contribution to the hotels income, given that the business can cater A beautiful full-service, 37 bedroom, Victorian A 19th Century Victorian country house built in for up to 150 guests. approximately 1872 with modern extensions and country house hotel, which benefits from a additions providing a total of 37 individually styled Attractive formal gardens and grounds set in a site of wide range of income streams including a en-suite letting bedrooms. approximately nine acres with an extensive car park providing space for more than 70 cars. highly regarded 70 cover destination and local The hotel also has the benefit of a 3 bedroom restaurant together with wedding / conference self-contained owners / managers house which is An established business with a good local reputation attached to the hotel. and further potential for growth. and banqueting facilities that can cater for up Substantial unconditional offers are invited in excess of £2.2 million, plus stock at valuation. to 150 guests. Location Description Hall is conveniently located close to the border of away from the hotel whilst Liverpool is 20 miles distant is an attractive country house hotel which England and situated just off the A55 which and Liverpool’s John Lennon Liverpool Airport is 32 miles stands on the site of an original manor house believed to provides easy access to both North Wales and the North away, Manchester Airport is some 41 miles distant, and have been built in the 13th Century. It is situated just south West of England. Chester City Centre is only 10 miles Manchester City Centre is 48 miles away. of Northop Hall Village which dates back to Celtic times and is close to the ancient forest of . The hotel is approached via an impressive tree lined driveway which sweeps through the hotels beautiful gardens and grounds B5129 which extend to 9 acres of private land comprising beautiful formal gardens and grounds and include an extensive car park providing space for some 70 cars to the side and rear of the hotel.

33 Higher The 37 en-suite letting bedrooms are individually furnished Shotton and have been tastefully decorated to a high standard to reflect the character of this splendid Victorian country B5125 house. The hotel has an excellent reputation as a local and destination restaurant / family function venue. The 70 33A Northop (N) cover Chequers Restaurant which overlooks the grounds Hall 33A was added by our clients in 2008 and forms part of a new (S)

A5119 extension to Northop Hall Country House Hotel that complements and enhances the property and its business. A55 North Wales Expressway B5125 In addition, the business benefits from an established conference and banqueting facility which generates a significant contribution to the business given that it can host up to 150 guests. Ewloe Green B5125

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A55 Accommodation Letting Accommodation There are a total of 37 en-suite guest bedrooms which have Public Areas been tastefully decorated to a high standard to reflect the character of this Victorian country house. Each room is Reception Hall fully equipped with all modern amenities including tea and With reception desk and administration office to the rear. coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone, flat screen TV’s with Freeview television, hair dryer, iron and ironing Lounge Bar board, safe and free WiFi facility for guests. With attractive timber panelled walls, feature bar servery and attractive open fire place with seating for Room Configuration approximately 20. 8 x Premier double bedrooms (with interconnecting doors to make family rooms) Chequers Restaurant Overlooking the gardens and grounds with some 70 covers, 14 x standard double bedrooms the restaurant is decorated in a contemporary and elegant style with contrasting fixtures and fittings which complement 6 x twin bedrooms the original building. The restaurant has an excellent local reputation and is known for using local produce. 3 x four poster rooms

6 x single bedrooms Ancillary Areas

Hotel and Restaurant Kitchen A large and fully equipped commercial catering kitchen which incorporates the following: Still area, cooking facilities, preparation areas, dish wash area, fridge and freezer area, dry food storage area, beer, wine and spirit store.

Ladies, Gents & Disabled WC’s

Owners / Managers / Staff Accommodation Attached to the hotel is a two storey self-contained house which can be accessed either internally from the hotel or via its own external entrance and parking area. The ground Wedding / Banqueting and Conference Facilities floor of the house comprises: sitting room and kitchen / dining room whilst on the first floor, there are three The hotel is well equipped to cater for seminars, The Garden Suite An impressive room that overlooks bedrooms and two bathrooms. This facility could be used conferences, executive meetings, weddings and family the lawns to the front of the hotel and is regularly used by owners, a manager, staff or alternatively it is conceivable celebrations utilising the following facilities:- for both business and banqueting occasions, it also that this asset could perhaps be utilised as holiday let benefits from its own bar facility. The garden suite can A room for smaller accommodation to provide further income subject to Terrace Suite and Courtyard cater for up to 80 guests. and more informal meetings catering for up to 30 guests obtaining any necessary consents or planning permissions. theatre style. This facility has its own bar. The Gallery and Library Suite Available for private dining and meetings where they can accommodate up Exterior to 18 people. We understand that the property is situated in grounds of approximately nine acres with an impressive tree lined sweeping driveway that leads to the extensive lined Capacities Theatre Boardroom U-Shape Cabaret tarmacadam car park which provides some 50 lined spaces, 2 disabled parking spaces there is an additional gravel car Terrace Suite 30 20 20 N/A park with space for approximately 20 further cars. The The Garden Suite 80 30 40 75 hotel benefits from a range of attractive landscaped gardens and grounds that are well stocked with spring bulbs, plants, The Gallery Suite 16 16 16 16 shrubs and trees. There is an additional private parking area The Library Suite 16 16 16 16 next to the self contained owner’s house. A significant part of the current business income is derived Trading Information from the wedding and banqueting segment which is The net turnover for the business for the year ending currently on target to host more than 50 weddings in 2016 January 2015 was £879,173. In previous years accounts and the current owners believe that there is the opportunity show that the hotel traded consistently higher than this. to increase this to at least 60 events if required. The business In 2014 the hotel showed a net turnover of £947,583, in interacts well with the local and is used by 2013 the business turned over £1,055 210 and in 2012 it local associations such as the Rotary, Round Table, Probus, turned over £1,052,726. Detailed trading information to motoring clubs and other regional organisations. In addition include historic annual figures, forecast, financial and other to the banqueting and weekend leisure trade, the hotel pertinent information will be made available to interested benefits from a strong midweek trade from many of the parties upon completion and signature of a Non-Disclosure companies based in the local area that currently utilise the Agreement (NDA). hotel, including Toyota, UPM, Airbus and Brake Brothers.

Business Commentary Fixtures and Fittings We consider that the existing operation whilst positive in We are advised that all fixtures, fittings and other items terms of income, offers a potential purchaser an opportunity associated with the running of the business are owned to immediately enhance the current trade and add further outright and shall be included within the sale. All appliances value to the business. Our clients who have owned and are untested and a purchaser should satisfy themselves that operated the business since 2006, are now looking to retire the equipment is in full working order. from the industry and it is for this reason that they are now looking to sell the business. Our clients are confident that there are a number of areas where an incoming purchaser can add value. For example, our clients utilise many of the staff in order to provide themselves with a lifestyle of their choice, furthermore there are additional operational areas to further develop the business such as opening on Christmas day, given that the current owners are closed. There is also the potential opportunity to invest in the hotel so as to further improve the product offer with a view to generating an increased occupancy and in turn enhanced room rate. Licences We understand that the property has the benefit of a premises licence and relevant wedding licences for Civil Ceremonies

Services At the time of our inspection, we were advised that the property was connected to mains electricity and a mains water supply, with a private drainage sysytem. The hotel uses LPG gas to supply its heating, cooking and hot water. (All services are untested).

Business Rates Flintshire County Council: Rateable Value: £62,500

Fire Risk Assessment We have assumed that a suitable and sufficient risk assessment has been carried out. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 this assessment needs to be Tenure recorded in writing where there are five or more employees, Freehold. the property is under enactment of a licence where an operations notice has been served. EPC Planning An Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request. We understand that the property has a valid consent for its current use; however, we would advise interested parties to make their own enquiries of the local planning authority in this regard. The hotel was granted planning consent for an additional banqueting suite for up to 150 guests in 2008, which has now lapsed but could possibly be re-applied for. Asking Price Contacts The hotel is to be sold by way of a share sale and substantial offers are invited in excess of £2.2 million, subject to Bilfinger GVA, contract for the benefit of the freehold interest, fixtures, Norfolk House, fittings and goodwill. 7 Norfolk Street, Manchester, Stock In Trade M2 1DW. Stock in trade is to be purchased at cost in addition on the day of completion. Martin Davis Director VAT Retail Hotels and Leisure 0161 956 4034 If applicable VAT will be in addition. [email protected]

Business David Creamore Director Further information will be made available to bona fide Retail Hotels and Leisure seriously interest clients upon completion of a signed non- 020 7911 2155 disclosure agreement. Viewing is strictly by appointment [email protected] through the vendors sole selling rights agent Bilfinger GVA only. Under no circumstances should any party make an indirect approach to the business or the staff at the hotel. Disclaimer Bilfinger GVA is the trading name of GVA Grimley Limited, conditions under which particulars are issued by GVA Grimley Limited for themselves, for any joint agents and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchases or lessors and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation, and other details, are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. (iii) no person in the employment of GVA Grimley Limited or any joint agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. (iv) all rentals and prices are quoted exclusive of VAT Reproduced by courtesy of the Controller of HMSO Crown Copyright reserved. Licence No 774359. If applicable, with consent of Chas E Goad, Cartographers, Old Hatfield, Geographers A-Z Map Co Ltd and/or The Automobile Association. For identification purposes only. These particulars were produced in June 2016 with a mixture of current and archive photography.