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Hotels Guesthouses THE STATION HOTEL GUEST HOUSE, Licensed Retail AVOCH, -SHIRE, IV9 8PP Offices Substantial, attractive and licensed Guest House in the popular destination of the Industrial near Inverness Units Superb roadside trading location in the picturesque village of Avoch on the shores of the Includes 9 excellent quality en-suite letting bedrooms withA a bar and charming diningA facility to seat 40 covers 4-bedroom owner’s accommodation and excellent family spaces including superb service areas York House 20 Church Outstanding potential to operate as a hotel should new owners wish to revert it to it Street Aprior operating model Inverness Telephone 01463 714757

Swww.bedandbreakfastsales.co.uk SOffers AroundS £395,000 (Freehold) GGG DESCRIPTION prematurely to the market. This leaves new owners with the The Station Guest House, Avoch is an imposing and opportunity to develop this highly attractive business to the charming Victorian building dating back to 1892, with next level. sympathetic and functional extensions. Presented with Avochs origins are as a fishing village dating back to amenity ground to the side and rear, the business is well- the end of the 1500s: some say it was founded by the established with a commanding roadside presence. It is a survivors of a Spanish Armada vessel wrecked here in 1588. substantial and excellent quality establishment, presented At the beginning of the 1800s a planned expansion to in superb walk-in condition following a major refurbishment accommodate Highlanders from the clearances by the proprietors over the past few years. drew together a number of disparate settlements around the The Station Guest House is in a lovely coastal village new harbour. Today the village with its thriving busy High overlooking Avoch Bay and the Moray Firth situated about Street is full of charm and character and is an appealing 13 miles north of the city of Inverness, and 8 miles south of residential village within commuting distance of Inverness, Dingwall. Located on the south side of the Black Isle on the the Highland Capital, which offers all the facilities and A832 between Munlochy and Fortrose, this vibrant village amenities associated with city living including excellent air, currently has a population of circa 1000. The business drives rail and road transport links. Avoch is also a popular tourist turnover mainly from accommodation with some additional resort with B&Bs/holiday accommodation, local amenities, income from food and wet sales. Until recently the business a village hall and the Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club operated as a Hotel but due to family circumstances the close-by. There are a number of other quality golf courses in owners now restrict trade. New owners could choose the area. In and around Avoch there are plenty of activities operate as a guest house or could, if so desired, resurrect the for both locals and tourists alike to engage in. Boat trips full Hotel operation. Income from accommodation is derived operate from the village, taking visitors to see the dolphins from tourists in the main season but a healthy occupancy in the inner Moray Firth at . Other activities level is maintained all year-round through business to within the immediate area include walking, fishing and business provision. The business boasts a well-appointed nature watching. Loch Ness and its associated castles are dining area off a comfortable bar. The owners maintain a only a short drive away and the West Coast is a 50 minute restricted level of food service despite a much higher proven drive. The Station Hotel Guest House is an ideal base from demand. They also undertake functions for weddings, which to explore Inverness and to make a broader odyssey celebration meals etc but by prior appointment only. The of the Highlands. The Black Isle Show is a large agricultural present owners purchased the business in 2010 and have show held each August which brings an abundance of expended a great deal of time, effort and financial resources visitors to the area. A further attraction to the region is the to bring the property to the market in excellent condition. distilleries such as Glen Ord Distillery, Dalmore Distillery Though they have enjoyed their time as proprietors, it is a and Glenmorangie Distillery; these distilleries have visitor change of personal circumstances that brings the property centres providing guided tours. The Highlands of provides a high quality of life with culture, sport, the great outdoors and a broad spectrum of entertainment on your door step. There are many business opportunities available for motivated entrepreneurs offering value for money properties providing a home, income and lifestyle seldom experienced elsewhere in the UK. Inverness and the surrounding areas are economically thriving with a strong tradition within the tourism and hospitality sectors. THE PROPERTY and there is also a baby changing facility. The guest house Of traditional stone construction mainly under a slate roof has 9 high quality en-suite letting bedrooms as the owner with a conservatory extension, accommodation is arranged has invested in their complete refurbishment within recent over three floors. times. These rooms are configured to 4 family rooms, 5 double / twin. In total the guest house can accommodate 23 PUBLIC AREAS & LETTING guests comfortably. All bedrooms are attractively furnished ACCOMMODATION and are well equipped with televisions, tea/coffee making Access to the trading element for the property is from street facilities and hair dryers. All bathrooms are presented to a level. The business has three income earning areas; the guest very high standard. bar, the restaurant and the accommodation. The dining room can accommodate up to 40 diners and is located next to the SERVICE AREAS very smart public bar. Well presented customer bathroom The Guest House has an outstanding, very well equipped, large facilities are located just off the main internal corridor commercial kitchen and wash-up / preparation areas that benefits from modern facilities. This food production area has ample capacity to meet business requirements and is located on the lower level affording excellent access for deliveries etc. The business has ample freezers, a walk-in chill cabinet and a separate dry goods store. There is also a spacious cellar at this level. A large functional manager’s office and storage area is situated in the basement area. Throughout the premises there are ample storage areas. OWNERS ACCOMMODATION The owners’ private flat is located over 2 levels with bedrooms located at the garden

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Owners Shower Room level which is below the main service areas and incorporates a total of 4 additional bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. The owner’s accommodation has a separate access with parking immediately to the point of entry. At the basement level there is a large playroom for the vendor’s children. On the ground floor there is a most generous lounge with an area set aside as a small computer room. The family also use the commodious conservatory for their private use.

Owners Accommodation GROUNDS TRADE The Guest House is clearly identified with illuminated signs The business achieves an excellent level turnover from year- and floodlighting and its frontage leads directly onto the round trade and trading figures will be made available to pavement. To the rear of the property is a spacious garden genuinely interested parties subsequent to viewing. with seating which proves most popular during the summer months. To rear of the property is public parking. A storage DIRECTIONS shed is located to the rear of the building. Inverness 13 miles and Dingwall 8 miles (see map insert). SERVICES PRICE The property operates with mains electricity, gas, water Offers around £395,000 (Freehold) are invited for the supply and drainage. The central heating is gas fired with heritable property complete with goodwill and trade partial double glazing. The subjects have recently had an contents (according to inventory), excluding personal items. electrical upgrade, with fully compliant fire alarm system Stock at valuation. LICENSES EPC RATING The business has a liquor license under the Licensing The property has an energy performance rating of ‘tbc’. Scotland Act 2005 and a copy of the operating plan is WEBSITE available to interested parties. www.stationhotelavoch.co.uk A S GCommercial

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