WOODCOTE HOOTON ROAD, HOOTON, CH66 1QU SUMMARY Woodcote House is a successfully owned and operated commercial • Family owned and operated commercial hotel hotel located within an affluent village within Cheshire. It has 17 smart and refurbished en suite letting located to the main • 17 stylish en suite letting bedrooms and 1 owners’ flat and to a separate block at the rear which overlooks delightful • Lounge bar (14), function/conference (95) landscape gardens. There is well-utilised function room with lounge • Restaurant (34) bar providing a very lucrative income stream plus an attractive • Pretty landscaped gardens and car park for 34 vehicles Orangery Restaurant which serves breakfasts, lunches and • Adjusted trading profits in the region of £91,000 including afternoon tea. The owners also have the benefit of a one bedroom ground flat which provides a comfortable living space. management cost

The hotel is located within a mile or so of the motorway network and £775,000 – FREEHOLD is easily accessible for Ellesmere Port and Chester as well as the major cities of both Liverpool and Manchester, not forgetting North Wales. As a result the hotel attracts an increasing level of corporate trade but is also very well supported the local community, hosting many midweek events such as charity evenings, wedding functions and private lunches and parties, fitting in very well with its bread and butter weekday business. Woodcote House is situated only two minutes from Hooton railway station on the Liverpool to Chester line via Birkenhead, opening up the potential to further develop trade.

The current owners acquired Woodcote House around 10 years ago and embarked on a full refurbishment programme to modernise the bedrooms and public spaces. After several years of hard work, the hotel has flourished, establishing a highly successful and profitable business. As trade has organically grown, new members of staff have been employed to manage the day to day operations of the hotel, and to afford the owners a more relaxed lifestyle. However, a new owner operator could reduce operating costs and increase profits if they choose to run the business themselves. Due to the retirement reasons, the hotel is now being sold, offering a fantastic business opportunity for its next owner.

WOODCOTE HOUSE, HOOTON, CH66 1QU THE PROPERTY Woodcote House is set within a detached and extended property set within approximately one acre of grounds and of traditional construction under a rendered façade and with a tiled .

PUBLIC AREAS The main entrance leads in to a and in to a with providing access to the first floor bedrooms. To the left is the reception with reception counter which continues in to an attractive and slightly raised lounge bar with seating for around 14 and open to the function room which has a capacity for around 95, complete with dance floor and French which open on to the rear landscaped gardens. There are also ladies, gents and disabled WCs. To the right of reception is the Orangery Restaurant which comfortably seats around 34 and is pleasantly decorated and has aspect through its picture .

LETTING BEDROOMS There are 17 letting bedrooms. 6 are located to main building and 11 are located in a separate block which overlooks delightful landscapes gardens with seating areas.

All of the bedrooms have modern en suite or shower facilities, flat screen TV and coffee and tea making facilities.

OWNERS’ ACCOMMODATION The owners have the benefit of a one bedroom flat comprising of lounge, bathroom, / and double bedroom.

SERVICE AREAS There is a fully-equipped commercial kitchen with stainless equipment, appliances and extraction system. There is a walk-in fridge freezer, store room, still room and to service area.

WOODCOTE HOUSE, HOOTON, CH66 1QU OUTSIDE There is a Portacabin which the laundry.

SERVICES Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas. Gas-fired central heating. Wirral Council at Birkenhead (0151) 606 2000.

EPC RATING

LICENCE Premises Licence

WEBSITE www.woodcotehouse.co.uk

WOODCOTE HOUSE, HOOTON, CH66 1QU TRADE Annual report and unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2015 shows turnover of £473,844 (net of VAT) with a net profit of £50,857 and an adjusted trading profit in the region of £91,000 (after depreciation, loan interest and Directors’ remuneration).

As previously mentioned, the owners choose to employ a management team to run and operate the business on their behalf to afford them a comfortable lifestyle. If new owners choose to operate the hotel themselves, a further £36,000 could be saved on management costs, increasing the EBITDA to around £125,000 per annum.

Further trading accounts and information can be made available to any serious interested parties after viewing.

PRICE Offers of £775,000 are invited for the freehold complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory), but excluding personal items. Stock at valuation.

FINANCE Colliers International is able to assist prospective purchasers by introducing sources of finance if required. Whilst we do not charge the buyer for this service, we may receive an introductory commission from the lender or broker involved.

TO VIEW All appointments to view MUST be made through the vendors’ agents who are acting with sole selling rights.

WOODCOTE HOUSE, HOOTON, CH66 1QU DIRECTIONS From the north or south along the M6 corridor, exit for M56 towards North Wales. Continue, eventually reaching the M53 towards Ellesmere Port and follow this exiting at junction 5. Proceed along the A41 towards Queensferry and at the first set of traffic lights turn right, signposted for Willaston. The hotel is located approximately 200 yards on the left hand side.

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information or to arrange an inspection of the property, please contact:

Neil Thomson 0161 831 3333 [email protected] SUBJECT TO CONTRACT

Disclaimer Colliers International gives notice that these particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending Purchasers or Lessees and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility and any intending Purchasers, Lessees or Third Party should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. No person employed or engaged by Colliers International has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. (April 2016) Colliers International is the licensed trading name of Colliers International Property Advisers UK LLP which is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC385143. Our registered office is at 50 George Street, London W1U 7GA.

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