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The Highlands Commercial Property Specialists A S GCommercial BALLOCH GUEST HOUSE, VIEWFIELD ROAD, PORTREE, Hotels ISLE OF SKYE, IV51 9ES Guesthouses Licensed Retail Offices Highly attractive and well-established 4-Star STB Guest House in a true destination Industrial location with views over to Portree Bay and the Cuillin Mountains beyond Units Situated in the ever-popular tourist town of Portree, Balloch Guest House is a true lifestyle business providing a strong income from year-roundA trading UpA to 7 en-suite letting bedrooms supported by excellent guest facilities York House Excellent owner’s living accommodation and outstanding gardens and amenity space 20 Church Street A Inverness Telephone 01463 236123

Swww.bedandbreakfastsales.co.uk SOffers OverS £445,000 (Freehold) GGG DESCRIPTION opportunities in addition to the great variety of cafes and Balloch Guest House is a most attractive and modern restaurants. There is primary and secondary schooling within detached villa in an elevated position overlooking Portree a short walk of the Guest House. Portree is the cultural hub Bay with stunning views to the distant Cuillin Mountains. for Skye with the award-winning Aros Centre. The town is The property is located on the main road entering the ever- an ideal and popular base for exploring the rest of the Island. popular holiday destination that is Portree (the capital of The surrounding area boasts a wide range of activities that the Isle of Skye). The town centre is within a few minutes can be undertaken such as golf, guided mountaineering, walk with its wide range of facilities and services. Boasting cycling, nature walks and fly fishing to name but a few. a delightful setting and excellent signage, Balloch Guest In addition to tourism, the Island is highly popular with House has a prominent trading location. This modern and naturalists and ornithologists who find birds of prey, waders substantial building has been extended over the years and a host of seabirds in the locale. Skye’s rugged Cuillin presenting a most spacious and appealing property. This Mountains are known to walkers and climbers the world over pleasant business enjoys ample guest facilities whilst also and visitors are drawn to the spectacular Trotternish Ridge providing a most comfortable home. to the north as this wild area is dominated by astonishing The income earning aspects of the property are the 7 rock formations such as the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock en-suite letting bedrooms. The current operators are most and the truly extraordinary pinnacles of the Quaraing. In content with the level of return that the present trading addition there are many prolific hill lochs offering the angler levels offer. However, there is scope to expand the service an opportunity to catch spectacular native wild brown trout. levels through the provision of evening meals for guests The present owners have operated the Guest House for many should new owners wish to do so. The business has an years and have enjoyed a rewarding lifestyle running and enduring reputation for quality and service developing the business. However, it is their desire to pursue The Isle of Skye is a tourist magnet and is generally assured a more leisurely lifestyle that brings the Balloch Guest of high levels of visitors during the main trading season House to the market. which runs from Easter to October. The combination of location, quality of the welcome and excellent facilities THE PROPERTY The property is a detached villa built around the 1920’s and combines to the much sought-after business opportunity has been sensitively extended to provide a substantial home that exists today. and business opportunity. The main property is modern The town of Portree is the largest settlement on the Isle of construction with a tiled roof. The property today benefits Skye with a population of about 2500. It is a bustling port from double glazing, solar panels and oil fired central heating. set around a natural harbour framed by high cliffs. The town has a quintessential appeal for tourists and is an established PUBLIC AREAS/ LETTING BEDROOMS holiday destination. The harbour is a centre of activity used The Guest House’s main entrance is accessed from the by fishing boats as well as pleasure craft. Portree benefits blockwork car park via glazed main door into a spacious from excellent leisure facilities including a swimming pool, vestibule and onto an attractive hallway. The guest pony-trekking and boat cruises plus plenty of shopping lounge is to the left of the main hallway providing a most

relaxing and comfortable facility. To the right of the main hallway is the excellently presented dining room and dining Guest Lounge conservatory; the latter offers excellent views to the bay and hills beyond. Also off the main hallway is a guest washroom. Five of the letting bedrooms are located up the stairs from the main hallway. These rooms are configured to; 1 family room, 1 twin and 3 doubles. From the owners dining room two further bedrooms can be accessed and are set to double and single (the latters could be used as a twin). All letting bedrooms are en-suite and have an excellent range of facilities including tea/coffee making trays, fridges and colour televisions etc. OWNER’S ACCOMMODATION / SERVICE AREAS An attractive feature of this charming Guest House is the Owners’ accommodation located on the ground floor. Owners Lounge They retain for their own use a large feature lounge and a charming dining room. The commodious modern kitchen has an excellent array of facilities and fixtures and fittings. GROUNDS The property enjoys enclosed landscaped gardens, and there is a well laid out parking area, and drying green. There are also outbuildings in the form of Garage, Shed, and Greenhouse. SERVICES Mains electricity, water supply, drainage and oil fired central heating. Double glazing and solar panels. EPC RATING The EPC rating of this property is “E” Office WEBSITE WWW.BALLOCH-SKYE.COM TRADING INFORMATION The business trades profitably and full accounting information will be made available to seriously interested parties subsequent to formal viewing. PRICE Offers Over £445,000 are invited for the heritable property complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory), excluding personal items. Stock at valuation. DIRECTIONS From the Skye Bridge take the main A87 towards Portree. The Guest House is on the main road into Portree on the right-hand side and enjoys a prominent roadside location with excellent signage. FINANCE & LEGAL SERVICES ASG Commercial is in touch with several lenders who provide specialist business finance. Paul T Hart (Director Commercial Sales) will be delighted to discuss your financing requirements with you and make an appropriate introduction. We access to a large team of legal experts who can act in all legal matters arising.

VIEWING All appointments to view must be made through the Vendor’s selling agents: ASG Commercial Ltd York House, 20 Church Street Inverness IV1 1ED Tel: 01463 236123 Mob: 07799896931 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.asgcommercial.co.uk OFFERS All offers should be submitted in writing to ASG Commercial with whom purchasers should register their interest if they wish to be advised of a Closing Date if one is set. A S GCommercial

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