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Viewing is strictly by prior • Wonderful character Cumbrian inn appointment with Colliers International through: • Outstanding corner location on main tourist route Haydn Spedding • 7 high quality en suite bedrooms and 2 bedroom Hotels owners' flat 0161 831 3333 [email protected] • £189,657 net T/O with significant further potential Property Ref: 214809

Colliers International Chancery Place Brown Street Manchester Offers around £485,000 - M2 2JT Freehold www.colliers.com/uk/hotels The Old Posting House, Deanscales, Cockermouth, CA13 0SL

The Old Posting House at Deanscales occupies a superb trading position just outside the village on the main A5086 Cockermouth to Egremont road. LETTING BEDROOMS The main part of the property dates back almost 400 years and has over 7 letting bedrooms to sleep 15 (6 double rooms and 1 family room). the years been extended and refurbished and particularly by the present All have en suite shower room as well as fitted wardrobes, central heating owner. It has a lovely open plan bar and dining area to the ground floor with radiator, flat screen TV, radio/clock alarm and tea and coffee making a wealth of exposed beams and open fires. This is complemented by a facilities. well-fitted catering kitchen. To this, has only recently been added seven high quality en suite letting bedrooms and the whole property has the advantage of its own gardens and plenty of parking. OWNERS' ACCOMMODATION Just under four miles from the lovely market town of The Old Posting House has the advantage of separate and spacious, self- Cockermouth, The Old Posting House occupies a main road position on the contained accommodation for owners, comprising of hallway, lounge with outskirts of the village and is particularly well placed to attract significant feature fireplace, kitchen with a range of fitted units and fluorescent trade over a wide geographic area. Indeed its letting bedrooms attract not lighting, two double bedrooms one having fitted furniture and luxury only significant leisure trade, but also commercial trade from Sellafield and bathroom with double shower, wash hand basin and WC. the wide Cumbrian coastal commercial area. With its first rate location, the pub enjoys a busy food-based trade from locals and visitors alike.

The Old Posting House was acquired by the present owner in 2006 and he SERVICE AREAS immediately instructed an architect to formulate plans to add letting Well-equipped catering kitchen as well as separate preparation kitchen. bedrooms to this lovely historic property. These bedrooms were added Bottle and beer cellars and separate dry goods store. Outside there is a over the next few years as well as a comprehensive upgrade of the pub separate potato store and rumbling room. itself. Hand in hand with these improvements has seen turnover and profitability increase, although the owner has not chosen to push trade beyond its present level. However, there is significant further potential by OUTSIDE increasing the marketing of the letting bedrooms. Having enjoyed his years Garden and car park to the side. Substantial car park to the other side of at The Old Posting House, the owner is now looking to retire from the the road. hospitality industry. SERVICES THE PROPERTY Borough Council at Workington (01900) 326333. Of traditional local design, the property has rendered walls and slate roof Mains water, drainage and electricity. LPG central heating. with accommodation laid out on ground and first floors. LICENCE PUBLIC AREAS Premises Licence Entrance hall gives access to bar and restaurant (to seat 28) with feature stone work and beamed ceiling as well as fitted seating. Lower restaurant, again with beamed ceiling and feature 1845 mailboxes which were used WEBSITE when The Old Posting House was on the Glasgow to Whitehaven service. www.oldpostinghouse.co.uk Inner hall. Residents TV lounge. The Old Posting House, Deanscales, Cockermouth, CA13 0SL

TRADE FINANCE Certified accounts from the owner's Chartered Accountants in the form of a Colliers International is able to assist prospective purchasers by introducing Trading and Profit and Loss Account show trading profits (before finance sources of finance if required. Whilst we do not charge the buyer for this costs and depreciation) of £34,267 for the year ended 31 August 2015 and service, we may receive an introductory commission from the lender or (net) turnover of £189,657. broker involved.

Please note that the above profit figure includes only one owner working within the business. Should a couple purchase the business, it would be anticipated that staff savings would enhance the trading profit to TO VIEW approximately £50,000. All appointments to view MUST be made through the vendors' agents who are acting with sole selling rights. PRICE Offers around £485,000 are invited for the freehold complete with goodwill DIRECTIONS and trade contents (according to inventory), excluding personal items. Travelling west on the A66 from Keswick, continue to the main roundabout Stock at valuation. at Cockermouth (Lakeland Sheepskin Centre). Turn left on to the A5086 and continue for approximately 3.5 miles when The Old Posting House will be seen prominently on the right hand side of the road. The Old Posting House, Deanscales, Cockermouth, CA13 0SL

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