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Portfolio of Holiday Cottages Main Street www.gapinthemarket.com Portpatrick Location: the properties forming the portfolio are shown by way of the arrows in red. This building houses the cottages Known as Jura and Skye, both with 2 bedrooms This building houses the cottages Known as Islay and Bute, both 3 with bedrooms This building houses the upper apartment at first floor, known as Iona, this with 2 bedrooms Portfolio of Holiday Cottages, The properties are at present named after islands which can be found of the west Main Street, of Scotland and for the purpose of these particulars we have referred to the properties as they are named by our clients: Portpatrick, DG9 8JJ Jura: this is a mid terrace 2 storey house with a floor area of approx 71m² (764ft²) and comprising: Living Room cum dining space through to Fitted 5 superbly appointed properties presented for sale as a portfolio and Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms, Shower Room and Cloak Room representing an exciting investment opportunity. Ideally our clients are looking to sell the portfolio as a whole but that is not say that offers would not be Skye: this is a mid terrace 2 storey house with a floor area of approx 71m² considered for a property in isolation. (764ft²) and providing the same accommodation as the Jura noted above. The five properties have in recent times been completely renovated and the Islay: this a mid terrace 2½ storey house with floor area of 71m² (764ft²) and portfolio is offered for sale in good condition. Each property is in excellent comprising 3 bedrooms with Living Room cum dining space through to Fitted decorative order with a neutral colour palate having been adopted. The Kitchen and with Cloak room and Bathroom properties are well appointed and sport contemporary fitted kitchens and bathrooms. The properties are equipped with electric heating. Our clients have Bute: this is mid terrace 2½ storey house with floor area of approx 74m² each property furnished to a high standard and this furniture, floor coverings, (796ft²) and comprising 3 Bedrooms (one with en suite); Living Room cum blinds etc will be included in the sale. dining space through to Fitted Kitchen; Cloak Room and Bathroom Our clients have operated this holiday business for 5 years over which time Iona: this is an upper floor apartment over approx 105m² (1130ft²) and which there has been steady occupancy, presently averaging 30 weeks a year (across comprise at first floor level: fabulous open plan Living Room/Dining and each property). The business continues to grow and the season appears to be Fitted Kitchen; 2 Bedrooms and Bathroom extending each year, evening out the traditional spikes at peak season periods. Portpatrick is and always has been a very popular holiday destination be it for The cottages known as Jura, Skye, Islay and Bute are located side by side in a weekend breaks or longer stays. However our clients have also had uptake for terrace row. They each enjoy rear door acces to a small outside space. The the properties from businesses operating in the area looking for accommodation apartment, Iona is situated on the opposite side of the street. The locality of the for contractors etc and this alternative business dynamic affords potential to properties is shown by way of the photograph on page 2 of these details. maintain occupancy through traditionally quieter periods. Our clients promote the properties and business by way an holiday agency as well as their own established web site. The present business model affords further The properties are located in a central location within the picturesque village of potential to expand upon this. Our clients website incorporates virtual tours Portpatrick. This is locally referred to as the ‘old part’ of the village, close the sea showing the cottages, visit www.portpatrickholidayhomes.co.uk and follow the front and stunning harbour basin. Properties in this quarter are of the traditional links. vernacular. From this situation the properties in the portfolio are well placed to access the many restaurants and bars which can be found in the village and are All in all this is superb opportunity to acquire a portfolio with an already good flow a short walk from the sea front and harbour. of bookings and ever growing popularity. Attractively appointed cottages/ apartment in a stunningly attractive West of Scotland village. Example of Interior: Cottage known as Skye Example of Interior: Cottage known as Skye Example of Interior: Cottage known as Skye Example of Interior: Cottage known as Skye Example of Interior: Apartment known as Iona Example of Interior: Cottage known as Islay Example of Interior: Cottage known as Islay Example of Interior: Cottage known as Islay Example of Interior: Cottage known as Islay Location General Comments Portpatrick has a charming harbour as its focal point and the village boasts an array of The properties are for sale with all furniture and white goods etc. restaurants, bars and hotels. There is also a primary school in the village and a variety of small independently owned shops. Just on the edge of Portpatrick is Dunskey Golf Course. The The Cottages Islay and Bute are listed as 10a and 10b Main Street, Cottages Skye and Jura are listed village which sits on the rugged south west coast of Scotland is situated amidst delightful as 12a and 12b Main Street. The apartment, Iona is listed as 45a Main Street. surroundings. Offers The district is home to many attractions including: the Mull of Galloway, Scotland’s most Offers over £1.25m are sought for the subjects as whole. southerly point; Southern Upland Way the starting point which is in the village; excellent golf courses; Logan Botanic Gardens; Galloway Forest Park, Newton Stewart which was awarded Our clients have prepared a financial overview on the performance of each of the cottages/ the prestigious designation of the first Dark Sky Park in the U.K.; RSPB Reserve. There are of apartment and this can be made available to genuinely interested applicants who have viewed the course the usual field sports, rivers for fishing and a variety of delightful inland and coastal properties and thereafter have noted interest formally. walks. Offers should be submitted to the agents in writing through a solicitor. Interested parties are The district is known as the Rhins and the principle town serving the district is Stranraer advised to register their interest formally through their own solicitor. Should a closing date for approximately seven miles from the village. In Stranraer can be found nursery, primary and offers be set only those parties who have registered interest formally will be notified. Prospective secondary schooling, a general hospital, a variety of independent and multiple retailers , purchasers are advised that the vendor reserves the right to accept any offer at any time. leisure centre with swimming pool and a number of hotels and restaurants. At Stranraer Harbour there is a marina with moorings for pleasure craft and a railway station in Stranraer EER: Cottage Jura: D67; Cottage Skye D67; Cottage Islay D67; Cottage Bute D67; Apartment Iona which affords connections north to Ayr, Prestwick Airport and Glasgow. At Cairnryan there are awaiting EER Band ferry connections to Northern Ireland. Rateable Values: Cottages Islay and Bute RV = £1,800. Cottages Skye and Jura RV = £1,200 Wigtownshire is a corner of south west Scotland renowned for its wonderfully contrasting and Apartment Iona RV = £1,200 . Local Authority: Dumfries and Galloway Council striking scenery and also a particularly mild climate throughout the year. The main routes into this corner of Wigtownshire are the A77 south from Glasgow/Ayr this route travelling along Viewing the stunning south Ayrshire coast and travelling west from Carlisle and Dumfries it is the A75. By appointment only. Contact the agents, G♦A♦P, telephone 01465-713498. Ayr approx 58 miles. Prestwick Airport approx 62 miles. Dumfries approx 79 miles. Carlisle Conditions of Sale: We have attempted to make our sales details as accurate as possible from the approx 113 miles. information we have about this property. If there is any point which is of particular importance please contact our office and we will endeavour to check the information. We would advise this course of action if prospective purchasers are travelling some distance to view the subjects of Directions sale. All dimensions and distances etc are approximate and photographs are intended only to give a general impression. Floor plans are schematic and not to scale. Systems are untested and On arriving at Stranraer follow signs for Portpatrick A77. Continue southbound away from the appliances are sold as seen. Prospective purchasers should make their own investigations and town and at signpost, Portpatrick/Lochans turn right and continue ahead. On arriving at obtain their own reports as they think necessary The contract to sell will be based only on the Portpatrick proceed ahead and travel down into the village, on Main Street. The subject concluded missives. These particulars and any other correspondence or discussions will not form properties are located on the left and right hand side of Main Street adjacent and opposite part of the contract. If we can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us. The Downshire Hotel. Pre-sale Appraisal: If you are considering moving we would be delighted to carry out a pre-sale appraisal of your existing property. For full details contact one of our branches. Stranraer 01465 713498 01776 700060 [email protected] 81 Dalrymple Street, Girvan, www.gapinthemarket.com Newton Stewart KA26 9BS 01671 402104 [email protected] [email protected] Regulated by RICS .
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