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Hotels Guesthouses OCEAN VIEW HOTEL, AULTBEA, Licensed Retail WESTER-ROSS, IV22 2ND Offices Industrial Seasonal business within an idyllic setting in beautiful Wester-Ross enjoying a Units spacious site and panoramic seaward views 7-letting bedroom establishment with large restaurant/bar with expansive beer garden and grounds A SpaciousA owner’s accommodation of up to 3 bedrooms, large lounge and generous family area York House A business development opportunity in a superb setting; ideal for first-time buyers or 20 Church an experienced couple wishing to develop the food trade Street A Telephone 01463 714757

Swww.bedandbreakfastsales.co.uk SFixed PriceS £250,000 (Freehold) GGG DESCRIPTION The Ocean View Hotel is a substantial licensed property with a large footprint; the original subjects were built in 1900s. Purchased by the vendors in 2005 the business was operated as a self-catering business until 2010 and since that time has operated as a Hotel, latterly trading in wet sales only. Due to the need to upgrade fire safety requirements the Hotel has not traded with letting rooms in recent years but we understand that bringing the Hotel into full operation again would be a fairly straight forward matter and the vendors have full details of the requirements to do so. The footprint of the property offers excellent amenity space extending to circa 1.5 acres. The internal aspects of the property require a degree of redecoration. The vendors accept that new owners would be better placed to develop the business both in terms of facilities and trade. Presently operating as a bar, there is clear scope to improve trade with the provision of food service and bring the accommodation back into use. All letting bedrooms have en-suite facilities; 3 rooms having superlative sea views. The business location would appeal to a wide range of clientele including tradesmen, business travelers and the huge influx of tourists who visit the West Coast from Easter through until October each year. The building is of generous proportions and is most welcoming from the outside. With a highly prominent roadside position, the property offers scope to generate a sound level of trade and provide a lifestyle business operation. This prominent property has a most-charming trading location 3.5 miles from the popular village of Aultbea on the busy A832 on the West Coast of . The subjects offer excellent seaward views of Gruinard Island and the Summer Isles. In addition the area has many beaches such as at Mellon Udrigle and Gruinard which are within 5 minutes’ driving distance of the Hotel. The West Coast of Scotland is famous for its micro-climate, spectacular countryside and rugged mountains which in turn meet the stunning coastline and beautiful beaches. The wonderful scenery and the traditional community in Aultbea combine to make the area highly popular with those seeking a relaxing holiday in the . Such are these enduring attributes that many tourists re-visit the area year after year. The local area benefits from a licensed grocery shop, excellent butcher, post office, garage and a range of B&Bs, holiday homes and lodges; all who provide a potential clientele for the Hotel. On the activities side there are no shortage of opportunities. The coastal location supports sea-fishing and sailing in addition to a wide range of birdlife. The beautiful Scottish terrain offers varied degrees of challenge from the more leisurely hill walking to more stretching mountaineering. Golf, freshwater fishing and simply relaxing amidst un-spoilt surroundings are other favoured options. and which are located within a 30-minute drive provide a full range of social and welfare facilities. Primary schooling is available in the village of Aultbea with THE PROPERTY secondary education being provided in Gairloch. The original subjects are traditional stone and timber The vendors have operated the business for ten years and construction under pitched and flat roofs. A substantial have now decided to retire from the hospitality sector. The detached property with accommodation laid out over 2 property has vacant possession as they live locally in the floors. The property is well sign-posted from the main road area. (A832) leading to a large double entrance car park. PUBLIC AREAS Entry to the property is via a single double glazed door into a large vestibule thereafter leading to the main restaurant/ bar. This large expansive area has a wood burning stove with a large wooden floor and offers a darts lane and pool table. With both booth seating and free-standing tables and chairs this area is a perfect for the provision of a bar and food service. This attractive area has a well-presented bar servery with a door leading to the kitchen. Also just off the vestibule is a snug bar which could be put to use as a small games room or lounge. Through double doors is a charming dining / breakfast room which can comfortably seat up to 20 covers and features an attractive tartan carpet. There are two sets of double doors which open to allow the two rooms to flow for larger functions. This room is used mainly for guests but is used as an overflow dining room and for small private functions. In addition this room has been used as a café. Off both the bar and dining rooms are customer bathrooms. Through the dining room is a hallway with stairs that lead to the first floor and the seven guest bedrooms which all have en-suite facilities. Three rooms have south facing seaward views. The remaining 4 rooms have views across open countryside and croftland. TRADING HOURS The Hotel is mainly trading at weekends at the moment, comprising of bar service only. Opening times are: Friday and Saturday 6pm to 1 am Sunday 12noon – 6 pm Closed Monday to Thursday. PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION A potentially attractive feature of this sale is the spacious accommodation on offer. Located on the ground floor it consists of 2 double bedrooms with en-suite facilities. There is a potential third bedroom / study. In addition a large lounge, sun lounge, w.c. and substantial family room add to a very desirable living space. Where new owners felt that this space was too generous for their own use these areas could be brought into use for guests. SERVICE AREAS The business benefits from a spacious and well-appointed open-plan commercial kitchen/pot-wash/preparation room. This most flexible of spaces would be able to cope with a busy through put of food service. There is ample business storage throughout and a well-proportion cellar plus an ample spirits store. The business has ample refrigeration and freezer storage. With the main building is a large workshop and garage; this space could be used for a number of diverse business uses. GROUNDS The grounds extend to circa 1.5 acres with a large area for parking plus an area of rough ground to the front. There is a static caravan point with plumbing and electrical points; this could be used as owners accommodation or staff use. SERVICES To the front of the Hotel is a large car park. Adjacent to The subjects benefit from mains electricity and water. the main building are a number of bench seats proving an Drainage is from a shared septic tank. LPG gas is available excellent vantage point for those wishing to take their meals for cooking. Electric heating is by storage and free standing al fresco. The secure store/workshop is suitable for large units with partial double-glazing. equipment and guest cycle storage. A S GCommercial

TRADE PRICE The business trades on a seasonal and restricted basis A fixed price of £250,000 is invited for the heritable at this time. However, full trading information will be property complete with goodwill and trade contents presented to interested parties subsequent to viewing. (according to inventory), excluding personal items. Stock at valuation. LICENSES Hotels The business operates a license under the Licensing EPC RATING Scotland Act 2005 and a copy of this will be made The EPC rating of the property is ‘tbc’. Guesthouses available to interested parties post viewing. FINANCE & LEGAL SERVICES Licensed ASG Commercial is in touch with several lenders who provide specialist finance to the hospitality trade. Paul Retail Hart (Director Commercial Sales) will be delighted to Offices discuss your financing requirements with you and make an appropriate introduction. We have access to a large Industrial team of legal experts who can act in all legal matters arising to include conveyancing and licence transfers. Units DIRECTIONS See location map. VIEWING All appointments to view must be made through the vendors selling agents: ASG Commercial Ltd A York House York House 20 Church 20 Church Street Street Inverness IV1 1ED Tel: 01463 714757 Inverness Mob: Paul Hart 07799896931 E-mail: [email protected] Telephone Web: www.asgcommercial.co.uk 01463 714757 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. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database 2015

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