Dalrachney Lodge Country House Hotel, Grantown Road, Carrbridge

Dalrachney Lodge Country House Hotel, Grantown Road, Carrbridge, Inverness-shire Dalrachney Lodge setting with stunning views to farmland and the comprises: 2 bedrooms, large lounge/dining A wider range of shopping is available from Cairngorm and Monadhliath Mountains beyond. room, kitchen and bathroom. Inverness, a vibrant and attractive city with Country House Hotel, excellent high street shops, supermarkets and Grantown Road, Carrbridge, The property is reached via a tree-lined private Other Areas recreational facilities as one would expect from driveway just off the Grantown Road and the Part of the ground floor provides a self- the capital of the Highlands. Inverness-shire, PH23 3AT western boundary is formed by the River Dulnain, contained 2 bedroom apartment which could be providing the establishment with fishing rights. let or used as potential owners’ accommodation. There are daily train services to Inverness and A superb recently refurbished and the south from Carrbridge and Aviemore, upgraded Edwardian Highland Country Having recently undergone an extensive upgrade The property also has a large modern including the Caledonian Sleeper. From House Hotel located within the and refurbishment the property now provides commercial kitchen, office, additional single Inverness Airport there are up to eight Cairngorms National Park high quality accommodation throughout yet bedroom with nearby shower room, dry store, flights per day to London airports. There are retains its distinctive Highland character. storage rooms, new large meeting room, two also flights to Manchester and Amsterdam laundry rooms, and ground floor ladies and connecting with a number of European Internal Accommodation gentlemens’ toilet facilities. destinations. The nearby A9 gives fast access to Inverness 23 miles, Inverness Airport 30 miles Entrance to the property is under a stone portico the north and south. via double wooden doors into a vestibule which • 12 letting bedrooms, Bar/Bistro and Dining Outside has original tiling. A further door leads to an The property comprises approximately 2 Historical Note Room impressive entrance hall and the Reception desk acres in total and is a mixture of formal lawns, Originally built as a hunting lodge, we • Attractive Edwardian Property at the bottom of a magnificent staircase which woodland and part of the River Dulnain. understand the property has been used as an • Ground floor self-contained apartment benefits from being illuminated by a beautiful There is ample private parking adjacent to the hotel since the end of WWII. During WWII the • Recently upgraded detached 2 bedroom stained glass window. main hotel building. The main building has building housed evacuees from Edinburgh and cottage and outbuildings floodlighting and new lights along the tree-lined the classroom block built at that time remains in • Set in approximately 2 acres of grounds Drawing Room – With period features and an driveway. There is a garage/workshop to the use as part of the hotel. • Biomass heating system attractive tiled open fireplace. Stunning views side of the subjects. • RHI payments of £14/15k pa (16 years over the lawn and beyond. In the museum at Fochabers there is a dog remaining) There is also an Edwardian Kennel block within cart used by King George V during his stay • Fishing on River Dulnain Bar/Bistro – Approximately 20 covers, period the grounds and has potential to develop at Dalrachney Lodge. There are photographs features, open fireplace. (subject to obtaining planning consent). of this hanging up in the Hall. Also, there is a large old Victorian cooking range in one of the The property Dining Room– Period features, approximately Location ground floor rooms which is understood to have Dalrachney Lodge is an attractive and substantial 24 covers with attractive tiled open fireplace Dalrachney Lodge Country House Hotel been used by King George V whilst staying at building, the original part dating from around 1845 and view to the veranda which has decorative is nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms Dalrachney Lodge. and the main Edwardian building constructed as wrought iron works. Fantastic views over the National Park just at the edge of the village of a hunting lodge in 1905. Edwardian origins are lawn towards the mountains. Carrbridge, approximately 23 miles to the south reflected in many outstanding features including of Inverness. The area is famed for its breath delicate ceiling cornicing, excellent use of Letting Accommodation: taking scenery amidst an abundance of wildlife. hardwood fixtures and fittings, tiled fireplaces and There are 12 letting rooms within the hotel the use of wrought iron castings. building (located over the first and second floor The surrounding countryside is amongst the levels). 11 of the rooms are en-suite, fitted out finest in the Highlands and provides a wealth It is constructed of stone walls with mostly pitch to an excellent standard and all are of good of excellent rural sporting opportunities. The slate covered roofs. The letting accommodation proportions. One bedroom has its own private Cairngorms Ski Area is close by and sailing, is located on the first and second floors and part bathroom. The rooms are configured to 3 triples, kayaking and windsurfing are available on of the ground floor provides a self-contained 8 doubles, some with zip/link beds, 1 twin, nearby Lochs Morlich and Insh. A short distance 2 bedroom apartment/potential owners’ combined has the capacity to sleep 27 guests. north, the Morayshire coastline has a string of accommodation. beautiful beaches and historic fishing villages. The Cottage – The newly refurbished Cairngorm Nearby Aviemore has a great quantity of bars, The property sits within approximately 2 acres of View is currently used as a holiday let. It could restaurants, cafes and shops and there are many grounds which provides a peaceful and tranquil also be used as owners’ accommodation and attractions suitable for all ages and weathers.

General Tenure: The business is offered for sale on an Trading Information: Trading accounts absolute ownership (freehold equivalent) basis. are available to those genuinely interested after viewing the business and subject to a Business Rates: The Rateable Value was confidentiality provision. Please contact the £17,750 for the year commencing April 2017. selling agents for more details. There is a further council tax rating of B. The property benefits from small business relief. The Business: Our clients have owned the hotel since March 2013 and have invested and Energy Performance Rating: C restored the property to its fantastic condition seen today. Local Authority: Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX. Tel: The hotel and cottage are in immaculate 01349 886606. condition and is truly a ‘walk-in’ business which would be an ideal property for a chef proprietor/ License: The Property benefits from a full husband and wife partnership. Alternatively premises licence. it could be converted to a substantial private residence (subject to obtaining planning Viewing: No direct approach may be made consent). The local area is ever popular with to the property. For an appointment to view tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. please contact the agent.

The business is showing a healthy turnover and Offers: Offers are to be submitted in Scottish profitability and is currently run by the present legal terms to the selling agents Strutt & Owners as a lifestyle choice. Dalrachney Lodge Parker LLP, 9-11 Bank Lane, Inverness, IV1 1WA. Country House Hotel provides a fantastic A closing date for offers may be fixed and opportunity for someone looking to purchase prospective purchasers are advised to register a high quality Hotel which is presented in their interest with the selling agents in order to excellent condition and has a good trading be kept fully informed of any closing date that profile with potential to take forward further. may be fixed.

Services: Mains electricity and water with Anti Money Laundering Compliance drainage to private septic tanks. Propane gas is (AML): The Money Laundering, Terrorist used for cooking. Wi-fi is provided in all public Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on areas and all bedrooms. the Payer) Regulations 2017 came into force on 26 June 2017. This now requires us to conduct Heating is supplied by a biomass system. The due diligence on property purchasers. Once renewable heat incentive payments (RHI) are their offer has been accepted, the prospective included in the sale. purchaser(s) will need to provide, as a minimum, proof of identity and residence and proof of funds for the purchase, before the transaction can proceed.

Directions From Inverness take the A9 south and follow signs to Carrbridge. Within the centre of Carrbridge take the B9153 signposted Grantown. Dalrachney Lodge access road is then immediately on the right hand side.

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