Cotswold Bed & Breakfast Fantastic Location For Sale

Business description

Traditional 18th Century farmhouse set in prominent position in the village of Slimbridge in Gloucestershire, only 5 minutes from the world famous Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve.

Churchend House is a traditional 18th Century farmhouse set in the village of Slimbridge in Gloucestershire. It holds a prominent position within the village and is only 5 minutes from the world famous Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve. Being close to the M5 and ideally located to explore the Cotswolds, this property is the perfect base for a larger family or group. It is also perfect for groups of Ornithologists visiting the Wildfowl Trust. From the village you can enjoy lovely walks along the canal, as well as enjoying boat trips which take you as far as the docks in Gloucester where there are lots of shops and cafes. There are 3 pub/restaurants within walking distance, all serving good food and beer, and there is also the superb facilities within the Wildfowl trust itself. The historic cities of Gloucester and Cheltenham are a short drive away, and of course you are in a great position to explore the Cotswolds particularly the Stroud valleys.

This premises has traded as both a bed and breakfast and with whole house letting. It has not been actively developed as the owner, who had held the freehold for nearly 25 years as chosen to develop other business interests. The potential to develop a thriving business in this highly valuable property in a desirable location should be of interest to many buyers. The unique location close to the Wildfowl trust provides a year round source of world wide visitors able to be accessed by an attractive internet site .

The farmhouse would also make an attractive large family home if a buyer is seeking.
A residential property

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Premises details:

The property has spacious living areas and eight bedrooms spread over 3 floors in a layout that offers flexible use of the space. On the ground floor are the large dining room with exposed timbers and large fireplace with wood burner, fully equipped main kitchen. There is a large lounge with exposed timbers, large fireplace and original window shutters, reception room with French doors opening to lawn. There is a large room currently a bedroom also with large fireplace, bathroom with toilet and washbasin, bath and shower, second bedroom with toilet, shower and washbasin, there is a small second kitchen with two shuttered windows.

On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms - a very large bedroom with large original fireplace and bay window overlooking the garden, bedroom 2 with fireplace and en-suite, bed 3 with 2 windows and ensuited, bed 4 with ensuite and fireplace.

There is ample gardens round 2 sides of the house
well laid out with attractive lawns enclosed by a mixture of stone walls and wooden fencing. There is a garage and shed with ample car parking is provided in the rear courtyard.

From the village you can enjoy lovely walks along the canal, as well as enjoying boat trips which take you as far as the docks in Gloucester where there are lots of shops and cafes. There are 3 pub/restaurants within walking distance, all serving good food and beer, and there is also the superb facilities within the Wildfowl trust itself

Business Operation

Reasons for selling:

The owner wishs to sell to concentrate on other business interests

Years established:

This business has been trading for 25 years

Other information

Support & training:

The current wner will provide full training if required