Delightful Seven Bedroom Guest House In Helston Cornwall For Sale

Business description

This successful seven bedroom guest house has lots of character with its own separate 2 bedroom owners accommodation. An exciting opportunity to acquire this home investment character property located in the popular and sought after town of Helston that is home to Flora Day. This guesthouse could give any potential buyer an attractive lifestyle change.

Features at a glance,
* A character property circa 1840
* Popular town location
* Seven Bedrooms with shower ensuite
* Separate two bedroom owners accommodation

LOCATION-
Helston town centre is easily accessible being only a 150 yards walk from the guest house.

THE BUSINESS-
The business is presently run by a husband and wife team who are wishing to retire and who will be sad to leave this home/ business after a number of years working their established guesthouse. The business presently closes down for six weeks of the year to suit the present owners lifestyle.

The town has seen, over recent years, a steady rise in tourist numbers throughout the year and this further strengthens the case to remain open in the build up to Christmas and New Year. The existing owners have previously included within their tariff evening meals, which proved popular with guests. However, due to the proprietors own circumstances this service was withdrawn . Any new purchaser may wish to offer this meal again as there are guests who sometimes prefer the convenience of dining in.

With the benefit of some minor marketing ideas the guest house could possibly increase its current turnover and net profit which could be explained at the viewing stage. This is a reputable guest house with many repeat bookings year after year.

ACCOMMODATION
The guest house has an easily manageable 7 bedrooms which have the added benefit of all having their own shower ensuite with one room having a bath ensuite. Each bedroom has its own tea making facilities and an internal/external PABX phone system, digital television and fridge.

GROUND FLOOR
As you enter the property through the front door the office/ reception is to your left with the telephone exchange telephone system with filing cabinets and desks.

There is a nicely decorated residents lounge which we understand is little used but does provide a meeting place for guests to receive visitors of their own. This room also has Broadband connection.

RESIDENTS BREAKFAST ROOM
This is an airy accommodating dual aspect room with tables and chairs covering up to fourteen guests. The room is on two levels and has two open granite fireplaces with a separate door leading to the commercial kitchen.

KITCHEN
A full range of work surfaces with plenty of cupboard, storage space. There is a grill, double oven with hot plate and four ring range master, microwave, dishwasher and a good size melamine worktop.

The small area off the kitchen houses the combi boiler with shelving for dry goods and teapots etc. This area is used solely for preparing beverages and toast.

STORE ROOM
This was previously the garage but has been converted to create a good size room for general storage purposes for the guest house.

LAUNDRY ROOM
This is a separate dedicated room that allows all the hotels laundry to be carried out in house. The laundry room is equipped with three washing machines, one commercial dryer and an ironing press. All spare bedding is stored here and an iron and ironing board is available for use by guests.

BEDROOM 1-
15' X 12' (4.58m x 3.66m) Double Room with shower and separate bath

BEDROOM 2-
9' x 12' (2.75m x 3.66m) Double Room

BEDROOM 3-
10' x 12' (3.05m x 3.66m) Double Room

BEDROOM 4-
11' x 12' (3.36m x 3.66m) Double Room

BEDROOM 5-
12' x 13' (3.66m x 3.97m) Twin Room

BEDROOM 6-
13' x 12' (3.97m x 3.66m) Double Room

BEDROOM 7-
13' x 12' (3.97m x 3.66m) Double Room

FIRST FLOOR-
Toilet which is presently utilised for members of staff.

All the rooms have seen much improvement over recent years to keep the standards at a good level that guests come to expect. The bedroom furniture is continually being upgraded year on year with a few rooms remaining to receive this new modern furniture. The present owners have established a good reputation throughout the town and get a lot of recommendations which have come from the local community. The fire alarm system has recently been upgraded and has full compliance certificates as has the electrics for the whole property with guarantees.

GARDENS
The gardens are a delightful feature of the property and access to the garden can be gained from the hotel which also leads to the owners accommodation. Outside the guest house has a good sized town garden with a level lawned area with flower beds and established shrubs and trees. There is a shed to the side of the private accommodation used only by the owners for storing mower and tools etc.

OWNERS PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
Entrance can be gained through the Conservatory which leads off to the,
Lounge- A good size lounge with a good general decor with dual aspect overlooking the garden with double sliding doors leading out onto the patio to the side.

Kitchen/ Diner- Which has a fitted kitchen with double Kenwood oven only two years old, extraction fan and stainless steel sink unit. There is a dining table for meals in this light and airy room.

FIRST FLOOR-
Bedroom 1-
11' x 12' (3.75m x 4.30m)
This is the master bedroom with good natural light which has ensuite Jacuzzi bath, toilet and sink and separate shower.

Bedroom 2-
10' x 11' ( 3.05m x 3.36m)
This is a double bedroom with the benefit of its own en-suite bathroom.

PARKING
To the front the property benefits from parking for up to seven cars, there is on street parking or a free car park within close proximity to the guest house.

FIXTURES, FITTINGS AND EFFECTS
Normal fixtures and fittings with this type of business are included in the sale and an inventory of trade fixtures and fittings will be supplied to interested parties.

BUSINESS RATES
The owners are receiving small business tax relief at present and in April 2009 were paying £200 a month for both the Business rates and Council tax.

ACCOUNTS
Profit and loss accounts will be provided to any seriously interested purchasers following an initial
viewing of the business.
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