The Bank House B&B In Fort Augustus For Sale

Business description

The Bank House Bed and Breakfast is a highly attractive and charming Victorian villa built circa 1900 with a slightly elevated position offering views over the highly popular lock system on the Caledonian Canal and the town of Fort Augustus. The internal aspects of the property retain a number of original features; cornicing, high skirting boards and original fireplace, which provide a high degree of character and charm. The building was previously utilised as a trading Bank property and today the bank retains some aspects of the building for trading purposes, making this a semi-detached property. The current owners purchased the Bank House in October 2011 and have traded it since that time but due to family requirements, they have reluctantly decided to relocate nearer to relatives. During their short tenure, they have enhanced the property’s décor and floorings. Including other minor upgrades, the property now comes to the market in excellent order and is in an excellent position to support a sound bed and breakfast business operation.
The business is very well presented both internally and externally and appeals to a wide range of clientele from tradesmen and business travellers to the huge influx of tourists who visit Fort Augustus and the Great Glen from Easter through until October. 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 high level of trade development.
Fort Augustus is an historic and popular tourist destination enjoying a strong trading location in the Great Glen on the arterial A82. The village sits on the Caledonian Canal with its magnificent Locks central to the village, running parallel to the beautiful River Oich, close to its meeting with Loch Ness itself. Such is the scenic beauty of the area and the world renowned Loch Ness that it attracts huge numbers of tourists annually. Whether visitors hope to spot “Nessie” in the mystic waters of Loch Ness, chose to visit a castle, historic battlefield or distillery, Fort Augustus provides an ideal base. Whilst the Ness waterway system offers great sport for sailing, angling and water sports enthusiasts; golfers, walkers and cyclists are also amply provided for in the local area. Not surprisingly, ornithologists and naturalists find numerous attractions in the scenic Highland countryside.
In such an enviable setting, with good schools, shops, banking, social and leisure facilities, the sale of Bank House represents an excellent all-round lifestyle opportunity.
The vendors purchased the property in October 2011 and since taking over they have brought the property up to an excellent standard of presentation. The smart premises that exist today are a credit to the their energy and whilst they have little by way of trading information to hand, there is little doubt that this building has the potential to do well as a trading concern.
The Property
The original subjects are traditional stone construction under slate roof circa 1900. An attractive semi-detached villa, accommodation is laid out on the ground and first floor and the subjects are fully double-glazed.
Public Areas
Entry to the property is via a wooden outer door leading to a vestibule, which has its original tiling, then on to an inner door, which is partially glazed. The main reception hallway is presented in excellent order and is representative of the property in general. The reception is most spacious with the wooden staircase as an excellent feature. To the left of the main hall is the dining room, which is set with good quality furnishings and is reflective of its Victorian origins with a fireplace, high skirting boards and cornicing. Presently the room is laid to three tables to seat 12 guests but there is ample space to put in a further two tables if required. This room has views across the town to the hills beyond. It also has a useful cupboard that is ideal for the storage of breakfast sundries. The five comfortable letting bedrooms are located on the first floor.

Service areas
The business benefits from a good-sized well-appointed bright and modern kitchen plus ample storage and a good sized utility room.
GROUNDS
The grounds are split to each side of the property and are well maintained. The garden providing access to the main entrance gives guests a pleasant introduction to the property. The gardens to the other side of the property are private, with high fences and walls providing the owners with a good level of amenity space. Within these grounds are a green house and wooden shed plus a covered veranda. The property has a garage which is accessed from the main road.
Services
The subjects benefit from mains electricity, water and drainage. LPG gas is used for cooking. With oil fired central heating and double-glazing throughout the property is very warm and welcoming.
TRADE
Available accounting information will be presented to interested parties subsequent to viewing.
Price
Offers over £325,000 are invited for the heritable property complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory), excluding personal items. Stock at valuation.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Living accommodation:

LETTING BEDROOMS The guesthouse has 5 comfortable letting bedrooms to sleep 9 guests (1 triple room, 2 double/twin and 2 singles). The three triple/double/twin bedrooms benefit from good quality en-suite facilities with tiled bathrooms/shower rooms. The two single rooms share a bathroom. All rooms are most comfortable, attractively furnished, have double-glazing, central heating, colour television, hairdryers, radio/alarms and hospitality trays. PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION Owners’ accommodation is located on the ground and first floor and consists of a double bedroom with en-suite facilities and a conservatory lounge on the ground floor. Access from the owners’ accommodation can be made to the rear garden via a private entrance.

Location:

Fort Augustus is an historic and popular tourist destination enjoying a strong trading location in the Great Glen on the arterial A82. The village sits on the Caledonian Canal with its magnificent Locks central to the village, running parallel to the beautiful River Oich, close to its meeting with Loch Ness itself. Such is the scenic beauty of the area and the world renowned Loch Ness that it attracts huge numbers of tourists annually. Whether visitors hope to spot “Nessie” in the mystic waters of Loch Ness, chose to visit a castle, historic battlefield or distillery, Fort Augustus provides an ideal base.
Directions - The Bank House sits on Station Road just off the main A82, Inverness to Fort William Road, in the centre of the village. Inverness 35 miles.

Premises details:

The Property
The original subjects are traditional stone construction under slate roof circa 1900. An attractive semi-detached villa, accommodation is laid out on the ground and first floor and the subjects are fully double-glazed.
Public Areas
Entry to the property is via a wooden outer door leading to a vestibule, which has its original tiling, then on to an inner door, which is partially glazed. The main reception hallway is presented in excellent order and is representative of the property in general. The reception is most spacious with the wooden staircase as an excellent feature. To the left of the main hall is the dining room, which is set with good quality furnishings and is reflective of its Victorian origins with a fireplace, high skirting boards and cornicing. Presently the room is laid to three tables to seat 12 guests but there is ample space to put in a further two tables if required. This room has views across the town to the hills beyond. It also has a useful cupboard that is ideal for the storage of breakfast sundries. The five comfortable letting bedrooms are located on the first floor.

Business Operation

Reasons for selling:

The owners wish to relocate to be closer to other members of their family.

Trading hours:

Open all year

Employees:

Run by the proprietors

Other information

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