Dorset Long Established Four Star Bed And Breakfast For Sale

Business description

Built around 1780 this character detached Grade II former farmhouse has retained many of its original features including cast iron fireplaces, window seats, panelled doors and inglenook fireplaces. The business is currently run as a popular 4 star Guest House with 3 spacious en-suite letting bedrooms and one single with private shower room. Fitted kitchen and utility room, dining room with inglenook fireplace. Owners accommodation consisting ground floor sitting room with wood burner, door to garden room, double bedroom with en-suite bathroom on 2nd floor. Mains gas central heating throughout. Many improvements carried out in the last two years. Detached double garage with inspection pit, has lapsed planning consent for further accommodation. Easily maintained garden to front and rear. Off street parking for 4/6 cars. High level of occupancy all year with many advanced bookings and ready for purchaser to commence immediate trading.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Living accommodation:

One double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. A very attractive lounge with inglenook fireplace and woodburner, door to large garden room with extra door to kitchen.

Location:

Bournemouth 18 miles, Salisbury 22 miles, Dorchester 20 miles, Bournemouth International Airport 14 miles, Continental Ferryport and Poole 18 miles. Only 5 minutes level walk to shops,restaurants,and amenities. Excellent public transport.
Georgian town with a market square which hosts 2 markets a week and a farmers market every month.

Other information

Expansion potential:

Extend into double garage. Great potential to do evening meals. Children and pets not currently accepted.

Planning consent:

Detached double garage has expired planning approval for 3 extra rooms.

Competition / Market:

Unopposed on B3082. Listed in rural Dorset guide for Blandford. Not reliant on holiday makers. Much return business-professional/contractors/cyclists/family visitors and weddings.

Support & training:

This is easily run from home with income. Advice freely given.

Reasons for selling:

Retirement

Trading hours:

N/A

Furniture / Fixtures value:

£15,000

Website:

www.stleonardsbedandbreakfast.co.uk