Advert Details Spacious And Attractive Lakeland Village Guest House For Sale Seller ref: M62160 Advert ID: 861997 WINDERMERE, United Kingdom Financials Asking price: £695,000 Business description HOLLY LODGE WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA Spacious and attractive Lakeland village guest house Delightfully quiet location with excellent car parking 9 individually styled en suite bedroom & 3 bed owners' flat Trading on a relaxed sub VAT basis Offers around £695,000 - Freehold Holly Lodge occupies a quiet position close to the centre of the village and within easy reach of Lake Windermere. An imposing double fronted house, built in traditional Lakeland style with stone walls and under a slate roof, the property was built in 1854 and is one of the oldest houses in the village. Spaciously laid out and with 9 en suite letting bedrooms, Holly Lodge benefits from large owners' accommodation extending to three bedrooms, as well as having tarmac parking making this not only an easily run business but also a lovely home in delightful surroundings. To many, the name Windermere is synonymous with Cumbria and The Lake District. More than a century ago, the Victorians brought the railway to this delightful village which is steeped in character and lies less than 1.5 miles from Lake Windermere - England's longest lake. Framed by glorious woodland and watchful fells, this is a glorious setting in the heart of The Lake District National Park which draws many thousands of tourists to this superb corner of England year in year out. An ideal base for touring the area, Windermere is only a short easy drive to the M6 Motorway as well as giving easy access to Keswick and the northern fells. The present owners acquired Holly Lodge in 2002 and during their ownership they have extensively upgraded this delightful property. They have completely refurbished seven en suite shower rooms and upgraded the other two as well as replacing the kitchen and central heating boiler, completely re-decorating and replacing all of the soft furnishings so that Holly Lodge is now superbly presented throughout. However, having thoroughly enjoyed their time at Holly Lodge, the owners now wish to retire to live closer to family. THE PROPERTY An attracive double fronted property constructed in local stone and under a pitched slate roof with accommodation on ground and two upper floors. PUBLIC AREAS Vestibule. Delightful Victorian reception hall, spacious dining room to seat 24 with feature bay window. Lounge with feature Victorian fireplace and central ceiling plaster rose. LETTING BEDROOM 9 Letting Bedrooms to sleep 22 (4 double, 1 single and 4 family rooms) all of which have en suite shower rooms. All letting bedrooms have central heating radiator, colour television, Wi-Fi access, radio/clock alarm, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. OWNERS' ACCOMMODATION The owners have the benefit of a spacious suite of rooms incorporating a lounge with conservatory to the rear, double bedroom with en suite shower room, bedroom two/office and a third bedroom with en suite bathroom. SERVICE AREAS Modern recently fitted kitchen. Attractively and ergonomically designed with spot light rails and laundry/boiler room. OUTSIDE Small forecourt garden. Side tarmac driveway incorporating parking to both side and rear (7 spaces). Timber store and rear garden. SERVICES South Lakeland District Council at Kendal. Mains water, electricity, water and gas. 2009 LISTINGS visitBritain - 4 Star Best of Lakeland Guide WEBSITE www.hollylodge20.co.uk TRADE Certified accounts provided by the owners' Chartered Accountants in the form of a Trading and Profit and Loss Account show trading profits (before finance costs and depreciation) of £29,268 for the year ended 31 March 2009 on (not VAT registered) turnover of £62,818. PRICE Offers around £695,000 are invited for the freehold complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory), excluding personal items. Stock at valuation. DIRECTIONS Leave the M6 Motorway at junction 36 and travel north on the A590/591 to Windermere. Turn second left into Windermere Village and then first right (before the retail area) into College Road. Holly Lodge is seen prominently on the right hand side of the road. Bowness 1 mile, Ambleside 5, Kendal 8, Manchester 82 and London 276 miles. FINANCE Colliers Robert Barry is able to assist prospective purchasers by introducing sources of finance if required. Whilst we do not charge the buyer for this service, we may receive an introductory commission from the lender or broker involved. TO VIEW All appointments to view MUST be made through the vendors' agents who are acting with sole selling rights. This business for sale has a website: www.hollylodge20.co.uk To find a professional adviser, click here The Times / Sunday Times / TimesOnline is not able to review or vet any of the opportunities or services offered on these pages. We recommend that, where appropriate, legal advice should be taken, and, in particular, any monies should be held by your solicitor, until any relevant transactions are carried out to your full satisfaction.