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Beautiful And Successful Bed & Breakfast In Asti For Sale

Asti, Italy
Asking Price:
€575,000 Furniture / Fixtures and Inventory / Stock included
Sales Revenue:
€100K - €250K
Cash Flow:
€50K - €100K

“La Casa Celeste B&B” is an immaculate, elegant and lovingly curated B&B situated at the gates of Asti in the heart of Monferrato's Piedmont region of Italy.

Being located on the highest of the neighboring hills and surrounded by the lush gardens, woods, and vineyards of Piedmont, you will enjoy a 250-degree view of enchanting scenery that includes views of both the Swiss and French Alps mountain ranges on clear and sunny days, while still offering the much-in-demand privacy, quiet, and serenity that comes with this countryside villa. Close enough to the city of Asti, but without all of the noise and traffic of an Italian city, You can easily access La Casa Celeste B&B from the A21 motorway 'exit of' Asti Ovest, which is less than a 5-minute drive by car to the property.

This hugely popular B&B has been operated by the current owner, an American expat, for a few years, and only due to desire for retirement and time with family back in America has this wonderful property now come up for sale.

After extensive renovation, refurbishment, and refurnishing, this B&B is not only a gem of a property, but also a fantastic opportunity to acquire a thriving accommodation business. The sale includes all hard and soft furnishings belonging to the business, in addition to a professionally developed website, a customizable smartphone app to ease and elevate the guest experience, and online and social media platforms. Excellent guest scores and reviews have been preserved on sites such as TripAdvisor, Google, Booking dot com, Expedia dot com, Facebook and Instagram.

The property now consists of a large owners’ apartment, a total of six guest ensuite bedrooms, a dedicated and fully-equipped laundry room, a fully and expertly equipped kitchen, large indoor guest dining area that seats 16, an equally large outdoor guest dining area that seats 14, a few pantry/storage rooms, a large boiler/mechanical room, an exquisitely furnished game/billiards room for guests, as well as numerous outdoor lounge areas including in-ground swimming pool, firepit area, etc. In addition, you get the added bonus of an industrial elevator/lift which comes in very handy for professional laundry services.

The Owners Apartment

The owners’ apartment has been configured with a double bedroom and private/concealed laundry closet, a generous area that is currently being used a living/dining room combination with fireplace, a fully equipped and functional kitchen with glass double doors leading directly to the flower gardens, outdoor guest dining area, and just a few more steps to the swimming pool, a private bathroom, storage room currently being used as a pantry, and an additional room currently being used to store bar/cocktail equipment and furnishings. It is possible to change this apartment into another guest suite - hence increasing the revenue – should the new owners not require onsite living quarters. Access to the owners’ apartment is via a private secured entrance.

The Guest Suites

The guest suites are currently comprised of one deluxe suite with double bed, ensuite bathroom, and a separate lounge area, four very tastefully furnished double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, plus one charming single bedroom also with an ensuite bathroom. Double rooms all have air conditioning. All the guest rooms have large windows and, in some, double glass doors giving access to a private or communal balcony. All of the guest suites are equipped to very high standards using nothing but the best materials.

The Lounge Areas

The lounge areas consist of an elegant reception area and luxe-furnished game/billiard/lounge room for guests. The hugely popular outdoor in-ground swimming pool area comes equipped with high-end sunbeds, sun umbrellas, and small side tables. An indoor and outdoor guest dining area that seats 14-16. Also outside is a well-appointed firepit area, and poolside furnished cabana lounge area. The house has communal, private, and wrap-around balconies view stunning views.

With space for numerous cars parked securely behind a remote-controlled gate, this is a fantastic starting point for guests to explore Piemonte. Visits may include the fantastic wines of Nizza Monferrato, Barbaresco, or Barolo, the underground “Cathedrals” of Canelli, the fresh food and vegetable markets in the hilltop villages, or simply as a starting point for visits to Milan, Torino, Alba, the Slow Food capital of Bra, or many ski resorts located an hour or less away by car.

The property is serviced by communal water and electricity and has an excellent internet connection throughout the property. Heating is via GPL and drainage is via a septic tank.

If you are serious about running a B&B this is the one you should consider. It’s well-established with a proven track record. It requires no further investments, and it still has untapped potential.

For more information, please contact us by using the "Contact Seller" button. 

Property Information

Real Estate:

Real Property Included

Living Accommodation:

A private owners' apartment is included on-site, situated inside the B&B but perfectly positioned to be away from high-traffic guest areas.

The space has a cosy double bedroom with a private, concealed laundry nook, a large space that can easily accommodate a full living and dining area, a small room that is currently being used as a pantry but can be used as an additional laundry room, a private bathroom, and a kitchen with glass double doors leading directly to the Hydrangea/Rose garden, the outdoor dining area where breakfast is served during the warmer months, and the swimming pool.

The owners' apartment has a private secured entrance.

Location:

La Casa Celeste B&B is located right at the gates of Asti in the heart of Monferrato's Piedmont region of Italy.

It is situated on the highest of the neighbouring hills and surrounded by the lush gardens, woods, and vineyards of Piedmont.

You will enjoy an enchanting 250-degree view of the northern Italian landscape including views of both the Swiss and.

French Alps mountain range on clear and sunny days.

La Casa Celeste is easily accessed from the A21 motorway 'exit of' Asti Ovest.

Premises Details:

In addition to the 562 square meter house and garden, the property also includes 8000 square meters of land adjacent to the B&B.

Size in square feet:
House is 395 m2, House and Garden is 562 m2
Planning Consent:

The house and property is rated A7.

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:

The 8000 square meters of land offers tremendous potential to further develop the business by constructing additional guest areas such as a gazebo for events and parties, or add outdoor leisure activity spaces such as table tennis, hot tub / outdoor spa, or even plant your own vegetables or fruit orchard. Possibilities abound! And, should the owners not require living quarters on-site, the owners' apartment can be reconfigured to rent out thereby increasing revenue.

Competition / Market:

Asti has just over 100 Bed & Breakfasts (hotels, farmhouses, lodges not included), but what makes La Casa Celeste standout among the competition is that is it a private villa accessed by a 1 kilometer private road, so while only a 5-minute drive will get you and your guests directly into the city of Asti, you and your guests will be completed secluded in a quiet, relaxing, countryside property away from all the noise and traffic of the city.

Another bonus feature with this B&B is that is has a beautiful private outdoor in-ground swimming pool, an amenity guests often filter their searches by for 3 star-rated accommodations and guest -rated scores of 4/5 - 5/5.

On TripAdvisor, La Casa Celeste is listed as the "#2 Best Value of 109 Asti Hotels with a Pool" and has a 5/5 star guest rating compiled from a total of 109 reviews.

Reasons for selling:

Owner needs to sell for personal reasons and family health-related reasons.

Employees:
Owner and assistant
Years established:
10

Other Information

Support & training:

Seller is willing to offer training and support up until and after purchase to help new owners understand check-in and check-out procedures, how to prepare the breakfast buffet for guests, how to operate technical and mechanical rooms and their apparatuses, how to edit and customize the business' website and guest smartphone app, as well as how cleaning, laundry, and day-to-day activities are currently managed.

Furniture / Fixtures value:
€200,000 - included in the asking price
Inventory / Stock value:
€10,000 - included in the asking price
Website:
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Business closed / Asset sale:
Yes
Home based:
This business can be run from home.