Detached house for sale in Isle of Arran KA27, 11 Bedroom

Reference - 44991

Description
The Strathwhillan House B&B is an extremely well run business that has been run by the current proprietors since 2006. The business was established in 1993, and purchased by the current vendors in March 2006. The property has been well maintained by the current vendor and is now presented in walk in condition. The property has been placed on the market due to the current proprietor’s impending wish to retire from the tourist trade. The business trades throughout the year, and benefits from a good mix of local and tourist trade. Additional marketing is carried out through its own informative website
It enjoys much repeat custom, particularly due to its excellent location on the popular tourist island of Arran.

Situation
Brodick is the main settlement on the Isle of Arran, in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. It is halfway along the east coast of the island.
The harbour receives the main ferry between Arran and the mainland via Ardrossan.
Arran or the Isle of Arran is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. With an area of 432 square kilometres it is the seventh largest Scottish island. It is in the unitary council area of North Ayrshire. Arran is divided into highland and lowland areas by the Highland Boundary Fault and it has been described as a "geologist's paradise"
The Strathwhillan House B&B occupies an enviable location just five minutes from the ferry terminal.

Building internal
The Strathwhillan House is a traditionally built property, dating back to the 1850s. A former nursing home the property was converted back to a residential property in the early 1990s, and has traded successfully as a B&B since 1993. The property is set over two levels with the ground level being given to guests and the first floor for owners accommodations. In addition there is a separate bungalow, ‘ A Chir’ to the left of the property.

The entrance to the property is off the main road, via a large gated driveway entrance.
The main entrance to the property is to the left, which in turn leads to all areas private and public.

On entering you are welcomed into a well presented hallway. Located off the hallway you will find a well equipped kitchen, guest breakfasting room and guest lounge.

Also located on the ground floor you will find the five guest letting bedrooms.

On the first floor you will find the spacious owners accommodation. The owner’s accommodation comprises of three double bedrooms, WC, family bathroom, with three-piece suite and shower over bath, spacious dining lounge, play room and a kitchenette area. The owner’s accommodation offers spacious family living, and is well presented and tastefully decorated.

‘A Chir’
‘A Chir’, is a self-contained two-bedroom bungalow, located to the left of the main house. The bungalow comprises two double bedrooms, family bathroom with three-piece suite and separate shower cubicle, dining/lounge and fully fitted kitchen.

The bungalow is currently let on a long term let, realizing £450PCM including services.

We are advised that the bungalow can remain tenanted or be vacated, offering either separate owners accommodation, allowing the upper floor of the main house to offer additional B&B letting rooms, or as a self-catering holiday lets.

Letting Rooms
The property has 5 letting rooms, 3 of which are ensuite, with the remaining two each having a separate private bathroom. The letting rooms have been maintained to a high standard and are presented in walk in condition. The rooms comprise 2 double en-suite, 1 family en-suite, 1 twin room with private bathroom and 1 family room with private bathroom. All rooms have a complimentary refreshment tray with Tea and Coffee and LCD TVs.

Building External
The property sits commandingly within its own grounds, benefiting from ample parking to the front and surrounded by mature gardens to both front and rear.

Tenure
The property is held on the Scottish equivalent of Freehold.

Legal
The business trades with the benefit of a full Licence, and conforms to all fire regulations.

Summary
The sale of Strathwhillan House offers a rare opportunity to purchase a high quality, beautifully presented business which is trading well but with potential for expansion of the business. It benefits from its excellent location and reputation. Viewing is strongly recommended.

Price
oiro £569,995 are sought for all heritable property, fixtures, fittings and goodwill. Stock in trade will be additional at valuation.