DESCRIPTION
Located on a prime site in the heart of the busy village of Broadford this substantial guest house represents an excellent business opportunity. This solid stone built property dates from circa. 1890 and has had extensions added to both the rear and side in more recent times. Situated in the rear garden is a 2 bedroom chalet that was erected in the 1960s and currently provides owners accommodation. With accommodation set out over 3 floors ‘Seaview’ provides very well presented and comfortable accommodation for the ‘Bed & Breakfast’ trade and is being sold as a going concern complete with all fixtures, fittings and furnishings pertaining to the business as well as the web site which is www.sales@accommodation-isle-of-skye.co.uk. The accommodation within the subjects for sale comprises on the ground floor - entrance vestibule, hallway, office, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, rear hallway, bathroom, sitting room, dining room and the annex letting suite which sleeps 4. The middle floor has 2 double en-suite bedrooms and a single bedroom and the top floor has a cloakroom, 2 double bedrooms and a single bedroom. A total of 13 guests can be accommodated and all rooms have sea views over Broadford Bay. Benefitting from Upvc double glazing, night storage heating and fresh bright internal accommodation the property is in ‘ready to walk into and go’ condition. ‘Seaview’ has gained a 3 Star rating from Visit Scotland as well as a ‘Local Good Food Award’ and a Certificate for ‘Access for Mobility Difficulties’ from Visit Scotland pertaining to the annex accommodation. The house fulfils all the Fire Regulations and new fire doors have recently been fitted. Both the house and the chalet have recently been freshly painted. There is plenty of off road parking space close to the property and a generous secluded rear garden has 2 new storage sheds situated in it. Whilst the present owners are members of Visit Scotland the location of Seaview allows for good steady all year round trade from passing pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
LOCATION
The very central location of the property allows for easy access to the shopping facilities in Broadford which boasts a supermarket, 24 hour petrol station & laundrette, a hospital and modern medical centre, selection of shops, hotels and restaurants, a library and primary school. Secondary schooling is available in Portree the capital town of the island some 26 miles to the north. The Skye Bridge providing direct access from the Island onto the mainland is just 6 miles to the south and this is now toll free.
ACCOMMODATION
A new Upvc door opens into the vestibule and the accommodation within is as follows:-
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
Spacious vestibule area with windows on both sides. Quarry tiled flooring. Low level electric heater. Double doors to hallway. Size 6ft 10 x 6ft (2.09 x 1.84m).
HALLWAY
Hatch to office. Access off to sitting room, office and dining room. Stairs to upper floor and rear hall. Electric switchgear on wall. Fire panel controls. Wall panel heater. Carpet.
DINING ROOM
Generously proportioned room with window to front. Sea views. Night storage heater. Carpet. Door providing access through to the ‘Skye’ suite. Size 15ft 4 x 10ft 6 (4.70 x 3.22m).
THE SKYE SUITE
An attractive open plan letting area providing both sitting room and bedroom space (double and single) with private bathroom off. This suite has its own private access door to front of property and private car parking at the front. It is also ideal for use by guests with mobility difficulties. Windows to front and rear. Recessed area accommodating double bed with wall reading lights. Night storage heater. Carpet. Door off to bathroom. Size 27ft x 15ft (8.24 x 4.57m at widest point). The bathroom has window to rear and comprises WC, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with shower over and shower screen. Disabled hand holds. Heated chrome towel rail. Ceramic tiled floor. Size 9ft 10 x 6ft 8 (3.01 x 2.05m).
RECEPTION AREA
Very convenient area with hatch to hallway and fitted out with office furniture. Space for fridge and freezers. Access through to Kitchen and sitting room. Size 11ft 9 x 8ft 2 (3.58 x 2.49m).
SITTING ROOM
Cosy room with window to front and side. Living flame gas fire set in a stone surround. Night storage heater. Carpet. Door providing access to hall and door through office to kitchen. Size 15ft 1 x 9ft (4.48 x 2.65m).
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
Attractive contemporary kitchen well fitted with light wood front units with dark ‘high shine’ worktops over. Integral dishwasher. Large Gas range with 6 ring hob and double size oven. 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Stainless steel storage racking. Attractive tiled splash back areas. 2 windows to rear. Door off to rear hall. Door off to utility/rear porch. Size 16ft 3 x 10ft 9 (5.11 x 3.16m).
REAR HALLWAY
Accessed via stairs from front hall and from kitchen. Door off to bathroom.
BATHROOM
Window to rear. Spacious room comprising WC, foot bath, bath and recessed shower cubicle with electric shower and shower doors. Ceramic tiled floor. Heated chrome towel rail. Dimplex wall heater. Attractive part tiled walls. Extractor fan. Size 10ft 6 x 5ft 8 (3.21 x 1.73m).
UTILITY AREA
Just off the kitchen with space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Coat hooks. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Upvc external door to side of house and to steps providing access up to Chalet. Size 8ft 5 x 3ft (2.57 x 0.94m).
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Carpeted stairs lead to first floor landing area providing access off to a single bedroom and 2 double bedrooms.
BEDROOM 1
Single size room presently used as an office/linen room. Window to front. Carpet. Size 9ft x 5ft 7 (2.68 x 1.72m).
BEDROOM 2 - RAASAY
Double bedroom with window to front. Night storage heater. Carpet. Bedroom furniture and TV. Pedestal wash hand basin with shaver light. Bi-fold door to en-suite. Size 14ft 3 x 13ft 4 (4.22 x 4.09m).
EN-SUITE
Comprising WC and shower cubicle with sliding shower door and electric shower. Wet wall finish in shower. Extractor fan. Vinyl floor covering. Size 3ft 10 x 3ft 8 (1.18 x 1.00m).
BEDROOM 3 – SCALPAY
Twin bedded room with window to front. Night storage heater. Carpet. Bedroom furniture and TV. Pedestal wash hand basin with shaver light. Bi-fold door to en-suite. Size 14ft 3 x 13ft 4 (4.22 x 4.09m)
EN-SUITE
Comprising WC and shower cubicle with sliding shower door and electric shower. Wet wall finish in shower. Extractor fan. Vinyl floor covering. Size 4ft 3 x 4ft (1.30 x 1.23m).
UPPER FLOOR LANDING
Carpeted stairs continue up from second landing to top floor. Bright landing with access off to 3 further bedrooms and cloakroom.
CLOAKROOM
Window to rear. Comprises WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Vinyl floor covering. Size 5ft x 4ft (1.52 x 1.22m).
BEDROOM 4 – LONGAY
Double bedroom with window to front providing lovely elevated sea and mountain views. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below. Night storage heater. Carpet. Bedroom furniture and TV. Size 14ft 3 x 11ft 4 (4.223 x 3.46m).
BEDROOM 5 – CROWLIN
Bright single room with large window to front allowing for lovely sea views. Electric panel heater. Wall mounted flat screen TV. Carpet. Size 9ft x 7ft 2 (2.77 x 2.05m).
BEDROOM 6 – PABAY
Twin room with window to front offering lovely sea views. Wash hand basin fitted into vanity unit. TV. Night storage heater. Carpet. Size 13ft x 10ft 10 (3.79 x 3.31m).
SEAVIEW CHALET
Located in rear garden this spacious wooden clad chalet is of prefabricated construction. It was re-roofed some 8 years ago and has Upvc double glazed windows and doors. Accommodation comprises hallway, sitting room, rear hall, shower room, 2 bedrooms and kitchen/dining room. Concrete steps lead up at the rear of the main house providing access to this totally self-contained unit.
HALL
Access to kitchen and sitting room. Carpet. Size 12ft x 4ft (3.66 x 1.22m).
KITCHEN/DINING
Window to rear garden. Fitted with base kitchen units. Stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer. Washing machine and hob. Tiled splash backs. Night storage heater. Laminate flooring. Size 12ft 2 x 7ft 8 (3.73 x 2.21m)
SITTING ROOM
Bright room with double picture windows to front. Night storage heater. Feature fireplace with electric fire. Door off to rear hall. Carpet. Size 13ft 2 x 12ft (4.02 x 3.52m)
REAR HALL
Small area with access off to 2 bedrooms and shower room. Cupboard.
SHOWER ROOM
Window to rear. Comprises WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle with electric shower. Vinyl floor covering. Electric wall heater. Size 8ft 5 x 5ft 3 (2.59 x 1.61m).
BEDROOM 1
Double room with window to side and front. Electric panel heater. Carpet. Size 11ft 11 x 10ft 5 (3.64 x 3.24m).
BEDROOM 2
Double room with 2 windows. Electric panel heater. Carpet. Size 10ft 7 x 9ft 10 (3.24 x 3.01m).
GARDEN/LAND
There is a tarmac parking area at one side of the house and a slabbed parking area in front of the Skye Suite. Neat concrete steps provide access to the Chalet at the rear and to the very private and secluded rear garden. The garden is mainly under grass with some mature trees planted around the border.
OUTBUILDINGS
2 new timber sheds have been erected in the rear garden. The large one measures 12ft x 8ft. and has electricity connected and provides excellent storage facilities. The small shed measures approx. 8ft x 8ft.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and sewerage. Electric heating. Calor gas for cooker and fire. External tap. Well supplied with power and telephone sockets throughout. Wi-fi internet access.
POST CODE
IV49 9AB
SPECIAL NOTE
The subjects are being sold as a going concern and trading figures will be made available to genuinely interested buyers. All the equipment, fittings and furnishings relating to the business are included and an inventory of these will be supplied by the sellers to genuinely interested buyers.
ENTRY
By mutual agreement.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with this agency.
PRICE
Offers in the region of £295,000 are invited and such offers should be submitted in property Scottish legal terms to:- |
