Freehold Charming Four Star Self Catering Tudor Farmhouse | | Undisclosed Suffolk | | SUFFOLK FREEHOLD 4 STAR SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION village location Grade II building capacity for 12 with separate 3 bed owner's cottage Annual Room sales: £25,000 Scope to increase further F/H: £749,950 OR PREMISES ONLY:£499,950 REF: 9942IP | | BUSINESS FOR SALE ADVERT DETAILS ADVERT NUMBER : 59730
ADVERT IMPRESSIONS : 12,150 TIME(S) | | | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Hotels / Pubs / Accom | | TRADE TYPE: | Holiday Flats & Apartments | | SALE: | Agent Sale | FREEHOLD: | £749950 | | | | | | | | | | Add this business advert to your: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | LOCATION
Located in a village close to Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Quintessential countryside views and wonderful garden with lake/pond in an area designated as Outsanding Natural Beauty.
Easy access to London via Stowmarket railway station (1 hour 20 minutes)
Delightful Suffolk village with Public House and ancient village church.
HISTORY
Built as a farmhouse in the 14th Century in traditional Suffolk style
Listed in Pevsners guide with many historical associations
Extended and improved over many years
Divided to accommodate guest with separate owners residence
Run as self catering holiday/occasional lettings business by vendors over the last 4 years
Excellent website introduced
REASON FOR SALE
Retirement
SERVICES
Self catering accommodation for families and groups
Facilities for 12 residents in a combination of family, double and single rooms within self contained Farmhouse
CUSTOMERS
Predominantly affluent middle income
Excellent occupancy throughout the summer months
Spans all age ranges, and includes families
Popular special occasions such as weekend hen party venues as well as traditional tourist trade
STAFF
Run by vendors (husband and wife)
Reliable cleaning team of 3
TRADING HOURS
Informal
As customer requirements dictate
FINANCIALS
2010 annual takings £25,270
2010 expenses £9,137
2010 profit £16,133 with potential to increase with more owner input
PREMISES
A beautiful 4 star grade II listed farmhouse with delightful features originally built in the 14th Century with extensions
Now comprises separate farmhouse with immense character and capacity to sleep 12 people comfortably, along with separate 3 bedroom owners cottage, 3 piggeries, former cowshed,2 adjoining stables, old brewery and gardens.
Self Catering Accommodation
Ground floor
Chapel doorway and inner hall
Elegant drawing room with beams and exposed studwork and inglenook fireplace (can be used as a 5th bedroom)
Dining room, with beams and inglenook fireplace (can seat 12)
Kitchen/breakfast room
Utility/cloakroom
First Floor
En-suite master bedroom overlooking garden and farmland (sleeps 4) with wonderful original features
Double bedroom
Single bedroom
Family bathroom
Second Floor
Bedroom which sleeps 4
Owners Cottage
Ground Floor
Separate access
Drawing room
Dining Room
Cloakroom/WC
Kitchen
First Floor
2 double bedrooms
Family bathroom
Second Floor
Double bedroom
External
Former brewery with patio seating area immediately outside.
Large garden to side formerly set out as a tennis court
The 3 piggeries are available only with the owners cottage.
STRENGTHS
Wonderfully historic building with many original features
Stunning views
Lovely gardens
Visit England approved 4 star rated accommodation
Affords opportunity for delightful bucolic lifestyle
Large capacity for 12
Total separate owners accommodation
Easy access to many local tourist attractions
London Liverpool Street via Stowmarket just over 1 hour
4 years trading history as self catering accommodation
Splendid comments in visitors book
SCOPE
Additional focus on business development activity to increase lettings
Website optimisation
Conversion of former brewery into additional guest suite accommodation
Equestrian activities
Conversion of owners accommodation to an additional 4 guest rooms
The 1st floor en suite master bedroom could revert to 2 double bedrooms
The attic above could also be converted into 2 double bedrooms
There is a 3rd attic which could be developed and converted into another double bedroom
DISCLAIMER: Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this business and strictly by appointment only through the agents. N/B: All Negotiations must be conducted through Advent Business Sales. These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract and properties are offered subject to being sold, let or withdrawn without notice at any time and without liability for any expenses incurred by applicants. All statements and descriptions are made without responsibility or warranty by us, vendors or lessors. Intending purchasers must check for themselves (Misrepresentation Act 1967).
An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available upon request of further details where one is required for the business premises. | | | | | | FOR SALE | | | | | REFERENCE: | 9942IP / RightBiz | | | | | | Request more information about this business.. | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | CONTACT SELLER TO GET THE SELLERS DIRECT CONTACT DETAILS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY | | | | | | | | | | | |
