Hotel for sale
Property description & features
- 8/9 Letting bedrooms, all with en suite facilities
- Impressive profitability
- Tastefully furnished and decorated
- Prime trading location
The property has had extensive refurbishment undertaken since the owner bought the property in 2014. The result is that the property is in first class order and its not surprising that it has impressive occupancy rates and turnover.
St John's Lodge is a good sized establishment in a prime trading location, with good trading figures and an established business. The average net turnover over the last 7 years has been around £173,000 despite being closed for long periods during the start of the business and more recently during the pandemic. They estimate current turnover to be around £195,000 per year.
Location: Situated in a prime main road trading location on Lake Road, between the busy Lakeland villages of Bowness and Windermere often historically known as the "golden mile" for these types of businesses. From Windermere proceed down Lake Road, St John's Lodge is approx. 25m past Baddeley Clock, opposite the former St Johns Church which is now converted into flats.
Accommodation: (with approximate measurements)
Ground Floor
Porch
Hallway With store under staircase, WC and wash hand basin.
Residents Sitting Room 16' 8" x 12' 8 into bay" (5.08m x 3.86m) Feature bay window, fireplace inset gas fire with marble hearth and wood surround. TV point.
Office 9' 9" x 7' 5" (2.97m x 2.26m) Containing gas Worcester gas central heating boiler, cylinder cupboard containing pressurised system, aided by solar power. Telephone point and shelving.
Windermere Letting Bedroom 3 24' 4" x 11' 10 max plus en-suite" (7.42m x 3.61m) A large room with 3 piece en suite with WC, walk in shower, washbasin and heated towel rail. TV point and fitted wardrobe.
Owners Bedroom 2 12' 6" x 10' 7 inc en-suite" (3.81m x 3.23m) With 3 piece en suite with WC, shower and pedestal washbasin and heated towel rail. TV point. This room is currently used by the owners, but would be an additional letting room.
Stairs to lower ground floor with utility cupboard under stairs with washing machine and dryer.
Lower Ground Floor Door to garden.
Owners Bedroom 1 14' 11" x 11' 10" (4.55m x 3.61m) Large bedroom with 3 piece en suite with WC, washbasin and walk in shower. Wardrobe and door which leads to outside.
Tarn Hows Letting Bedroom 1 12' 1" x 11' 10 inc en-suite" (3.68m x 3.61m) 3 Piece en suite with WC, pedestal washbasin and shower. TV point.
Residents Dining Room 17' 3" x 12' 5 plus 11' 7" x 6' 9"" (5.26m x 3.78m) Tastefully decorated with beamed ceiling, with up to 20 Covers, wall mirrors, serving area and storage with mirrored door.
Kitchen 16' 0" x 9' 9" (4.88m x 2.97m) Commercially equipped with stainless steel double drainer, sink unit, fitted shelves, commercial dishwasher, 6 ring gas cooker, grill, 3 refrigerators, freezer, 2 microwaves, Worcester gas central heating boiler. Tiled floor and walls.
Stairs from Entrance Hall leads to First Floor
Ullswater Letting Bedroom 5 24' 5" x 11' 10" (7.44m x 3.61m) 3 piece en suite with walk in shower, WC, washbasin and heated towel rail. TV point and cupboard.
Buttermere Letting Bedroom 6 10' 11" x 9' 8" (3.33m x 2.95m) 3 piece en-suite with WC, shower and pedestal washbasin. TV point.
Hawkshead Letting Bedroom 7 12' 6" x 10' 7 inc en-suite" (3.81m x 3.23m) 3 piece en-suite with WC, shower, pedestal washbasin and heated towel rail. TV point.
Keswick Letting Bedroom 8 17' 2" x 10' 8 into bay inc en-suite" (5.23m x 3.25m) Bay window and 3 piece en suite with WC, shower and pedestal washbasin. Heated towel rail and TV point.
Linen Room 9' 0" x 6' 5" (2.74m x 1.96m) Shelving.
Second Floor
Helvellyn Letting Bedroom 10 10' 6" x 10' 5 plus en-suite" (3.2m x 3.18m) 3 piece en suite with WC, shower and pedestal washbasin. TV point.
The Langdales Letting Bedroom 11 15' 3" x 10' 5 plus en-suite" (4.65m x 3.18m) 3 piece en suite with WC, shower and pedestal washbasin. TV point.
Outside: Car parking to the front and side if so desired. There is also public parking across the road which guests use. Enclosed yard/sitting out area for owners.
Business: St John's Lodge is to be sold as a going concern with the benefit of all contents (excluding personal items), fixtures, fittings and business goodwill. An inventory will be prepared upon sale. The present owners having run the successful business for 7 years with an average net turnover of £173,000 per annum. Accounts are available for inspection at Hackney & Leigh Ltd, Windermere office to bonafide applicants only.
Business Rates: The property has a Rateable Value of £12,250.00 with the amount payable for 2021/2022 being £6,272.00.
Services: Mains water, gas, drainage and electricity. Gas fired central heating from 2 boilers, aided by solar panels. Partial double glazing.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Windermere Sales Office.
Tenure: Freehold. Sold with the benefit of advance bookings.
Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
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