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PROVEN GUEST HOUSE AND COMMERCIAL BUSINESS - A rare opportunity
to purchase a proven guest house and commercial business, located
within the sought-after New Forest village of Burley. Burley
attracts a heavy footfall through tourism, and therefore, these
properties provide a proven and steady income stream; ideal for
investors!
THE SITUATION
The property is centrally located in, arguably, one of the most
beautiful and sought after villages in The New Forest, ideally
situated to make full use of all the wonderful facilities the
Forest has to offer. Whether it be sailing at nearby Lymington (12
miles) or golf at one of the many courses in the area including
Brockenhurst with its mainline railway station (8 miles, Waterloo
90 mins.) The market town of Ringwood is but a short drive away (5
miles). The larger shopping towns of Southampton (20 miles) to the
east and Bournemouth (16 miles) to the west, both with their
airports, are easily accessible.
GUEST HOUSE
Access is provided via an enclosed entrance hall which
incorporates cupboard space and space for a reception desk and
leads into the kitchenbreakfast room, sitting room and the
staircase leading to the first floor. The kitchenbreakfast room is
fitted with a good range of high and low level timber units, with
tiled work surfaces, splashback and both space and plumbing for
kitchen appliances. From here access can be gained to the sitting
room, which features a fireplace with wood burning stove with inset
timber mantel over and tiled hearth with single aspect views to the
front of the property. To the ground floor there are two good sized
rooms which are currently being utilised as bedrooms. Bedroom five
benefits from an abundance of natural light through French doors
which lead out to the rear garden. Bedroom six benefits from an
ensuite shower room and a door leading to the side of the property.
The first floor offers four generously sized bedrooms. Bedroom one
benefits from double aspect views of the surrounding countryside
and also offers an ensuite shower room, comprising a shower
cubicle, low level WC and hand washbasin. Bedroom two also features
an ensuite shower room and has single aspect views over the front
aspect of the property. Off the landing, to the right, is the third
and fourth bedroom which have been successfully utilised for
B&B purposes and are both serviced by a shower room, comprising
of a low-level WC, shower cubicle and hand washbasin.
TEA ROOMS
The front door leads into a reception area with multi paned
glazed door‚ wall mounted panelled radiator‚ lighting‚ serving
counter and till point‚ opening through to a large, benched seating
area offering an abundance of character with window overlooking the
front and side. A hallway leads through to two cubicles with low
level flush WC and a communal wall hung wash hand basin with tiled
splash back. Window to rear‚ ceiling light point. Wall mounted
Prima mains gas fired boiler serving the heating and how water
systems. A full commercial set up with prep areas‚ range burners‚
ovens and wall mounted grills‚ fridgefreezer and a dishwasher area.
Rear access door. Door then through to the storeroom which is a
perfect store and prep area with shelving and a further large
fridge unit. A large seating sits at the rear offering a seated
service for up to roughly 40 covers at present in combinations of
tables of 2‚ 4 or 6 all with a lovely outlook over the outside
gardens. This area is well maintained and well-lit and offers
comfortable accommodation. Wall mounted panelled radiators and
thermostat control. Double doors lead at each of the room to the
outside garden and seating area. From the rear seating area there
is access to a good-sized outside area laid to a mix of paved and
grassed areas and offering seating for a further 10 tables outside
comfortably with further access to an outside WC.
SERVICES
Freehold: Title number HP226150.
Rateable Value - Guest House: The adopted rateable value is
£6,500 as of 1st April 2023. Sourced from VOA.
Rateable Value - Tea Rooms: The adopted rateable value is
£1,950 as of 1st April 2023. Sourced from VOA.
Energy Performance Rating - Guest House: Rating C.
Available upon Request.
Energy Performance Rating - Tea Rooms: Rating D. Available
upon Request.
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
With regards to viewing the subject property, this is to be done
strictly by appointment through Spencers of the New Forest, Burley
Office who are working in partnership with Keith Pattinson
Commercial.
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