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Fantastic Self-catering Opportunity And Cottages Nr Dumfries For Sale

Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, UK
Asking Price:
£850,000
Turnover:
On request
Net Profit:
On request

Telford Manor House
Beattock
Moffat
Dumfries
DG10 9SG

  • Impressive self- catering business within large manor house
  • 11 rms, living rm, large dining kitchen & reception rms
  • Presented well throughout & can accommodate 26 guests
  • 2 bed owners accommodation with own external access
  • 3 courtyard cottages (seperate negotiation)
  • Ample courtyard parking, with excellent trading location
  • Easily accessible via the A74(M), Moffat/Beattock

Option 1: Telford House, Freehold: Offers Over £850,000
Option 2: Telford House incl. 3 cottages, Freehold: Offers Invited


THE BUSINESS

Since purchasing the property, the current owners have spent considerable time, money and effort establishing Telford Manor House into a fine self-catering business, that has built up an excellent reputation far and wide. Advertising through the main booking providers, the business sits high on the ratings:
Tripadvisor: 5 Stars
AirBnB: Guest Favourite
VRBO: 9.8/10
Trivago: 9.2/10
Trading purely as a single let, Telford Manor House has proved itself as an excellent facility for purpose, with many repeat guests returning for varying celebrations including weddings, anniversaries and birthdays. It also lends itself to golf, fishing and walking parties who look to take advantage of the location and its surroundings.
Currently the business is run to suit our clients requirements and only available to book for the weekends, which gives any new owner the perfect opportunity to increase on what is a very steady business.
Standard Tarriff is currently: £795 per night.
This property offers fabulous potential for anyone that is either in the market already or a first time buyer and a viewing is strongly advised to appreciate exactly what is on offer.

Property Information

Property:

Freehold

Living Accommodation:

Owners Accommodation
This self-contained apartment (not currently used by owners) on the lower ground floor, comprises of 2 bedrooms, en suite, family bathroom , kitchen and lounge with its own separate access.
If not needed, then this apartment could be used for additional letting purposes.

Location:

Telford Manor House occupies a prominent trading location, just off the A74(M) motorway at junction 15, taking the A701 exit for Dumfries/Beattock/Moffat/Selkirk with the property only 5 mins drive.
The property is located between the village of Beattock and the vibrant and bustling Dumfriesshire market town of Moffat.
Moffat is a picturesque and popular tourist town in Dumfries & Galloway offering a wide range of shops and professional services including hotels, restaurants, leisure centre and golf course, along with nursery, primary and secondary education all provided on one campus. There are plentiful walks along the riverside and excellent opportunities for country sports in the area, with tennis, golf, shooting and fishing available locally and hill walking in the nearby Annandale and Queensberry Hills with links to the Southern Upland Way. Dumfries, 25 miles to the south, is an active town which provides a wider range of facilities, including a hospital, a range of shops, supermarkets, sports clubs and further professional services. Carlisle, which also offers a variety of amenities, is 41 miles to the south. The M74, the main route between England and Scotland, is close to Moffat and provides a motorway connection both north to Glasgow and south to the M6, Carlisle, Penrith, central and southern England. There are railway stations at Dumfries, Lockerbie and Carlisle. Glasgow is about 54 miles to the north, while Edinburgh is 53 miles to the northeast and can be reached by the A701 or via the A702 through Biggar.

Premises Details:

Split over lower ground, ground and first floor,Telford Manor House is a striking A-Listed detached character property which occupies a commanding position just outside the pretty village of Moffat. The property was built by the famous engineer Thomas Telford in 1822, who was commissioned to design a post house halfway between Carlisle and Glasgow. The property presently offers substantial self-catering accommodation in a flexible layout which can accommodate up to 26 guests.
To the rear is an enclosed courtyard which houses 5 cottages, 3 of which are owned by our clients and are also used for self-catering purposes (for sale at separate negotiation)
The 2 cottages that our clients do not own will be offered as “first refusal” to the owner of Telford Manor House, should they ever be sold.

INTERNAL DETAILS

The main property (Telford Manor House) presently offers substantial self-catering accommodation in a flexible layout which can accommodate up to 26 guests.
In its current configuration this impressive period property offers 11 double bedrooms over three levels. The lower ground floor can be used as independent self-contained accommodation, with its own external access. The ground floor offers the main entrance hall and reception rooms, with a large dining kitchen and spacious living room. The property has retained a number of its original period features including cornicing, fine staircase and balustrade.
Presented well throughout, the property is laid out perfectly for its purpose and also offers private courtyard parking to the rear and additional parking at the front.

Letting Rooms
The letting accommodation is split over the 3 floors and offers varying styles and sizes, which are all presented to an exacting standard:

Lower Ground
Split into owners accommodation (see below) and guest apartment with own access, comprising sitting room, 1 bedroom with ensuite, kitchen and small dining area.

Ground Floor
3 bedrooms

First Floor
7 double bedrooms

COURTYARD MEWS COTTAGES (For Sale by Separate Negotiation)

To the rear of Telford Manor House are 5 mews cottages, within a courtyard setting.
3 of these cottages are owned by our clients who currently use them for self-catering purposes.
The other 2 cottages (not owned by our clients) only have right of way into the courtyard and one parking space each.

Our clients would be prepared to sell the 3 cottages alongside Telford Manor House, should a new buyer wish. The cottages are presented well and would give an additional 5 bedrooms plus public rooms.
Currently let out separately from the manor house, each of the cottages have their own titles, meters and boilers etc making them totally independent from each other and are popular throughout the year with commercial and tourist trade.

The Coach House
Split over two floors and comprises: Living room/kitchen and bathroom on ground floor with 2 bedrooms (1 ensuite) on first floor.

The Grooms
Split over two floors and comprising: Living room/dining room, kitchen and shower room on ground floor with 2 bedrooms (1 ensuite) on first floor.

The Dairy
Split over two floors and comprising: Living room/kitchen and shower room on ground floor with 1 bedroom on first floor.

Energy Performance Rating:
G

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Reasons for selling:

Semi retirement

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