Our hugely successful and rewarding Scottish Highland adventure is now unfortunately being brought to a slightly premature conclusion following the very sad and sudden passing of a beloved family member. Our intention is to relocate back to South Wales to be closer to family, especially our two darling grandchildren.
The property for sale (full details, including website address, will be given to interested parties) is just over 3 miles from the world famous Loch Ness and just under 2 miles from the Highland tourist hotspot of Drumnadrochit. The property consists of a large 12 bedroomed, 11 bathroomed main house (business element), a detached 3 bedroomed cottage and a 1 bedroomed bungalow (both owners' accommodation). Perfect having separate detached accommodation away from the 'main house' which is ideal for a variety of uses including multi-generational living / manager accommodation. All of this is set in beautifully manicured grounds extending to 6 acres.
The property over the past 7 and a half years has been developed with significant investment to now provide the perfect holiday getaway for large groups of up to 30 guests or the unique and magical wedding for up to 50 guests.
The property is unique, providing unrivalled facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool, a tennis court, a pickleball court, a croquet lawn, a wild brown trout fishing pond, a golf putting lawn, a football pitch, a cinema room and an indoor games room. There is something to keep even the most active guests fully occupied as well as the space and peace and quiet to enable those not so active to rest and relax.
Interested parties will also be able to see our hundreds of reviews which rate the property 5/5. Reviews include comments like - 'stunning, wonderful, home from home, paradise, like a big hug, an historic gem' and my personal favourite - 'magical'.
The business provides a very healthy and profitable lifestyle and can be run, as it is now, by just a two person team or does have the financial capacity to employ further staff. The site could also be developed further to potentially make more of the very profitable wedding market. To date - the house has hosted about 30 very successful and unique weddings, hundreds of family gatherings, a choir from Latvia, whisky buyers from Canada, movie film crews, a marine ecologists' conference and a dozen or so hen parties. The house is very versatile.
The house was bought needing more than a little TLC. It has benefitted from new windows, roof, tennis court, driveway and a new pool, among other improvements. The business needs no more investment and is ready for the new owners to start trading from day 1. The business will come with all existing bookings in place, if required.
We have thoroughly enjoyed our Scottish adventure. We are proud to say that we have established a very successful and highly regarded business. We have made this property the heart once again of this most welcoming community, just as it was when it was first built 300 years ago.
- Asking Price:
- £1,700,000 Furniture / Fixtures and Inventory / Stock included
- Turnover:
- £200K - £500K
- Net Profit:
- Not applicable
Property Information
- Property:
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Freehold
- Living Accommodation:
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There is a lovely 3/4 bedroom 'upside down' cottage with lovely views down the garden. This cottage is very spacious and enjoys the benefit of a cosy woodburner. There is also a detached 1 bedroom bungalow with an open plan lounge kitchen diner. This accommodation has been modified to suit disabled occupants.
- Location:
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Set in the stunningly beautiful Highlands of Scotland, just 3 miles from Loch Ness. 6 acres of manicured grounds and 3 separate properties - a 12 bed main house, a 3 bed detached cottage and 1 bed detached bungalow.
- Premises Details:
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The house was built by the Grant clan almost 300 years ago. The building has been extended to and adapted over time to come to its beautiful current design and state. This country house is focal point in the community and has more than an historic tale or two to tell.
Business Operation
- Expansion Potential:
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The site works exceptionally well as it is now established. New owners may wish to consider a semi-permanent marquee and or developing health and spa offerings and facilities.
- Competition / Market:
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Since establishing the current format of the business as a self-catering large holiday let 3 years ago, bookings have soared and all our guests have raved about what the house has to offer. This format also enables just 2 people to run it successfully so capitalising on revenue income. The business runs extremely well in its current form but new owners may wish to venture more into the lucrative wedding market.
- Reasons for selling:
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Relocating back to South Wales to be nearer family after the very sudden passing of a beloved family member.
- Trading hours:
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All year.
- Employees:
- 0
- Years established:
- 7
Other Information
- Support & training:
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Owners will be offered a handover period to explain and demonstrate how the business currently operates.
- Furniture / Fixtures value:
- £125,000 - included in the asking price
- Inventory / Stock value:
- £20,000 - included in the asking price
- Home based:
- This business can be run from home
