House For Sale £474,995
Kirriemuir, Angus DD8

Reference - 46280

Description
The Airlie Arms is an extremely well run family business that has been ran by the current proprietors since 2015. The property was purchased as a derelict building by the vendors in 2014, and has undergone a full refurbishment program, prior to opening in May 2015. Since re opening, the business has gone from strength to strength, winning both Quality and Service awards in 2016 from both ‘Dram’ and ‘sltn’. The property has been placed on the market due to the current proprietor’s other business interests. The business trades throughout the year and its quality is reflected in the number of awards it currently holds such as achieving 4.5 out 5 on and 5/5 from its customers through Facebook. Additional marketing is carried out through its
own informative website

Situation
Kirriemuir, sometimes called Kirrie, is a burgh in Angus, Scotland. Kirriemuir sits looking south towards Glamis and the Sidlaws over Strathmore (one of the most fertile fruit growing areas in Scotland). Its position at the base of the Angus glens makes it an attractive centre for hill-walking on nearby Munros, fishing, partridge, pheasant and grouse shooting and deer-stalking. There is also an 18-hole golf course with views north to Glen Clova and Glen Doll.
The town comprises mainly two areas, Northmuir and Southmuir. Webster’s High School is situated in the Southmuir, while two
primary schools are located in the Northmuir and Southmuir respectively.

Building Internal
The main entrance of the Hotel is off St Malcolm’s Wynd which leads into a well presented reception hallway. The reception then gives access to all areas private and public. To the left of the reception you will find the lounge bar. The Lounge bar benefits from a separate entrance for public guests. The lounge bar is well presented, having gone through a full refurbishment program by the vendors. The bar is well furnished with a mix of upholstered bench seating, along with wooden tables, upholstered chairs and stools. The bar benefits from having two defined seating areas giving seating for 40+ persons, the ‘snug’ area to the right benefits from a feature fireplace with electric log burner effect stove. To the left of the bar you will find a further seating area along with a pool table to the top of the room.

Located on the first floor, you will find ‘The Wynd’ restaurant. The restaurant benefits from having its own bar and is well presented and furnished with wooden tables and upholstered chairs. With seating for 50 persons. The restaurant offers an
excellent dining space or can be utilized as a second function suite for smaller functions or private dining parties.

The Function suite is also located on the first floor. Benefiting from its own bar with dedicated cellar and python system, the function suite can accommodate 100 guests, seated, offering an excellent function space for larger parties and weddings. The Function suite is once again well presented, benefiting neutral décor and wooden flooring.

The first floor also accommodates a private guest lounge and 2 letting bedrooms. The guest lounge offers an ideal space for either coffee mornings or business meetings and comes fully furnished with occasional tables and leather chesterfield
sofas.

The second floor houses a further 3 letting bedrooms. Ladies and Gents facilities are well located of the public areas on the ground and first floors.

Letting Accommodation
The Airlie Arms has 10 en-suite letting bedrooms, made up of a mix of 4 doubles, 1 double/twin, 3 family triples, 1 twin and 1 single room. The bedrooms are set over the ground, first and second floors. On the ground floor you find 5 En-Suite rooms, comprising 4 doubles and 1 twin room. On the first floor there are 2 letting rooms, comprising 1 double and 1 family (triple). The rooms on the second floor comprise 2 doubles and 1 single room. All the rooms at the Airlie Arms have en-suite facilities, with a mix of showers and baths with showers over top. All the bedrooms have Flatscreen TVs and complimentary hospitality trays.

Owners Accommodation
Located on the first floor of the property. You will find a one-bedroom flat. The flat is currently used as owner’s accommodation, and offers a double bedroom, open plan kitchen/dining/sitting area and shower room.

Service Areas
As expected with a property the style and size of the Airlie Arms Hotel, there are ample service areas including; a fully fitted commercial kitchen with a 6 burner gas range, chargrill, double fryer and full extraction system. The property also has a manager’s office, laundry, cellar, dry goods store, freezer room, storerooms and boiler room. There is ample storage on
each floor of the hotel for housekeeping.

Building External
The property occupies and enviable location in the centre of the town. The front is straight to street, with entry to the hotel off St Malcolm’s Wynd. Off St Malcolm’s Wynd and accessed through an archway, you will find the hotel car park. The car park is laid to tarmac and has parking for 5/6 cars. The car park also gives access to the hotel bar via a side entrance.

Business and Opportunity
The Hotel trades throughout the year. The business has a good mix of tourist guests, business visitors as well as serving the local community, who use the hotel lunches, meals, family functions or simply to meet friends for a drink. The Hotel offers lunch and dinner to non-residents, along with morning coffee and afternoon teas.

The Airlie Arms also has an excellent reputation for bespoke functions and weddings for upto 100 guests, although this has not been maximized by the current vendors, this would offer any potential purchaser the ability to add significant turnover and profits to the business.

Services
We are advised the property has all mains services.

Tenure
The property is held on the Scottish equivalent of Freehold.

Price
oiro £474,995 are sought for the heritable property, fixtures, fittings and goodwill. Stock in trade will be additional at valuation.

Inventory
An inventory will be compiled to detail all items of a personal nature excluded from the sale and items subject to lease; this will be available to all parties wishing to offer.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment through the sellers’ sole agents, Bruce & Company. Please remember when viewing that staff and locals may not be aware that the business is on the market and we would be grateful if you do not talk openly about the business while in the area.