House For Sale £365,000
Reference - 48300
Description
This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a delightful bed and breakfast which is located in the popular, historical Cumbrian city of Carlisle.
Arkale Lodge is ideally positioned on the main (A6) commuter route opposite a busy retail park and just a 10 minute walk from the city centre with its wide selection of shops, pubs, restaurants and amenities. Carlisle train station and the (M6) motorway are both easily accessible and the business is therefore ideally placed for holidaymakers and business travellers alike due to its convenient and accessible position.
Arkale Lodge has been in present family ownership since 1986 and during that time the business has earned a excellent reputation for offering a warm welcome with well appointed facilities.
Arkale Lodge boasts excellent on-line reviews, an extensive and loyal repeat customer base as well as also enjoying frequent referrals and recommendations.
The imposing and highly visible double fronted property has been carefully extended and continually updated providing deceptively spacious accommodation which is presented to a high standard throughout with tasteful décor, quality furniture and furnishings. We understand that plans have been approved to increase the size of the conservatory which would extend to and include the front of the building.
Arkale Lodge is a successful and lucrative business, demonstrating strong profits and therefore represents a terrific investment for an ambitious family who can continue to build on the solid foundations that have been laid, enjoying the lifestyle a business of this nature provides.
Only now being offered for sale due to retirement, viewing is highly recommended at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
Sales
Approximately £100,000 per annum.
Accounts
Available accounts are to year end 30th August and are summarised below:
2019 – Turnover £101,644
2019 – Net Profit £35,060
2019 – Adjusted Net Profit £47,977
Trading Hours
Open throughout the year.
Staff
Managed by the owners with part time staff.
Building External
The imposing and highly visible double fronted property has been carefully extended and continually updated providing deceptively spacious accommodation which is presented to a high standard throughout.
Building Internal
There is a welcoming 30ft conservatory to the side of the property with comfortable seating creating a relaxing environment, a spacious 18 cover dining area with quality furniture and a well equipped kitchen. There is an office, laundry room with 2 commercial washers and driers. It also has ample storage for towels, linen, there is additional storage in the large cellar. The boiler room/ workshop/storeroom is 370x370 or 12ft. X12 ft.
Externally there is a double fronted patio area, which has full planning for a sun room to be added to the owners accommodation., and extend the existing cycle store area.. There is a cellar providing valuable additional storage.
Letting Accommodation
The fourteen bedrooms are individually designed with tasteful décor and quality furniture and furnishings, creating a welcoming ambience. The bedrooms are located across the ground, first and second floors of the property offering various configurations including singles, twins, double and family bedrooms.
All the bedrooms have either en-suite or private bathroom facilities. The bedrooms have quality furniture and furnishings as well as flat screen televisions with tea and coffee making facilities.
Residential Accommodation
The comfortable ground floor owner’s accommodation briefly comprises: A private living room with a feature fireplace and a double bedroom with en-suite facilities.
Tenure
We are advised that the property is freehold. We have been unable to check this information and advise prospective purchasers to consult their own solicitor for verification.
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a delightful bed and breakfast with an excellent reputation and a bright future. Only now being offered for sale due to retirement, viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Description
This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a delightful bed and breakfast which is located in the popular, historical Cumbrian city of Carlisle.
Arkale Lodge is ideally positioned on the main (A6) commuter route opposite a busy retail park and just a 10 minute walk from the city centre with its wide selection of shops, pubs, restaurants and amenities. Carlisle train station and the (M6) motorway are both easily accessible and the business is therefore ideally placed for holidaymakers and business travellers alike due to its convenient and accessible position.
Arkale Lodge has been in present family ownership since 1986 and during that time the business has earned a excellent reputation for offering a warm welcome with well appointed facilities.
Arkale Lodge boasts excellent on-line reviews, an extensive and loyal repeat customer base as well as also enjoying frequent referrals and recommendations.
The imposing and highly visible double fronted property has been carefully extended and continually updated providing deceptively spacious accommodation which is presented to a high standard throughout with tasteful décor, quality furniture and furnishings. We understand that plans have been approved to increase the size of the conservatory which would extend to and include the front of the building.
Arkale Lodge is a successful and lucrative business, demonstrating strong profits and therefore represents a terrific investment for an ambitious family who can continue to build on the solid foundations that have been laid, enjoying the lifestyle a business of this nature provides.
Only now being offered for sale due to retirement, viewing is highly recommended at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
Sales
Approximately £100,000 per annum.
Accounts
Available accounts are to year end 30th August and are summarised below:
2019 – Turnover £101,644
2019 – Net Profit £35,060
2019 – Adjusted Net Profit £47,977
Trading Hours
Open throughout the year.
Staff
Managed by the owners with part time staff.
Building External
The imposing and highly visible double fronted property has been carefully extended and continually updated providing deceptively spacious accommodation which is presented to a high standard throughout.
Building Internal
There is a welcoming 30ft conservatory to the side of the property with comfortable seating creating a relaxing environment, a spacious 18 cover dining area with quality furniture and a well equipped kitchen. There is an office, laundry room with 2 commercial washers and driers. It also has ample storage for towels, linen, there is additional storage in the large cellar. The boiler room/ workshop/storeroom is 370x370 or 12ft. X12 ft.
Externally there is a double fronted patio area, which has full planning for a sun room to be added to the owners accommodation., and extend the existing cycle store area.. There is a cellar providing valuable additional storage.
Letting Accommodation
The fourteen bedrooms are individually designed with tasteful décor and quality furniture and furnishings, creating a welcoming ambience. The bedrooms are located across the ground, first and second floors of the property offering various configurations including singles, twins, double and family bedrooms.
All the bedrooms have either en-suite or private bathroom facilities. The bedrooms have quality furniture and furnishings as well as flat screen televisions with tea and coffee making facilities.
Residential Accommodation
The comfortable ground floor owner’s accommodation briefly comprises: A private living room with a feature fireplace and a double bedroom with en-suite facilities.
Tenure
We are advised that the property is freehold. We have been unable to check this information and advise prospective purchasers to consult their own solicitor for verification.
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a delightful bed and breakfast with an excellent reputation and a bright future. Only now being offered for sale due to retirement, viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
