Property Ref: LEONGR01 - Cannon House Hotel & Restaurant PA20 9DP
A stunning Georgian townhouse hotel with Premises Licence prominently situated on the seafront, minutes from the ferry terminal, promenade, harbour and shops. Spectacular sea views over Rothesay Bay. Well appointed and stylishly presented, a busy hotel.
A stunning Georgian townhouse hotel with Premises Licence prominently situated on the seafront, minutes from the ferry terminal, promenade, harbour and shops. Spectacular sea views over Rothesay Bay. Well appointed and stylishly presented, a busy hotel offering a high standard of accommodation in comfortably elegant surroundings. 7 en-suite letting bedrooms, spacious dining room, comfortably catering for 30 covers, relaxing residents’ lounge and cosy bar area. Currently offering bed and breakfast accommodation with the option of a la carte dinners for guests. The hotel has the distinct advantage of having a separate owners’ 3 bedroom spacious flat on the lower floor. The business is being offered furnished and equipped to commence business immediately with potential for expansion.
Location:
Rothesay is the principal town on the Isle of Bute, set on the Firth of Clyde. The island is served by two ferry services the main one is Rothesay to Wemyss Bay (approx. 35 minutes), thereafter by road, Glasgow Airport is approx. 45 minutes, Glasgow approx. 1 hour and Edinburgh approx. 2 hours. The other ferry is located at the north end of the island operating from Rhubodach to Colintraive (approx. 2 minutes)
The Isle of Bute is a popular destination not just for holidays but for those who wish to enjoy a lifestyle change since the regular ferry sailings and the proximity to both Glasgow and Prestwick airports make any form of commuting relatively easy in comparison to other island locations. Further information on the Isle of Bute is available on www.bute-gateway.org
Cannon House Hotel is located on the seafront adjacent to the promenade and a very short level stroll from the harbour, ferry terminal and from the island’s main shops. It is in a prominent position to attract passing trade.
Location & Entry:
On Battery Place minutes walk from the harbour and ferry terminal. Original stairway with wrought iron railings leads to welcoming vestibule.
Vestibule:
(Approx.2.20m x 2.10m) Original entrance door. Full width glass entrance doors. Pendant light. Vinyl floor covering.
Entrance Hall:
(Approx. 6.61m x 2.46m) Carpeted hallway with stair to upper floor. Full length feature mirror. Original banister and handrail. Small recess area. Plain cornice. Pendant light. Double glazed door to garden. Telephone point. 1 radiator. 2 single electric sockets. Door to Gents’ toilet. Door to Owners’ accommodation on lower level. Lounge and Dining Room off.
Gents’ Toilet:
(Approx. 2.29m x 1.14m)Double glazed window to rear. Pendant light. Wall mounted wash hand basin. W.C. Urinal.
Dining Room:
(Approx. 8.62m x 4.60) Extremely spacious, elegant room with double glazed window overlooking Rothesay Bay comfortably accommodating 30 covers. Direct access to kitchen. Picture rail. Dado rail. 2 pendant lights. Carpet. Curtains. 2 radiators. 6 double electric sockets.
Kitchen:
(Approx. 3.82m x 3.52m) Bright spacious kitchen with 5 double glazed windows overlooking garden to side allowing maximum natural light. Accessed from dining room through servery/dumb waiter area. Double basin stainless steel sink unit with cupboards below. Stainless steel shelving unit. Worktops.6 burner gas cooker and oven. Extractor fan. 2 microwaves. Dishwasher. Toaster. Fluorescent lighting. 5 double and 3 single electric sockets.Access to utility compartment housing washing machine, tumble drier and freezers. Door to garden at rear.
Servery Area/Dumb Waiter:
Between Dining Room and Kitchen. Storage cupboards. Shelving. Alpha CB28 gas boiler supplying hot water to owners’ accommodation and kitchen as well as central heating for hotel.
Residents’ Lounge:
(Approx. 4.28m x 4.16m) Sunny, comfortable lounge to front with double glazed window taking full advantage of the view over the Bay. Picture rail. Dado rail. Storage cupboard with decorative glass door. Pendant light. Door to Bar. T.V. connection. Carpet. Drapes. 1 radiator. 3 double electric sockets.
Bar:
(Approx. 4.55m x 3.42m) Cosy, “L” shaped bar area with double glazed window to rear overlooking garden. Comfortable seating areawith bar to side. Double sink. Bar shelving. Optics. 2 bar fridges. Carpet. Drapes. 1 radiator. 3 double electric sockets.
Stairway to Upper Floor:
Carpeted, curved stairway with original banister and handrail.Large double glazed window with deep window shelf overlooking garden to rear.
First Floor Hallway:
(Approx. 2.71m x 2.14m) Bright, carpeted hallway giving access to Bedrooms 1—3, Office and Ladies Toilet. Linen cupboard. Stairway to upper floor.
Ladies Toilet:
(Approx. 2.71m x 2.14m) Vanity unit with hand basin. W.c. Wall lights. Extractor fan. Carpet.
Office:
(Approx. 3.08m x 2.14m) Bright, sunny room currently used as office with double glazed window looking out over the Bay. Shelving. Pendant light. 1 radiator. 2 double and 1 single electric sockets.
First Floor Letting Bedrooms
All Letting Bedrooms have en-suite amenities, tea & coffee making facilities and televisions.
Bedroom 1:
(Approx. 6.12m x 4.66m) Deluxe room with superb, elevated views over Rothesay Bay through double glazed window to front. Carpet. Curtains. 1 radiator. 3 double electric sockets.
En-suite:
(Approx. 2.28n x 3.16m) Charming bathroom with double glazed window to rear overlooking garden. Fireplace feature with stepped tiled hearth. Corner bath with shower over and shower curtain. W.C. Wash hand basin with pedestal. Part tiled. Extractor fan. Vinyl floor covering. Window blind. Drapes.
Bedroom 2:
(Approx. 3.30m x 4.13m) “L” shaped room with double glazed window to front overlooking the Bay. Pendant light. Carpet. Curtains. 1 radiator. 2 double electric sockets.
En-suite:
(Approx. 2.23m x 1.35m) Bath with overbath shower. Shower screen. W.C. Wash hand basin with pedestal Part tiled. Extractor fan. Tile effect laminate flooring. 1 radiator.
Bedroom 3:
(Approx. 3.12m x 3.67m) Charming room to rear with double glazed window overlooking garden to woodland beyond. Cupboard with hanging space. Pendant light. Carpet, Curtains. 1 radiator. 2 double sockets.
En-suite:
(Approx. 2.42m x 1.32m) Tile shower enclosure with folding doors. Mira Sport electric shower. Wash hand basin with pedestal. W.C. Extractor fan. Ceiling light. Heated towel rail.
Stairway to Upper Floor:
Carpeted stairway to top floor with large skylight window. Fire door. Opens to Hallway.
Hallway:
(Approx. 4.96m x 1.41m) Loft access. Carpet. Large storage cupboard with hot water tank.
Room 4:
(Approx. 3.84m x 8.27m) Beautiful wrap around room with en-suite bathroom situated to the centre. Sitting room to front through arched hallway takes advantage of the fabulous elevated views over Rothesay Bay through large double glazed bay window. Bedroom to rear benefits from large double glazed window to rear with views over garden towards woodlands. Pendant lights. Carpet. Curtains. 2 radiators. 4 double and 1 single electric socket.
En-suite:
(Approx. 2.34m x 1.79m) Bath with side hung taps. Wall hung wash hand basin. W.C. Glass shower screen. Mira Sport electric shower. Ceiling light. Towel rail. Vinyl floor covering.
Bedroom 5:
(Approx. 3.83m x 4.46m) “L” shaped room with fantastic view over the Bay through large double glazed picture window to front. Pendant light. Carpet. Curtains. 1 radiator. 2 double electric sockets.
En-suite:
(Approx. 1.59m x 1.61m) Tiled shower cabinet with Triton electric shower . Wall hung wash hand basin. W.C. Ceiling light. Extractor fan. Vinyl floor covering.
Bedroom 6: (Approx. 4.24m x 3.27m) Large double glaz
ed bay window to sea with splendid elevated Bay views. Pendant light. Carpet. Curtains. 1 radiator. 2 double electric sockets.
En-suite:
(Approx. 2.18m x 1.39m) Bath. Shower screem Mira Sport electric shower. Wash hand basin with pedestal. W.C. Part tiled. Ceiling spotlight group. Extractor fan. Laminate flooring.
Bedroom 7:
(Approx. 3.61m x 3.50m) Double glazed window to rear overlooking garden. Pendant light. Carpet. Curtains. 1 radiator. 2 double and 1 single electric sockets.
En-suite:
(Approx. 2.03m x 1.94m) Very bright room with large double glazed obscured glass window to rear. Bath with over bath shower. Wash hand basin with pedestal. W.C. Part tiled. Pendant light. Extractor fan. Laminate, tile effect flooring.
Owners’ Accommodation :
Entered via door in main hotel entrance hall or separately by stairs down from garden is a 3 bedroomed
owners’ flat occupying the lower floor of the hotel. The flat offers owners comfortable and spacious
accommodation allowing a family lifestyle in a private retreat away from the day to day business whilst
being “on the premises”.
Comprising:
Hallway,
Lounge with direct access to
Garden,
Kitchenette,
Bathroom,
3 Bedrooms and storage space.
Hallway:
(Approx. 2.35m x 2.38m and 1.13m x 3.31m) Double glazed door to garden. Stripped natural wood doors to all rooms. Pendant light. Smoke detector. Under stair storage space. Carpet. 1 radiator. 1 double electric socket.
Lounge:
(Approx. 4.02m x 3.68m) Double glazed door to garden. Open fireplace recess. Ceiling light. Opening to kitchenette. Carpet. 1 radiator. 4 double electric sockets. T.V. connection.
Kitchenette:
(Approx. 3.51m x 1.05m) Small kitchenette with double glazed window to side at garden. Stainless steel sink unit. Kitchen wall cupboards. Cooker. Fridge. Extractor fan. Wall spotlights. Vinyl floor covering. 2 double and 1 single electric sockets.
Bathroom:
(Approx. 2.00.m x 2.24m) Entered via archway from hall with storage space on either side. Bath. Shower. Wash hand basin with pedestal. W.C. Part tiled. Extractor fan. Storage cupboard. 1 radiator.
Bedroom 1:
(Approx. 4.11m x 4.60m) Double glazed window to front with deep, stepped window shelf. Pendant light. Built-in wardrobes with chest of drawers. T.V. connection. Carpet. Curtains. 1 radiator. 4 double electric sockets.
Bedroom 2:
(Approx. 4.60m x 3.20m) Double glazed window to front. Pendant light. Built-in wardrobes and bedroom furniture. T.V. connection. Carpet. Curtains. 1 radiator. 3 double and 1 single electric sockets.
Bedroom 3:
(Approx. 4.34m x 3.17m) Double glazed window to rear with stepped window shelf. Pendant light. Fitted bedroom furniture. T.V. connection. Carpet. Curtains. 1 radiator. 3 double electric sockets.
Outside:
Small enclosed garden to front with seating. Large, sunny back garden with outdoor seating area, patio area, lawns, mature trees and shrubs for the benefit of both guests and owners. Outhouse.
Further Information:-
Licence:
The business trades with a premises licence.
Fire Regulation Compliance:
The Property is regularly inspected by the Fire Department. Fire detection equipment included.
Rates:
The property may be eligible for Small Business Bonus Scheme effectively reducing rates liability to zero—more details on eligibility from Argyll & Bute Council on www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
Council Tax:
Owners’ Accommodation—Band A.
Items Included:
Most furniture and equipment. Dining room tables and chairs. TVs in bedrooms. All linen, towels, cutlery, crockery etc. (An inventory of furniture and equipment will be made available to seriously interested parties.)
Accounts:
To seriously interested parties who have viewed and noted interest, accounts may be made available.
Sellers:
Mr. & Mrs. G. Leonard.
Price:
Offers in the Region of £440,000 plus Stock at Valuation.
Viewing:
By appointment only through Wm Skelton & Co, Castle Chambers, 49 High Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute PA20 9DB. Tel: 01700 504793. Fax: 01700 505270.
Offers:
To be submitted in writing to Wm Skelton & Co, Castle Chambers, 49 High Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute PA20 9DB or by DX 590651, Rothesay or Legal Post LP-2 Rothesay.
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Please note that these particulars are prepared by us on the basis of information provided to us by our clients. We have not tested the systems or appliances or any central heating system or moveable items within the property. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries. No warranty is given. All fixtures and fittings mentioned in this schedule are included in the sale. All others are specifically excluded. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property. Please note that the seller is not in the business of selling second-hand goods. If there is any matter within this schedule which you wish to be clarified, please contact our office for further information.
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Wm Skelton & Co
49 High St
Rothesay
Isle of Bute
PA20 9DB
Tel: 01700 505551
Fax: 01700 505270
Wm. Skelton & Co. is the trading name of Wm. Skelton & Co. Limited Liability Partnership No SO302196. Directors: Elaine C. Campbell, M.L.Jasna Walker
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