Queen Street, Whitehaven

A rare opportunity has arisen at a significantly reduced price to acquire this profitable business opportunity with 9 letting rooms. This unique and incredibly beautiful Georgian house, set in the heart of Whitehavens's busy and commercially prosperous centre, is currently being utilised as a delightful Guest House but due to recent ill health the owners are reluctantly selling this property at this reduced price. The Tivoli has a maritime history and retains many of its original features including moulded cornicing and boasts an impressive spiral staircase plus a unique captain's lookout. The business has consistently shown a sound turnover from 9 en suite letting rooms fitted out to a high standard supported by spacious and functional guest facilities. The current owners take pride in the level of quality of service provided. The property is situated on a peaceful street within the prosperous town centre of Whitehaven which offers a wide range of shops and amenities including a nearby medical practice, schools and restaurant and also the new Albion Square Business Centre. The town has a growing residential population of approximately 25,000 and serves as a significant sales and employment centre to outlying areas. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all this property has to offer.

ACCOMMODATION

The main entrance leads via an entrance porch into a spacious reception area with a free standing wood burning stove, access to the courtyard garden and impressive spiral staircase leading to the guest bedrooms. Also, from the main reception area is the access to a large breakfast room with 18 covers. the nine letting bedrooms are situated on the first and second floors, configured to sleep a total of fourteen guests. All of the bedrooms are spacious and equipped with tv, fire alarm detectors plus tea/coffee making facilities. The en suites have all been finished to a high standard with thermostatic showers and heated towel rails. The property, which is Grade II listed, lies in a part of the old historic town which is a designated conservation area, allowing this area to retain its Georgian charm and history.

ENTRANCE PORCH

ENTRANCE HALL

KITCHEN

The modern and hygienic kitchen is comprehensively fitted with contemporary high gloss matching base and wall units and is well suited to meet the needs of a thriving and productive business having been awarded a 5 on the Food Standards Agency, the highest possible rating.

DINING ROOM

BEDROOM ONE

BASEMENT (PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION)

This area of Private accommodation comprises spacious lounge, large double bedroom with en suite facilities and is utilised by the owners, providing separation from the guest accommodation.

LOUNGE

BEDROOM

EN SUITE

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

BEDROOM TWO

BEDROOM THREE

BEDROOM FOUR

BEDROOM FIVE

SECOND FLOOR LANDING

BEDROOM SIX

BEDROOM SEVEN

BEDROOM EIGHT

BEDROOM NINE

THIRD FLOOR ATTIC ROOM

EXTERNAL

Enclosed private courtyard garden area which can be accessed from Queen Street via wooden door.

DIRECTIONS

The property is best approached by leaving the A595 at the top of Inkerman Terrace and heading into the town centre. Continue directly over three sets of traffic lights and take a left turn onto Queen Street.

RATING ASSESSMENT

We are advised that the property is assessed for rates as follows:

Rateable Value: £6300

Small Business Multiplier: 48p (2018/2019)

Payable: £3024

You may be entitled to a reduction on Non Domestic Rate charge if your business occupies a Non Domestic Rated property with a Rateable Value of less than than £12,000. Applicants are advised to make their own enquiries of the local authority.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS

To view this property, please contact us on 01946 693931.

NOTES TO BROCHURE

Please note that all measurements have been taken using a laser tape measure which may be subject to a small margin of error. None of the appliances, heating system or fittings included within the sale have been tested or can be assumed to be in full working order. Purchasers are strongly advised to satisfy themselves by way of survey and their own enquiries. The brochure does not constitute a contract, part of a contract or warranty.

THE CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS 2008

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SURVEYS AND VALUATIONS

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COVID-19

VIEWERS will be asked to complete a brief health questionnaire before we can confirm any appointment. You will be given an allocated time slot and will not be able to enter before this time.

VIEWERS are asked to restrict the number of people entering the property to a maximum of 2 who must be from the same household.

VIEWERS are asked to wear gloves (masks recommended) whilst in the property.

THE AGENT will call the VENDOR with their expected arrival time. Before the viewing, the VENDOR should open all internal doors and external doors.

The VENDOR will be asked to leave the property whilst the viewing takes place. You may be in the garden or, if you need to remain in the house, please ensure you maintain the required minimum 2 metre distance at all times.

The VIEWING will take no more than 15 MINUTES. Please do not touch anything inside the property. Any questions you may have can be answered after the viewing once you are outside of the property.

The VENDOR should wipe down any surface, including door handles, with usual household cleaning products.