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Built in1976, of modern construction, Lyn Leven is an elegant detached bungalow and sits in spacious mature gardens. It is well-sign posted and easily accessible via a gravel drive leading to a spacious car park.

Lyn Leven is a beautiful modern detached villa benefitting from high quality fixtures and fittings with commodious rooms and superb resident facilities. The substance of this stylish property can only be properly appreciated by viewing in person. Surrounding the property are mature, landscaped gardens enjoying a spectacular panorama across Loch Leven to the Nevis mountain range beyond. Not only does Lyn Leven offer exceptional guest facilities and comfortable owners’ accommodation, it also benefits from a most prominent roadside frontage overlooking the busy A82, the main west coast tourist route. The house has been impressively decorated and furnished by the present owners and is offered for sale in an immaculate condition, so that it represents one of the finest examples of the much sought after “self employment opportunity” available on the market today. Lyn Leven is an easily run, profitable “home and income” lifestyle business which offers a high standard of comfort. The excellent facilities have been recognised by VisitScotland and the AA through the award a of 4-Star rating.

The warm and friendly welcome offered by the proprietors coupled with these smart facilities and the tremendous setting results in the highly successful business formula that works so well today. The outstanding property, spacious owners accommodation, smart guest facilities and strong trading figures come together to form this excellent, well established Guest House opportunity. Trade is buoyant and the business operates very profitably on a licensed bed and breakfast basis. During the main season (Easter to October) the area is buoyant with an influx of tourists. However, Lyn Leven is also busy during the off-peak season with regular trade visitors. The current owners take a six-week break during the winter period to undertake refurbishment and to take annual holidays.

The village of Ballachulish in Lochaber within the picturesque West Highlands of Scotland is centred on former slate quarries which remain in evidence today. The name Ballachulish is from Scottish Gaelic, Baile a’ Chaolais meaning “the Village by the Narrows”. The narrows referred to are those at the mouth of Loch Leven. Its name was more correctly applied to the area now called North Ballachulish, to the north of Loch Leven, but is now used for the quarry villages at East Laroch and West Laroch, either side of the River Laroch, which were actually within Glencoe situated one mile further west. Ballachulish lies on the south side of Loch Leven, a mile or so west of the village of Glencoe. Quarrying started in 1693 in the Ballachulish Slate Quarry (only a year after the Glencoe massacre took place nearby) which continued for over 250 years until 1955. Ballachulish is purported to have made a lasting impression on Queen Victoria during a royal visit. Her diary reflects not just the slate quarrying but also the lengths the residents went to in order to decorate the village for her visit. The area is steep in history and attracts a great many tourists and those interested in genealogy.

In modern times the principal industry in the area is tourism; the village is strategically situated on the A82 taking advantage of a high level of passing trade. The area encompassing Fort William, Loch Leven and Glencoe is known as the ‘Outdoor Capital of the UK’. Glencoe is without doubt one of the most famous Glens in Scotland with its splendid beauty and dramatic past. The fascinating history of the region is a major draw to the area for many travellers and explorers. Ballachulish is a wonderful place to visit and spend a holiday, whether you are looking for scenic landscape, a romantic holiday, historic surroundings, or just the opportunity to relax and enjoy some of the best scenery and tourist relatedactivities that Scotland has to offer.

Ballachulish is ideally situated for visitors to explore the wider area. It has a number of hospitality establishments, retail outlets and a tourist information centre. Fort William is only 15 miles to the North with Ben Nevis on its door step and Glencoe just a mile to the east offers some of the most challenging mountaineering and hill walking available in the UK; however, there are many beautiful low-level walks available as well. The ski centres of Glencoe and the Nevis Range offer a year-round trading opportunity. Moreover, Ballachulish is on the main route to the west coast of Scotland and as such is an ideal location from which to conduct an odyssey of the Highlands. The rugged mountains and deep sea lochs host some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery and with it a host of bird and wildlife. Sailing, kayaking, water sports, coastal cruising and fishing are all available locally. Field sports and mountain biking are other popular pursuits.

The present owners built and have operated Lyn Leven since about 1976 and have invested considerably in developing the facilities and trade. Their success has created an enjoyable, rewarding and successful lifestyle resulting in much repeat trade. It is their planned retirement that brings this excellent home and income opportunity onto the market. New owners could enjoy the established profitable trading pattern as it stands or alternatively aim to further develop the business and exploit untapped potential. Evening meals could be extended further using the established licensing consents to increase turnover if required. For those wanting a more challenging business venture, the owners are prepared to sell their 5-bedroom bungalow to complement the main building.

THE PROPERTY

Built in1976, of modern construction, Lyn Leven is an elegant detached bungalow and sits in spacious mature gardens. It is well-sign posted and easily accessible via a gravel drive leading to a spacious car park.

Public Areas
The main entrance is clearly signed and through glazed doors customers enter into a spacious reception area. The wooden reception desk is an attractive feature and is well designed. Doors lead off the reception to the left and right. Down the left hand corridor is the guest lounge with a mix of soft furnishing providing fantastic views of the hills beyond Loch Leven. This room boasts seating for 12 guests and has its own piano. To the right of the reception hallway along the corridor is the bright and commodious breakfasting room which has also has beautiful panoramic views. The ambience of the breakfast room provides tremendous potential to be used as a dining room should new owners wish to provide a full evening meal service to guests and passing trade. It is presently set for up to 28 covers.

Letting Bedrooms
The Guest House has 8 quality letting bedrooms to sleep 19 guests (3 Triple 2 Twin and 3 Double). All bedrooms benefit from modern en-suite facilities which are tiled and presented to a very high standard. Letting rooms are all very comfortable, attractively furnished, tastefully decorated and have television, hairdryer, bathroom sundries, robes and tea/coffee hospitality trays. Rooms have blinds in addition to curtains. Some rooms have baths but for those with a shower a separate large bathroom is available.

Private Accomodation
The outstanding owner’s suite comprises of three double bedrooms, large lounge and family bathroom and is conveniently located to the rear of the house with the benefit of its own private outside access. The suite offers easy access into the spacious Kitchen which caters to both
personal and business needs.

Service areas
The house benefits from a spacious well equipped kitchen and washing-up area. This has a large commercial cooker, a large grill and ample refrigeration and freezer storage. Off the kitchen is a convenient washing-up room with sink and dishwasher. Within the main building there is ample storage for linen, crockery etc. A large detached outbuilding to the side of the main house makes an excellent Laundry and provides storage capacity and is also used as a workshop etc.


GROUNDS

The house sits amidst attractive mature gardens laid to bushes and shrubs with manicured lawns. The grounds offer a very pleasant amenity area for the owners and their guests and a most attractive feature is the pond and a stone built well. The drive and car park are laid to gravel. The car park can accommodate 20 vehicles providing ample private and guest parking.


SERVICES

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. The property benefits from oil fired central heating and LPG gas for cooking.


TRADE

In addition to a most comfortable family home the business generates a healthy level of profitability. Full figures will be made available to interested parties subsequent to viewing.


LICENSES

The business operates a license under the Licensing Scotland Act 2005 and a copy of this will be made available to interested parties post viewing.


PRICE

Offers over £585,000 are invited for the heritable property complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory), excluding personal items. Stock at valuation.


LEGAL SERVICES

We have a large team of legal experts in-house and can act in all legal matters arising to include conveyancing and licence transfers.


DIRECTIONS

The Guest House is clearly signed and easily found on the A82 overlooking Loch Leven.


OFFERS

All offers should be submitted in writing to ASG Commercial with whom purchasers should register their interest if they wish to be advised of a Closing Date.


Property Misdescription Act 1991
These sales particulars are prepared as a general outline of the property and business. Buyers should make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of information given. Neither we, nor any member of our staff, has authority to offer or imply any representation or warranty over this property.