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Superbly presented detached Victorian Bed and Breakfast ideally located for trading purposes Commanding views over Newton Stewart to the Galloway hills, set within an area of outstanding natural beauty An easy-to-operate ‘home and income’ business model with exceptional potential to increase trade Six excellent en-suite letting bedrooms with exceptional guest facilities Large car park and stunning grounds extending to circa 1 acre, providing generous amenity space for both owners and residents

DESCRIPTION
Rowallan Guest House is a substantial and most attractive detached Victorian property built circa 1880. This long established licensed Guest House business is presently renowned for its quality and service, enjoying year-round trade. It has an enviable client base which generates a high percentage of repeat bookings throughout the year. Operating on a bed and breakfast basis, with dinners by pre-arrangement, this easy to operate business achieves an acceptable turnover with good profit conversion ratios. The potential to open Rowallan as a high quality restaurant also exists and would require minimum alterations to gain the necessary planning consent.
The subjects are most spacious, providing guests with an exceptional environment, in which to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds them. The six letting bedrooms are all of excellent quality and provide a high level of comfort and this is reflective of the attainment of a 4-star Visit Scotland Assurance Guest House grading. The property benefits with a number of original features plus boasts open surrounding garden which provides a high level of privacy; the grounds extend to about 1 acre. The guest public rooms on the ground floor are present an extremely high level of comfort with the lounges and conservatory dining room having un-obscured views over the well established gardens. With external gazebo and picnic benches situated within the gravelled areas the house affords guests the opportunity to relax outside and enjoy the stunning natural environment from the property’s elevated position. Rowallan Guest House is presented in excellent condition and has been maintained by the owners to a high standard. They have invested heavily, in both time and finance, to present a Guest House that they feel proud of. They have not only maintained the business to a high level but have also cared for their clientele to the same high standard, this has lead to the forging of many friendships.
The Galloway Forest and surrounding hills are famous for spectacular scenery and rugged mountains. The wonderful and unspoilt scenery of Glentrool has beautiful forests, nature and bicycle trails and the famous Bruce’s Stone which helps to make the area highly popular with those seeking a relaxing holiday in the region. As a testament to their business operation, Rowallan Guest House enjoys an exceptional level of repeat bookings. Within the area there is an abundance of recreational activities. For walkers the beautiful Scottish terrain offers varied degrees of challenge from leisurely hill-walking to the more stretching Southern Upland Way. A wide range of birdlife including Golden Eagles, Osprey and Red Kites attracts the ornithologist and the area has huge appeal to the naturalist with red deer, roe deer, wild goat, fox, pine marten, badger, otter, red squirrel and many more species locally. Golf, pony trekking, bicycle riding, touring and genealogy are other favourite pastimes together with the opportunity to visit nearby Scottish Castles and gardens (including Loch Inch, Glenwhan, Logan, Threave and Ardwell, all of which are within a half hours drive) as well as other historic sites. For the more sedate tourists simply relaxing amidst the beautiful unspoilt surroundings is another favourite option.
The proprietors purchased Rowallan Guest House in 2005. During their time, operating the business they have had a highly rewarding lifestyle. It is now their desire to relocate, due to family reasons, to Australia, which means that they are reluctantly bringing the property to the market.
THE PROPERTY
Built circa 1880, of traditional sandstone and stone construction, Rowallan Guest House is an elegant detached Victorian Villa, under a hipped slated roof. The property sits in spacious mature gardens with views over the town to the Galloway Hills and has an attractive large south facing conservatory. The accommodation is set over two floors.
PUBLIC AREAS
Entry to this impressive building is up some steps from the gravel drive leading to the double outer storm doors and fully glazed inner door. The smart entrance hall leads to a glazed screen on to the reception area. To the rear of the reception is a tidy office facility. The spacious lounge has double aspect windows with a bay window providing a good outlook and providing plenty of natural light. Another feature of the lounge is the magnificent marble open fireplace with gas living flame fire. The original cornice and decorative mural above the picture rail provides a true feeling of opulence. Yet another bright area is the large bar lounge which boasts an attractive open fireplace in black marble and glazed tile surround and hearth. Again featuring magnificent cornice and ceiling rows, this property shows off its Victorian origins to good effect. The servery has louvre shutters and is fitted out with optics and shelving. The snooker room is a most popular aspect of this property with a French window leading to conservatory. With two wall recesses with lighting and a low level light for snooker table, this facility has a feel of a by-gone era.
Bringing the building into the modern age is a spacious conservatory which has two pairs of doors leading to the grounds. This facility is used as a dining room and can be set to 20 covers. The tasteful blinds, wicker furniture and wall lights provide an excellent ambience for guests and could be easily adapted for use as a fully functioning destination restaurant.
LETTING ACCOMMODATION
Guest bedrooms are located on the first floor and comprise of 6 en-suite rooms configured as follows:
Bedroom 1 -Twin, bath with shower over
Bedroom 2 - Double, bath with shower over
Bedroom 3 -Twin, bath with shower over
Bedroom 4 -Single, with shower
Bedroom 5 -Twin, with shower
Bedroom 6 – King size double, bath with shower over
Rooms have central heating with hospitality trays, hair dryers and flat screen televisions. A trouser press and ironing facilities are also available. The bedrooms are decorated to an exceptional standard providing a high degree of comfort.
SERVICE AREAS
On the ground floor is a spacious kitchen fitted with a good level of workspace and sinks. A gas fired Rangemaster cooker and double oven provide good food production facilities. Other spaces include a laundry room, utility room, toilet and additional storage.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
The owner’s currently make use of a spacious double bedroom with a coomb ceiling plus a fully tiled en-suite shower room located on the first floor.
GROUND AND OUTBUILDINGS
With grounds extending to almost 1 acre comprising of mature trees (including a large Copper Beach, Irish Yew and pink flowering Horse Chestnut), lawns and borders stocked with a wide variety of shrubs and ornamental plants. To one side of the house is a large car parking area for guests and to the rear there is a separate lane, shared with a neighbouring proprietor. Within the gardens there is a small garden shed and summer house and off the rear yard there is a private owner’s car port with a felted roof over and a storage shed with concreted floor.
SERVICES
The property benefits from mains water, electricity and drainage, with mains gas fired central heating and hot water. The property is fully compliant with Fire Regulations. We are advised by the Scottish Assessors Department that the premises have a rateable value of £3,000.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
With an extension of its current facilities the business could become a boutique restaurant or a destination hotel. The House would make an ideal wedding reception venue. The grounds have sufficient amenity space to build a modest bungalow or small holiday lets STPP.
TRADE
In addition to a most comfortable family home the business generates a healthy level of profitability. Full certified accounts 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 around £495,000 are invited for the heritable property complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory), excluding personal items. Stock at valuation.