Link House Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria CONTACT US Lovely Victorian guest house on the edge of Bassenthwaite Lake 8 individually-styled and delightfully furnished letting bedrooms 2 bedroom self-contained owners accommodation Relaxed lifestyle business trading below the VAT threshold Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with Colliers International through: Haydn Spedding Hotels 0161 831 3333 haydn.spedding@colliers.com Property Ref: 207068 Offers around 675,000 - Freehold Colliers International No. 1 Marsden Street Manchester M2 1HW www.colliers.com/uk/hotels
Link House, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CA13 9YD Link House is a superb detached, double fronted property set amid delightful landscaped gardens and commanding panoramic fell and forest views. Reputed to have been built in 1903 for two widowed sisters from nearby Higham Hall, the property was then extended and subsequently used as a Sunday school for the surrounding community before becoming a guest house, for which it is eminently suited and much enjoyed by both visitors and owners alike. Link House is situated almost midway between the Cumbrian towns of Keswick and Cockermouth - birthplace of William Wordsworth and oldest town in Cumbria as well as being situated just off the A66 at the northern most tip of Bassenthwaite Lake. A superbly tranquil location for the serious walker or tourist, Link House is close to the Whinlatter Visitors Centre from where the ospreys who nest nearby each year can be seen. A little further afield are the oft forgotten lakes at Buttermere, Crummock and Loweswater, while Keswick is only 10 minutes away by car and offers so much from its traditional heritage to its interesting shopping and many festivals throughout the year, making Link House an ideal place to stay for the many thousands of visitors who come to the Lake District over an ever increasing season. Link House was acquired by the present owners in 2010 and they immediately set about a significant refurbishment of this delightful property. Both the owners and visitor s lounges have been completely refurbished, the breakfast room and conservatory have been refurbished and there has been significant upgrading of the letting bedrooms which have helped to achieve a Visit Britain 4 Star Silver rating. However, due to changing family circumstances, the owner has now decided to sell Link House. THE PROPERTY Link House is a lovely period late Victorian property built in traditional Lakeland-style with rendered walls and under a pitched slate roof. The accommodation is laid out on ground and first floor. PUBLIC AREAS Vestibule. Reception hall with stained glass door and screen. Reception area with cloakroom with toilet and wash-hand basin and being half-tiled. Guest lounge with feature bay window and lovely Victorian fireplace with electric stove. Dining room to seat 8 and having a feature bay window. Conservatory breakfast room to seat 10. LETTING BEDROOMS 8 Letting Bedrooms to sleep 13 (3 double, 2 twin and 3 single). 6 have en suite shower rooms and 1 has an en suite bathroom while 1 single bedroom has a private bathroom. All letting bedrooms have central heating radiator, colour television, radio/clock alarm, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. OWNERS' ACCOMMODATION The owners have the benefit of excellent accommodation including a large lounge with feature bay window which enjoys fabulous fell and forest views. Double bedroom with en suite shower room and further bedroom with a range of mirror-fronted wardrobes and en suite bathroom. SERVICE AREAS Commercial kitchen with a full range of fitted units, fluorescent lighting and extraction. Still room with non-slip floor. Store and office. Linen Store OUTSIDE Forecourt garden. Side driveway to ample parking. Attractively laid out mature gardens to the side as well as laundry room and owners' garage. SERVICES Allerdale District Council at Workington (01900) 326333. Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Predominantly double glazed.
Link House, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CA13 9YD LICENCE Premises Licence WEBSITE www.link-house.co.uk TRADE Certified accounts from the owner's Chartered Accountants in the form of a Trading and Profit and Loss Account show turnover (not VAT registered) of 66,019 for the year ended 5 April 2013. Further financial information can be made available to seriously interested parties following a viewing. PRICE Offers around 675,000 are invited for the freehold complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory), excluding personal items. Stock at valuation. FINANCE Colliers International is able to assist prospective purchasers by introducing sources of finance if required. Whilst we do not charge the buyer for this service, we may receive an introductory commission from the lender or broker involved. TO VIEW All appointments to view MUST be made through the vendors' agents who are acting with sole selling rights. DIRECTIONS Leave the M6 Motorway at junction 40 and travel west along the A66 passing Keswick and continuing toward Cockermouth. Continue along the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake (on your right) and take the right hand turn onto the B5291 (signed Dubwath). After only a few yards turn left onto the Old Cockermouth Road and Link House will be seen prominently on the right hand side of the road after approximately 200 yards.
Link House, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CA13 9YD Misrepresentation Act: Colliers International gives notice that these particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending Purchasers or Lessees and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility and any intending Purchasers, Lessees or Third Party should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. No person in the employment of Colliers International has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. January 2014 Colliers International is the licensed trading name of Colliers International Property Advisors UK LLP which is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales with registered number OC385143. Our registered office is at 50 George Street, London W1U 7GA.