FOR SALE
HOTEL PREMISES
(POTENTIAL FOR ALTERNATIVE USES SUBJECT TO PLANNING)
Location
The subject property is located within the coastal village of Cullen, which has a population of around 1,300 people. Cullen is located on the north coast of Moray, 55 miles north of Aberdeen, 39 miles west of Fraserburgh and 60 miles east of Inverness, and is located off A98 coastal route, which serves the coastal towns of Buckie, Banff, Macduff and Fraserburgh. In addition, the A98 links directly into the A96 Aberdeen to Inverness trunk road. Cullen itself benefits from a primary school and a range of local services and amenities, and is enhanced by its attractive coastal location. A wide range of facilities can be found in Buckie and Macduff. The subjects are located on the north side of Seafield Street between its junctions with Reidhaven Street and Seafield Place. The surrounding area is mixed in nature, with a variety of commercial/retail occupiers within the ground floor and separate private residences within the ground and upper floors. The Ordnance Survey extract overleaf is for identification purposes only.
Accommodation
The accommodation and floor areas within the property can be summarised as follows:-
Ground Restaurant/Reception/Lounge Bar/ Kitchen/W.C.’s 533.42 sqm 5,742 sqft
Ground Public Bar 138.34 sqm 1,489 sqft
Ground/First Owners/Staff 212.20 sqm 2,284 sqft
First Letting Rooms/Ensuites 449.90 sqm 4,843 sqft
Second/Attic Letting Rooms/Ensuites 223.49 sqm 2,406 sqft
Total 1,557.35 sqm 16,764 sqft
Terms
SERVICES:
The subjects benefit from main supplies of water, electricity and gas. Drainage is assumed to be to the main public sewer.
ALTERNATIVE USES:
We believe the subjects may be suitable for a number of alternative uses subject to obtaining the appropriate planning consents.
Potential purchasers should make their own enquiries with the local planning authority to determine the suitability of their proposal.
RATING:
The property is currently entered in the Valuation Roll at a Rateable Value of £41,000. We would point out that an incoming proprietor would have the opportunity to appeal this Rateable Value.
PRICE:
Offers in excess of £490,000 are invited.
Offers which do not contain suspensive conditions will be favourably considered although offers including certain provisions will be entertained.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE:
The property has an Energy Performance Rating of the following:-
Hotel - G
Owners Accommodation - G
Public Bar - G
CLOSING DATE:
You will require to note an interest formally through your legal representative should you wish to be informed of any forthcoming closing dates.
VAT:
All rents, prices, premiums etc are quoted exclusive of VAT.
VIEWING:
For further information or viewing arrangements please contact the sole agents:-
J & E Shepherd
Chartered Surveyors
35 Queens Road
Aberdeen
AB15 4ZN
Tel: 01224 202800
Fax: 01224 202802
Publication date: May 2013
Email: j.morrison@shepherd.co.uk
Contact: James Morrison
Specification
DESCRIPTION:
The subjects comprise a large traditional hotel with a public house and owner’s accommodation. The original sections front Seafield Street with extensions to the rear of the site.
The main building is of two storey and attic height constructed of solid stone work rendered externally with some sections of exposed pointed stonework to the rear. There is a timber pitched framed roof over clad with slate incorporating dormer projections to the front and rear elevations. A two storey and mansard style attic extension has been added to the rear of the main building of stone/block work construction externally rendered with a pitched slated roof over incorporating dormer projections to the side elevation. The southmost section of the property comprises a one storey and attic U-shaped traditional coach house style property with central vehicular archway access from Seafield Street. The property is of similar construction with a pitched timber framed roof over part of which is mansard in style, clad with slate and incorporating dormer projections throughout.
Internally, the original front section is configured at ground floor level to provide a foyer/reception area, cellular style meeting rooms and large open plan dining/restaurant area. A large lounge bar area and separate male and female W.C.’s are located within the rear section. A large commercial kitchen with ancillary storage and staff areas is located within the central rear wing section. The upper two floors of the main building and two rear wings have been configured to provide a total of 26 cellular style bedrooms with en-suite facilities, providing a mixture of single, twin, double and family rooms.
The southmost coach house style section is configured to provide a separate traditional public bar at ground floor level, whilst the upper floor and rear ground floor section of the southmost rear wing provides self-contained owner’s accommodation and a further self-contained staff apartment. The owner’s accommodation provides a series of 3 traditional bedrooms, bathroom, box room, kitchen, lounge and shower room. The separate flat comprises 1 bedroom, lounge, bathroom and kitchen. Internally the walls and ceilings have been finished with a mixture of plasterboard and lath and plaster finishes, with a painted or papered covering. The public bar area has exposed stonework walls with a painted finish and timber feature ceiling. The flooring throughout the property are predominantly of suspended timber construction with small areas of the ground floor being of solid concrete slab construction, with a mixture of carpet, laminate, vinyl and tiled floor coverings. Natural daylight is provided via a mix of timber double and single glazed units. Artificial light is provided via decorative ceiling, pendant, wall mounted and fluorescent strip lighting. Externally, the property benefits from vehicular access from Seafield Street via an archway with additional access to the rear via Reidhaven Street. A large off street parking area is provided within the rearmost section and capable of accommodating approximately 20 cars. A small patio area is located to the rear accessed from the lounge bar.