Spacious, refurbished retail unit with five-bedroom accommodation in thriving Evanton on the NC500—ideal for hospitality entrepreneurs with flexible purchase options.
Prime location just off the A9, offering private parking, development potential, and modern facilities ready to bring your business vision to life.
Location
The location of the China Town Takeway and Rooms offers a strong strategic advantage, benefiting from year-round local trade and a significant uplift during the busy tourist season. Situated just off the renowned North Coast 500 tourist route, Evanton attracts high visitor numbers annually, drawn by the area’s natural beauty, cultural sites, and outdoor pursuits.
Evanton is ideally positioned as a base for exploring the wider Highland region. Iconic destinations such as Inverness, Culloden Battlefield, and Loch Ness are all within easy reach. The area also appeals strongly to nature and outdoor enthusiasts, with birdwatching, fishing, and wildlife spotting among the top draws. Seals are frequently observed in the nearby Cromarty Firth, and dolphin sightings in the Moray Firth remain a major attraction. For golf lovers, the region is home to several excellent courses, including the world-famous Royal Dornoch.
For those interested in more leisurely pursuits, the area boasts an abundance of castles, potteries, and distilleries, offering rich opportunities to explore Scotland's culture, history, and craftsmanship. From Evanton, visitors can easily make day trips to Sutherland, Caithness, Orkney, and the West Coast, making it an ideal hub for wider Highland exploration.
Centrally located within a thriving population area—including nearby towns such as Dingwall, Alness, and Invergordon—Evanton also benefits from its proximity to Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, which is just a 20-minute drive away. The local economy has been bolstered by ongoing activity in the oil and renewable energy sectors, and the recent establishment of the Inverness and Cromarty Green Freeport further enhances the region’s appeal as a vibrant and growing business location.
Positioned adjacent to the A9, the primary arterial route from Inverness to Thurso, Evanton enjoys excellent transport links, including rail connections north to Thurso and south to Inverness and beyond. The village itself is well-served with facilities, making it attractive and convenient for both visitors and residents alike.
Accommodation
Of traditional stone construction, China Town Takeaway and Rooms is a charming end-terrace property under a slate roof, with modern flat-roof extensions to the rear. Featuring an attractive red sandstone frontage, the property spans three floors and offers ample off-road parking to the rear, enhancing convenience for both guests and customers.
The retail unit and rooms comprise a substantial property occupying a prime roadside trading position. The site benefits from ample on-site parking for up to 10 vehicles and features a spacious beer garden to the rear, complete with a decked seating area. There is direct access from the bar area to the rear parking, providing convenient customer entry. The rear area also presents potential for further development, subject to the necessary Statutory Authority approvals.
The property features a centrally positioned public entrance on the front façade, providing access to the takeaway via a welcoming lobby. A hallway also leads from the entrance into the bar and restaurant areas, located behind the takeaway servery. The character and charm of the building are immediately apparent in the public areas, which reflect the traditional appeal seen throughout the property.
The restaurant offers seating for approximately 30 covers, while the adjoining bar can accommodate around 10 customers. Both spaces benefit from a back-to-back servery and feature real fires, adding to the property's warm and inviting atmosphere. The takeaway servery is attractively finished with a slate floor and a feature stone wall, contributing to its rustic appeal.
Currently, the restaurant and bar are undergoing renovation, including the installation of a new timber floor to further enhance the interior. These areas are well supported by ample guest facilities, including ladies’ and gents’ W.C.s and a dedicated baby changing area.
Access to the letting bedrooms is from the reception hallway and are situated on the first and second floors. The China Town Takeaway and Balconie Inn currently has 5 letting bedrooms which are functional with quality furnishings and facilities plus in good decorative order. The rooms have modern bathrooms and are configured as follows:
Room 1 – Double bedroom with en-suite shower room
Room 2 – Double bedroom with en-suite shower room
Room 3 - Family room with double and single bed with en-suite shower room
Room 4 - Family room with double and single bed with en-suite shower room
Room 5 - Double room with separate and private bathroom
Specification
Large ground floor retail unit (currently a Chinese takeaway)
Five-bedroom accommodation (currently non-trading)
Located just off the A9 on the North Coast 500 tourist route
Situated in the growing village of Evanton
Recently refurbished with modern service areas and public rooms
Ideal for hands-on hospitality operators
Private car parking and spacious grounds
Development potential on-site
Flexible sale options are available, including freehold, leasehold, or lease-to-buy arrangements