Graham + Sibbald are delighted to bring to market The Firs for sale. The guest house for sale is a stunning 6-bedroom Edwardian property, located in the historic village of Blair Atholl of Highland Perthshire a short 10-minute drive from the lovely Pitlochry. The village of Blair Atholl has fantastic scenery with the River Garry flowing through the heart of the village and linking other wonderful villages and glens such as Calvine, Bruar, Killiecrankie and Struan.
The Firs comprises a magnificent lounge, 6 en-suite rooms, a guest cloakroom and a lovely breakfast room/restaurant area in the conservatory to the side. In addition to this there is a two-storey extension to the rear offering a four-bedroom house with a second, private, conservatory. The Firs also provides self-catering lodge accommodation in its own private garden. The sale of The Firs provides a wonderful opportunity for a new owner to acquire an established and beautifully presented guest house with great reviews, a great reputation and development potential, in a very popular tourist destination.
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Location
The Firs is located in the village of Blair Atholl, in Highland Perthshire, a 10-minute drive from lovely Pitlochry, a great base for exploring whether it’s to take in the wonderful views or dive into the wide range of outdoor activities on offer. Blair Atholl has fantastic scenery with the River Garry flowing through its heart and linking other wonderful villages and glens such as Calvine, Bruar, Killiecrankie and Struan. The village is also home to the impressive Blair Castle which is considered the gatekeeper to the Scottish Highlands. The location brings in almost guaranteed tourist and local trade with the extensive range of activities available.
Accommodation
The hotel’s main accommodation is comprised over ground and first floor level and can be summarised, briefly, as follows:
Public Areas Entrance Vestibule & Hall Conservatory
Breakfast Room
Sitting Room (Resident’s Lounge)
Letting Bedrooms
6 Letting Bedrooms to sleep 12.
1 x Twin 3 x Standard Double
2 x Superior Rooms
Letting bedrooms are arranged over ground and 1st floor.
All ensuite bedrooms; 6 x shower only Self-Catering Accommodation Garden Lodge 1 x Twin Room Accessible wet room
Sitting Room with kitchenette and dining area
Service areas
Kitchen
Laundry
Owners Accommodation (Within the rear extension)
4 x Bedrooms
Snug Study
Bathroom & Shower Room
Conservatory
Terms
TRADE The business trades under the VAT threshold. Accounts will be provided to genuinely interested parties, preferably after viewing of the property.
STAFF TUPE regulations will apply to all members of staff.
LICENCE The Premises is Licensed under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
WEBSITE/RATING https://www.firs-blairatholl.co.uk/ Trip Advisor Rating - 5
SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage. Biomass CH which benefits from a Renewable Heat Initiative contract with 13 years to run. There is no gas in Blair Atholl.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE The Firs – EPC Rating – G, The EPC is available upon request.
RATEABLE VALUE / COUNCIL TAX The Firs - Current Rateable Value £7,400 (1st April 2023) (Residential Apportionment £3,300: Non-Residential Apportionment £7,400)
TENURE Heritable (Freehold) / Outright Ownership.
Specification
- Established and well presented 6-bedroom Guest House in historic Blair Atholl
- Located close to popular tourist destination of Pitlochry
- Great Owners Accommodation and Self-Catering Accommodation
- Car parking; large garden and exclusive owners garden area
- Lifestyle business trading under the VAT threshold