Summary
Alton Cottages are three premium cottages finished to the highest of standards. The properties can be combined to create a four bedroom home plus 2 bedroom detached cottage or could be run as a business on Airbnb and many
other holiday let portals. The site is accessed via a large driveway with parking for multiple vehicles with the following buildings.
3 bedroom house (Woodbine Cottage) – a beautiful property with large open plan kitchen/diner with granite worktops, integrated fitted white goods and vaulted ceiling. Past the boot room and downstairs bathroom is a large living room with engineered oak floor and open log burner fireplace. On the first floor are three double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes plus family bathroom. The property has a front garden area plus parking for 3-4 cars. From a holiday let perspective, the house would rent for an average of £320 per night.
1 bedroom cottage (Honeyberry Cottage) – this property could be added to the 3 bedroom section to create a large 4 bedroom house or could be kept as an attached annex to the main house. The property comprises an open plan kitchen/diner with karndene flooring, fitted kitchen and access to ground floor bathroom, there is a bright and open lounge with french doors to the block paved outside area. On the first floor is a loft conversion style double bedroom with velux windows and fitted wardrobe space. This space would rent for an average of £130 per night.
2 bedroom cottage (Honeysuckle Cottage) – a fully renovated detached building directly in front of the main house. The ground floor comprises an entrance with access to bathroom and utility/boot room, a large and bright open plan kitchen/diner and louge with French doors to rear garden/seating area, plus downstairs bathroom. On the first floor are two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobe space and a family bathroom. The property boasts engineered wood flooring and granite worktops in the kitchen. The 2 bedroom cottage would rent for an average of £230 per night.
Note: There is an unused parcel of land included within the sale that could be converted to a garden space.
Alton Cottages offers an excellent business opportunity with multiple letting possibilities or the chance to run a number of businesses from the location. It is rare an offering of this standard becomes available and our virtual tour will give prospective buyers an idea of the size and finish of the asset.
Key Points
GIA: 3,079 sq ftRefurbished throughout and finished to an exceptional standardIncome potential of over £100,000paCould be used as family home with annex and additional 2 bed holiday letLovely quiet location a short drive from Alton Towers
Business Potential
Our figures are based upon current rental incomes and expected occupancy rates for property of this type.
Honeyberry at £130 x 5 nights x 39 weeks = £25,350
Honeysuckle at £230 x 5 nights x 39 weeks = £44,850
Woodbine at £320 x 5 nights x 39 weeks = £62,400
£132,600 gross income – 20% costs for cleaning and management = £106,080.
EPC
Honeyberry – Band C (77)
Honeysuckle – Band D (55)
Woodbine – Band D (67)
VAT
The sale price is not subject to VAT.
Services
Mains gas, electric, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating installed throughout. The three separate entities all have their own individual meters. No services have been tested by the agents.
Tenure
Available freehold, subject to contract and with vacant possession upon completion.
VIRTUAL TOUR
Our virtual tour can be viewed by clicking on the link below
https://tour.giraffe360.com/5e687be31a4f4c668bb2ae6b8935fe8b
Anti Money Laundering Regulations
In accordance with the anti-money laundering regulations, two forms of identification will be required (e.g. photographic driving license, passport, utility bill) from the applicant and a credit check may also be required, the cost of which will be the responsibility of the applicant. Where appropriate we will also need to see proof of funds.
Location
The properties are located on Saltersford Lane at the bottom of Alton village and under 2 miles from Alton Towers Resort.