East Burton, BH20

SUBSTANTIAL B&B IN RURAL LOCATION

This exceptional guesthouse enjoys open country views across water meadows and is ideally situated for exploring the renowned Jurassic Coast. Featured on Channel 4's ''Three in a Bed'', this well-maintained property offers an outstanding opportunity for those looking to continue its successful operation or adapt it for private use. The property boasts generously proportioned rooms. A south-facing rear garden enhances the appeal, providing a tranquil outdoor space with a paved patio, lawned areas, a fenced vegetable patch, a timber summerhouse, an aluminium-framed greenhouse, and a block-built tool shed. Upon entering the property, guests are welcomed into a spacious Reception Hall, which includes a Boiler Room. The Sitting Room is a cosy retreat, featuring a solid fuel stove and casement doors that open onto the rear garden. The Kitchen/Dining Room is fitted with an extensive range of shaker-style cabinets, an island preparation unit, five-burner gas hob with a cooker hood, built-in double oven, and space for multiple further appliances. A door leads to the Conservatory and provides additional access to the rear garden. The Guest Breakfast Room is thoughtfully arranged to accommodate 12 covers, furnished with matching oak pieces, and features a tiled floor and a servery counter. The property comprises seven spacious bedrooms, each with en-suite shower rooms. There is also a shared bathroom. Outside, a gravelled forecourt offers ample parking for 4-6 vehicles. A key highlight of this property is the Detached Annexe, which features independent calor gas central heating, UPVC double glazing, and its own private entrance. The Annexe includes a double bedroom area, a kitchen/lounge with fitted storage, a stainless steel sink unit, a Worcester gas-fired boiler, appliances, a television point and laminate flooring. The en-suite shower room completes the space. Currently occupied by a family member, the Annexe presents an excellent opportunity for additional guest accommodation or private use. The property benefits from UPVC double glazing, gas-fired central heating, cavity wall insulation, CCTV security, and guest-use Wi-Fi. Highly rated on booking websites, it has been run single-handedly as a secondary income, achieving a turnover of ?39,561 in the last trading year with only five guest rooms let. There is significant potential to increase revenue by expanding the number of rooms available, including the Annexe. Offered for genuine retirement sale after 20 years of ownership, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving business in a prime location with excellent prospects for future growth.


Additional Information
Tenure: Freehold Parking: Driveway Utilities: Mains Electricity Mains Gas Mains Water Drainage: Mains Drainage Broadband: Refer to ofcom website www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband Mobile Signal: Refer to ofcom website www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband Flood Risk: For more information refer to www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk Rateable Value: ?5000 at the Uniform Business Rate of 49.9p in ? for 2024/25. For the year 2024/25 small business with a rateable value up to ?12,000 will receive 100% rates relief. Council tax band: A. Information taken from the valuation office agency website.