Village Pub, Hotel and Restaurant near Dumfries For Sale in Auldgirth- Business 4 Sale .co.uk

Business Summary

Preferred Commercial is delighted to offer for sale this old established public house, which has been operated by our client since 2005 and is only now offered for sale due to our client's wish to relocate. The inn enjoys a monopoly trading position with no local competition and provides a bar, restaurant and owners' accommodation along with a number of letting rooms. The letting accommodation has been recently refurbished to a high standard and is popular with fishing and shooting parties, some of whom have been visiting the inn for over 12 years, particularly in September, October and November. The restaurant is renowned for quality and service and boasts an extensive menu, which is freshly prepared from locally sourced ingredients. The facilities are regularly used for wedding receptions, wakes, parties and meetings. There is a function room, with capacity for approximately 120 persons, which is currently unused. The business is currently run at a pace to suit our client and generates a turnover in the region of £185,000 per annum, with a gross profit of 60%. We have been advised that plans have been agreed for the building of approximately 68 new residential properties in the area. We feel the new owner could significantly increase turnover by opening for lunch during the week and establishing a marketing campaign to promote the function room and other facilities. This is an ideal lifestyle change opportunity, which offers the new owner a well-respected and profitable business with further potential for improvement. Early viewing and negotiations with Preferred Commercial are strongly recommended.

Property Information

	Property:	Freehold

	Living Accommodation:	Yes

	Details of Accommodation:	Traditional 2-storey stone built premises with 5 letting rooms, public bar, restaurant, owners' accommodation and large car park. Briefly comprising: Ground Floor • Bar with tables, chairs, plasma television, feature oak beams, log fire, bar servery with 9 points of dispense, triple wine pump, triple alcohol display refrigerator and computerised cash register • Breakfast dining area with tables and chairs for 26 covers, plasma television, hot water boiler, refrigerator, glass washer and 2 x coffee machines • WC • Baby changing facilities • Commercial kitchen with 6-burner hob, double oven, combination microwave oven, 3 x microwave ovens, gas grill, electric grill, double fryer, flat top stove, bench refrigerators, dishwasher, hot-plate counter and extraction system • Store room with new walk-in chiller, 3 x chest freezers, 2 x refrigerators and shelving to walls • Restaurant/function room suitable for approximately 130 covers, tables and chairs, bar servery with 3 points of dispense, triple wine pump, 2 x refrigerators, bottle cooler, glass washer, music system, electronic cash register and cellar storage area with bottle refrigerator • Utility room/dry store with commercial washing machine and commercial tumble dryer • Residents' entrance • Reception area with counter, desk, chair, store cupboard and spirits store. Ladies and gentlemen's WCs Lower Ground Floor • Refrigerated beer cellar with kegs and associated equipment, ice machine First Floor • Room 1 - Twin bedroom with television • Private bathroom for use with room 1 with bath, shower, wash basin and WC • Linen cupboard • Room 2 - Double bedroom with television and en-suite facilities • Room 3 - Triple bedroom with television and en-suite facilities • Room 4 - Twin bedroom with television and en-suite facilities • Room 5 - Double bedroom with television and en-suite facilities • Private bathroom with bath, shower, wash basin and WC currently used by owners • Large double bedroom currently used as owner's accommodation External • Outside seating area with 10 picnic benches Large car park

	Location:	Auldgirth Inn is ideally located in Auldgirth, situated within the picturesque Nithsdale Valley, Dumfries. The inn was originally built in the 1500s as a sanctuary for monks as they travelled from Melrose to Galloway. The property was then used as a blacksmith's and a fisherman's bar before being transformed into a public house and inn. The area is known for its connection with Robert Burns, who resided locally at Ellisland Farm, which is just over 2 miles from the Auldgirth Inn and who is alleged to have enjoyed the hospitality at the inn over two centuries ago. The business is located just off the A76, which is the local bus route, and benefits from a large private car park. Auldgirth has many visitors to the area who are drawn to outdoor activities such as fishing, walking and mountain biking. Dumfries town centre is approximately 7 miles to the south where there is a full range of amenities and a number of popular golf courses. Junction 16 of the A74 (M) is approximately 18 miles to the east.

Other Details

	Is this a home-based business?	No
	Can this business be relocated?	No
	Is this business part of a franchise?	No

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