The Bridge Hotel Helmsdale Sutherland KW8 6JA An opportunity to purchase a former hotel in the coastal village of Helmsdale that offers stunning views overlooking the old bridge and the River Helmsdale. The property offers many benefits including 19 en-suite bedrooms, a resident s lounge and a function room. Accommodation: Reception hall and lobby lounge, dining room and breakfast rooms, lounge bar, residents lounge and function room, 19 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms or shower rooms, five staff bedrooms and two staff bathrooms. Enclosed garden to rear elevation and off road parking. GUIDE PRICE: 375,000 HSPC Reference: 50520
PROPERTY Built in 1816 The Bridge Hotel is a nineteen bedroom property that offers many pleasing features including a selection of en-suite bathrooms and shower rooms, a lounge bar, a function room and a garden to rear elevation which incorporates space for off road parking for a number of vehicles. The property enjoys views over the old bridge and the River Helmsdale which one of Scotland s most renowned salmon rivers. Due to the property's size and layout the property will appeal to a wide range of prospective purchasers including those looking to reinstate the property as a hotel or guest house and only by viewing can one fully appreciate the size and commercial potential. LOCATION The property is located in the coastal village of Helmsdale conveniently situated just off the main Inverness to John O Groats Road (A9) approximately 70 miles north east of Inverness. Helmsdale has a primary school, a selection of local shops, a public house and a museum. It is also an area of natural beauty and there is a harbour in the village. Secondary schooling is located in nearby Golspie. DIRECTIONS From Inverness follow the A9 north over the Kessock Bridge and continue north along this road. You will pass through the small village of Portgower before reaching Helmsdale.
On entering Helmsdale from the south cross the bridge over the River and then turn left into Dunrobin Street. The hotel is situated on the right hand side after a short distance opposite the old bridge. GARDENS The property has a garden to rear elevation which is mainly laid to grass and is enclosed by stone walling. There is an area laid to gravel providing ample space for off street parking for a number of vehicles. The garden also has potential for further development subject to gaining the relevant planning and warrants. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The main door of the property opens onto the reception hall and lobby lounge. RECEPTION HALL AND LOBBY LOUNGE The reception hall and lobby lounge has a Caithness slate floor, an open fire place and windows to front elevation. From here doors give access to the dining room, breakfast room, lounge bar and additional overspill dining area. Stairs rise from here to give access to the first floor landing.
DINING ROOM Approx 10.99m x 4.59m The dining room has a Caithness slate floor, wood panelled walls and windows to front elevation. LOUNGE BAR The lounge bar has windows to front and side elevations, an open fire place and a bar. KITCHEN Approx 10.78m x 6.11m The kitchen can be accessed via a door from the hallway. FUNCTION ROOM Approx 10.78m x 6.11m The function room has windows to side and rear elevations and patio doors give direct access to the walled garden. 19 BEDROOMS The hotel has nineteen bedrooms which are spread over three floors and all having ensuite bathrooms or shower rooms. One of the bedrooms includes the Presidential Suite which is made up of a large bedroom, sitting room and bathroom.
RESIDENTS LOUNGE The residents lounge can be found on the first floor of the property. This Victorian room has an open fireplace. Ground Floor CURRENT STATUS AND COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL The Bridge Hotel is currently vacant possession and has ceased trading. The property has commercial options and could be reopened as a hotel or guest house. Subject to planning the property also has residential development potential. SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage. First Floor HEATING Oil fired central heating provided by twin boilers. ENTRY By mutual agreement. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Munro & Noble Property Shop - telephone 01463 225533. EXTRAS All fitted carpets and floor coverings. POSTCODE KW8 6JA Listing Category B Listed.
DETAILS: Further details from Munro & Noble Property Shop, 47 Church Street, Inverness IV1 1DR. Telephone 01463 225533. OFFERS: All offers to be submitted to Munro & Noble Property Shop, 47 Church Street, Inverness IV1 1DR. INTERESTED PARTIES: Interested parties are advised to note their interest with Munro & Noble Property Shop as a closing date may be set for receipt of offers in which event every endeavour will be made to notify all parties who have noted their interest. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer made privately prior to such a closing date and, further, the seller is not bound to accept the highest or any other offer. GENERAL: The mention of any appliances and/or services does not imply that they are in efficient and full working order. A sonic tape measure has been used to measure this property and therefore the dimensions given are for general guidance only. Munro & Noble These particulars are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed. They do not form part of a contract and a purchaser will not be entitled to resile on the grounds of an alleged mis-statement herein or in any advertisement.