Business Summary

Falcon Commercial is delighted to offer for sale this former Manse which is now a delightful 6 bedroom guest house that has been under the proud ownership of our clients since 2006. It is now reluctantly being offered to the market as they wish to relocate to be nearer to their family. The business is fortunate have sea views from most of the bedrooms and to be located just a stone’s throw from a free car park. Brackenbury House is open all year round apart from Christmas and New Year. It has built up an excellent reputation for is friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

The business is run on a bed and breakfast basis with a lot of repeat bookings. It is run by our client very much at a pace to suit. In our opinion there is tremendous opportunity to increase the turnover and profits. Average room rates are £54 per night and £30 per night for single occupancy. Brackenbury house has its own website which is www.brackenburyhouse.co.uk

We feel that viewing is a must to fully appreciate this unique opportunity and recommend early negotiations with Falcon Commercial.

The Guest house has a good mix of visitors and contractors as guests. Due to its position a lot of guests come to enjoy outdoor pursuits such as Sailing, Diving, Climbing and Walking.

The two story premises dates back to 1902 and is constructed of Portland Stone with a slate roof over. There are six bedrooms. All of the guest bedrooms have en-suite or private facilities. Brackenbury House has been lovingly restored over the years but it still contains a wealth of period features including feature fireplaces, stained glass windows and ornate tiled floors.

Accommodation

Accommodation briefly comprises:

Ground floor

Entrance Porch with door leading into the hallway
Entrance Hall with staircase and feature stained glass window and tiled floor
Lounge which has a bay window to the front and a feature fireplace
Dining Room with 10 covers and a window to the front of the property
Bedroom 1 which is a double and has a window to the side as well as a feature firplace
Dressing room with a door to the sun lounge
Sun Lounge with doors that open onto the rear garden
Utility Room with space for a washing machine and dryer
Kitchen that contains a range of eye level wall and base units as well as a range style cooker. Door to side garden
Owners Bathroom

First Floor

Bedroom 2 – A Double with windows to the side and rear. Sea Views
Private shower room for Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3 – Double with window to the side. En-suite
Bedroom 4 – Twin with window to the front. Sea Views. En-suite
Bedroom 5 – Twin with feature fireplace and sea views. En-Suite
Bedroom 6 – Double with feature fireplace. En-Suite.

Location

The Royal Manor of Portland is located in Dorset on the south coast of England, forming part of the heritage coastline known as the Jurassic Coast. Known for centuries as the home of Portland Stone, and used in many famous buildings worldwide.

Portland is now evolving into a center of leisure activities such as, Diving, Fishing, Bird Watching, Rock Climbing & Walking. There is also a wide variety of water sports, especially sailing at the newly opened Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, which was also the venue for the sailing events in the 2012 Olympic Games.

Presently under construction in Portland is a Futuristic designed Marina with luxury Flats & Penthouse Apartments served by numerous Shops, Pubs & Restaurants.

Portland is within 6 miles of the famous seaside town of Weymouth which is well known for its sandy beaches

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