The subjects comprise a traditional roadside village inn, currently trading from five letting bedrooms and benefits from a comfortable, five bedroom, spacious owners' house attached, all situated within the centre of the small residential settlement of Ettrickbridge in the heart of the Scottish Borders. The main building is believed to be aged in excess of 150 years and is of traditional solid stone construction, partly painted externally, and it lies under a pitched and slated roof. The building is detached and lies principally over two floors. The subjects have been extended to the rear to provide the current accommodation. The principal entrance leads directly into the public bar area which is finished in a rustic/ traditional manner and can accommodate 28 covers. There is a feature fireplace and the bar servery interconnects with the adjacent dining room (22 covers) and snug to the rear. A rear hallway provides access to male and female toilet facilities and the letting accommodation located at first floor level. Completing the ground floor is a fully fitted and equipped catering kitchen and cellar. There are five en suite letting bedrooms above at first floor level, comprising three double rooms and two family rooms, each with a double and single bed. The owner’s accommodation is effectively self contained, however, internal access is via the former kitchen which is now used as a utility room associated with the pub. The main hallway at ground floor level gives access to a bathroom to the rear. There is a comfortable lounge from which a conservatory is accessed. At first floor level above, there is a large bedroom with en suite bathroom and four further bedrooms.
Location
The residential village of Ettrickbridge is located approximately 7 miles Southwest of the Borders town of Selkirk. Lying on the B7009, road route within attractive rural countryside, the village lies just to the North of Ettrick Water, part of the River Tweed, designated an area of Special Conservation and also a wildlife site of some renown. The area attracts a high level of visitors, in particular fishermen and golfers. The subjects themselves lie on the North side of the main road through the village and are principally surrounded by domestic dwellings, there being a limited number of commercial properties in the area. They do, however, lie adjacent to the village hall and holiday letting cottages lie to the immediate rear.
Accommodation
Cross Keys
Ground Floor Entrance vestibule, public bar, dining room, snug bar, ladies' and gents' toilets, kitchen and ancillary facilities, beer cellar, general storage and utility room.
First Floor Five letting bedrooms, all with en suite facilities.
Exterior Beer garden and car park.
Owner’s Accommodation
Ground Floor Entrance hallway, lounge, conservatory and bathroom.
First Floor Bedroom with en suite bathroom, three further bedrooms, study/ office.
Exterior Garden ground.
Terms
Offers around £220,000 are sought for the property, goodwill, fixtures and fittings, with stock available over and above at valuation.
THE BUSINESS
The subjects operate as a traditional village inn, which is open for business virtually all year round, albeit, operates on a more restricted basis during the quieter winter months. The business is food driven, supplemented by wet sales. Accommodation is available with various packages offered, particularly popular with fishermen and golfers visiting the area. The subjects are currently being operated under management although have previously traded at circa £4,000 per week, net of VAT. The business offers an ideal opportunity for a couple or family to operate hands on.
TRADE INVENTORY
The asking price includes the trade inventory which, we are advised, is owned outright and is not subject to any lease purchase, hire contract or similar finance arrangement.
Specification
- Popular village inn
- Well presented public bar, dining room & snug
- Five en suite letting bedrooms
- Spacious five bed owner’s accommodation
- Situated in attractive village & rural countryside