Brimming with character and steeped in history this Grade 2 Listed former Farm House, some of which dates back to the 1580’s, provides an excellent opportunity to acquire a successful live in holiday let business. Offering B&B and self-catering cottages to accommodate up to 21 guests in total.
Brimming with character and steeped in history this Grade 2 Listed former Farm House, some of which dates back to the 1580’s, provides an excellent opportunity to acquire a successful live in holiday let business.
Hawthorn Farm is conveniently located on the outskirts of Buxton and briefly comprises: 2 bed owner accommodation, 4 x guest bedrooms (all ensuite) with capacity to sleep up to 11 guests plus 2 x well-appointed self-catering cottages. Currently operating as two separate well established businesses offering B&B and self-catering cottages to accommodate up to 21 guests in total.
Planning permission for conversion of 2 B&B rooms into a further self catering cottage. Hpk/2022/0278
The farmhouse itself, with a little adjustment, could be converted to a self-catering cottage for circa 13 guests with four en-suite bedrooms thus enabling the whole site to operate as self-catering business which could effectively be owned by somebody remotely and managed locally.
As well as the extensive living/guest accommodation this property boasts mature gardens, parking for up to 15 vehicles and car charging point at the rear.
Turnover: In the region of £200,000 pa
Gas Central Heating throughout
Location
Buxton is a medium sized town of approximately 25,000 people with an international reputation due to its famous spa waters, the Opera House and associated festivals making it a popular destination to live and visit.
Main Farm House
Ground Floor
Hallway: With stone flagged floor leading to:
Study: 4.2m x 2.8m
Living Room (4.1m x 4.8m): A well proportioned living room with views out over the gardens boasting corbel stone fire surround with solid fuel stove and exposed timbers
Dining Room (4.6m x 4.8m): Currently set up to accommodate up to 16 covers with feature fire place housing solid fuel stove, stone flagged floor and exposed timbers leading to:
Store Room: A useful space currently used for storage with access hatch to a small vaulted cellar.
Kitchen (3m x 5.7m): A modern fitted kitchen comprising base and wall mounted units, free standing gas cooker with oven and 6 ring gas burner hob, integrated dishwasher, granite worktops, two stainless steel sinks and handwash sink.
First Floor (Private Quarters)
Bedroom 1 (3.2m x 3m): Includes dressing room and en-suite with w/c, pedestal sink and bath with shower over
Utility room:
Bathroom: W/c, sink, bath with shower over
Bedroom 2 (3m x 2.9m):
First Floor (B&B)
Triple bedroom (4.2m x 3.8m): Currently sleeps 3 with one double bed and one single bed. En-suite with shower
Quadruple bedroom (4.76m x 4.93m): Currently sleeps 4 with en-suite including bath with shower over
Letting Rooms
Room 5 (3.5m x3 .5m): Double room with ensuite shower room
Room 6 (2.6m x 3.5m): Double room with ensuite shower room
Store 1 (3m x 3.5m): A useful store with mezzanine floor
Store 2 (3m x 3.5m): Currently used as a laundry store
Walnut cottage
Recently converted to a high standard to provide 2 double en suite bedrooms sleeping up to 4 people
Ground Floor
Living Room (3.7m x 4m):
Kitchen/Diner (2.2m x 4.3m): Modern fitted kitchen with base and wall units, stainless steel sink freestanding washing machine and electric cooker with extractor fan over
Double Bedroom (3.7m x 2.6m): With en suite with shower over bath & fridge
First Floor
Double Bedroom (2.1m x 3.8m): With en suite with shower
External: (Walnut Cottage)
Enclosed garden for the exclusive use of Walnut Cottage
Lavender cottage
A well-appointed barn conversion with 3 ensuite bedrooms sleeping up to 6 people
Ground Floor
Twin/double bedroom (2.6m x 3.7m): With en suite comprising w/c, sink, heated towel rail and shower over bath
Double Bedroom (3.1m x 3.1m): With access out in to the enclosed external seating area. En suite comprising w/c, sink, shower and heated towel rail.
First Floor
Kitchen/Living Room (5.2m x 6.3m): An open plan kitchen/living/dining room with exposed trusses. Fitted kitchen comprises a mixture of base and wall units, stainless steel sink, free standing washing machine, electric cooker with extractor fan over, fridge and dishwaser
Double Bedroom (3.7m x 3.4m): With en suite with shower and bath.
Outside (Lavender Cottage)
Enclosed garden area with seating to the front for the exclusive use of Lavender Cottage
External
The property is accessed via a recently resurfaced drive leading to parking for up to 15 vehicles at the rear. Around the property are well maintained gardens, laid to lawn with mature plantings, seating areas and enclosed boundaries offering privacy.
Fixtures and Fittings
This business premises is offered for sale as a going concern therefore letting rooms to be sold furnished as existing with the exception of personal items belonging to our client- Items included are subject to contract and a full inventory of items included in the sale can be made available upon request.
Accounts
Annual turnover is in the region of £200,000pa
Further trading information will be made available to genuinely interested parties who have viewed the premises
*All measurements approximate
*Equipment and services not tested
*EPC Ratings as Follows:
Farm House: D
Lavender Cottage: C
Walnut Cottage: C
Rooms 5 and 6: D
