8 bedroom property for sale

A well established and successful large detached guest house comprising of 7 Letting bedrooms most with ensuite facilities. Owners top floor flat. Guest lounge and dining room. Well equipped kitchen and utility room. Gardens and parking. The property is a well established and profitable business with Visit England 4* rating plus Silver awards. EPC rating D.

Situation
This property is pleasantly located in a popular and established residential area with easy access to both the town centre and open countryside. The historic town of Dorchester is a very sought after location offering excellent amenities and attractions together with the opportunity to explore the beautiful countryside nearby and the stunning Jurassic coast.
The Business
Aquila Heights has been successfully run as a bed and breakfast business since 2002. It is rated 4* under Visit England and has Silver and Breakfast awards. The property can accommodate up to 14 guests with a mixture of double, twins, singles and family rooms. It attracts private and business guests. The business is vat registered and it is currently exempt from business rates. This is a very successful business with excellent revenue and net profit. Trading accounts will be made available to genuine interested buyers.
Accommodation
Aquila Heights Guest House is a substantial detached house understood to have been built in 1935 originally as a private dwelling and subsequently a doctor's surgery. It is traditionally constructed with brick faced elevations and enjoys a number of features typical of its age and type including high ceilings and bay windows. Under the current ownership since 2002 the property was changed to a registered guest house and has been subject to extensive refurbishment and is well maintained.
Ground Floor

Entrance Porch
Door to:-
Entrance Hall
Stairs leading to First Floor. Doors to sitting room, breakfast/dining room, store and cloakroom.
Sitting Room 4.88m x 4.27m (16'0' x 14'0')
Front aspect double glazed bay window with further size aspect double glazed window. Open fireplace.
Breakfast / Dining Room 4.83m x 4.59m (15'10' x 15'1')
Front aspect double glazed bay window. Door to:-
Kitchen 6.22m x 3.61m (20'5' x 11'10')
Front and rear aspect double glazed windows. Door to the utility room. Door to lobby houses additional stairs to first floor.
Utility Room 3.27m x 2.12m (10'9' x 6'11')
Rear aspect double glazed window. Two gas central heating boilers with hot water cylinders.
Bedroom One 4.69m x 3.05m (15'5' x 10'0')
Rear aspect double glazed window. Ensuite. Arch to:-
Reception to Bedroom One 5.10m x 4.85m (16'9' x 15'11')
Front and side aspect double glazed windows looking on to the garden, with double glazed doors to the garden. Storage area housing vanity wash hand basin.
Store
Rear aspect double glazed window.
Cloakroom
Rear aspect double glazed opaque window. Comprising low level WC and wash hand basin.
First Floor

Landing
Rear aspect double glazed stain glass window. Doors to two shower rooms and six bedrooms.
Bedroom Two 4.70m x 3.06m (15'5' x 10'0')
Side aspect double glazed window. Ensuite shower room comprising low level WC, shower and wash hand basin.
Bedroom Three 4.87m x 4.27m (16'0' x 14'0')
Front aspect double glazed bay window with further size aspect double glazed window. Ensuite shower room comprising low level WC, shower and wash hand basin.
Bedroom Four 2.96m x 2.70m (9'9' x 8'10')
Front aspect double glazed window. Private shower room.
Shower Room One
For the use of bedroom four. Rear aspect double glazed opaque window. Comprising low level WC, shower and wash hand basin.
Bedroom Five 4.59m x 4.03m (15'1' x 13'3')
Front aspect double glazed bay window with further size aspect double glazed window. Ensuite shower room comprising low level WC, shower and wash hand basin.
Bedroom Six 3.71m x 2.63m (12'2' x 8'8')
Front and side aspect double glazed windows. Ensuite shower room comprising low level WC, shower and wash hand basin.
Bedroom Seven 3.52m x 2.80m (11'7' x 9'2')
Side and rear aspect double glazed windows. Private shower room.
Shower Room Two
For the use of bedroom seven. Rear aspect double glazed opaque window. Comprising low level WC and wash hand basin.
Second Floor

Owners Top Floor Flat
This could also be converted in to further guest accommodation if so required.
Landing
Velux window. Doors to sitting room/kitchen.
Sitting Room/Kitchen 9.93m x 4.36m (32'7' x 14'4')
Front aspect double glazed window. Two Velux windows. Access to Eaves. Doors to bedroom and shower room.
Shower Room
Rear aspect Velux. Comprising low level WC, shower and wash hand basin.
Bedroom 4.38m x 3.84m (14'4' x 12'7')
Front aspect double glazed window. Velux window.
Outside

Ground and Gardens
There is a large guest and owner's car park. The front garden features flower and shrub borders enclosed behind hedges. The main garden lies to the side/west with raised terraced area leading down to an area of lawn enclosed behind trees and fencing, Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating. Broadband and satellite are available also.
Local authorities
West Dorset District Council, 58/60 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UZ Tel:
We are advised that the council tax band is A (top floor) £6000 value £2690 exempt.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the sole agents:
Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers

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