Property description
Character property, offering a wealth of accommodation, centrally located, convenient for town centre amenities. Currently a thriving Period Guesthouse, the property offers a tremendous opportunity to own an established and well respected business (see Trip Advisor reviews) or to convert back to a Family Home. The elegant well maintained bay fronted period property comprises of Guest and Private accommodation: The Guest accommodation is: Reception Hall, Dining/Breakfast Room, to the first floor are Four Guest Rooms - Three with en-suite shower rooms and a further Bathroom. To the second floor is a further Family Guest Room with en-suite shower room. The private owners accommodation comprises: Sitting Room, Kitchen, Cloakroom/ W.C, Bathroom/Laundry Room to the ground floor. To the basement are Living Room and Storage Room. Outside the property offers lawned front garden set back from the road and to the rear is PARKING FOR APPROXIMATELY FOUR CARS AND TWO GARAGES
(See purchasers note to brochure).
VIEWINGS By appointment only directly with the selling agents Buckley Wand 01476 56 11 00 or e-mail:info@buckleywand.co.uk. If you have any questions or require further information regarding this property or any other matter please do not hesitate to contact us.
DIRECTIONS From our office continue along Westgate proceed onto Guildhall Street onto the High Street and take the right hand turning. At the traffic lights turn left onto Avenue Road. The Guest House is situated on the right hand side with parking available off Grove End Road.
SITUATION Grantham is a historic and growing market town situated on the old Great North Road (A1) and East Coast main line linking the town to London (Kings Cross) in just over an hour. Within the town there are both girls' and boys' grammar schools, also a number of primary, secondary and nursery schools. Grantham boasts a wealth of further amenities such as health, leisure and shopping including a variety of independent boutiques and National chain shops as well as a a variety of independent boutiques and Saturday street market.
ACCOMMODATION Photographs are taken using a wide angled lens. All dimensions are approximate and are taken from plaster to plaster.
GROUND FLOOR Open fronted porch with tiled flooring and stone hand carved pillars lead to:-
RECEPTION HALL Having part glazed entrance door and stained glass side windows, part tiled floor, painted spindled panelled staircase to the first floor and landing with period staircase, radiator, decorative coved ceiling and picture rail. Doors to basement accommodation and
BREAKFAST/DINING ROOM 5.28m (17' 4') x 3.95m (13' 0')
Cornice ceiling, picture rail, uPVC double glazed period style front bay window, laminate floor covering and radiator.
GROUND FLOOR GUEST ROOM 4.32m (14' 2') x 3.70m (12' 2')
uPVC double glazed rear window, radiator, open fronted shelves, cornice ceiling, access to roof space. Door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Three piece white suite comprising low level WC, walk in shower cubicle with tiled splashbacks and shower, wash hand basin set into vanity unit, tiled floor and splashbacks.
KITCHEN 3.79m (12' 5') x 3.69m (12' 1')
Stainless steel one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit, limed oak fronted wall mounted units including glazed display cabinet with complimentary cupboards and drawers set beneath marble effect roll top worksurface, double electric oven, four ring gas hob, extractor hood, plumbing for automatic dishwasher, arched feature chimney breast, telephone point, radiator, side uPVC double glazed window, tiled flooring.
REAR LOBBY With part glazed door to outside, door to:-
CLOAKROOM/W.C Low level W.C wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks, shelving, Glow-worm wall mounted gas central heating boiler, extractor, a further door leads to:-
OWNERS BATHROOM/LAUNDRY ROOM Having panelled bath, stainless steel single drainer sink unit, roll top worksurface, plumbing for washing machine, uPVC double glazed window.
Stairs lead from Reception Hall to Basement Accommodation.
BASEMENT Having lobby area with understairs storage area, door to:-
STORAGE ROOM 3.26m (10' 8') x 1.43m (4' 8')
Having storage shelving.
OWNERS LIVING ACCOMMODATION 5.04m (16' 6') x 3.92m (12' 10')
Built in storage cupboard housing meters, radiator, uPVC double glazed front window, T.V. point
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Having stairs rising from ground floor, period staircase and newel post. Landing having access to loft, door to linen store.
GUEST ROOM 1 4.66m (15' 3') x 3.66m (12' 0')
uPVC double glazed rear window, radiator, T.V. point built in storage cupboard with hanging rail, door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room:
Pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks, toiletry cabinet, shower cubicle with mains fed shower, ladder radiator, extractor, tiled flooring.
GUEST ROOM 2 4.34m (14' 3') x 3.72m (12' 2')
uPVC double glazed rear window, radiator, T.V. point access to loft, door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room:
Pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks, toiletry cabinet, shower cubicle with mains fed shower, ladder radiator, extractor, tiled flooring.
GUEST ROOM 3 4.57m (15' 0') x 3.54m (11' 7')
Dual uPVC double glazed period style front windows, radiator, picture rail, T.V. point door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room:
Pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks, toiletry cabinet, shower cubicle with mains fed shower, ladder radiator, extractor, tiled flooring.
GUEST ROOM 4 3.59m (11' 9') x 1.92m (6' 4')
uPVC double glazed period style front window, radiator, T.V. point access to loft.
BATHROOM Having low level W.C pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks, ladder radiator, panelled bath with electric shower over, uPVc double glazed side window, door to airing cupboard with tank and storage facility.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING With stairs rising from first floor, Velux window, door to:-
GUEST ROOM 5 / FAMILY BATHROOM 5.60m (18' 4') x 5.12m (16' 10')
Part sloping ceiling, Velux window, radiator, store area to eaves, access to loft, door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room:
Pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks, toiletry cabinet, shower cubicle with mains fed shower, ladder radiator, extractor, tiled flooring.
OUTSIDE To the front is a pathway which leads to the entrance to The Kingston.
The front garden is principally laid to lawn with dwarf conifer and perimeter brick wall to front.
TO THE REAR Access to the rear parking area is obtained off Grove End Road and includes two garages and parking for approximately four cars.
PURCHASERS NOTE Planning Permission has been granted for change of use if required to a residential dwelling. There is a condition attached to the planning consent hat if the property is changed to residential then the pre-fabricated Garages to the rear would need to be removed.
The vendors have confirmed that current turnover is between £35,000 -£40,000 and offers significant scope for improvement.
TRIP ADVISOR REVIEWS The best B & B i had seen so far - Excellent location, good hosts, Excellent food
'I can say that Kingston guest house is the best B & B one can expect in the central location of Grantham. Everything that you need is in reach and walk-able from the guest house. The guest house is so cleanly maintained'
Home comforts - reasonable price
'Comfortable room and very nice breakfast. Only a short walk from the station and convenient for the town centre. Steve was a genial and generous host. WIfi fi as promised, nice shower room with plenty soap and shampoo and a nice comfortable bed. Would certainly recommend.'
It was a pleasure to pay for our stay
this is a great B&B, it is well located, the room we stayed in (room 2) was a good size and perfectly furnished. It had a lovely bed, lovely duvet and the softest covers and sheets I have ever sleep in. The en suite is perfectly adequate.
However this is not the main attraction, the host and hostess are. They really make you stay at the Kingston a special one.
Breakfast it fit for a king
We love to stay in quirky little places when we go away and I would put the Kingston in this category. We were fortunate enough to get a room here about half an hour before we arrived by phoning for availability (although late rooms reported no availability - always call!) and were very pleasantly surprised by the standard of accommodation The staff met us at the door and were very friendly and helpful. The room was lovely, with an en suite and nice big windows. The bed was also very comfy, with good wardrobe space and a small flat screen TV. The location of the B&B is excellent, only a few minutes walk from the bars and pubs in the centre of town.
Breakfast the next morning was nice, and the staff were trusting and chatty, which is always nice. Would definitely stay here again, and would recommend it to anyone.
TENURE & COUNCIL TAX The property is understood to be freehold.
SKDC current Council Tax Band for this property is: Band D
BUCKLEY WAND Please contact us to discuss all aspects of buying & selling property, we are able to offer a wide range of services.
MONEY LAUNDERING All clients offering on a property will be required to produce photograph proof of Identification, and proof of financial ability to proceed, we understand it is not always easy to obtain the required documents and will assist you in any way we can.
Property Features :
- ***THRIVING TOWN CENTRE GUEST HOUSE***
- TOWN CENTRE LOCATION
- CAR PARKING & THREE GARAGES
- FOUR GUEST ROOMS
- PRIVATE LIVING QUARTERS