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• Handsome sand stone property incorporating high standard B&B
• Elevated position within Historic Borders Town
• Large grounds with potential for development
• 6 en-suite bedrooms, spacious private accommodation & off road parking
• Lifestyle opportunity with terrific potential for increase in trade & value
• Retirement Sale

Located on a elevated position & boasting uninterrupted views over the borders town of Jedburgh, Scottish Business Centre is delighted to bring on to the market this most charming property that is positioned in arguably the most desirable location within the historic town. Kenmore Bank B&B sits proudly overlooking the ancient Jedburgh Abbey with rolling hills as far as the eye can see. Winner of the Scotland in Bloom award, the Royal Burgh of Jedburgh which is only 10 miles north of England & known as the Gateway to Scotland is a pleasant town offering the perfect base to tour the Scottish borders. The location offers easy access to a wealth of interesting places for guests and owners to visit and enjoy, with the old castle, Jedburgh Abbey with visitor centre, Mary Queen of Scots House & Kelso Abbey all close to the property. The area is a haven for walkers, cyclists and those interested in fishing with the Jed water flowing through the town. Our clients who currently operate the business to fit with lifestyle choices, decided early on to only utilise two of the potential six letting rooms. However, it should be noted that demand for quality letting rooms in the area is strong and is set to continue over the coming months and years ahead. The current proprietors of Kenmore Bank have spared no expense in the development of the property, which has seen upgrading to all of the letting rooms, kitchen, garden and private rooms. Over the years of ownership, the current proprietors have enjoyed the rewards of their hard work and attention to detail by achieving consistent year on year trading levels that benefit from a high percentage of repeat referred business, with the remainder from web sites, the local Tourist Board & passing trade. Due to our clients wish to trade the business to fit in with lifestyle, the business trades on a limited basis & for a limited period throughout the year. However, we are advised that new owners would have the opportunity to vastly increase trade should they wish, by increasing the number of letting rooms, opening the business for 12 months a year & possibly offering evening meals. As the property is located in such an enviable position & benefits from large grounds to the front and rear, our clients decided to investigate the option of developing some of the grounds of Kenmore Bank. The result is that outline planning permission has been granted to construct a modern purpose built letting unit on the grounds of Kenmore Bank. The property also benefits from plans having been drawn up to build (subject to usual planning approval) a luxury detached residential property to the front of Kenmore Bank. New owners would have the opportunity to investigate the potential of such development, or possibly to sell the land to a developer.

The Property.
Located on Oxnam Road with views over Jedburgh Abbey, this handsome sand stone property with the Jed River at the bottom of the magnificent landscaped gardens is laid out as follows: reception hallway, dining room (bay window), comfortable bay windowed lounge, modern kitchen, utility room, office, owners W C, cloakroom and large storeroom/bedroom, 6 en-suite bedrooms & private dining room.

The property offers generous storage space plus garage. Kenmore Bank has previously been a Hotel and held a licence to sell alcohol. Car parking is available to the front of the property.
The hotel website is www.kenmorebank.com.

Letting Rooms.
Kenmore Bank B&B currently operates with only 2 en-suite letting rooms, however due to the flexible layout of the property, the business could easily trade as a 6 en-suite bedroom B&B. The Royal Stewart & Bell of the Borders letting rooms are of an exceptional standard and offer the level of facilities that you would expect of a 4 star operation. All rooms equipped with central heating, LCD television’s and hospitality trays. The present owners enjoy two private lounges and a dining room. The rear private secluded garden has seen much investment in recent years & offers unrestricted views of Jedburgh Abbey.
            
Fixtures and Fittings.
A full inventory will be completed to detail all personal items excluded from the sale or items subject to a lease.

Price.
Offers in the region of £399,995 are invited for the freehold property, complete with goodwill and trade contents but excluding personal items. Stock at valuation.

Viewing.
For reasons of confidentiality, no direct approach may be made to the business.  All viewings must be arranged through Scottish Business Centre Edinburgh office 0131 535 1131

Offers
All offers should be submitted directly to Scottish Business Centre. 

Disclaimer:
Whilst Scottish Business Centre endeavours to make these particulars as accurate as possible; they do not form any part of any contract or offer nor are they guarateed. These particulars are provided only as a general outline of the property referred to. Applicants should make there own enquires and inspection of the property to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy or
Otherwise of the information given. These details were believed to be correct at the time of publication but their accuracy is not guaranteed.  Scottish Business Centre.