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Roseleigh Guest House, which is located in the spa town of Buxton, Derbyshire, has been brought to market for an asking price of £1.3m for the freehold going concern.
The property’s owners, Gerard and Maggi Heelan, have managed the business for 25 years and have now decided to sell as they now wish to retire.
The guest house is a Grade II-listed building located on Broad Walk, a popular pedestrian route that runs alongside the Buxton Pavilion Gardens.
With Buxton also being situated on the edge of the popular Peak District National Park, the guest house has been described as an “ideal base” to explore the region.
Under the Heelans’ ownership, Roseleigh has received an AA 4 Star Gold Award and has featured in the Good Hotel Guide for the last six years. The hotel has also long-maintained a five-star TripAdvisor rating.
The Grade II-listed building dates back to 1871 and offers 14 guest bedrooms, a dining room which caters for 24 customers, and a guest lounge with views overlooking the Pavilion Garden’s lake.
In addition, the four-storey property also features a five-bedroom accommodation for the prospective owner, which could also be converted into additional letting rooms. New owners will have the opportunity to develop the food offering to include lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea.
Gavin Webb, associate director at Christie and Co, said: “This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a guest house business in a picturesque tourist location. The business has established a strong reputation with its loyal customer base, evidenced through its excellent AA and TripAdvisor ratings. This is an ideal acquisition for a lifestyle buyer who is possibly new to the hospitality trade.”
The Heelans added: “Buxton is a vibrant spa town with a rich annual programme of arts festivals, and each summer sees the Buxton International Festival and The International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival held at the Buxton Opera House.
“The iconic, and now restored, Buxton Crescent and the prevalence of Georgian and Victorian architecture make the town a superb place to invest, especially as the gateway to the Peak District and to avail of the recent restoration and ongoing investment within Buxton.”
