£445,000 /Sale price

A fabulous opportunity to purchase a thriving bed and breakfast close to the Castle of Mey, one of Caithness's premier tourist attractions. In excellent decorative order throughout, this property is just ready to move into and start trading. The Hawthorns is a bespoke bed and breakfast which has been built with hospitality in mind. Having successfully traded for a long number of years with a healthy profit, the current owners now wish to retire. At present the establishment is letting out five en suite bedrooms trading under the VAT level, with the guests having use of the residents' lounge and dining room. However, due to the size of this property and accommodation on offer, there is scope to extend the business and let out another five bedrooms as well as serving lunch and evening meals. On the ground floor, the accommodation comprises of a residents lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility room and five immaculately presented en suite guest rooms which are all named after trees. Upstairs, are the owners lounge, the family bathroom and five well-presented bedrooms, two of which are en suite. Externally the Hawthorns benefits from a generous driveway with ample parking for multiple vehicles. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with raised flower borders and a patio. A dry-stone dyke surrounds the property and contrasts well with the stone facade of the exterior. To the rear, the garden is fully enclosed with a drying green, an area of lawn and a wooden shed. The property also benefits from solar panels and a battery system which helps to reduce the electricity running costs. The Hawthorns is located in the village of Mey and is approximately 13 miles from Thurso. On the main NC500 route, it is a short walk to the Castle of Mey which is a popular tourist attraction and was formally owned by the Queen Mother. Doctors' surgeries are a short drive away at Canisbay or Castletown. Schooling can be obtained at Crossroads Primary School which is approximately 5 miles away and the local High School is located in Thurso. Thurso is serviced by a good range of retail shop such as Tesco, Lidls, Co-op, Semi-Chem and The Original Factory Shop as well as a good range of local owned shops such as J & A Mackay and Aurora to name a few. There is also a cinema, swimming pool and gym as well as a good selection of cafes, pubs and hotels. There are good transport links from Thurso by rail, coach and ferry to Orkney and an airport in nearby Wick. The world-famous John O Groats is also a short driving distance. EPC D Council Tax Band G What3Words///torches.dialects.giants