• 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

Overlooking the water of Gregg which meets the River Stinchar and positioned in the heart of the beautiful conservation village of Barr, The Kings Arms is perfectly positioned as one of the first properties that you reach when entering the village. The South Ayrshire village of Barr is 6 miles south of Girvan and 25 miles south of the bustling town of Ayr. The picturesque village offers a primary school, doctor’s surgery, village shop, bowling club & community hall. The Kings Arms plays an important part to the local community as the property is the only licensed premises in the village. Owned and operated by our clients since April 2007, the current owners have completely refurbished and renovated this charming property. From the moment you walk through the front doors of The Kings Arms, you are instantly aware that you have entered a professionally operated, quality establishment with a most welcoming & friendly atmosphere. With close attention being paid to detail, our clients have focussed on customer experience, which has resulted in a large volume of repeat business in the restaurant, bar & lettings rooms. The food on offer is sourced from local producers and served in beautiful surroundings. The quality of the cuisine and the service offered has helped greatly to increase turnover and footfall at the Kings Arms. With a growing reputation as one of the areas finest eating establishments, The Kings Arms hotel attracts diners from all over Ayrshire and further a field.

With the world famous Turnberry Golf Course nearby, which is to host this years Open Golf Championship, and is sure to attract thousands of visitors to the area, plus the popular Kirk Dandy Fair which takes place in August 2009, the business is set to enjoy many of the benefits that will result from the events. Our clients have suggested that with a full and tailored marketing campaign, trading levels could quite easily be increased at the property. New owners could potentially tap into the increasing small wedding market, plus offering packages to fishing & golfing parties, the Kings Arms is perfectly placed to benefit from various lucrative markets. As much of the hard work and investment is now in place, new owners will have the opportunity to own and operate a business that has proven to be a successful and rewarding operation that is set to continue in the years ahead. With spacious and flexible private accommodation on offer, the business would be perfect for a live in couple to take over. Due to family commitments, our clients have now reluctantly decided to offer this superb business for sale.

The Property.
Originally built as a coaching inn and dating back to the 1800’s, The Kings Arms  is laid out over two floors & consists of  pleasant restaurant, café bar, 3 en-suite bedrooms and beer garden. Ancillary areas consist of: commercial kitchen, cellar, office and various storage areas.  On street car parking is available to the front and to the side of the property.  Private parking is to the side of The Kings Arms.

Letting Rooms.
The Kings Arms currently offers 3 pleasant letting rooms that have recently benefited from upgrading works. Individually themed, each of the 3 en-suite rooms, are freshly decorated and furnished to an good standard. All letting rooms are equipped with heating, television & tea and coffee making facilities. The mixes of rooms are as follows: Two doubles & one family room. Due to the flexible layout, the room numbers could quite easily be extended to 5 letting rooms.  
                        
Owners Accommodation
The flexible owner’s accommodation offers 3 private bedrooms which are located on the first floor of the property.

Fixtures and Fittings.
A full inventory will be completed to detail all personal items excluded from the sale or items subject to a lease.

Viewing.
For reasons of confidentiality, no direct approach may be made to the business.  All viewings must be arranged through Scottish Business Centre Glasgow office. Offers All offers should be submitted directly to Scottish Business Centre 0141 357 3738.

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.