Milton Inn Kildary Ross-shire, IV18 0NQ

Charming village inn which trades on a year-round basis on the North Coast 500 tourist route. Includes 4-bedroom owners accommodation, beer garden and parking.

• Attractive traditional Inn, with restaurant potential, set within the village of Milton, near Kildary, in the heart of Ross-Shire.

• Situated close to the A9 arterial route from Inverness to the North Highlands on the popular NC500 tourist route.

• Established business trading on a year-round basis on a restricted level (wet sales only) to suit the trading preferences of the proprietor.

• Building comprises of spacious owner's accommodation including 4 bedrooms, beer garden and parking.

• Easy to run business, presenting a solid 'home and income' lifestyle opportunity., presenting a solid 'home and income' lifestyle opportunity.

DESCRIPTION

The Milton Inn is a charming village hostelry within the community of Milton in a sound trading location. The business trades year-round and has strong local support. The Inn has four bedrooms and spacious public areas, benefitting from a snug public bar as well as a more relaxed lounge bar / family restaurant. The current owner does not offer any food service and concentrates on wet sales only opening in the evenings on a restricted basis. However, should new owners wish to introduce food to the Inn, the business is well set up to accommodate this. Both serveries operate back to back and are fully equipped for all the business needs including chill cabinets and glass washer etc. The lounge bar is a spacious facility which could accommodate up to 40 diners but currently has a pool table plus two darts lanes. The business is well-supported by good service areas including storage, beer cellar and office. There is a modern commercial kitchen.

REASON FOR SALE

The current owner purchased the Inn in 1996 and had until recently leased it out. Now operating herself it is her decision to retire that brings this charming property to the market

LOCATION

Milton Village is situated by Kildary approximately 6 miles north of Invergordon and 7 miles south of Tain. The Village offers its own primary school, village store, community centre and public bar. Secondary school pupils are transported to Invergordon Academy. Invergordon and Tain benefit from a wide selection of shops, local amenities and welfare services. Both towns have good recreational facilities. Other centres of population such as Inverness, Dingwall and Alness are all within commuting distance. Milton Inn sits centrally to this popular village which has a population of circa 600. Recreationally the broader area boasts a number of sandy beaches at Balintore, Portmahomack and Dornoch. There are also a range of top quality golf courses in the area including Tain and the world famous Royal Dornoch. In addition, there are a great number of places of general interest. The area is renowned for its sea life and the Firths and coastal areas are home to seals, minke whales and the ever-popular dolphins. Water sports and fishing are highly popular pass times in the region, as are field sports.

THE PROPERTY

The Inn is a 3-storey property with the trading elements being situated on the ground floor and accommodation units on the first and attic floors. The property was built circa 1870 and benefits from partial double glazing.

TRADING / SERVICE AREAS

The public bar has its own access and can comfortably accommodate up to 20 customers, benefiting from a darts board, a juke box, gaming machine and TV. There is a gents W.C. off the bar. The lounge has seating potential for 40 covers and is well-presented with its own bathrooms. The open ceilings provide a character which would suit a dining establishment. The business has a commercial kitchen, cellar / bottle store, separate spirit store and ample storage.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION

Extensive owner's accommodation comprising of lounge with gas fire, family bathroom with a corner bath and shower plus 4 comfortable bedrooms.

GROUNDS

The grounds surrounding the Milton Inn provide ample guest space and an attractive beer garden. The property has a spacious garage plus parking to its front.

SERVICES

The Inn benefits from mains electricity, water and drainage. LPG gas is used for cooking and heating and hot water are provided by an oil boiler. The building has a security system.