The Manor Hotel, Beach Road, West Bexington, Dorchester, DT2 9DF

Description
The Manor House Hotel dates from the 16 Century and is a Grade II Listed Building. The original building has been extended on a number of occasions with sympathetic additions. It now comprises a principal building arranged over lower ground, upper ground, first and second floors. The building is extended to the east with a two storey annex and a substantial residential property. To the rear is a further single storey building housing a former skittle alley and now used for storage.

Elevations are of local stone beneath a series pitched slate roofs. The extensive terraces, gardens, grounds and car parking are all laid out on the south side of the property with far-reaching views over Chesil Beach and the surrounding countryside.

There is outside seating on the various terraces for at least 150 customers and car parking for 40+ cars.

The site area is 2.116 acres.

Location
West Bexington is a village in south-west Dorset, England, sited just behind the Chesil Beach about 6 miles (10 km) southeast of Bridport. The coast here is part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site. The West Bexington nature reserve is one of the Dorset Wildlife Trust’s few coastal reserves. It is internationally important because of the rare shingle habitat that thrives here In addition to the coastline, there are many tourist attractions in the area including Abbotsbury Swannery (5 miles), Lyme Regis (16 miles), Dorchester (13 miles) and Weymouth (14 miles). Rightmove reports House prices in West Bexington have an overall average of £612,500 over the last year. The majority of properties sold in West Bexington during the last year were detached properties, selling for an average price of £775,000. Terraced properties sold for an average of £450,000.

Manor House
The Lower Ground Floor
There is a lower ground floor bar with servery and seating for 30 customers. To the rear is the cold room.

Ground Floor
The original entrance is from west elevation although most guests will enter from the east terrace. A central hallway gives access to a residents lounge, private dining room (licensed for weddings) and breakfast room seating 30 customers. The ground floor is completed by a conservatory restaurant seating approximately 30 customers, ladies and gentlemen’s WCs, trade kitchen and back of house.

To the rear of the Manor House is a separate building formerly used as a skittle alley.

First Floor
At first floor level there are 10 no. letting bedrooms all of which are furnished with double beds and have ensuite bathrooms. Most have sea views.

Second Floor
There are a further 3 no. letting bedrooms at second floor level. Again, all are double rooms with ensuite bathrooms. All have sea views.

Annex
A two storey annex adjoins the Manor House. At ground floor level there is an open plan kitchen and living room. At first floor there is a large double bedroom, ensuite bathroom and dressing room.

House
The accommodation is completed by a stunning 4 bedroom house. The ground floor comprises a kitchen and utility room, dining room, study/office, shower room and large living room. At first floor level there are 3 ensuite bedrooms all with sea views and a rear facing 4 bedroom.

The Business
The Manor Hotel is presently run under corporate management. The food and beverage offer appeals to the local village and resident population but is primarily a destination choice for tourists, day trippers and walkers. The accommodation is popular with those visiting the area, particularly tourists and walkers. All of the hotel’s rooms and ‘dog-friendly’.

The Manor Hotel offers a buyer a tremendous opportunity to upgrade and expand the letting accommodation utilising the annex and house both of which are presently occupied by staff. In the alternative, a buyer making a lifestyle choice could take advantage of a well established business combined with a large and attractive family house to live.

Please contact Savills to discuss financial information.

Planning
Local Planning Authority - Dorset Council
Listed Building - Grade II Listed
Conservation Area - No
AONB - Yes

EPC & Services
EPC - C-60.
The property is connected to mains services of water, drainage and electricity.

Rateable Value
2023 £35,000 This is not the rates payable.

Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession.

VAT
We anticipate VAT will not be applicable as a TOGC.

Terms
The guide price is £1,300,000 for the benefit of the freehold interest in the property, business goodwill and all trade related fixtures and fittings. The sale will be a Transfer of a Going Concern with staff to be transferred under TUPE regulations. Stock is to be purchased in addition at valuation on completion of the sale.

Viewings
The property is trading and under no circumstances should the business or staff be contacted directly. We recommend a discreet customer visit in the first instance. All formal viewing arrangements and enquiries should be directed to the sole selling agents, Savills.

Premises Licence
Dorset Council has granted a Premises Licence (WDPL0093) permitting various activities including the sale of alcohol as follows:
Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 00.00 and Sunday 11:00 to 00:00.