Summary - Gallows Green House, Genders Lane, Kniveton, Ashbourne DE6 1JQ LA22 9DJ
1 bed 1 bath Guest House
Turnkey profitable B&B with excellent income and flexible owner accommodation.
Prime central Ambleside location with park and fell views
This long-established Victorian guest house occupies a prime central Ambleside position overlooking the park and benefits from strong year‑round tourist demand. The business traded £233,055 (Y/E Feb 2025) with an adjusted net profit circa £78,500, making it attractive to both lifestyle operators and commercial buyers. Seventeen recently renovated en‑suite letting rooms and excellent three‑bed owner’s accommodation provide immediate income and flexible use of space.
The property is large and characterful: stone construction, slate roof, Tudor Revival detailing and high ceilings. Recent renovations to most bedrooms and bathrooms mean the letting stock is in very good condition and largely turnkey. Included in the sale are fixtures and fittings, a commercial kitchen, laundry and ancillary areas that support guest operations.
Practical assets include private parking for seven cars (plus three rented spaces nearby), secure bike storage, Energy Rating C and mains gas central heating. The building sits on a small plot within the Lake District National Park, a short walk from lakes, shops, pubs and prime walking routes, sustaining strong domestic and international visitor demand.
Notable considerations: the property dates from before 1900 and external walls are granite/whinstone with assumed no insulation, which may limit thermal performance without further work. Flooding risk is rated medium and business rates should be confirmed with the local authority. The plot and car parking are modest for a property of this size, and further development would be constrained by location and conservation policies.
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