Are you fed up viewing businesses that don’t live up to the hype? Disappointed at the poor state of repair? Frustrated by dismal owners quarters? Thwarted by a poor location and lack of four seasons business opportunities?
We viewed dozens of Inns and experienced all of the above before serendipity brought us to Chester. We just know you’re going to be as impressed with Inn Victoria, as we were!
Inn Victoria: The perfect business for the discerning
innkeeper.
(Sadly for sale by English owners due to immigration difficulties)
Inn Victoria
The premier lodging choice in Chester Vermont, with large luxurious rooms, it attracts affluent and respectful repeat clientele. Recent winner of the Tripadvisor Travelers choice award 2008, category: top ten Best Bed and Breakfast Inns USA. Inn Victoria has also featured in the Boston Globe, Vermont magazine, Westchester magazine, Fodors, IgoUgo and many International publications. The business is healthy and in a growth phase with much of the potential still to be realized.
Guest rooms
We have seven guest rooms. Each has a feature King or Queen bed with recent quality mattress and many with feather toppers. All have recent new comforter sets, mattress pads and linens. All rooms have Cable TV and/or DVD player, Sony CD Clock radios. All rooms have bathtubs, three of these are whirlpool tubs, all rooms also have showers. We have five fireplace rooms. Four rooms have been recently fully remodeled and decorated. All have recent (small modern) window air conditioning units. The premium rooms are always the first to rent with average room rate of over $200 per night = more profit for less work!
Common areas
A large romantic parlor with fireplace, antique chairs and comfy sofas with period tiffany style lamps. A TV Den with new Sony TV and DVD player, a selection of DVDs, games, travel books, and a quality music system throughout the inn. Two elegant dining areas with all furniture plus place mats napkins rings etc... A coffee area with guest refrigerator complete with an Apple Mac computer for guests to use. A regal staircase leads to the upstairs guest rooms.
Kitchen
The kitchen is used only for guest food preparation and features:
- A large True commercial refrigerator.
- Dishwasher, propane range, electric oven, microwave oven and trash compactor.
- Full Dinner service, glassware, bake ware and flatware included.
- Inn Victoria has scored 100% for the last two years health inspection.
The building services
The building is maintained to a very high standard and in accordance with all codes and regulations, highlights include:
- Two heating systems, all rooms are zoned for control and economy, new boiler in 2004.
- 46 new double pane windows in 2005.
- Two 75-gallon hot water tanks, one new in 2005.
- Town water and sewer.
- The building is properly insulated and economical to heat.
- Full fire suppression sprinkler system (town water) throughout the building including basement and outside porches.
- Carbon monoxide / smoke detectors.
- Fire doors, fire escapes, fire extinguishers, fire alarm all to code.
- Basement is bright, clean and dry.
Laundry
- A large professional laundry with three washers, three dryers and steam press.
- All towels and linens are stored on shelves and included in the sale.
- Robe hanger and spare robes.
- Chest freezer.
Owners Quarters
Don’t settle for living in one room as an Innkeeper, check out the owner’s quarters at Inn Victoria.
- The two level Apartment is stunning, spacious and private.
- 1500 square feet.
- Two large bedrooms.
- Three full baths!! One with whirlpool tub.
- Full kitchen.
- Sitting/dining area with fireplace and cathedral ceiling.
- Separate professional office with recent computer, fax, telephones etc.
- Private owner’s deck.
Office
The office is a separate room off the owner’s quarters. The office is the behind the scenes ‘hub’ of the Inn Victoria and is run very professionally. All data is properly recorded and maintained. We have explicit detailed records of the business finances – the office is run with systems in place that would allow for a smooth handover including Quickbooks Pro. Computer, printer, fax machine and telephone system included in sale. Optimized website with online booking and professionally designed rack cards and logos.
Outside
- The Inn Victoria has outside porches on three aspects including a screened side porch, a front formal porch and a very large rear porch/deck with a large 6 person hot tub. All furniture for outside areas is also included in the sale.
- Mature, well maintained landscaped yards to the front, rear and sides with side driveway.
- The outside of the building is in superb condition with all new paint.
The “Tea Pot Shop”
A cute second small building (approx 30' x 12') to the side of the Inn, with a prominent location for passing custom, is waiting for your creative ideas to utilize its economic potential. Having previously operated over the years as a Teapot shop and even more recently as an ice cream parlor, it could also be used as a gallery, small tea room or converted into additional accommodation.
Chester Vermont
Chester is a wonderful historic town with a great community spirit. Conveniently located only 10 miles from I-91 it is easily accessible and a great base for sightseeing and all attractions in Southern/Central Vermont. With five great ski mountains within a short drive, X-country, snow shoeing, ice skating and sleigh rides it’s a prefect location for winter fun. In the summer there are three world class Golf courses, hiking, biking, trails, canoes and kayaks, great shops, craft fairs and Antiques. Inn Victoria is also a perfect venue for intimate weddings and Elopements. Located in a prominent position on the village green, with ample on and off street parking, and with restaurants and shops in walking distance.
To operate the Inn Victoria effectively and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle you should consider a cash deposit in the region of $400K+. Qualified buyers can obtain further information and full financial report by contacting us (see email address in left panel). More information about the property and pictures can be seen at:
www.innvictoria.com
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