12 bed detached house for sale

The Brevins, Nevis Bridge, Glen Nevis, Fort William, Highland PH33

The Brevins, Nevis Bridge, Glen Nevis, Fort William, PH33 6PF
Offers Over £1,100,000

• Established guest house and holiday cottage business in a prime Highland tourism location.
• Situated at the gateway to Glen Nevis, beneath the iconic Ben Nevis.
• Successful owner-operated business delivering an exceptional home-and-income lifestyle opportunity, with clear scope to enhance and grow the existing operation.
• Potential for residential conversion or redevelopment, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
• Owner's residence and self-contained staff flat offering excellent operational flexibility.
• Rare opportunity to acquire a versatile lifestyle property with established income-generating and private use potential.
• Easily accessible from Glasgow and central Scotland

Fort William town centre 0.7 miles, Inverness city 65 miles, Glasgow 110 miles, Glasgow Airport 100 miles, Edinburgh Airport 126 miles, Edinburgh 145 miles (all distances are approximate)
Situation

Situated at Nevis Bridge, at the entrance to the picturesque Glen Nevis, one of Scotland's most celebrated Highland glens. Nestle beneath the dramatic backdrop of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain at 1,345 metres, the property lies at the gateway to some of the country's finest walking, mountaineering and outdoor recreation opportunities. The start of the Ben Nevis Mountain Track is located approximately one mile from the property, attracting visitors for across the UK and overseas throughout the year.

Fort William, widely regarded as The Outdoor Capital of Scotland, is situated approximately 15 minutes walk from The Brevins and is renowned for its exceptional range of leisure pursuits, including hillwalking, climbing, mountaineering mountain biking, fishing, paddleboarding and winter sports. The town serves as a gateway to Ben Nevis, Glen Nevis, the Great Glen and Nevis Range Mountain Resort, while also offering a comprehensive range of amenities including supermarkets, independent retailers, cafes, restaurants, leisure facilities, healthcare services and transport connections. Combined with the towns' railway station, bus services and road network, Fort William is exceptionally well placed as a tourism and lifestyle destination within the Scottish Highlands.

The area offers a good range of educational provisions. Primary schooling is available locally at Inverlochy Primary School together with other nearby option including Lundavra Primary School, Caol Primary School and St Columba's rc Primary School. Secondary education is available at Lochaber High School in Fort William, with further education opportunities provided by uhi West Highland and the wider University of the Highlands and Islands network.

Fort William enjoys excellent transport connection to the Central Belt and the north of Scotland. Glasgow lies approximately 110 miles to the south and can typically be reached by car in around 2.5 hours via the A82, a route widely regarded as one of Scotland's most scenic journeys through Loch Lomond and Glencoe. Edinburgh is approximately 145 miles from Fort William and is accessible by car in around 3 hours, providing convenient access to Scotland's capital city, international airport and financial centre. The route passes through some of Scotland's most attractive Highland and Perthshire landscapes.

To the north, the Highland capital of Inverness lies approximately 65 miles away and can be reached in around 1 hour 40 minutes by car. Inverness offers a comprehensive range of retail, commercial and transport facilities, including Inverness Airport with regular domestic and international connections.
Description

The Brevins comprises a substantial and versatile hospitality property extending to approximately 4,947 sq ft. The buildings are of whitewashed render with double glazing throughout and have been well maintained by the current owners. Internally, the layout is practical and well balanced, supporting the efficient operation of the guest house while providing comfortable private living space separate from the principal guest areas.

Guest accommodation is arranged across the ground and first floors of the main building and Annex, comprising nine well-proportioned bedrooms situated to both short-stay visitors and longer touring guests. Six bedrooms are within the main building and three are within the Annnex, with all benefiting from en-suite facilities. The configuration offers flexibility for a variety of guest requirements, including couples, families and small groups.

Internally, the property is well presented, with a combination of vinyl and carpet flooring throughout. The guest rooms are bright, spacious and immaculately presented, finished to a high standard and design to provide comfortable accommodation for a wide range of guests. The ground floor incorporated a substantial breakfast room, complemented by a well-appointed kitchen and associated service areas, supporting the day-to-day operation of the business.

The Annex currently forms part of the trading accommodation, with one ground-floor room, two first-floor bedrooms and a kitchen. Its layout offers useful adaptability, including potential for self-catering use or alternative operational arrangements.

The private accommodation is arrange as two separate units. The self-contained Staff Flat forms part of the main building and includes two bedrooms, a kitchen and living room, while the Manager's house, adjoining the Annex, provides a further two-bedroom dwelling arranged over two floors, with living room, kitchen/dining room, storage, WC and first-floor bathroom.

The property also benefits from a useful range of ancillary buildings and amenities, including a workshop, carport, storage areas and utility room. Extending to over 0.6 acres, the property is accessed directly from Nevis Bridge, with substantial parking to the front, terraced garden space suitable for outdoor dining and a private gated parking area serving the Manager's House. The property further benefits from screening from the road by established evergreen tree's and is enclosed by a wood panelled fence.

Overall, The Brevins represents a well-established Highland hospitality property with a practical layout, generous guest provision and dedicated private accommodation. Its scale, location and configuration provide an excellent platform for continued trading, with further potential for purchasers to shape the property to suit their preferred use, subject to any necessary consents.
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