FREEHOLD PROPERTY If you fancy getting away from it all but retaining a work/life balance, this rare, exciting and unrivalled addition to the commercial market offers a an opportunity for someone looking to escape city life and re-charge by purchasing an established and profitable Gallery and Gift Shop set in a beautiful location on the Isle of Lewis. The property is situated directly at the Garenin Blackhouse Village which has featured in films, TV shows and documentaries including ‘The Road Dance’ and ‘Call the Midwife Christmas Special’. With a bit of imagination, this strategic location has the potential to grow significantly if so desired with all sorts of possibilities open to the new owner. Its immediate charm and quirkiness characterises this source of perpetual inspiration. The iconic Blackhouse Village is a main tourist attraction on the Island, second only to the Callanish Standing Stones which are only a few miles away. The Gift Shop benefits from the considerable footfall generated by visitors to the Blackhouse Village. A new Stornoway deep water port was opened in April this year which will increase the already large number of cruise ships which stop off at the Island The Isle of Lewis is the most northerly of the group of islands known as the Outer Hebrides or Western Isles. Steeped in wildlife, history and culture the island boasts numerous sites of historical interest, beautiful beaches and coastal cliffs with countless lochs and rivers. THE PROPERTY This property was previously a two bedroom bungalow, built in the 1950’s for one of the original inhabitants of the Blackhouse Village as part of the government scheme to rehouse people out of the Blackhouses. The current owners /vendors obtained planning permission to convert the property into part commercial and part residential. The original kitchen and lounge have been knocked together to make one large, light and open retail space. The remaining hall, bathroom and two bedrooms are separated from the gallery by a door and make up the owners accommodation. The main bedrooms has been converted into a lounge/kitchen. There is also a very large attic mainly boarded with a pull down ladder. The attic was originally used as the store room. There is a separate external access to the residential accommodation GROUNDS/LAND The property benefits from substantial grassed areas to the back front and side of the property. The owners are to retain ownership of the croft. However, the owners would be happy to consider the sale of the croft or the provision of additional land to suit any future development plans/business opportunities. The land at the front and the side of the property provides excellent visibility for marketing/additional income opportunities. There is also a wee Bothy at the front of the garden which is used as an additional display /advertising area The property also benefits from 5 parking spaces built as part of the original planning application KEY INFORMATION Lifestyle Freehold business Commercial/Residential property including owners accommodation Located next to one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Isle of Lewis KEY FEATURES Benefits from substantial footfall from independent visitors, coach tours and organised trips from cruise ships Adjusted net profit of c£22,000 from 6 months pa seasonal trading Operated by one individual/owner – currently in the 4th year of trade Includes owners one bedroom living accommodation Includes parking for 5 cars Enticing frontage including signage and Wee Bothy Feature steps leading to the shop with outside decking and seating On large plot/garden with additional land available if required Huge potential to cater for the growing cruise ship/tourism business Council Tax Band A (last year £750) Below the threshold for commercial/business rates PROFITABLITY The business began trading at the end of Covid on the 1st May 2021. Audited accounts for the 2 years to March 2023 are available. Trading accounts suppor
