Scottish village inn dating from 1720 put up for sale
Cornerstone Business Agents is marketing the Boat Inn, Aboyne, on the River Dee in Aberdeenshire.
Bar and restaurant. (Image: Cornerstone Business Agents) The agent said: 'Our clients have transformed the property and created a robust and much admired licensed business. With the valued assistance of their dedicated team of staff, the owners have positioned the business as one of the best licensed businesses in the north east.
'This is significantly noteworthy as both of our clients bought the business in 2013 as first-time entrants into the trade. Sales have continued to show consolidation and growth, yet there is still headroom in trading potential for new owners to exploit. In terms of trading style, the business can be best be described as a traditional 'English-style' village inn located in Royal Deeside – in short, it is everything you want a good village pub to be.'
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The agent also said: 'The Boat Inn boasts a solid trading mix, with sales broken down as follows: food 51% wet 25% accommodation 24%. The Boat Inn offers a wide menu, with a credible focus on locally sourced produce, using the very best of the rich Aberdeenshire larder.
'Our clients offer breakfast, brunch, tasty lunches including sandwiches and sharing boards to an extensive full menu with pub classics and contemporary favourites.
'The Shed public bar is located at the rear of the restaurant and can either be accessed through the building or separately by a side entrance.'
The site has three electric vehicle charging points. The inn has 16 rooms and the freehold is on the market at £2.3 million.
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