There are a whole host of great commercial opportunities this spring in Gloucestershire, spanning hospitality, office, retail and industrial space, as well as land for fresh development.
In partnership with WSP Solicitors, which specialises in commercial legal support in Gloucestershire, SoGlos takes a closer look at some of the most exciting investments on offer.
£4 million boutique Cotswolds tearoom and bed and breakfast
Bantam Tearooms in Chipping Campden is a charming tearoom and bed and breakfast, steeped in history and located in the heart of the picturesque Cotswolds town.
With a quaint setting and traditional ambiance, the tea room has space for 60 guests, and has long served teas, coffees, and homemade cakes along with light lunches and snacks for tourists exploring the town's historic streets and attractions.
Originally built in 1693 and established as a tearooms since 1949, it also has courtyard seating for 30, along with seven bedrooms to let and a self-contained one-bedroom cottage. It is for sale for offers over £4 million.
£3 million Lake Pochard in South Cerney, Cirencester
Lake Pochard is a unique lakeside leisure complex in the heart of Cotswold Lakes. Serving as an established holiday lodge accommodation base, it also has planning permission for additional units.
The property includes 15 Scandinavian-style holiday lodges, mature lakes and a 100-seat cafe with a three-bedroom flat above. The site extends to a total of 25.2 acres.
The surrounding wetland landscape features more than 180 lakes spread across 42 sq miles and is said to attract hundreds of thousands nature lovers, birdwatchers and sports enthusiasts each year.
£1.7 million Corse Lawn House Hotel in Eldersfield near Gloucester
The very pretty Corse Lawn House Hotel has 18 bedrooms and is surrounded by stunning countryside.
The elegant English country house hotel sits close to Tewkesbury and Gloucester in extensive grounds including a lovely ornamental lake.
A former coaching inn, it has been praised for its timeless appeal and the spacious ground floor includes a restaurant, bistro, private dining room, snug bar as well as a drawing room that serves afternoon tea.
£1.25 million development opportunity, Birdlip Hill, Witcombe, Cheltenham
A business visionary has a blank canvas, with two fields totalling 7.7 acres up for sale with planning consent to build 10 holiday lodges, leisure facilities and a large, detached home.
Located on the fringe of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Fortitude sits in an elevated position on Birdlip Hill, just five miles north of Cheltenham, with rural views extending to the north and west.
The location is well placed for easy access to motorway and other transport links, in particular the A46, A417 and junction 11A of the M5 motorway.
£1 million Gloucester Business Park office space
A rare opportunity has come up to buy a detached, freehold office building at Gloucester Business Park in Gloucester.
With a B-rated EPC and generous car parking allocation, the 9,990 sq ft office is available for £1 million.
A lease of the building will also be considered. Within close distance to retail amenities, it also has air conditioning facilities.
£950,000 Cotswolds village pub
Historic Grade II listed, The Gardeners Arms dates back to the early 17th century. The large Tudor style building is part timbered with a part thatched roof and a wealth of period charm and character.
Located in the heart of Alderton village, close to Bredon Hill, it has been in the owner's hands for 25 years. It offers a two-section open plan trading area with room for 100 diners, three en-suite bedrooms, owners' accommodation, gardens, car parking and camping facilities.
The expansive car park has parking for 50 cars and there are three hook-ups for camper vans and caravanettes.
£750,000 Fromehall Mill in Stroud
Grade II Listed Fromehall Mill sits in an Industrial Heritage Area. Covering an expansive 24,862 sq ft, the vacant property is offered freehold, having previously been used as stores, workshops and offices.
Its buyer has uses restricted to light industrial premises, warehouses and offices, with rules stating it must not be used for any other purpose.
With four floors in one building and three floors in another, there is a goods lift reaching all levels. The space encompasses an additional two-storey brick-built mill building, single storey brick-built workshop, as well as a lean-to corrugated metal store.
£750,000 coffee shop or retail space in central Cheltenham
The former Costa Coffee shop on The Promenade sits on one of Cheltenham's prime retail streets and is available for sale after a refurbishment.
Occupying 1,600 sq ft in a prominent corner position close to the junction of The Promenade with High Street, the Grade II listed building has stone elevations and extensive window display to The Promenade and County Court Road.
The upper parts of the building have been sold off on a long leasehold basis for residential apartments.
