Property for Sale: The Mayfair B&B, Weymouth
The Mayfair, a Georgian nine‑room bed and breakfast on Weymouth’s Esplanade, is listed for £365,000 (≈$464,000) leasehold. The property offers five sea‑view en‑suite rooms, a private courtyard, and a renovated owner’s house, generating roughly £120,000 (≈$152,000) in annual turnover. Operating year‑round with high occupancy and a 9.6 Booking.com rating, the business benefits from a council‑maintained lease and a modest £18,876 (≈$24,000) annual rent. The current husband‑and‑wife owners are retiring, creating an acquisition opportunity.
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