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Boutique Accommodation Business For Sale
Nelson, New Zealand
Superior Bed and Breakfast
Kershaw House is one of the finest historic homes in the Nelson region. It is now an exceptional accommodation business: "One of the nicest places I've been! Great location to slow down a bit, wonderful gracious hosts - excellent food!" - Michael Arbet, USA “We had a lovely time. We leave with fond memories. Great house, beds, breakfast and of course the cute kittens, and the wonderful company/hosts. Thanks!” - Alan and Pam Heng, Wellington, NZ Kershaw House B&B in Richmond is the perfect base for tourists exploring New Zealand's sunniest province: - 15 minutes from central Nelson with excellent shops and all city services.
- 10 minutes from Nelson Airport with connections to International airports.
- 5 minutes to first vineyard (Waimea Estate), with many more close by.
- 2 minute walk to excellent restaurants and local shopping.
Richmond is also close to Nelson's popular Saturday craft market, art and craft trails, and tourist attractions. The town is also on the route to Kaiteriteri Beach and Abel Tasman National Park with its water taxis and Park excursions. Kershaw House is a successful boutique accommodation business that has operated for the past 5 years. It is very popular with inbound tourists who want an up-market and gracious place to stay while exploring all that the Nelson Region has to offer. 
Stylish and welcoming guest lounge
Kershaw House is now being offered for sale as a going concern business, including most of the furniture. It has been recently refurbished to the highest standards and it comes with detailed operating manuals and confirmed forward bookings.
This is a must-see business if you are considering buying a successful Bed and Breakfast. Kershaw House with its 5 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, and lounge would also make a great family home. In either configuration, this is an exception property that is an entertainers dream home, complete with it's hostess kitchen. Tastefully decorated and spacious guest accommodation Kershaw House is a Qualmark 4 Star Plus accommodation business that caters for discerning guests in four superb rooms: - Venice – with Super-King bed.
- Willow – with King bed.
- Sand Dune – with King bed.
- Wheatfield – with double bed.
Venice Room with Super King bed and ensuite bathroom
The French-style sleigh beds are fitted with Dreamwool mattresses – the best quality mattresses available in New Zealand - and the best quality Sanderson and Sheridan bed linen. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms with a shower and a toilet.
Breakfast room opens out to a patio for al fresco dining Freehold property The owners are selling the freehold title to land (957 square metres) and buildings (360 square metres) at 10 Wensley Road in Richmond. Kershaw House is a historic 1929 character property with a category Two New Zealand Historic Places Trust listing. It is constructed of timber framing, with weatherboard cladding, timber flooring and a corrugated iron roof. Interior walls are a mix of timber and painted plasterboard. Floor coverings include carpet in bedrooms and tile and vinyl in service areas. 
Grand staircase leads to upstairs gallery and guest rooms
The house comprises a separate lounge, separate dining, dining in the kitchen, kitchen, laundry, study/office, sunroom, 5 bedrooms (4 with ensuite bathrooms), and a separate bathroom. There is also a double garage and 4 car parks. The property is fully fenced. The whole property has just undergone an extensive renovation with all rooms and guest areas being redecorated and re-furnished to the highest standards. The restoration included new air conditioning and central heating (10 heat pumps). The presentation is immaculate. Assets being sold A complete list of all fittings, fixtures and chattels being sold is available. Main items include: - General – light fittings, drapes, curtains, blinds, TV aerial, and most furniture.
- Kitchen - gas stove, double oven, range hood, dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer.
- Bathroom – heaters.
- Laundry - washing machine, dryer.
- Environment - smoke detectors, air-conditioning, wood-burner fireplace, heat pumps, fire extinguishers.
Day to day management Staff:
The business is owner-operated. Wholesale Distribution Systems:
Kershaw House is currently listed and enjoys a great relationship with 6 of New Zealand's major Inbound Tour Operators. These provide about 80% of bookings with guests coming from the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Holland, Belgium, France Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Spain and Venezuela. Around 20% of guests come as direct bookings from the business web site http://www.kershawhouse.co.nz. Reservation Procedures:
Reservation requests can be sent via the Seekom instant booking system, by fax, email or phone. Call Bruce Farquhar on +64 21 816 598 (anytime)
Nelson and the Nelson Region The city of Nelson is located on the southern corner of Tasman Bay, on the northern end of the South Island of New Zealand. Richmond is a separate township (around 3000 people) to the south of Nelson City that acts a service centre for local agricultural industries. Richmond is also an import junction between State Highway 60 to Motueka and Golden Bay and SH 6, the main highway to the West Coast. Nelson is New Zealand’s sunniest city and visitors come for adventure sports including caving, local seafood including green lip mussels, olive oils, all sorts of fresh fruits and berries, and delectable cheeses. The Saturday Market in Montgomery Square operates every Saturday morning. Nelson is also famous for its a vibrant arts and crafts community, the New Zealand Chamber Music Festival, the Nelson School of Music Winter Festival, The Gathering and a range of annual events and fairs that amply exhibit the energy and verve of the local community. The Region that surrounds the Nelson City and Richmond is renowned for its great natural beauty and easy access to three National Parks - Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi. The local economy is based on natural resources - fishing, aquaculture, horticulture, forestry, and agriculture. Nelson is a key viticultural area and is home to several award-winning wineries.
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To find out more about Richmond and Nelson, click on:
http://www.nelsonnz.com/nelson/nelson.and.richmond
http://www.tdc.govt.nz/index.php?RichmondEastNelsonSouth
http://www.nelson.co.nz/
http://www.harlequin.co.nz/nelson/default.asp
http://www.wowcars.co.nz/
http://www.wineart.co.nz/
http://www.nelsonartists.co.nz/
http://www.thesuter.org.nz/
http://www.nmit.ac.nz/
http://www.ncg.school.nz/
http://www.nelcollege.school.nz
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