436 Ontario St Stratford, ON N5A 3J2
For Sale Owners retiring
Contact: Sheri McKay, Sales Representative
RE/MAX A-B Realty Ltd
phone: 519-273-2821 ext. 236
Located in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, home of the world-renowned Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Arcadia is a thriving bed and breakfast business. It is well-situated on an arterial road, a 5-minute walk to the main stage Festival Theatre and extensive parks system, and a 15-minute walk to the Avon Theatre, the Tom Patterson Theatre, the Studio Theatre, shops, restaurants, galleries, and services downtown.
The house was built early in the 20th century and was completely renovated inside and out in 2000 to create a functional and inviting Bed & Breakfast establishment. The B&B offers 3 guest rooms, each with an ensuite or private bathroom, guest sitting room and kitchenette, as well as owners' private quarters in the attic suite.
The house was built early in the 20th century and was completely renovated inside and out in 2000 to create a functional and inviting Bed & Breakfast establishment. The B&B offers 3 guest rooms, each with an ensuite or private bathroom, guest sitting room and kitchenette, as well as owners' private quarters in the attic suite.
The main floor presently features 2 guest bedrooms, each with a queen bed and ensuite or private bathroom; cozy sitting room with satellite TV; guest kitchenette with fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, teakettle, dishes, and cutlery. The outdoor BBQ is available to long-stay guests.
The second floor features one guest bedroom with twin beds and adjacent private bathroom, owners' office, and owners' open-concept kitchen and dining room with gas fireplace, where breakfast is served each morning. Floor surfaces throughout the B&B are maple hardwood and ceramic, except stairways and the owners' loft suite, which are carpeted. Ceilings throughout are 9 feet high.
The outdoor spaces include upper and lower verandahs which allow views of the street and front garden landscape. A two-level sun/shade backyard deck overlooks the pond, perennial gardens, and the cedar garden shed which stores summer and winter outdoor equipment.
The home's exterior was completely refurbished with double-hung windows,steel entry doors, new brick, vinyl siding, a new roof, verandahs of pressure-treated wood, vinyl railings, and concrete walkways and driveway. Off-street parking provides space for 3 guest vehicles and one owner's vehicle.
The home's exterior was completely refurbished with double-hung windows,steel entry doors, new brick, vinyl siding, a new roof, verandahs of pressure-treated wood, vinyl railings, and concrete walkways and driveway. Off-street parking provides space for 3 guest vehicles and one owner's vehicle.
The owners reside in the spacious attic loft which includes a bed-sitting space with gas fireplace, 2 skylights, satellite TV, a 3-piece bathroom and walk-in closet. The attic was newly renovated in 2010.
The basement stone walls were professionally waterproofed in 2003, thereby providing abundant high and dry space for storage and laundry facilities. The house has 200-amp service with separate breaker panels for owners' and guest areas; separate hot water tanks easily meet the demands of both owners and guests. The home is serviced by a municipal water supply and waste water system. Heating is natural gas forced air and the home has central air conditioning. WiFi service is available city-wide.
The basement stone walls were professionally waterproofed in 2003, thereby providing abundant high and dry space for storage and laundry facilities. The house has 200-amp service with separate breaker panels for owners' and guest areas; separate hot water tanks easily meet the demands of both owners and guests. The home is serviced by a municipal water supply and waste water system. Heating is natural gas forced air and the home has central air conditioning. WiFi service is available city-wide.
MORE DETAILS:
Current municipal zoning allows for a 3-bedroom Bed & Breakfast use. Arcadia Bed & Breakfast meets or exceeds all requirements for licensing by the City of Stratford and Fire Code Compliance. Municipal property taxes for 2011 were $4,295.06.
Situated on a well-travelled arterial road, Arcadia B&B is centrally located to: Ontario's West Coast (1 hr); Toronto (2 hrs); Windsor/ Detroit (3 hrs); Buffalo (3.5 hrs); and points further: Ottawa (6 hrs); Chicago (8 hrs).
All appliances are included in the sale price: the owners' kitchen and guest kitchenette appliances are 12 years old; the basement washer and dryer are 11 years old, are warrantied, and have been serviced annually. Many other chattels are available for negotiation with the owners. Also included in the price is the extensive guest list with contact information and current bookings. The business name, current advertising, and website are all included in this successful and comfortable business operation. Arcadia Bed & Breakfast offers a unique opportunity at an affordable price to own a well-estalished and thriving business. Our goal is to maintain the success of this business through transition to new ownership. We will be happy to offer assistance in your new venture as we look forward to our lakefront retirement!
Situated on a well-travelled arterial road, Arcadia B&B is centrally located to: Ontario's West Coast (1 hr); Toronto (2 hrs); Windsor/ Detroit (3 hrs); Buffalo (3.5 hrs); and points further: Ottawa (6 hrs); Chicago (8 hrs).
All appliances are included in the sale price: the owners' kitchen and guest kitchenette appliances are 12 years old; the basement washer and dryer are 11 years old, are warrantied, and have been serviced annually. Many other chattels are available for negotiation with the owners. Also included in the price is the extensive guest list with contact information and current bookings. The business name, current advertising, and website are all included in this successful and comfortable business operation. Arcadia Bed & Breakfast offers a unique opportunity at an affordable price to own a well-estalished and thriving business. Our goal is to maintain the success of this business through transition to new ownership. We will be happy to offer assistance in your new venture as we look forward to our lakefront retirement!
WHY STRATFORD???
Stratford is an ambitious community of 32,000 people and has a diverse economic base. The interval between May and October is particularly busy with guests attending the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. More than 500,000 theatre-loving tourists visit the 4 stages of this world-renowned repertory theatre company annually. The Festival will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2012, assuring capacity B&B bookings throughout the season. The Stratford Shakespeare Festival generates 3,000 direct and indirect jobs, pumps $135 million in economic output, and results in $70 million in tax dollars for all levels of government.
Bed & Breakfast owners will soon enjoy year-round occupancy with the arrival of the Stratford Institute, a satellite campus of the University of Waterloo. The school's first programme in September 2010 hosted about 20 students enrolled in Waterloo's Master of Business Entrepreneurship and Technology Programme. Construction of the University of Waterloo's campus in downtown Stratford is scheduled for completion in 2012. The main campus will include a residence, conference centre, and research facility. Estimated enrollment in 5 years is more than 500 students in masters and undergraduate programmes. Funding will be supported at municipal, provincial, and federal levels, as well as by the private stakeholder, Open Text Corp, a Waterloo-based software company. The University alone will result in an annual economic impact of $42.9 million, based on a 2008 study commissioned by the city.
In addition, Stratford is surrounded by a thriving agricultural community, has a manufacturing presence in the automotive and aerospace industries, and graduates renowned chefs from the Stratford Chefs School each year. Countless creative professionals call Stratford "home": actors, writers, directors, artists, painters, musicians to name only a few. Year-round attractions include: Stratford Summer Music, Gallery Stratford, Art in the Park, Stratford Farmers' Market, The Annual Swan parade, Sunday Slow Food Market, Chef School Dinner Series, Stratford Symphony Orchestra Concert Series, Stratford Concert Choir, Architectural Strolls, Perth County Cycling Routes, Garden Strolls, and Live at Masonic Hall Concerts. Without a doubt, Stratford is a special place to live and work!
Bed & Breakfast owners will soon enjoy year-round occupancy with the arrival of the Stratford Institute, a satellite campus of the University of Waterloo. The school's first programme in September 2010 hosted about 20 students enrolled in Waterloo's Master of Business Entrepreneurship and Technology Programme. Construction of the University of Waterloo's campus in downtown Stratford is scheduled for completion in 2012. The main campus will include a residence, conference centre, and research facility. Estimated enrollment in 5 years is more than 500 students in masters and undergraduate programmes. Funding will be supported at municipal, provincial, and federal levels, as well as by the private stakeholder, Open Text Corp, a Waterloo-based software company. The University alone will result in an annual economic impact of $42.9 million, based on a 2008 study commissioned by the city.
In addition, Stratford is surrounded by a thriving agricultural community, has a manufacturing presence in the automotive and aerospace industries, and graduates renowned chefs from the Stratford Chefs School each year. Countless creative professionals call Stratford "home": actors, writers, directors, artists, painters, musicians to name only a few. Year-round attractions include: Stratford Summer Music, Gallery Stratford, Art in the Park, Stratford Farmers' Market, The Annual Swan parade, Sunday Slow Food Market, Chef School Dinner Series, Stratford Symphony Orchestra Concert Series, Stratford Concert Choir, Architectural Strolls, Perth County Cycling Routes, Garden Strolls, and Live at Masonic Hall Concerts. Without a doubt, Stratford is a special place to live and work!
