The Villas at Camellia Hall & Gardens
Apalachicola-St. George Island, FL
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Ideal situation for entrepreneurial new owner to develop a successful business in a coastal setting! Mature camellia and azalea plantings and century-old oak and palm trees surround the handsome, historic mansion, adjacent house and former carriage barn. In 1996, the current owner, a widely recognized international designer, completely restored and transformed these structures into intimate, luxury lodging and special event venue - an adjunct to the well-known Coombs House Inn.
The Villas and Camellia Hall currently operate as part of the Coombs House Inn which is located a block away. Necessary operating licenses and permits are in place. The property is lavishly furnished and fully equipped to operate as a nine-room inn and event facility. The owner of the Coombs House Inn and the Villas at Camellia Hall & Gardens is ready to retire from the business in order to devote full time to other interests and travel. Selling the Villas and Camellia Hall as an independent, stand-on-its-own business, is the first step in attaining this goal.
For a qualified buyer, the owner will consider financing part of the purchase at a competitive interest rate and terms.
The primary structure is approximately 6,000 sq. ft. complete with wrap-around veranda for catching breezes or a cat-nap, elegant entry, double parlors, sumptuous guest rooms, private baths and original fireplaces. Contemporary conveniences include modern kitchen and laundry facilities, "new" HVAC and plumbing, wireless Internet access and jetted tubs in some baths. The top floor, currently unoccupied, is available for expansion - additional guest rooms, resident manager's apartment or other use. Adjacent to the main structure, amid the trees, is the Hemingway Suite, a generous two-room accommodation favored by special occasion guests and those seeking the seclusion only a private cottage can provide. Below the Hemingway Suite is a modern laundry facility and storage.
Weddings, other special events and meetings are held in the former carriage barn. Restored and re-christened Camellia Hall, this structure can accommodate sixty guests at a seated dinner. For larger events, multiple pairs of French doors open onto a generous deck and emerald lawn to accommodate up to 150 guests. In addition to large banquet/reception/meeting space, Camellia Hall includes a service kitchen, generous storage area and restrooms. The unfinished second floor could readily be developed into additional guest rooms, petit spa or owner quarters. The
Location - Apalachicola, on Florida's west coast, is a full little town filled with fabulous restaurants, eclectic shops, art galleries, live theatre, a world-renown fishing fleet, a distinct personality and lots to do. Nearby outdoor options center on the Gulf, pristine beaches, rivers and nature preserves in the area. Four barrier islands with miles of sugar-sand beaches and state and national forests with wildlife refuges are ideal for canoeing, kayaking, hiking, bird watching and photography. The marshes, bayous and estuaries around Apalachicola teem with wildlife and support many species of plants, fish and birds.
Property Details- 9 Guest Rooms
- 11 Guest Room Baths
- Has Owner's Quarters
- Photo Gallery
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