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The Turret House

Historic Victorian Bed and Breakfast For Sale

4/15/2009 $100,000 Price Reduction

Downtown Long Beach California

 

The Turret House, a successful historic bed and breakfast in the heart of Downtown Long Beach California is For Sale.  This elegant Victorian bed and breakfast provides its guests with a comfortable environment to unwind with period pieces throughout, and provides separate owners quarters, offering the new owner a comfortable and convenient lifestyle.  Location is in the Wilmore Drake Historic District, one of 17 historic districts in Long Beach California.  

 

Built in 1906, by a Kansas carpenter, this Historic Inn retains its charm to this day. Walking distance to the Downtown Long Beach business district the Victorian B & B provides a homey welcome to avid business travelers tired of spending the bulk of their time in typical hotels. The Inn was last renovated in 2003 with much attention spent on a beautiful restoration. 

 

Business travelers account for over half of the room bookings.  The Inn offers a unique travel experience for weary road warriors.  A short walk into the Downtown business district the Inn has become a favorite for many business travellers tired of being on the road and wanting a more homey and comfortable environment.  The Inn is also a favorite getaway for Anniversary celebrations and weekend getaways.  Many Downtown locals book rooms for visiting family members.  The Turret House also rents out the Inn for the use of Showers, Tea Parties, etc.. 

The business is solid, the Inn is usually fully booked.  Even in the slower months of the year (November-December) the Inn is usually about 75% booked. The hotel has built expansive internet exposure, is highly rated and enjoys a friendly relationship with referring vendors.  The Turret House provides a nice healthy, steady income for its current owners, it can for you too. 

 

The Turret House has 5 themed guest rooms; all rooms have private baths, fireplaces, claw-foot tubs and showers, are lovingly decorated and are fully booked most of the year. 

The Turret Room   Five leaded-glass windows frame this cozy room, complimenting its 12 foot high turret from which the house derived its name. Full-size antique bed. A private bath with stall shower and slipper claw foot tub is steps from the Turret Door.
	Provincetown Room Embracing the Inns diversity, the Provincetown Room is the jewel of the house, with antique four-poster queen bed and matching carved wood dresser sink. Artwork by prominent P-Town artist Doug Marr graces the walls and French doors lead to a private balcony where guests may sit and enjoy their mornings or cool evening breeze. Private bath.
Queen Mary Room Named after our citys historic ocean liner, this room features sky blue walls and artifacts from the ships sailings. Queen bed, private bath.
	Vagabond Room As its name indicates, the Vagabond Room features a world traveler decor with mementos of far-away places and faces. King bed, private bath.
Dreamcatcher Room   Slip away into surreal dreams in this relaxing room. Earth-tone colors with an eclectic mix of paintings and prints. Queen bed, private bath.

Each room currently includes television with DirecTV including free HBO, Cinemax and Showtime, fluffy bathrobes and free passes to nearby Golds Gym.  Internet access is also provided. Guests may also relax in the Inns private outdoor spa. The Turret House is a pet friendly bed and breakfast that feels more like a grand old home.

 

The Turret House won the 2005 Long Beach Heritage Preservation Award and has been voted the best bed and breakfast by the Press Telegram.  It is no wonder, a tour of The Turret House will leave you with the sense of having stepped back in time with every nook and cranny lovingly restored.

   

This fine bed and breakfast offers its new owner more than just a steady income stream, it offers a lifestyle. The on site, separate owners quarters make this lovely Inn an extension of your home. You will have to see this wonderful haven to understand the warmth it exudes.

Southern California, Long Beach and the Downtown Long Beach areas offer unlimited resort amenities and endless entertainment.  Centrally located, Downtown Long Beach is just 6 miles from the Long Beach Airport, 20 miles south of LAX, 22 miles north of John Wayne Airport and 51 miles east of Ontario Airport. 

Downtown Long Beach is a highly evolving urban redevelopment area. Over the last few years many new high rise condominiums have been built; historic buildings have been converted into highly desirable Manhattan style lofts and new business has been moving into the Downtown area.  Plans for continued development continue into our future.  More information on the redevelopment in Downtown can be located on the City of Long Beach Site here. 

Guests can walk to area beaches, the Long Beach Convention Center, The World Trade Center, the Downtown business district, Pine Avenue, area restaurants, local galleries, the East Village Arts District,  The Aquarium of the Pacific,  Rainbow Harbor and The Pike.

If you are searching for the perfect Historic Bed and Breakfast, The Turret House may just be the perfect choice for you. 

 

Contact Laurie today to explore the possibilities. 

Offered at:     $995,000     $895,000

 

Listing Agent: Laurie Manny - Main Street Realtors Long Beach 562-212-5420

 

 

Laurie Manny Professional Group

244 Redondo Avenue
Belmont Heights
Long Beach, California 90803

(562) 212-5420

 

 

 

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