Pennan Inn goes on the market after tenants announce departure
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The famous Pennan Inn has went on the market after its current tenants decided they will leave the bed and breakfast and gallery when their lease ends.
It has been listed by Grant Smith Law Practice for offers over £350,000.
Monika Focht and her husband Roland took it over in 2020 and it has become popular for its accommodation and Aurora tours.
However, they have decided to leave the inn when their lease ends on April 1, deciding not to take up the option to purchase.
They outlined that their efforts and ideas faced scepticism within the local community and they had experienced some "unpleasant incidents".
The Pennan Inn and community became internationally known when they were featured in the 1983 classic movie Local Hero.
The sale listing outlines: "The Pennan Inn enjoys a most prominent location in the charming fishing village of Pennan on the northern coast of Aberdeenshire, Scotland made famous for its role in the 1983 film Local Hero, featuring the iconic red phone box which sits across the road from the property.
"Whilst currently operating as a B&B and Gallery offering rare exclusive tours of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), the Pennan Inn has the potential to be re-established as a thriving hotel and restaurant, which would offer new owners a chance to maximise the future of the amazing hotel and really drive this business forward.
"The main guest entrance to the property leads to a cosy, welcoming bar to the right of the front door, offering a snug atmosphere for a quiet drink and has a lovely feature wood burning stove providing a warm ambience.
"Bypassing the bar, you are led through to an open area leading on to a secluded dining area with traditional features comfortably seating eight diners.
"This well-appointed dining area is currently used as a gallery exhibiting the current tenant's photography. To the side of the open area is the main restaurant continuing with the traditional features.
"A further burning stove compliments the dining area which spaciously seats 24 diners. The well-equipped kitchen is conveniently located to cater for both dining areas and the bar.
"The kitchen is already set up for commercial purposes with all appliances to remain in the property. Toilet and storage facilities are also located on the ground floor.
"On the upper floor, there are six tastefully decorated double bedrooms with their own en-suite shower rooms. There is a further double bedroom with shower room which would be ideal for staff accommodation.
"The Pennan Inn offers the opportunity to be used as a hotel or in line with the current tenants as living accommodation and some letting rooms.
"The bedrooms to the front of the property offer panoramic sea views over the North Sea. A small room is also situated between two of the bedrooms which could be utilised as an office and also various large storage cupboards are strategically placed offering ample storage for bed linen and towels."
