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PROXIMITY TO SAN FRANCISCO Leading north from San Francisco, the towering Golden Gate Bridge spans glistening Bay waters at the Pacific and then finally touches down in Marin, one of California’s most affluent counties and home to the successfully-operated San Anselmo Inn just 11 miles further via U.S. Highway 101. ********  ATTRIBUTES & AFFLUENCE OF MARIN COUNTY Although Marin is often portrayed as “elitist and exclusive,” the county is also known for its premier seashore open spaces, such as the 60,000 acre Point Reyes National Seashore – part of the 78,000 acre Golden Gate National Recreation Area --, and its unparalleled coastal frontage where the state’s famed, scenic Highway One twists, turns and bows before ever-changing, magnificent Pacific vistas. Traditionally a “bedroom community” for high-income San Francisco executives sporting some of the highest median household incomes in the state, Marin increasingly sees its working residents taking advantage of the ever-expanding “Highway 101 urbanized corridor” that extends northward into Sonoma County and the Santa Rosa metropolitan area. ********  EARLY HISTORY OF SAN ANSELMO Nestled along Ross Valley’s San Anselmo Creek at the foot of Mt. Tamalpais sits the charming town of San Anselmo. Incorporated in 1907, just two years after the San Anselmo Inn was first built, the town originally served as a pioneering silent film capital where, in the early 1900s, “The Two-Gun Man” and “Cowpuncher’s Law” were made. The old Tamalpais Theatre opened in 1923 with Gloria Swanson’s “The Hummingbird.” In 1892, the San Francisco Theological Seminary, one of California’s ten oldest institutions of higher learning, relocated to San Anselmo where its imposing, castle-like campus architecture – within walking distance of the Inn -- remains a historic town landmark and sought-after wedding ceremony venue. Due to its proximity to the Seminary, the San Anselmo Inn often hosts receptions for and houses guests attending weddings held at the San Francisco Theological Seminary. ******** SMALL TOWN ATMOSPHERE Today’s upscale San Anselmo, with Mt. Tamalpais dominating the skyline to the south, retains its coveted small-town charm, counting a population of only approximately 12,500 in year 2000. The community further distinguishes itself as Northern California’s Antique Capital, with over 130 antique dealers; Sunset Magazine readers have voted San Anselmo “Best in the West” for antiquing. San Anselmo boasts some of the finest schools, and its traditional residential neighborhoods are handsomely developed along beautifully treed, winding streets. ******** PERFECT IN-TOWN LOCATION Commanding an enviable central location well within the town’s historic shopping and business district, the European-style San Anselmo Inn, flanked by tony boutiques, popular restaurants, quaint side-walk cafes and inviting wine tasting rooms, sits prominently along San Anselmo Avenue, known locally as “The Avenue.” San Anselmo Avenue, in turn, parallels Sir Francis Drake Boulevard that itself connects to Highway 101, the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco, the famed City by the Bay. ******** UNUSUALLY STRONG COMPETITIVE EDGE The well-maintained, successfully-operated,15 guest room San Anselmo Inn represents the town’s only licensed commercial lodging and enjoys a notable 50% repeat guest business derived primarily from tourists and local residents with visiting family. Its leased 60-seat restaurant and state-of-the-art commercial kitchen plus extra meeting room allow the Inn to serve the hospitality needs of town residents and visitors alike. ******** ASSUMABLE BUSINESS LOAN The Sellers of The San Anselmo Inn hold an assumable business loan with Tamalpais Bank.  The Sellers confirm that this loan is fully assumable, with normal conditions of qualification for the new client, plus an assumption fee. ******** BUILDING DESCRIPTION The C-2 commercially-zoned San Anselmo Inn conforms to town building restrictions that permit no more than two stories. Its 9,030 square foot building offers two public entries, one facing north on “The Avenue” that leads directly into its restaurant dining room and alcove with built-in bar, the other found nearby but to the building’s west side down a lushly landscaped walkway that takes guests immediately into the lodging’s lobby reception area. ******** FIRST FLOOR/Public: Behind the restaurant seating area sits the commercial kitchen with stainless steel appliances and commercial grade eight-burner range. A separate “meeting room,” also found along this same east wall, offers flexible space that can be leased out for small meetings and conferences. Presently, this meeting room is used for storage. First story restrooms for patrons are considered part of the restaurant. On this same first floor but along the building’s west side and directly behind the Inn’s lobby is a manager’s office, two guest rooms, including one accessible by wheelchair, storage, laundry and side emergency exit. ******** FIRST FLOOR/Private: Toward the rear of this first floor is the two-bedroom, one bath manager’s/owner’s quarters that include a living room with fireplace, a large, fully-equipped kitchen, dining room (kitchen opens up to dining room so this area also could be classified a “great” room) and a private exit/entry that leads to three-car parking with driveway. ******** SECOND FLOOR/Public: The second level contains the remaining 13 guest rooms, all with private baths except for two that share a bath facility that includes a tub with shower and a separate toilet. Located toward the front of the Inn‘s top floor are two suites, one with two bedrooms, the other with a sitting room that is furnished with a useful sofa bed. There is a staircase at the rear of this second story for use as an exit. ******** BUSINESS GROWTH & INN IMPROVEMENTS After their purchase in 2000, the current owners steadily increased the Inn’s business and generally took full advantage of their distinct competitive edge, being the only licensed commercial lodging in San Anselmo. They have continuously leased the restaurant premises to allow for added income and, as a result of placing the Inn on the market, have now only a flexible, month-to-month lease with their current restaurant tenant. Building improvements have included installation of dual-pane windows, new electrical, new fire alarms and smoke detectors, replacement of the gas mantle heating system with electrical baseboard heaters, replacement of all guestroom doors to solid core wood and costly upgrades to the commercial kitchen. The current Innkeepers also remodeled one of the first floor guest rooms to make it wheelchair accessible, conforming to ADA standards. ******** OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY The historic, European-style San Anselmo Inn presents an unusual opportunity to a well-qualified, entrepreneur/aspiring Innkeeper who understands the supreme value of a location that commands premium proximity to San Francisco, one of the world’s premier, international destinations for business travellers and tourists alike. That the successfully-operated, well-maintained San Anselmo Inn counts no local lodging competition, enjoys a prominent location along the most exclusive “Avenue” of its upscale, charming, small town, -- which is itself situated centrally within one of California’s most affluent counties --, includes 15 guest rooms, a 60-seat restaurant with state-of-the-art commercial kitchen and manager’s/owner’s quarters -- all of these amenities plus an unusually favorable asking price of only $498/square foot and a FULLY ASSUMABLE LOAN account for and underscore the current opportunity and continued growth potential offered today by the San Anselmo Inn. ******** For further information on the San Anselmo Inn or to schedule a personal tour, please contact: Johanna Welty, Inn Sales Specialist, 925.708.4505/Johanna@apr.com  www.EuropeanStyleCaliforniaInn.com ********** BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Please note that all appointments to tour this exceptional opportunity must be scheduled in advance with the Listing Agent http://www.EuropeanStyleCaliforniaInn.com 5/22/2010 1:46:01 AM 2010-05-22T01:46:01 *** The Napa Valley: A "Global Brand" Simply stated, Napa Valley has become one of the premier travel destinations in the world!  For hospitality industry leaders, proven "travel destinations" are the basis for sound investments.  Over the decades, Napa Valley's robust wine industry development has created equally exponential, and complementary, growth in fine hospitality, dining and the arts -- "destination essentials" sought by savvy hospitality investors.   **** That Napa also is conveniently located within a short hour's drive of San Francisco -- itself yet another acclaimed international travel destination -- is, but of course, the ultimate "perfect pairing!"  ***** ******************************************************** The TOP TEN TRAVEL DESTINATIONS on BedandBreakfast.com cite NAPA as NUMBER 6! The top six are Manhattan, Boston, Cape May, San Francisco, Newport and Napa.  Only San Francisco and Napa are in California!  ****  Do not miss this unusually well-priced Napa B&B opportunity! *** ***** This traditional California 4,000 +/- square foot B&B with separate owners' quarters, six-car garage, shop and office offers a rare opportunity to gain a foothold in and stake a valuable claim within the lucrative, high-growth Napa Valley hospitality market!  This property remains one of the last, and largest, within Napa's URL (Urban Reserve Line)! ACT TODAY! ***** SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY  All Appointments MUST be Scheduled in Advance with Listing Agent   ****** For further information, please contact: Johanna Welty, California Inn Sales Specialist  Johanna@apr.com / 925.708.4505 www.NapaValleyWineCountryInn.com Post Script Occasionally, when buyers consider the purchase of an inn, they sometimes request “raw land” comps to evaluate an inn's list price.  This is a particularly rewarding effort for an inn sales specialist who has been given the opportunity to market a fairly priced inn.  Prospective buyers or aspiring innkeepers considering the purchase of Stahlecker House may wish to request a link to the very best, most relevant Napa “raw land” comp on today’s (July 2010) market.  Fortunately, this Napa raw land comp is located within walking distance of Stahlecker House on First Street.  Stahlecker House sits just off of First Street along historic Napa Creek on Easum Drive’s peaceful cul-de-sac.  Both the comp and Stahlecker House are convenient to Highway 29/First Street Exit. The comp is zoned commercial/hospitality just as is Stahlecker House but remains "unimproved" and far smaller than the Stahlecker House parcel -- in fact, the comp is about 1/4 of the size of Stahlecker House’s unusually large acreage.  The nearby comp offers only .27 acres while Stahlecker House sits on a sprawling 1.15 level acres.  In fact, Stahlecker House enjoys one of the largest remaining parcels within Napa’s “Urban Reserve” and further commands an enviable and prime creek side location.  The unimproved comp is priced at $525,000 or $45/square foot.  At $45 per square foot, the much larger Stahlecker House parcel would have to be priced at $2,254,230 – far higher than current list price. Too, as investors well know, purchasing raw land in Napa would require years of uncertain permitting coupled with entirely uncertain future building costs.  Most seasoned investors would opt for Stahlecker House’s four-times-larger parcel that is far more favorably priced and already enjoys permitted hospitality buildings.  It is always easier, less risky and more economical to remodel existing buildings than to build from scratch on raw land.  At other times, buyers will ask for "residential" comps to evaluate an inn's listing price.  Again, in June 2010, an analysis was performed for residential properties located within the inn's Napa zip code 94558.  Although no homes compared in terms of the unusual numbers of bedrooms and baths offered by the listed B&B, comp information was obtained on square footage basis.  Napa's "average" price for residences with 4,000-4,999 square feet is now $2,417,000, a 9.8% increase over the past six months. When compared to either raw land or residential listings in Napa, Stahlecker House's list price of $1,995,000 comes in well below average.   To receive further information on raw land or residential comps for this Napa B&B listing, please contact: Johanna Welty Inn Sales Specialist Johanna@apr.com / 925.708.4505 http://www.NapaValleyWineCountryInn.com 8/23/2010 10:50:00 PM 2010-08-23T22:50:00 “Celebrated four-diamond luxury service” in the historically rough-and-rugged world of California’s famed “Mother Lode” gold country yet so near to the state's increasingly sophisticated capital of Sacramento.  Discriminating high-end, fine service coupled with luxuriously "boutique" ambience has always distinguished the Foxes Inn and today continues to allow this signature hospitality business a valuable, and much deserved, competitive edge.  Meticulously preserved and extensively updated in 2007 by its current owners whose only goal continues to be providing guests with the ultimate in luxury service, this iconic, ca. 1857, Victorian jewel, comands a treasured position within the most instantly-recognized of all early California mining settlements – Sutter Creek.   For almost three decades, this uniquely elegant B&B establishment, that so proudly touts, among its many other hospitality awards, the coveted AAA Four-Diamond Award, -- and is conveniently located just a breezy, half hour’s drive from Sacramento, the Golden State’s capital --, has consistently enjoyed rave reviews from satisfied and pampered guests.  Via has named it, “Gold Country’s Most Elegant Inn.”  The New York Times heralds Foxes as “fresh and uncluttered …the cushiest of Sutter Creek’s accommodations.”  And just published is SUNSET Magazine's article naming Sutter Creek as Gold Country's "best!"  (Click on the side link to read the June 2010 story.) ********** OLD VINES Sutter Creek’s longtime “travel destination” status, today, is being further enhanced by the increasing importance of its own Amador County’s premier vintners and burgeoning Shenandoah Valley vineyards scattered along Historic State Highway 49 (California’s “official Mother Lode highway” named after the Gold Rush 49’ers). In addition to Syrah, Viognier, Barbera and Sangiovese varieties, some of “the world’s finest Zinfandels” are created here, a portion of these crafted from prized, 19th century, "old vines."  Many Amador wines fall under the Sierra Foothills AVA (American Varietal Appellation) while others carry the Amador County Appellation.  Wine fever now sweeps Amador County, instead of the earlier 49'er gold fever, and provides an added boon to the area’s already well-established tourism industry. Of course, “old vines” often were planted by Europeans, some of the earliest international travelers to California’s Gold Country, who brought with them valuable vine, vegetable, fruit and olive cultivation skills.  Just like so many others around the world during the mid-19th century, Italian immigrants dreamed the “California dream,” as the Gold Rush was frequently called.  But after settling in the Mother Lode, these talented pioneers left a true Gold Rush legacy by working alongside “Californios” of Spanish Mexican descent to establish the early wine industry for which California today is so well-known.  ********** ANCIENT RIVERS OF GOLD Situated along the Mother Lode within today’s Amador County (“Amador” translates as “lover of gold”), Sutter Creek took its name from John A. Sutter who became one of this creek-side settlement’s most prominent citizens.  But it was the presence of the “creek” that ran through this early mining camp, -- and this creek’s vital connection to California’s “ancient rivers of gold” --, that ultimately ensured the region’s rich ore deposits and Sutter Creek’s future fame as a permanent, international “destination location.”   Northern California’s well-mapped, highly-documented “ancient rivers of gold” -- rivers that date back millions of years to the Tertiary Period -- are known to have carried large quantities of gold within their gravels.  Because these now-dry Tertiary rivers crisscross California’s Mother Lode, they are thought to be a prime source for the gold found during the Gold Rush in the region’s rivers and “creeks.”  Many miles of these “ancient rivers” still remain un-worked and, even today, may be very rich in unclaimed gold. ******** SILVER SERVICE IN SUMPTUOUS SETTINGS Foxes Inn prides itself on a well-deserved reputation for graceful hospitality in idyllic surroundings.  The Inn’s three guest suites and four guest rooms, all extensively remodeled recently by the current innkeepers, provide unusually spacious and sumptuous guest retreats.  All accommodations are uniquely designed and include exceptionally luxurious, high-thread-count linens, elegant antique furnishings, soothing designer hues and meticulously polished, pristine baths.  Many offer preferred private entries; some even include handsome fireplaces.  All are equipped with soft, ermine-like signature bath robes, refrigerators, hair dryers, clock radios, cd players, tv/vcrs, built-in sound systems and individually-controlled air-conditioning and heating. The Inn’s two-course, "bonjour, bon appetit," gourmet breakfasts offer guests an inviting selection of aromatic and succulent choices, are “full chef-prepared” and cooked-to-order and, at the guest’s preferred hour, properly served on exquisitely ornate silver trays.  Breakfasts may be delivered either directly to guest quarters or within the Inn’s lush gardens, weather permitting.  It should be noted that the Foxes Inn further boasts an incredibly impressive, designer-inspired, commercial kitchen.  Here, expert food preparation and masterful presentation are taken very seriously by highly-trained culinary professionals; discerning, appreciative guests savor the difference! In keeping with Foxes mantra of providing high-end, luxury service to its clientele, the Inn, of course, offers complementary concierge service and wireless Internet. ******** SMALL TOWN HOSPITALITY WITH GENEROUS AMENITIES Sutter Creek and Amador County offer visitors from all over the world many fine restaurants, coffee shops, wine tasting opportunities, boutique and antique shopping, museums, gold mine tours, vibrant live theatre and an impressive weekly litany of other cultural events that would exceed the expectations of even the most sophisticated and discerning of guests.  Check out just some of the links on this website to enjoy an introduction to the vast array of area attractions that consistently draw discriminating guests to this exceptionally fine, luxury Inn in Sutter Creek, one of California’s best preserved, 19th century Gold Rush towns. When all is said and done, however, it may simply be Sutter Creek’s welcoming Old West, inviting small town hospitality, Amador County’s charming, winding roads, historic vineyards and sublime, oak studded, hillside landscapes as well as this luxury Inn’s genteel promise of fine service, tranquil refuge, plush comfort and opportunity for personal renewal that, finally, compels and attracts today’s valued, high-end guest.  ******** If you, as an aspiring innkeeper, appreciate the priceless value of fine, high-end luxury service and wish to learn more about this outstanding California hospitality opportunity, please contact: Johanna Welty, Inn Sales Specialist 925.708.4505 / Johanna@apr.com www.CaliforniaInnSpecialist.com  Important Post Script: Today's "Price of Gold" Sutter Creek is only about 1 hour farther of a drive from San Francisco than, say for example, Napa. Sutter Creek is only 30 minutes from Sacramento, the state capital, 90 minutes from Tahoe and about 90 minutes to Yosemite. One of the current owners, a San Francisco businessman, drives to San Francisco every week, taking less than 2 hours to get the Bay Bridge. He also telecommutes Mondays and Fridays and stays at a San Francisco hotel Tuesdays through Thursdays ... and has done this happily and successfully for 4 years.  After studying all Northern California inns, this Bay Area businessman and his wife purchased The Foxes Inn after they realized that they could buy far more of a business ... and home ... in Sutter Creek .  They still believe that, by purchasing in Sutter Creek, they received far more for their dollar than if they had purchased "closer in" to San Francisco. It is true that similar, "closer in" Bay Area LUXURY INNS would be priced far more than The Foxes Inn of Sutter Creek.  (Savvy investors take note!) ****************************************** http://www.CaliforniaGoldCountryLuxuryInn.com 7/27/2010 12:53:13 AM 2010-07-27T00:53:13 Johanna Welty and Alain Pinel Realtors are particularly honored to have been selected to list this elegant East Bay Elizabethan nestled within one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier golf communities, the celebrated  Blackhawk Country Club. Never before brought to market, this distinctive residence is both warm and inviting and boasts approximately 4,000 square feet.  Secluded from immediate curbside view, yet quietly overseeing the prestigious promenade below that leads directly to clubhouses and golf courses, the property commands one of the community’s largest parcels – a premier lot with .62 acres that backs up to coveted “open space” affording unusual privacy. Mature, lush landscaping and handsome custom pavers envelope all outdoor living spaces.  Tall Italian Cypress flank the long entry drive that gracefully curves toward generous, upper level parking with ample tandem parking in front of the three-car garage.  Rear gardens, flanked by a variety of delightful gathering patios finished with custom pavers and circled by mature hedges, are designed for entertaining and relaxing -- all surround an inviting, solar-heated pool and spa, complemented by a most charming cabana sporting its very own half bath, again polished off with custom pavers. Towering verdant redwoods form a deep rear wall behind which swells the welcoming solitude of “open space.” The interior of this custom-built, two-story home offers rich hardwood flooring, including elaborate parquet, and a vast array of handsome, built-in bookcases.  A recently-updated granite and stainless steel kitchen opens up to an expansive “great room” anchored by a massive brick, gas-starting fireplace while simultaneously embracing direct panoramic views of verdant patios and blue pool and spa.  The sunken great room leads to a gentleman’s library with attached, full bath -- this could become a most convenient, first floor, fifth bedroom/inlaw/au-pair quarters.  A formal, sunken living room with gas-starting fireplace opening to an adjoining dining room and oversized butler’s pantry add polished entertaining space to this easy-flow, traditional residential floor plan.    Three bedrooms and another two full baths located on the second floor complement an oversized master suite with its own private, and most spacious and bright, master bath.  The unusually large master suite surprises with an expansive, entirely unexpected, two-room walk-in closet – do not miss its separate shoe closet -- definitely not to be missed!  Direct interior access to the spacious and windowed three-car garage provides welcome convenience.  Polished, epoxy-finished flooring mirrors garage walls fully lined with contemporary, state-of-the-art, floor-to-ceiling, built-in storage.  An extra refrigerator plus space for a workshop make this the perfect garage. BONUS: "Stellar Sellers," before coming to market, completed all Section 1 and much of Section 2 Pest Work.  (Section 2 Recommendations normally are covered by Buyers.) These Sellers ALSO recently installed a state-of-the-art, AUTOMATIC ventilating system in the under floor area of their home.  The elaborate system consists of one (1) in line fan with ducting to distribute exterior air into all of the non-ventilated areas of the underfloor -- all entirely controlled by an automatic timer! To schedule a personal tour of this fine home, please contact: Johanna Welty, Alain Pinel Realtors, johanna@apr.com To learn more about the GATED, exclusive social and recreational community of Blackhawk Country Club, visit: www.Blackhawkcc.org http://www.BlackhawkBeauty.com 7/20/2010 8:32:17 PM 2010-07-20T20:32:17 Between Church and School Streets, Historic Grass Valley, CA 95945<br />Located on a prime .53 acre corner lot centrally situated within historic Grass Valley, the early Gold Rush town where the world-famous Empire Mine produced for over a century the richest of all California ore, the intrepid inn buyer/aficionado/adventurer discovers this delightfully elegant Victorian Inn ALONG WITH its ultra-dramatic, "separate owners' quarters," -- a vintage 4-story Barn now converted to a most unique, contemporary loft-style home with custom elevator and over-sized, 2,060 square foot garage. MULTIPLE USES: Decidedly an unusual and rare opportunity, this in-town gated compound could appeal either to an aspiring innkeeper who longs for "larger than cubby hole" owners' quarters or, equally, to a high-energy, independent entrepreneur/car collector who values a spacious and dramatic home that includes a 2,060 square foot garage AND a charming historic, income-producing Inn. Too, because both the Inn and the Barn share the same gated, half acre+ parcel, this unique Gold Country offering could become a wonderful family compound/retreat serving the needs of multi-generations. One generation could reside in the 4-story Barn/Loft while another could take over what is now the historic Inn and simply return the Inn to its original purpose, a handsome, mid-19th Century Victorian home. What a perfect place for a large and loving family to share this property's inviting "mermaid" pool and spa as well as Grass Valley's delightfully crisp, clean air and unusual "quality of life!" THE STATE OF INN OWNERS' QUARTERS: As any aspiring or existing innkeeper already knows, "owners' quarters" associated with Inns are often quite small, sometimes no larger than a one bedroom/one bath apartment. This exceptional offering poses a sharp and welcome contrast with its 2,885 square foot California Gold Country Period Inn AND separate "owners' quarters" FAR LARGER than the entire Inn itself! In this case, a 4-story Barn with 3,974 square foot of gross living space represents the surprisingly spacious "owners' quarters!" GRASS VALLEY OF YESTERDAY AND TODAY: An important and popular San Francisco Bay Area tourist destination, Grass Valley boasts a colorful past intricately woven with the history of its own famed Empire Mine, one of the Golden State's first -- and eventually the largest and most productive -- hardrock gold mining operations in the West. With the discovery in 1850 of gold flecks in a local outcropping of quartz, Grass Valley was born! William Bowers Bourn, II, who took over the mine from his father in 1887, went on to become a big name in California, leaving, among his many legacies, the 43-room Filoli mansion in Woodside and the Greystone Winery (now headquarters for the Culinary Institute of America) in St. Helena. The Grass Valley mine that made his fortune is now the Empire Mine State Historic Park, attracting countless visitors from all over the world annually. Today's Grass Valley, at an elevation of 2,500 feet nestled within the California's Sierra foothills wine-growing country halfway between the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe, reflects a progressive, fresh air community where four seasons are enjoyed along with impressive live theatre, thriving arts, film festivals, fine dining with a calendar of culinary events, a growing high-tech electronics industry and, of course, the exciting array of Northern Sierra wine country attractions that include tours and convenient in-town tasting rooms sponsored by the area's many wineries. THE INN (2,885 SQUARE FEET) AND AN 81% OCCUPANCY RATE! This charming, ca. 1861, two-story, historic B&B, surrounded by towering redwoods, fragrant lilacs, blooming azaleas, rich rhododendron and even wild onions, handsomely dominates a spacious corner, in-town lot and provides guests with a true Victorian wrap-around porch, generous off-street parking, a "mermaid-tiled" pool/spa and countless relaxing outdoor patios. The Inn's first floor interior includes an elegant, formal parlor, rich Arts and Crafts dining room, open country kitchen with breakfast area, one full suite with two separate bedrooms and private bath and another guest room with its own en suite bath. The Inn's second floor offers two distinct guest quarters, each also with its own private bath. The larger of these often serves as the "wedding suite." The Inn Reception Office is also located toward the rear of this second floor, conveniently adjacent to the Inn's guest parking. Within the property's secure, gated compound are five marked, outdoor guest parking places. INN'S SPECIAL LOCATION: Of special interest to aspiring innkeepers is the exceptional "Church Street" location of the Inn, cornering two different churches and within walking distance to several more -- ideal for any Inn that wishes to boost occupancy and/or any innkeeper who plans to benefit from hosting wedding-related events. The Inn also is within walking distance to downtown's restaurants, theatres, and wine tasting rooms and less than 30 miles from Beale Air Force Base. In 2006, the Inn was selected to be included in the prestigious "DESIGNS FOR LIVING Home Tour," an annual benefit organized to support "Music in the Mountains." INN's 2009 STELLAR WEEK-END OCCUPANCY RATE of 81% is far above today's industry average and reflects remarkable guest satisfaction coupled with strong repeat clientele.  Such an impressive occupancy rate further underscores the outstanding "destination" value of Grass Valley, one of California's pre-eminent historic gold mining communities set amidst the emerging Sierra Foothill wine growing country!  OWNERS' QUARTERS (3,974 SQUARE FEET OF GROSS LIVING SPACE PLUS A 2,060 SQUARE FOOT OVER-SIZED GARAGE ACCOMMODATING AT LEAST SIX VEHICLES): The 4-story Barn, now converted to an awe-inspiring, loft-style residence, is truly a one-of-a-kind, commanding contemporary art statement that includes vintage stained-glass windows, dual-pane windows throughout, an oil baron's front door, custom elevator with back-up generator, dramatic skylights, romantic and warming gas-fireplaces, premium insulation, spiral staircase, fabulously high-in-the-sky catwalk and sleekly polished, original barn wood floors and today's preference for "industrial" architectural accents. Baths are elegantly finished with Kohler and other high-end appointments and include a bidet in Master Bath but also a charming Victorian claw foot tub; the handsome kitchen sports unusual counter top finishes incorporating original barn wood, an impressive granite sink and a custom ventilation system to complement the "serious" Wolf gas stove/cook top. Massive "great room" spaces reflect contemporary industrial loft-styling with exposed piping and a variety of fans and lighting positioned high along towering vaulted ceilings. Windows are practical, double hung, dual panes that provide ease of cleaning. Two of the Barn's five "bedrooms" serve as offices that share a gas fireplace and half bath and are accessed by a separate entry from School Street. The floor plan of the Barn's garage suggests room for a total of six vehicles; this does not include the side carport. Along with the elevator, there is a handy half bath on the garage level, a useful mud room and a flight of stairs up to the second story Great Room. In 2002, the contemporary Barn/Loft was a featured home participating in the annual "Music in the Mountains" Benefit Tour. The entire .53 acre compound, that includes both the Inn and the Barn, is accessed toward the rear side of the parcel via an automatic-sensor, electric gate. NEVADA COUNTY PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT: "Nevada Gold: The 2008-2009 Official Guide To Nevada County" reports that local residential construction costs currently range from $200 to $275 per square foot depending on location and site, with "high-end" homes fully dependent on finishes, extras and complexity. This exceptional Grass Valley property that includes not only a centrally-located, in-town historic Inn but also an extraordinary, 4-story Barn/"high end" residence/Owners' Quarters offers a total of 6,859 GROSS LIVING SPACE on a prime .53 acre parcel ... and comes in at a mere $240.56 per square foot! This information alone could be music to the ears of any lender.* (Please note the GROSS LIVING SPACE for this property does NOT include the Barn's 2,060 square foot garage!) *Seller currently has an ASSUMABLE Residential Mortgage. FURTHER INFORMATION & SHOWINGS: For much more information on or to schedule a showing of this extraordinary pair of Gold Rush properties located on a parcel that offers the future possibility of a lot split, please contact Listing Agent Johanna Welty at: 925.708.4505 or email her at: Johanna@apr.com PLEASE ALSO VISIT: www.GoldRushPairExtraordinaire.com http://www.GoldRushPairExtraordinaire.com 4/19/2010 1:58:55 AM 2010-04-19T01:58:55 INTRODUCTION This pristine, impeccably-maintained and competitively-priced, “AAA-rated” coastal Inn commands one of California’s most desirable, seaside locations.  Ideally nestled within one of the Golden State’s most prized places of poetic beauty, this luxury lodge is also conveniently located just 100 miles north of San Francisco.  The importance of “place” underscores the value of this extraordinary offering – an offering that so gracefully shepherds the sea amidst towering stands of redwood and pine, flowering fruit trees, verdant fern groves, blooming rhododendron, wild azalea and opulent orchids -- all in a "place" where calla lilies are, in fact, considered to be mere "weeds!"  **************** THE NORTH COAST COUNTRY INN Situated along the famed “Mendonoma” Coast, – where Mendocino and Sonoma counties meet the Pacific at the tranquil shores of the Gualala River --, this picture-perfect and surprisingly posh, six-guest room Inn with handsome, recently updated, separate owners’ quarters commands approximately .86 acres of a forested slope that, with mystical majesty, rises dramatically above cool ocean breezes and California’s famous Scenic Highway One.  The Inn’s location is particularly prime, falling as it does within what locally is called the “Banana Belt,” a rare and nearly fogless micro-climate that curiously stretches only from the village of Gualala to this Inn!      A cluster of four juxtaposed, detached, redwood buildings, comprising approximately 4,346 square feet of total finished floor area, includes a separate and highly efficient commercial kitchen attached to an invitingly, immaculate and bright “guest breakfast room.”  The "tree-house-like" property further offers an office for guest check-in (equipped with wine cellar) as well as meticulously-maintained grounds enveloping a soothing, rejuvenating, hillside hot tub situated within a secluded, split-level redwood enclosure.  All of this is surrounded by lush native landscaping sporting shaded, winding brick pathways, some of which lead to an upper, “top-of-the-world,” park-like span that often serves as a meditation meadow or site for fabulously festive, celestial ceremonies.  This peaceful plateau with hidden hammock is itself crowned by a gazebo skirted by plush, manicured lawns and framed, once again, by majestic redwood and pine reaching ever higher toward heavenly-vaulted, azure coastal skies.   Because sea lions particularly favor this part of the coast, their subtle calls occasionally bekon in the distance.      Privately decked with preferred, separate entries, guest accommodations offer unusually spacious bedrooms expanded by inviting lounging areas.  Elegant, uniquely-furnished interiors don dramatic vaulted ceilings and intentionally contrast sharply with "classic coast" rustic Redwood exteriors.  All suites warmly welcome with romantic fireplaces, "cushy" upholstered furniture, charming antique accents, soft lighting, vista-loving window spans forever revealing magical coastal garden surroundings, luxurious bedding, elegant baths with skylights -- some even providing jet soaking tubs --, tables smartly dressed for two and – surprise! – even tasteful, mini-kitchens thoughtfully equipped to meet basic guest needs.     Onsite guest parking is generous and conveniently available on two levels.   The Inn boasts not only its own emergency gas-fired generator housed in its own emplacement but also a recently-installed Rheem 199,000 BTU tankless (gas) hot water heater that provides an endless supply of instantaneous hot water to guests and owners alike.  The property is served by more-than-adequate electrical power with metered entry for two panels, one 200 amp, one 400 amp, on 110/220 volts with multiple circuit breakers.  The Inn’s eight fireplaces are either wood-burning or gas-fired -- owners’ quarters, guest breakfast room and all guest suites sport fireplaces.  The facility also includes laundry and storage rooms as well as a large shop currently being used by the owners for carpentry.  The property is served by a municipal water district and has its own septic system that includes a concrete 1,200 gallon tank, a pumping system to an uphill, level out, four-channel leach field with a total drainage area of approximately 212 linear feet. ****************  OWNERS' QUARTERS The North Coast Country Inn provides comfortable, spacious and updated Owners' Quarters located directly above the Guest Check-in Office.  A delightfully bright stainless steel/granite kitchen sports a vaulted skylight, a handsome stone fireplace graces the living area and the dining room's fabulous French doors reach out to lush and verdant hillside garden surroundings.  ************** THE PLACE Rarely does a “place” claim so many serious publications devoted to its uncontested scenic beauty, rich history and fascinating residents.  (See below a partial list of Suggested Reading.)  The treasured, garden-by-the-sea location of this “California Coast Dream Inn” is, indeed, jewel-like.  Its historic town of Gualala (pronounced "wa-la'-la"), its rugged, famously breathtaking, coastal panoramic views and its celebrated, affluent, immediate neighbors, including permanent homeowners at The Sea Ranch, all contribute and testify to this destination's priceless value.  Because quality of “destination” dictates ultimate long-term hospitality value, Gualala’s North Coast Country Inn will immediately present itself as a clear opportunity to any aspiring innkeeper in search of a viable, coast business.  However, this same, “paradise on earth” property could readily serve new owners as a luxurious vacation compound or magnificent corporate retreat.  In other words, this well-established, upscale lodging may easily assume new and equally rewarding roles.  Traditional access to this idyllic stretch of coast is made via the state’s famed and meandering Scenic Highway One, a well-maintained historic road that hugs the length of California’s dramatically rugged coastline but, upon reaching San Francisco, is forced by “the edge of the earth” to take a brief detour inland.    Just north of The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway One re-emerges and resumes its coastal vigilance at Bodega Bay where it forges north across the Russian River, pressing past bluffs of historic Fort Ross, a fabled site that still reflects rich remnants of nineteenth century Russian fur-trapping-post architecture.  Then, after winding through rolling sheep and cattle grazing lands – an agricultural area long known for premier dairies and creameries --, appears The Sea Ranch -- a world-renown, architecturally-significant, decidedly-affluent, 4,000 acre, ten-mile long “landscape” development that boasts its own golf course and airport.  Celebrated artists, architects, academicians, scientists, writers, poets and other international visionaries reside within this often illusory, eco-conscious community that subtly envelopes Highway One just south of the serene shores of the Gualala and the charming town that carries its same name.  "Gualala" is a Pomo Native-American term that means “water coming down place.”   Today’s Gualala, situated where its gentle River meets the glistening Pacific, is now a bustling commercial center that serves the increasing needs of a sophisticated, affluent clientele.  The community proudly sports its own, highly respected Gualala Art Center along with numerous other art galleries, a variety of high-end restaurants, food shops and supermarkets, post office, schools, medical clinics, pharmacy, banks, dentists, architects, interior designers, contractors and building supply/hardware stores, well-stocked book stores, its own weekly newspaper, The Independent Coast Observer, a celebrated local winery and proximity to the internationally-acclaimed wine growing region known as The Anderson Valley.   The unincorporated village also benefits from an active Chamber of Commerce that sponsors endless cultural events and attractions throughout the year, such as early spring’s “Whale & Jazz Festival.”  Tourists and locals alike turn out in force to support these activities.   Although the Mendonoma Coast offers a host of sandy beaches, hiking trails and regional parks, Gualala Point Regional Park is particularly popular with day hikers, picnickers, kayakers and canoers, and the Gualala River is known for its steelhead and prized silver salmon. ************ THE COMPETITION Since all urban development along the Mendonoma coast is controlled by the California Coastal Commission, expansion and/or development are limited to protect coastal environment and ecology.  This mirrors the guiding mission set forth by Gualala’s neighbor, The Sea Ranch.   The same Coastal Commission, of course, determines hospitality expansion and, over the past two decades, has permitted only one new Bed & Breakfast – an establishment located much farther north and close to Fort Bragg, another Mendocino community that represents a distinct travel destination more easily accessed by inland Interstate 101/Highway 20 than by the coast’s Scenic Highway One.    Within the village of Gualala, the North Coast Country Inn has little upscale lodging competition. ************  SUGGESTED READING Apton, Bill. Mendonomans: The People, The Land. AZ Press, Mill Valley, California, 2004.   Lyndon, Donlyn and Jim Alinder. The Sea Ranch. Princeton Architectural Press, New York, 2004.   White-Parks, Annette. Qh awala-li “water coming down place:” A History of Gualala, Mendocino County, California. Freshcut Press, Portland, Oregon, 2006. ******  SUMMARY Centered along one of California’s most preferred travel destinations, the majestic Mendonoma Coast, and accessed by the state’s most famed Scenic Highway One, the highly-rated, award-winning North Coast Country Inn presents a rare opportunity to own and operate a handsome, upscale, well-maintained and well-established hospitality business -- indeed, a veritable "Dream Inn" that enjoys scant market competition.  Due to its prime, paradise-like location and its six, luxury guest accommodations, this Inn presents a viable and certain business opportunity.  Its ideal convenience to a thriving, seaside village, regional wineries, affluent neighbors and San Francisco further underscores its equal value as a "dream" vacation compound or spectacular corporate retreat.    **************** For further information or to schedule a private tour, please contact Listing Agent.   Johanna Welty California Inn Sales Specialist   925.708.4505 / Johanna@apr.com   Visit:   www.CaliforniaCoastDreamInn.com       Listing Agent Post Script   As with all of my inn listings, I took endless photos to accurately portray this Dream Inn.  However, in this case, I personally took over 400 photos of both the Inn and its dramatic surroundings, including the incredibly majestic, Mendonoma coastline, the idyllic and serene Gualala River and the twisting, awe-inspiring Scenic Coast Highway that leads all to Gualala and this Inn.  Thus, if any prospect wishes to "see" more, he or she need only ask.   Anyone who is fortunate to travel Scenic Highway One will see -- on any given day, including average, mid-week days -- the impressive variety of "others" enjoying California's fabulous coast.  Because the sea endures as a relentless magnet to all who wish to become inspired or renewed, throughout the year during any season and on any given day, casual travelers along this treasured coast will witness plein-air painters intently with brush in hand at easels, intrepid cyclists and backpackers rounding curves and climbing grades, families out walking together hand-in-hand, dark winged birds of prey meanacingly diving overhead, rotund cattle -- yes! well-fed, slowly and nonchalantly ambling along Highway One and not even confining themselves to any one lane! --, black leather-bound motorcyclists who always seek out the world's most challenging roadways, everyday people perched atop rugged bluffs, often armed with binoculars, paying homage to spectacular sunsets, colorful balloonists drifting high above gentle sea breezes and silhouettes of strolling dog-lovers with their four-legged friends frolicking along sandy, whitecapped beaches and jagged, often secluded, finger coves.     That many of these enthusiasts are not from abroad or even from other states but, rather, from California -- Californians who clearly comprehend and treasure the priceless value of their own North Coast's natural beauty -- testifies to the enduring and rejuvenating strength of the sea, particularly where it meets the magical and majestic Mendonoma shoreline.  And, it is this same sea with its commanding coastline that attracts to California more tourists from around the world than does any one of our country's other 49 states.   Enjoy!                                                                                                                                                                         http://www.CaliforniaCoastDreamInn.com 5/24/2010 1:44:28 PM 2010-05-24T13:44:28 400 Berding Street, Ferndale, CA 95536<br />Inn Specialist Johanna Welty and Alain Pinel Realtors are particularly honored to have been awarded the valued listing for the sale of The Gingerbread Mansion Bed and Breakfast Inn. Not only is The Gingerbread an iconic California B&B recognized and revered the world over but even more significant is the property's enduring prestige as one of the West Coast's most prized, photographed and published 19th century architectural landmarks. Thus, the premier listing of the 32-room Queen Anne mansion -- the pride of historic "Victorian Ferndale" -- along with its famous manicured English Garden will attract and interest both aspiring innkeepers and serious preservationists around the world. Originally built in 1899, as a three-story family residence for Dr. Hogan J. Ring, a Norwegian physician who immigrated to California, the historic redwood "Painted Lady" with its extravagant fancywork was always simply known as "The Ring House" until, almost a century later, it became The Gingerbread Mansion Bed and Breakfast Inn. The Ring House continues to represent the most grand of the 19th century "Butterfat Palaces" of "Cream City." Situated along California's North Coast within the fertile Eel River Valley, Ferndale early on became an integral part of the state's vast Redwood Empire. But the village's wealthy, dairy-based economy further distinguished the small, idyllic farm community, causing it to be nicknamed "Cream City" and its ornately opulant homes "Butterfat Palaces." And, just as the Redwood Empire thrived satisfying San Francisco's voracious appetite for valued redwood timber, Ferndale prospered by supplying butter and cream to the same illustrious "City by the Bay." The Property originally known as The Ring House In its 1994 publication The Victorian Homes of Ferndale, The Ferndale Museum discusses The Ring House and notes that “the original front section of the home is Queen Anne style with touches of Eastlake. The back, more utilitarian section, was added in 1920 for use as a hospital. The house, with its octagonal turrets, balconies, crenelated eaves, trimmed gables and wooden crested roof tops, is the largest in town with 32 rooms.” The publication further observes that the famed Victorian’s “construction was quite different from most others at that time. The foundation was of concrete and a two foot crawl space was allowed between the first and second floors. Made of redwood, the double wall construction has some boards 24 inches wide and some of the support beams are 18 inches square." Serious preservation of The Ring House began in the 1970s with subsequent owners converting the famed Queen Anne into the internationally-recognized Bed and Breakfast that it is today. Curiously, no owner yet has listed the deserving “Drama Queen/Painted Lady” on National Register of Historic Places. The Bed and Breakfast Inn now known as The Gingerbread Mansion With eleven elegantly-furnished, period guest suites – all equipped with romantic fireplaces, unexpected flat screens and adjoining handsome private baths --, the 8,544 square foot Gingerbread Mansion Bed and Breakfast Inn represents one of Northern California’s largest historic boutique lodgings. The premier, “Select Registry” property provides guests with many more “public” guest gathering/common areas than the industry norm. Gingerbread guests are free to enjoy two front parlors, each with massive redwood pocket doors and fireplaces, an afternoon tea room, a handsome library, an opulent dining room where elaborate, multi-course breakfasts are served overlooking the inviting English Garden, a well-stocked gift shop and, of course, the formal English Garden which itself dominates one full town block alongside the Inn. The cool coastal climate of Ferndale allows this magical “garden of paradise” to thrive while providing guests a serene sanctuary -- an idyllic, peaceful haven of solitude and refuge set within exquisite landscaped beauty. “Backstage,” the historic Inn sports a well-equipped commercial kitchen, reservation office, two laundry rooms and a sprawling, light-drenched, penthouse-like innkeeper/owners’ quarters on the top floor. This unusually large living space offers exquisite views from an oversized living room along with a spacious, eat-in kitchen and a roomy bedroom with adjoining private bath. The Victorian Village of Ferndale Located just 250 miles north of San Francisco, a short stretch off of California’s famed Redwood Highway (US 101), the “Victorian Village” of Ferndale boasts some of the Golden State’s most treasured 19th century structures. It is an architecturally-preserved jewel of a town and, as such, is designated as a California Historic Landmark. The charming community is nestled within the Eel River Valley between the Redwood Highway and the Pacific Ocean. Its surrounding, fertile agricultural lands are unusually rich thanks to centuries of delta deposits from nearby converging Salt and Eel Rivers. The village was incorporated in 1893 but Euro-American settlement of this flat, thickly forested, coastal area, choked with towering 6-8 foot tall ferns, began in 1852. California’s mid-century Gold Rush attracted Europeans to this region after disappointing gold field prospecting dashed their early hopes of striking it rich in the "Promised Land." Immigrants from Swiss and Danish dairy-farming communities brought their expertise and traditions of small cooperative creameries to lay the foundation of what was to become the Valley’s booming industry. By 1890, several creameries had opened within a five-mile radius of Ferndale, and the town soon became known as “Cream City.” Its butter was rated the best in the state; its opulent residences – veritable “Drama Queens” -- became known as “Butterfat Palaces.” Today, the Victorian Village of Ferndale offers an ultra-friendly, old-time, small-town atmosphere. Its envigorating coastal climate and magnificent array of preserved 19th century architecture welcome and reward visitors from near and afar. What Does a Car Show Have to do with a Victorian "Drama Queen?" In order to complete marketing photography of The Gingerbread Mansion, I spent the entire last week-end of July secluded within the famed, three-story B&B. Friday til dusk, I constantly overheard voices outside of the Inn -- those of a seemingly endless parade of admiring visitors ambling in awe around the magnificent Queen Anne Victorian as they, too, photographed this supreme architectural treasure. Then on Saturday, in addition to just voices, I became aware of automobile engines, some much louder than others. I soon started to realize that participants in that week-end's annual Fortuna AutoXpo were themselves driving their exquisite motor cars over to the neighboring community's Gingerbread Mansion. At dusk, I emerged from the 32-room Victorian and saw that Fortuna's AutoXpo organizers had actually set up a table to accommodate the almost 500 fancy auto show participants who drove over to Ferndale from Fortuna simply to have their elegant cars photographed in front of the famed Gingerbread Mansion. Only then did I fully understand how widespread is the appreciation for Ferndale's most photographed "Drama Queen," the regal Queen Anne Victorian that, today, still is known as The Gingerbread Mansion. Concerning “List Price” As with the sale of all real estate, it is the Seller, not the Realtor, who establishes list price. In this instance, the Seller chose to set an unusually low list price in order to attract the most market interest from preservationists and aspiring innkeepers alike. The Seller's list price of $999,000 represents an unusually low $117/square foot. This is unheard of, particularly in California, a state where real estate values traditionally are known to be high. The list price also is far below the today’s market average for similar-sized, Northern California Bed and Breakfast Inns. Many of these other Inns have not been awarded the Gingerbread’s prestigious “Select Registry” designation that distinguishes only the finest boutique lodgings. The listing agent, a Northern California Inn Specialist, originally proposed a list price of $1,850,000, based on other Northern California "active" inn comps. Recently, an extremely conservative “replacement” cost estimate came in at $1,520,000 but did NOT include the antique furniture, other furnishings, fixtures or equipment. This 8,544 square foot, 32-room, historic Bed and Breakfast comes fully furnished with some furnishings antique. In truth, the “replacement/reproduction” cost for The Gingerbread Mansion is priceless. This is because the skilled craftsmen and talented artisans capable of creating such a three-story, Gingerbread confection no longer exist. The Gingerbread Mansion, simply-stated, represents an invaluable antique architectural relic, patiently awaiting a new owner who has the appreciation, respect and willingness to care for such a treasured, Victorian. The ideal Buyer, of course, would be one similar to the prestigious, exclusive men's club, The Ingomar Club, that wisely acquired -- and continues to magnificently maintain -- the celebrated Queen Anne style Carson Mansion in nearby Eureka, California. Important Disclosure The Gingerbread Mansion is now Bank-owned. Because the Seller is a Bank, the Seller has no legal obligation to provide disclosures of any kind to Buyers. This is similar to a Probate Sale where the Seller has never occupied the property and, therefore, has no direct knowledge of the property to disclose. Therefore, 400 Berding Street in Ferndale will be sold “As Is” and without business financials. For further information on this matter, please contact the Listing Agent. A Final Word The tradition of Bed and Breakfasts harks back to Europe but took strong hold in the United States during the 1980s, following America's bicentennial and associated interest in preserving our Nation's architectural heritage. The Gingerbread Mansion represents one of the "purest" B&Bs in all of the Golden State. Its structural honesty and undeniable value as a historic Victorian architectural treasure combined with its three decades of serving guests in the "traditional" Bed and Breakfast manner make The Gingerbread a California icon and in a class of its own. http://www.GingerbreadMansionBedandBreakfastForSale.com 8/10/2010 8:38:39 PM 2010-08-10T20:38:39 Opportunity Overview This charming, EXTREMELY WELL-PRICED and SUCCESSFUL (6% Revenue INCREASE for 2009!) historic Victorian Queen Anne-style, redwood-built Inn, centrally located within the B&B District of Fort Bragg -- "the undiscovered GEM of the Mendocino Coast" -- offers eight guest bedrooms, each with its own private bath. Unusually spacious Owners' Quarters include two more bedrooms, two full baths plus sunny kitchen and roomy living/dining areas -- all just freshly repainted and recently recarpeted! This well-established Inn, now continuously operated as a successful B&B for the past 30 years, also provides a cozy common area for guests to enjoy breakfast, read or just relax. The Inn represents a "turnkey" business opportunity in a prime Mendocino Coast growth community and will be sold with accompanying, commercially-zoned, real estate -- all fronting Scenic Highway 1, the historic Pacific Coast Highway that also serves as this town's Main Street.  The Pacific Ocean and Glass Beach are just steps away and California's famed majestic Redwoods nearby! ***** Extremely Important Information for Savvy Inn Investors This property, fortunately, is situated on the EAST SIDE of California Scenic Highway 1, the side that allows for further business expansion.  The California Coastal Commission's far more restrictive zoning affects properties located on the WEST SIDE of the Pacific Coast Highway and, therefore, those properties immediately across from this Inn.  In other words, California's Coastal Commission impacts all land and property located from the west side of Highway 1 to the Pacific Ocean.  For a wise investor looking to grow a hospitality business, this may be key information. ******** This well-established, Victorian country inn is ideally suited for buyers who want a lifestyle that allows them to be their own boss while they grow an already successful "turnkey" business! Highly experienced, current innkeepers are willing to train new owners! *************** Please call Listing Agent (925) 708-4505 to schedule a confidential tour of this unusually low priced, Greater Bay Area property that offers both lifestyle and serious business growth opportunities! If you have been waiting for a well-run, AFFORDABLE Mendocino Coast B&B with solid revenue history, you will immediately recognize the pricing opportunity that this eight-guest bedroom inn provides! ********************** Johanna Welty, California Inn Specialist Johanna@apr.com   925.708.4505  www.MendocinoCoastBedandBreakfastInn.com http://www.MendocinoCoastBedandBreakfastInn.com 4/5/2010 7:15:38 PM 2010-04-05T19:15:38 501, 503 & 505 Main Street, Quincy, CA 95971<br />Priced at a mere $83/square foot and situated within a Northeastern California County Seat, itself nestled against the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, this centrally-located, in-town "art deco facade" inn, fronting the majestic Plumas County Courthouse, offers an unusually charming and comfortable, old-style lodging sojourn along what is known as Northern California's treasured Feather River Scenic Byway. At an elevation of 3,409 feet, located roughly between Chico, CA and Reno, NV and only a short distance from Mt. Lassen, Quincy is reached by following Highway 70 up the Feather River Canyon, -- an awesome gorge carved by the flowing Feather River through massive, age-old formations of solid granite. Since 1937, the year that the historic WPA Byway project was completed, travelers have been continuously treated to incomparable natural beauty and diversity in terrain, magnificent four-season changing landscape panoramas, richly diverse wildlife habitat and remarkable signs of human endeavor and engineering that include historic railroads and bridges, dauntingly deep and dark, granite-bored tunnels and architecturally impressive hydroelectric powerhouses. Known as an all-weather route because of its relatively low elevation, the Feather River Scenic Byway that leads directly to this central Quincy/Plumas County inn is enjoyed throughout the year by inn guests, visitors and sports enthusiasts alike. Built in 1935, this welcoming, second-story Quincy inn was renovated in 2005 by its current owners and, with its associated two separate ground floor retail spaces, occupies a building that, without doubt, enjoy's central Quincy's best commercial corner location directly across from the handsome, classic County Courthouse built in 1921. The 4,200 square foot inn itself speaks of comfort and charm with quiet accommodations and inviting gathering spaces that reflect subtle mountain and western interior decor with rich Pendleton accents. All guest rooms include televisions and high speed wireless internet access as well as a hearty country breakfast! Guests continually post positive reviews of their stays on Trip Advisor. While the current owners employ an experienced Innkeeper/Manager who resides on the premises occupying the inn's separate innkeeper's quarters, they also are willing to train new owners who may wish to operate the inn themselves. However, the current Innkeeper, a longtime Quincy resident who successfully markets special events such as cooking classes at the inn, would consider staying on to manage the inn for new owners, if the latter so wished. Just below this upstairs inn, two ground floor retail spaces offer valuable opportunities for further income. Historically, one has been operated as a sporting goods shop but now serves as an antiques mall. The other has served a variety of retail purposes but, most recently, operated as a coffee and sandwich shop. All commercial kitchen equipment associated with this now-closed venture is included in the sale. The Main Street, 8,400 total square foot, corner building carries three different addresses, one for the upstairs inn, the other two for the two street-floor retail store fronts. Electrical power is metered separately for all three addresses, and the propane for downstairs heating is metered separately for the two downstairs addresses. The water/sewer system metering is common to the entire building. Although the inn is a popular established business and has been called the "best B&B in town," it would also be legal to convert it to upstairs rental rooms and apartments, if a new buyer chose to do so. There is a good market for such rentals, as rental units are usually scarce in this college town. This Plumas County lodging facility along with its two lower retail locations are located within proximity to shops, fine restaurants, theatres, an art gallery, an antiques shop and the Plumas County Museum. Gansner Airport is nearby; Feather River College is just down the road. Close-by, Plumas County Fairgrounds hosts year-round attractions, including outstanding intercollegiate rodeo competitions, auto racing, classic car shows, music festivals, including the well-known High Sierra Music Festival, and, every August, the fair itself! Quincy, surrounded by Plumas County, offers an incredible variety of "uncrowded" outdoor opportunities for both serious and casual sports enthusiasts. Fly fishing, lake fishing, hunting, hiking, Feather River kayaking, snowmobiling and mountain biking are all popular. Inspiring fall colours and abundant spring wild flowers attract visitors of all persuasions from all over the world. Gold mining history abounds, and the famous Keddie Wye of railroad history is nearby. Guide services are available locally for those interested in trophy rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon from Bucks Lake, Lake Almanor, Lake Davis and Eagle Lake. If you have always dreamed of owning your own business and love the Sierras, this extremely well-priced Plumas County opportunity may provide just the incentive! The prime in-town location of this 8,400 square foot corner commercial building as well as the "business opportunity" flexibility offered by its three different addresses could allow any new owner/entrepreneur to earn meaningful income in endless ways ... all while enjoying life in a friendly, four-season "outdoor" environment that forms the foundation of this Northern California Sierra community! For more information on this rare trio of business opportunity spaces all within Quincy's most strategically located commercial building, please email Listing Agent Johanna Welty at Johanna@apr.com or telephone her at 925.708.4505. VISIT: www.FeatherRiverScenicBywayInn.com http://www.FeatherRiverScenicBywayInn.com 4/19/2010 1:52:26 AM 2010-04-19T01:52:26 8/23/2010 10:50:00 PM http://www.CaliforniaInnSpecialist.com 8/23/2010 10:50:00 PM