SOLD – The Chelsea House Victorian Inn, a five guest-room bed and breakfast for sale near Ann Arbor, has all the important components that make a small owner-operated B&B inn desirable and successful! Located in Chelsea, MI, the inn is less than a block from a leading American theater company, in an historic downtown area that is home to shops, galleries and restaurants. Ann Arbor, with all its university town activity is only 15 minutes away. The 1881 mansion was rigorously restored and then expanded with an architecturally authentic addition in 2000. There are spacious common rooms as well as guest rooms and suites of different sizes and a recently completed apartment that provides privacy, space and convenience for the owners. Occupancy rates exceed 40%. With a sixth large guest-room (already built) that can easily be added, there is ample room for growth at this superb bed and breakfast.

Listing Highlights

5 Guest Rooms & Suites
Bed & Breakfast Inn
Chelsea Historic District
15 Minutes from Ann Arbor, Next to The Purple Rose Theater
Solid, Proven Business
Desirable Owner’s Quarters
Walk to Theater, Dining, Galleries
1881 Mansion with Recent Additions
TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence

The Property

On the first floor of Chelsea House Victorian Inn is a grand entrance hall, two large guest living rooms, the dining room, a guest powder room, laundry room, pantry area, the kitchen and an office. The second floor of the inn includes two guest rooms and one guest suite with a functioning fireplace. A fourth guest suite occupies the third floor. A spacious deck, the covered front porch and a garden gazebo provide seasonal outdoor guest seating. A large bedroom and bath addition, not currently used as a guest room, connects the inn to the Carriage House, built in 2002. The first floor of the Carriage House is a three-bay garage. The second floor, accessed by a separate entrance, is a large guest suite/apartment that includes a full kitchen, washer/dryer and Jaccuzi Brand tub. All guest rooms have private bathrooms and are furnished with queen size beds.

The lower level of Chelsea House was converted to living quarters for the owners in 2010, and includes a kitchen with a breakfast bar, living room, bedroom, sitting room and full bathroom. The lower level is partially above grade with full windows that open and are on all 4 sides of the house, allowing the lower level to flood with light throughout the day. This comfortable, private domain is accessible from the kitchen and by a separate entrance.

The restoration of three-story Chelsea House is a testament to civic pride. The original façade and architectural details were expertly restored, heightening the inn’s sense of place. Importantly, underneath the historic surface all the major systems were replaced. Maintenance is thoroughly up to date and the Chelsea House is in excellent condition.

Accolades

The Chelsea House Victorian Inn earns excellent ratings for providing a high quality guest experience. There is every reason to predict that business will continue to grow.

Prime Location

Ann Arbor, Michigan is a hub of culture, education and high-tech research and an important market for the inn. Chelsea is a thriving small city with an historic downtown area and neighborhoods of restored Victorian homes that evoke small town America. The Chelsea Chamber of Commerce promotes the town’s art and culture scene and various organizations support unique events and activities in the town. Chelsea House is the premiere B&B lodging establishment in Chelsea.

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