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| We discover what's involved in running a B&B in Sydney's inner-west. |
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When Graeme Tubbenhauer and his wife were looking for an investment property, they had no idea of the treasure they would find. They stumbled across the Balmain B&B and decided it was the investment they were looking for. Best of all, it meant Graeme could combine his home and work lives.
This was the first time Graeme had run a B&B, but he soon settled into the new venture. Every morning, Graeme makes a continental breakfast for the guests. When they've left for the day, he does the cleaning and tidying, then the rest of the afternoon is his own. The business phone can be diverted to Graeme's mobile, so he never misses a call, booking or query.
Graeme and his wife find the B&B hasn't changed their daily routine much at all. Graeme has plenty of time to devote to his web design business, which is run from home, while his wife works full time in marketing. In the evenings, they simply draw the blinds and spend some quiet time together.
Originally, the Balmain B&B was a miner's cottage. It was renovated by Morgan Dickson Architecture to accommodate the new business. The house had three bedrooms and one bathroom, which were converted into a living and working area for the owners and two guest bedrooms with ensuites. The kitchen and dining area is a new addition, with large windows to let in the morning sun.
The renovations cost approximately $180,000, but the end result is a viable business and comfortable home. Of course, there were obstacles during the renovating process and they had a lot of issues to address when it came to combining business and living quarters.
Almost any home can be converted into a B&B, but they are governed by rules and regulations. Naturally, there are building codes to address and council permission is needed before any renovations begin. The B&B Council has strict regulations for B&B owners/managers and can offer advice to anyone contemplating starting such a business.
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More Info
Balmain B&B
27 Lawson St
Balmain NSW 2041
Ph: 0419 800 485
Fx: 02 9818 3228
E-mail: tubbenhauer@bigpond.com
www.balmainbandb.com.au
Morgan Dickson Architecture
14 Wallis St
Woollahra 2025
Ph: 02 9327 7473 or 02 4267 1899
E-mail morgan_dickson@one.net.au
B & B Association contacts:
Northern Territory Bed & Breakfast Council
PH: 08 8985 2797
Website: www.bed-and-breakfast.au.com
Queensland Bed & Breakfast Association
PH: 07 5442 8855
Website: www.bnb.au.com
South Australian Bed & Breakfast
Town & Country Association
PH: 08 8355 1033
Website: www.sabnb.org.au
Bed & Breakfast and Boutique Accommodation of Tasmania
PH: 03 6228 1932
Website: www.view.com.au/boutique
Inn-House Bed and Breakfast
Australia Inc. Victoria
PH: 03 5975 9447
Website: www.innhouse.com.au
Western Australia Bed & Breakfast Association
PH: 08 9336 1744
Website: www.travelaustralia.com.au/wabba
Bed & Breakfast Council of NSW
PH: 02 4984 1799
Website: www.bedandbreakfast.org.au
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