About the Property
In the heart of Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac, discover Château Fraser, a charming hotel steeped in over a century of history. Built around 1906 and completely transformed into a hotel in 2005, it offers 14 guest accommodations as well as private residential quarters. Its distinctive architecture, turrets and elegant galleries give it a truly unique character. Close to Lake Témiscouata, a marina, a beach and the region's tourist attractions. A rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive property in an enchanting setting!
Carefully maintained and improved over the years, Château Fraser offers facilities well suited to its hotel operations. Its major reconstruction in 2005 and expansion in 2013 have created functional and welcoming spaces for both guests and owners. The establishment features a breakfast area with access to a terrace, several landscaped outdoor spaces and parking facilities. An attractive property offering an ideal setting to continue and further develop a tourist accommodation business.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
- Historic building constructed around 1906, converted into a hotel in 2005 - Hotel establishment comprising 14 accommodation units - Private residential quarters integrated into the building - Distinctive architecture featuring turrets, galleries and wrought-iron railings - Breakfast area with kitchenette and access to a terrace - Landscaped grounds with gazebo, shrubs and outdoor spaces - Garage and paved parking - Electric heating, wall-mounted heat pumps and air conditioning - Heated floors in the newer residential section - 3 electric fireplaces and 3 propane heating units - 2 electric vehicle charging stations (pay-per-use) - Municipal water and sewer services - Lake Témiscouata, part of which lies within a national park, with a marina, beach and outdoor activities nearby - Running alongside the hotel, the 134-km Petit Témis interprovincial cycling trail connects Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, to Edmundston, New Brunswick, passing through the magnificent landscapes of the Témiscouata region
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
2005 - Major reconstruction and conversion into a hotel - Addition of concrete foundation piers and a steel structure - Addition of 2 turrets, galleries and exterior staircases - Upgrades to electrical, plumbing, heating and insulation systems - Replacement of doors and windows - Renovation of interior and exterior finishes and roofing - Installation of heat pumps and air conditioning units - Basement improvements and partial paving
2013 - 30 ft. x 28 ft. two-storey expansion - Addition of 3 hotel units, a garage and residential spaces - Paving and landscaping, including a gazebo and walkways
2014 - Addition of a kitchenette and dining area with terrace access 2016 - Installation of wrought-iron railings 2017 - Refurbishment of the hotel sign 2020 - Basement improvements and restoration of stone walls 2021 - Addition of a basement bedroom 2024 - Stone finishes, walkway improvements, Adex repairs and heat pump installation 2025 - Custom cabinetry work and renovation of the reception staircase and cloakrooms 2026 - Fibreglass resurfacing of the 2 central patios