A Beautiful 5-star Victorian Boutique Guesthouse for sale
Torquay, Devon
It doesn't get any better. A beautiful 5-star Victorian boutique guesthouse for sale. Successfully operating for approximately 10 ½ months per year. Due to its high standards, it yields the same turnover as many businesses twice its size, but with half the effort and cost. This five-bedroom business is ideally located, only minutes’ walk from the seafront, harbour, and town centre.
Recently comprehensively refurbished throughout, it benefits from an attractive dining room, guest lounge, private car park for all rooms with EV charging, guest gardens and a lovely owners’ private apartment with a private garden, terrace, and shed/workshop. The owners’ accommodation is situated on the ground floor, comprising a spacious one-bedroom apartment with a lounge, dining area and patio doors to their highly private garden area, accessible through their own front door or separate access through the business.
Bentley Lodge is located upon entering Torquay and is ideally situated for the bus and mainline railway station. It also benefits from high passing trade. The main beach, harbour, and local restaurants are just a short level walk away through the pleasant gardens of Torre Abbey. Torquay is probably the most popular seaside holiday destination in the UK at present and has excellent road links to the M5 motorway linking all parts of the UK. Nearby, there is an International airport offering flights to European and worldwide destinations, not forgetting Dartmoor National Park which is only a short drive away.
The business has been awarded 9.8 on Booking.com and is ranked in the top 10 on Trip Advisor. The Guest House has received the “Travellers Choice Award” for the past nine years also. It benefits from great repeat custom and TripAdvisor feedback, all of which provide the owners with an impressive income and subsequent net profit, comparable to a guest house twice its size. With double glazing throughout, the refit of these premises has been cleverly devised to minimise maintenance/costs and is presented beautifully throughout. We, the agents, strongly feel that the business turnover could easily be increased by simply opening all the rooms all year round and offering additional services. Actual trading accounts will be made available following a successful formal viewing.
Accommodation comprises.
Entrance through a modern fitted part-glazed door to the
VESTIBULE
2.33m x 1.18m
This area has a ceiling light, wall art, and an archway to the
RECEPTION / HALLWAY
This welcoming L-shaped area benefits from a console table, wall-mounted art and new alarm panel, under stairs bespoke cupboards, a chandelier, and turning staircase to the 1st floor and doors to the
DINING ROOM
5.69m x 4.23m
An elegant dining room with five quality oak tables and comfortable chairs, an ornate fireplace with a large mirror above, a chandelier, bay windows overlooking the large garden, and an archway to the
GUEST LOUNGE
4.45m x 2.04m
Ideally situated just off the dining room and benefits from a two-seater sofa, two individual comfortable chairs, a coffee table, and a window to the front. A glazed door leads out to the garden.
KITCHEN
6.53m x 3.21m
A newly fitted contemporary kitchen with all the latest gadgets to make light work of any meal preparation. In the middle is a substantial island unit, and to the rear are an array of windows which make this area bright and airy. There is also a patio door leading out directly to a private garden.
LETTING ACCOMMODATION
All rooms have recently been decorated to a high standard. They are all equipped with excellent en-suite facilities. The high standards of the rooms are complemented with up-to-date equipment, including smart TVs offering Netflix, Amazon Echo Dot (Alexa), hairdryer, silent fridge, iron board, super-fast WIFI, complimentary beverage facilities with a coffee machine, bedside tables with USB ports, chest of drawers, and wardrobe facilities.
GROUND FLOOR
BEDROOM 1
A classically beautiful double room with a King-sized bed. The en-suite comprises a double shower, heated towel rail, low-level WC, and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to the front of the property.
FIRST FLOOR HALF LANDING
BEDROOM 2
A beautiful triple room with a King-size and single bed. The en-suite comprises a double shower, heated towel rail, low-level WC, and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to the side of the property.
BEDROOM 3
A classically beautiful double room with a King-sized bed. The en-suite comprises a double shower, heated towel rail, low-level WC, and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to the front of the property.
FIRST FLOOR
LINEN CUPBOARD
A good-sized cupboard for all the linen, vacuum cleaners, and general cleaning products.
BEDROOM 4
A beautifully presented double room with a King-sized bed. The en-suite comprises a double shower, heated towel rail, low-level WC, and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to the front of the property.
BEDROOM 5
A spacious luxury double room with a King-sized bed. The en-suite comprises a double shower, heated towel rail, low-level WC, and wash hand basin. The bedroom has dual aspect windows to the front and side of the property.
OWNERS’ ACCOMMODATION
BEDROOM
8.30m x 2.80m, 1.38m x 1.32m
A large L-shaped room with fully bespoke beautifully fitted clothing wardrobe and storage furnishings.
BATHROOM
Comprising a double walk-in shower, WC, and double-width wash hand basin.
LOUNGE
5.24m x 4.06m
A fantastic space which can easily accommodate a large sofa suite and table, benefitting from patio sliding doors directly out into the owners’ own garden space.
DINING AREA / HALLWAY
3.70m x 4.42m
A valuable space which could be used for a dining area or for additional seating and benefits from an array of windows overlooking the owners’ private garden, making the owners’ apartment very bright and airy.
OUTSIDE
MAIN GARDEN
To the side of the property is a substantial garden with subtropical plants such as palm trees, banana fruiting tree and many other interesting mature plants. Within the garden there is a water feature with a fountain, a bridge over and a shed/workshop with mains electricity. There is also a top of the range Rhino Greenhouse. The garden benefits from ample seating and tables for the guests to enjoy in tranquillity. With newly installed high fencing and laurel hedging, this garden affords the owners and guests much privacy.
OWNERS’ GARDEN
To the front of the property is another good-sized enclosed garden with a decked terrace area for sole use of the owners. Also, there is a shed/workshop and newly installed fencing which creates much privacy. This garden can be accessed from the car park or via the owners’ accommodation on the ground floor.
PARKING
The business benefits from its own parking for all the guests and offers an EV charging port which is sought after by the paying guests.
BUSINESS WEBSITE
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All trade fixtures and fittings except for our vendor’s private inventory will be included in this sale. A full inventory will be provided prior to exchange of contracts. All stock will be sold at valuation on completion. No testing of these fixtures or any appliance has been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial.
SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity water, broadband and drainage are all connected. No testing of these services has been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial.
BUSINESS RATES
Please make enquiries on the local valuation website (VOA) at www.voa.gov.uk (currently the property is fully exempt from business rates because of small business rates relief)
TENURE
Freehold
VIEWINGS.
All viewings and enquiries are to be made through the agents, Ware Commercial.
TEL. 01803 328880 or 01392 462266 Email. [email protected] www.warecommercial.com
Misrepresentation Act
Misrepresentation Act 1967. The Particulars are not considered a formal offer, they are for information only and give a general idea of the property. They are not to be taken as forming any part of a resulting contract nor be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Whilst every care is taken in their preparation, no liability can be accepted for their accuracy. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars.
A Beautiful 5-star Victorian Boutique Guesthouse for sale
Torquay
£575,000 FreeholdBentley Lodge, Torpark Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5BQ
It doesn't get any better. A beautiful 5-star Victorian boutique guesthouse for sale. Successfully operating for approximately 10 ½ months per year. Due to its high standards, it yields the same turnover as many businesses twice its size, but with half the effort and cost. This five-bedroom business is ideally located, only minutes’ walk from the seafront, harbour, and town centre.
Recently comprehensively refurbished throughout, it benefits from an attractive dining room, guest lounge, private car park for all rooms with EV charging, guest gardens and a lovely owners’ private apartment with a private garden, terrace, and shed/workshop. The owners’ accommodation is situated on the ground floor, comprising a spacious one-bedroom apartment with a lounge, dining area and patio doors to their highly private garden area, accessible through their own front door or separate access through the business.
Bentley Lodge is located upon entering Torquay and is ideally situated for the bus and mainline railway station. It also benefits from high passing trade. The main beach, harbour, and local restaurants are just a short level walk away through the pleasant gardens of Torre Abbey. Torquay is probably the most popular seaside holiday destination in the UK at present and has excellent road links to the M5 motorway linking all parts of the UK. Nearby, there is an International airport offering flights to European and worldwide destinations, not forgetting Dartmoor National Park which is only a short drive away.
The business has been awarded 9.8 on Booking.com and is ranked in the top 10 on Trip Advisor. The Guest House has received the “Travellers Choice Award” for the past nine years also. It benefits from great repeat custom and TripAdvisor feedback, all of which provide the owners with an impressive income and subsequent net profit, comparable to a guest house twice its size. With double glazing throughout, the refit of these premises has been cleverly devised to minimise maintenance/costs and is presented beautifully throughout. We, the agents, strongly feel that the business turnover could easily be increased by simply opening all the rooms all year round and offering additional services. Actual trading accounts will be made available following a successful formal viewing.
Accommodation comprises.
Entrance through a modern fitted part-glazed door to the
VESTIBULE
2.33m x 1.18m
This area has a ceiling light, wall art, and an archway to the
RECEPTION / HALLWAY
This welcoming L-shaped area benefits from a console table, wall-mounted art and new alarm panel, under stairs bespoke cupboards, a chandelier, and turning staircase to the 1st floor and doors to the
DINING ROOM
5.69m x 4.23m
An elegant dining room with five quality oak tables and comfortable chairs, an ornate fireplace with a large mirror above, a chandelier, bay windows overlooking the large garden, and an archway to the
GUEST LOUNGE
4.45m x 2.04m
Ideally situated just off the dining room and benefits from a two-seater sofa, two individual comfortable chairs, a coffee table, and a window to the front. A glazed door leads out to the garden.
KITCHEN
6.53m x 3.21m
A newly fitted contemporary kitchen with all the latest gadgets to make light work of any meal preparation. In the middle is a substantial island unit, and to the rear are an array of windows which make this area bright and airy. There is also a patio door leading out directly to a private garden.
LETTING ACCOMMODATION
All rooms have recently been decorated to a high standard. They are all equipped with excellent en-suite facilities. The high standards of the rooms are complemented with up-to-date equipment, including smart TVs offering Netflix, Amazon Echo Dot (Alexa), hairdryer, silent fridge, iron board, super-fast WIFI, complimentary beverage facilities with a coffee machine, bedside tables with USB ports, chest of drawers, and wardrobe facilities.
GROUND FLOOR
BEDROOM 1
A classically beautiful double room with a King-sized bed. The en-suite comprises a double shower, heated towel rail, low-level WC, and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to the front of the property.
FIRST FLOOR HALF LANDING
BEDROOM 2
A beautiful triple room with a King-size and single bed. The en-suite comprises a double shower, heated towel rail, low-level WC, and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to the side of the property.
BEDROOM 3
A classically beautiful double room with a King-sized bed. The en-suite comprises a double shower, heated towel rail, low-level WC, and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to the front of the property.
FIRST FLOOR
LINEN CUPBOARD
A good-sized cupboard for all the linen, vacuum cleaners, and general cleaning products.
BEDROOM 4
A beautifully presented double room with a King-sized bed. The en-suite comprises a double shower, heated towel rail, low-level WC, and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to the front of the property.
BEDROOM 5
A spacious luxury double room with a King-sized bed. The en-suite comprises a double shower, heated towel rail, low-level WC, and wash hand basin. The bedroom has dual aspect windows to the front and side of the property.
OWNERS’ ACCOMMODATION
BEDROOM
8.30m x 2.80m, 1.38m x 1.32m
A large L-shaped room with fully bespoke beautifully fitted clothing wardrobe and storage furnishings.
BATHROOM
Comprising a double walk-in shower, WC, and double-width wash hand basin.
LOUNGE
5.24m x 4.06m
A fantastic space which can easily accommodate a large sofa suite and table, benefitting from patio sliding doors directly out into the owners’ own garden space.
DINING AREA / HALLWAY
3.70m x 4.42m
A valuable space which could be used for a dining area or for additional seating and benefits from an array of windows overlooking the owners’ private garden, making the owners’ apartment very bright and airy.
OUTSIDE
MAIN GARDEN
To the side of the property is a substantial garden with subtropical plants such as palm trees, banana fruiting tree and many other interesting mature plants. Within the garden there is a water feature with a fountain, a bridge over and a shed/workshop with mains electricity. There is also a top of the range Rhino Greenhouse. The garden benefits from ample seating and tables for the guests to enjoy in tranquillity. With newly installed high fencing and laurel hedging, this garden affords the owners and guests much privacy.
OWNERS’ GARDEN
To the front of the property is another good-sized enclosed garden with a decked terrace area for sole use of the owners. Also, there is a shed/workshop and newly installed fencing which creates much privacy. This garden can be accessed from the car park or via the owners’ accommodation on the ground floor.
PARKING
The business benefits from its own parking for all the guests and offers an EV charging port which is sought after by the paying guests.
BUSINESS WEBSITE
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All trade fixtures and fittings except for our vendor’s private inventory will be included in this sale. A full inventory will be provided prior to exchange of contracts. All stock will be sold at valuation on completion. No testing of these fixtures or any appliance has been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial.
SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity water, broadband and drainage are all connected. No testing of these services has been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial.
BUSINESS RATES
Please make enquiries on the local valuation website (VOA) at www.voa.gov.uk (currently the property is fully exempt from business rates because of small business rates relief)
TENURE
Freehold
VIEWINGS.
All viewings and enquiries are to be made through the agents, Ware Commercial.
TEL. 01803 328880 or 01392 462266 Email. [email protected] www.warecommercial.com
Misrepresentation Act 1967: The Particulars are not considered a formal offer, they are for information only and give a general idea of the property. They are not to be taken as forming any part of a resulting contract nor be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Whilst every care is taken in their preparation, no liability can be accepted for their accuracy. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars.