A delightful 6 bedroom guest house for sale in Torquay, Devon.
Torquay, Devon
A delightful 6 x bedroom en-suite guest house for sale which is centrally located and within walking distance to town centre, harbour and beach. This large corner plot property is in good condition and benefits from flexible two-bedroom owners’ accommodation, side and front courtyard with outside customer seating and parking for all rooms. The business is owner operated without the need of staff and enjoys good repeat custom. Trading only 7/8 months per year and is now reluctantly being placed onto the open market due to retirement/health reasons. A full hand over will be provided to ensure continued success. Early viewings are highly recommended.
THE LOCATION
Garway Lodge is located upon entering Torquay and is ideally situated for the bus and main-line 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, is an International airport offering flights to European and worldwide destinations, and not forgetting Dartmoor National park, only a short drive away.
THE BUSINESS
The guest house has been successfully owner operated for many years however, because of health and retirement reasons, our clients have deliberately operated with four rooms when open. However, because of its location and the quality of rooms on offer, the business would very quickly pick up again to full capacity. Full accounting information will be made available following a successful formal viewing
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Entrance via large car park, through canopied entrance with large door leading to
VESTIBULE
With wall mounted advertising hoardings to either side and part glazed door leading to
SPACIOUS HALLWAY
With turning staircase to upper floors and doors leading to
DINING ROOM
4.47m x 4.33m
With 6 tables and chairs, ornate open fireplace and hearth, chandelier and large windows to front making this room very light and airy
KITCHEN
4.15m x 2.20m
Modern and comprehensively fitted base and wall mounted units with ample worktops and 1 and ½ ceramic sink, 8 ring Belling cooker with double oven and grill, integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Plenty of storage for cutlery, crockery and glassware. Window and door leading out to rear courtyard.
LETTING ACCOMMODATION
All rooms have recently been decorated to a high standard. They all feature furniture and are equipped with good en-suite facilities. The high standards of the rooms are complimented with up-to-date equipment including LCD Digital Free view TV’s, complimentary beverage facilities, bedside tables, chest of drawers and wardrobes facilities.
GROUND FLOOR
BEDROOM 1
A double room with a Super King bed (zip & link bed, either twin or double). The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to side of the property
FIRST FLOOR HALF LANDING
Door leading to
BEDROOM 2
A single room with standard single bed. The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to rear of the property.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
BEDROOM 3
A single room with standard single bed. The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to side of the property.
BEDROOM 4
A double room with standard double bed. The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to the side of the property.
BEDROOM 5
A single room with standard single bed. The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to side of the property.
BEDROOM 6
A double room with standard double bed. The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to the front of the property.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
LOUNGE / OFFICE
4.07m x 2.77m
A fantastic space just off the reception hallway and comes with built in storage cupboards and window to the rear of the property.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
This area benefits from natural day light, with windows to front and side, to create a good ambient feel.
BEDROOM 1
5.73m x 3.94m
A large room and with glazed door to front.
BEDROOM 2
4.15m x 3.64m
A good-sized double room with comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes and a window to the side of the property.
BATHROOM
Comprising of full-length bath with shower over, low level WC and wash hand basin.
OUTSIDE
To the rear of the property is an enclosed courtyard with a boiler house with a Worchester wall mounted boiler and ample space for general storage and door to
WORKSHOP / UTILITY ROOM
4.48m x 2.90m
A great space for a workshop/utility room with access from the business or from the front of the property.
PARKING
Immediately to the front the property is a carpark for 6 x vehicles.
BUSINESS WEBSITE
www.garwaylodge.co.uk
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, fibre 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 delightful 6 bedroom guest house for sale in Torquay, Devon.
Torquay
£360,000 FreeholdGarway Lodge, 79 Avenue Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5 LL
A delightful 6 x bedroom en-suite guest house for sale which is centrally located and within walking distance to town centre, harbour and beach. This large corner plot property is in good condition and benefits from flexible two-bedroom owners’ accommodation, side and front courtyard with outside customer seating and parking for all rooms. The business is owner operated without the need of staff and enjoys good repeat custom. Trading only 7/8 months per year and is now reluctantly being placed onto the open market due to retirement/health reasons. A full hand over will be provided to ensure continued success. Early viewings are highly recommended.
THE LOCATION
Garway Lodge is located upon entering Torquay and is ideally situated for the bus and main-line 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, is an International airport offering flights to European and worldwide destinations, and not forgetting Dartmoor National park, only a short drive away.
THE BUSINESS
The guest house has been successfully owner operated for many years however, because of health and retirement reasons, our clients have deliberately operated with four rooms when open. However, because of its location and the quality of rooms on offer, the business would very quickly pick up again to full capacity. Full accounting information will be made available following a successful formal viewing
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Entrance via large car park, through canopied entrance with large door leading to
VESTIBULE
With wall mounted advertising hoardings to either side and part glazed door leading to
SPACIOUS HALLWAY
With turning staircase to upper floors and doors leading to
DINING ROOM
4.47m x 4.33m
With 6 tables and chairs, ornate open fireplace and hearth, chandelier and large windows to front making this room very light and airy
KITCHEN
4.15m x 2.20m
Modern and comprehensively fitted base and wall mounted units with ample worktops and 1 and ½ ceramic sink, 8 ring Belling cooker with double oven and grill, integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Plenty of storage for cutlery, crockery and glassware. Window and door leading out to rear courtyard.
LETTING ACCOMMODATION
All rooms have recently been decorated to a high standard. They all feature furniture and are equipped with good en-suite facilities. The high standards of the rooms are complimented with up-to-date equipment including LCD Digital Free view TV’s, complimentary beverage facilities, bedside tables, chest of drawers and wardrobes facilities.
GROUND FLOOR
BEDROOM 1
A double room with a Super King bed (zip & link bed, either twin or double). The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to side of the property
FIRST FLOOR HALF LANDING
Door leading to
BEDROOM 2
A single room with standard single bed. The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to rear of the property.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
BEDROOM 3
A single room with standard single bed. The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to side of the property.
BEDROOM 4
A double room with standard double bed. The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to the side of the property.
BEDROOM 5
A single room with standard single bed. The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to side of the property.
BEDROOM 6
A double room with standard double bed. The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to the front of the property.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
LOUNGE / OFFICE
4.07m x 2.77m
A fantastic space just off the reception hallway and comes with built in storage cupboards and window to the rear of the property.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
This area benefits from natural day light, with windows to front and side, to create a good ambient feel.
BEDROOM 1
5.73m x 3.94m
A large room and with glazed door to front.
BEDROOM 2
4.15m x 3.64m
A good-sized double room with comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes and a window to the side of the property.
BATHROOM
Comprising of full-length bath with shower over, low level WC and wash hand basin.
OUTSIDE
To the rear of the property is an enclosed courtyard with a boiler house with a Worchester wall mounted boiler and ample space for general storage and door to
WORKSHOP / UTILITY ROOM
4.48m x 2.90m
A great space for a workshop/utility room with access from the business or from the front of the property.
PARKING
Immediately to the front the property is a carpark for 6 x vehicles.
BUSINESS WEBSITE
www.garwaylodge.co.uk
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, fibre 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.