A luxurious 7 bedroom guest house for sale
Torquay, Devon
A luxurious boutique guesthouse featuring 7 x bedrooms plus 1 x letting apartment, car park and separate 3 x bedroom owners’ accommodation within a contemporary extension with its own gardens and entrance. This beautiful detached Victorian building comes with an enviable reputation, beautiful guest reception rooms and surrounded by lovely gardens. Having undergone a rolling refurbishment programme and now presented to an exceptionally high turn-key standard, it trades highly successfully, comparable to a businesses with twice as many rooms. The business operates efficiently without the need for staff and provides the owners with an impressive income which affords them an enviable lifestyle. Early viewings are highly recommended.
Court Prior is only minutes’ walk from beach, harbour and town centre, but also a short distance from train and bus stations. Torquay is one of the UK’s most popular holiday destinations, with a good all-year round trade. It is only a short distance from the marine town of Dartmouth and equal distance to the cities of Plymouth and the cathedral city of Exeter with its international airport and M5 motorway. Also within a short walk is the main shopping precinct, Princess Theatre and the Riviera Convention Centre.
The business has been awarded 5-star rating with the AA and benefits from high repeat custom and a fantastic marketing strategy with excellent trip advisor feedback. All of which has provided the owners with an impressive income and subsequent net profit, which compares to a guest house twice its size. Benefitting from ‘7 x boutique standard rooms’ and 1 x letting apartment but trading many times with deliberately reduced occupancy over a period of approx. 7/8 months per annum due to lifestyle choice. With double glazing throughout, the refit of these premises has been cleverly thought-out to minimise maintenance / costs. 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 such as evening meals or even a guest bar. Actual trading accounts will be made available following a successful formal viewing.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Entrance over a lovely, appointed carpark and through a large front door to
VESTIBULE
1.92m x 1.75m
With a coat & boot stand, part panelled walls and window to side. Door to
STORAGE ROOM
4.42m x 2.27m
A large room which is used for general storage and with windows to the side.
Part Glazed door to
RECEPTION / HALLWAY
A beautiful welcoming space with consul table, wall mounted large mirror, antique crystal chandelier, ornate base fitted unit with storage and for guest signing in book, turning staircase to upstairs and doors to
DINING ROOM
5.13m x 4.17m
A lovely open space with an array of tables and chairs which easily accommodates all the guests for breakfast and with a large antique breakfast sideboard and large floor to ceiling windows to the front overlooking the gardens.
LOUNGE
6.85m x 4.54m
A large, sumptuous room with many comfortable sofas and individual chairs together with coffee tables, ornate fireplace with inset wood burner, chandeliers and window to front overlooking the gardens.
KITCHEN
3.06m x 2.84m
A lovely user-friendly kitchen which is comprehensively equipped with all the latest gadgets to make light work of the day to day prep /cooking. With plenty of work top space and with windows to rear overlooking the private gardens.
LARDER
3.75m x 1.69m
A very useful space off the kitchen with an array of fridge/freezers, and general dry goods storage and shelving.
UTILITY ROOM
3.04m x 1.67m
This room benefits from washing, tumble dryer machines and dishwasher. There is general storage, work top space, window overlooking the private gardens and with its own door to useful storage lean-to and rear garden.
LETTING ACCOMMODATION
All rooms have recently been decorated to a high standard and all feature 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.
The categories of rooms are as follows:
-Master Suite
-Deluxe King
-Classic King
-Deluxe Single
-Luxurious Garden Apartment
GROUND FLOOR
BEDROOM 1
A Deluxe 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 2
A Deluxe King room with a King-sized 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.
1st FLOOR HALF LANDING
BEDROOM 3
A Master Suite with a King-sized four poster bed and separate lounge with comfortable seating. The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to the rear of the property.
1st FLOOR
BEDROOM 4
A Deluxe King room with a King-sized 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 5
A Deluxe King room with a King-sized bed. The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to side of the front, overlooking the gardens.
BEDROOM 6
A Deluxe King room with a King-sized bed. The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to front of the property, overlooking the gardens.
BEDROOM 7
A Deluxe King room with a King-sized 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.
GARDEN APARTMENT
A luxurious one-bedroom apartment with a large open-plan lounge, kitchen and bathroom and with its own entrance and access to its own private garden and large patio. It would be perfect as granny annexe or let long term or as currently, used as part of the business as self-catering letting accommodation.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
This area is solely used by the owners and comprises of
OFFICE
2.78m x 2.19m
ROOM 1
4.75m x 3.75m
ROOM 2
5.5m x 1.39m
There is an interlinking internal access to the Garden Apartment from this floor.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Maybe one of the best well-appointed / spacious owners accommodation seen within a guest house. This 3 x bedroom contemporary building was built recently and complements the beautiful Victorian building very well. It has its own front door but is accessed from the business too. It comprises as follows.
GROUND FLOOR
LOUNGE / DINING ROOM
6.07m x 3.65m
A very large room with ample space for a sofa suite with coffee table and a separate area with dining table and chairs. There are patio doors leading out to a private terrace and gardens.
INNER HALLWAY
With a turning staircase to 1st floor with understairs CLOAK ROOM, front door, built-in cupboard, window to rear overlooking the garden and door to
SITTING ROOM
4.53m x 4.16m
A lovely cosy room with a fireplace and ample space for a large sofa suite and window to the front of the property.
1st FLOOR
A large spacious landing with a window to the rear overlooking the garden and doors to
BEDROOM 1
3.37m x 3.00m
A double room with window to the rear overlooking the gardens.
BEDROOM 2
3.35m x 2.89m
A double room with a window overlooking the front of the property.
BEDROOM 3
4.01m x 4.00m
The Master bedroom with large windows overlooking the front of the property.
BATHOOM (L-Shaped)
A large bathroom with a standalone bath, separate double shower, WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, built-in storage cupboard and window to the rear of the property.
OUTSIDE (guest area)
To the front is a lovely gardens space which have been carefully landscaped to offer maximum privacy and relaxation for the customers with plenty of comfortable seating, tables, parasols and a BBQ area. With mature shrubbery and palm trees, also a boules court, should the guests wish to play. The garden apartment has its own large terrace and garden space.
OWNER’S GARDEN
This can be accessed either via the side of the property with its own side gate or from the rear street with its own drive/parking.
The garden has been beautifully landscaped with a formal garden, vegetable garden / herb garden and various other larger spaces, which could easily accommodate a hot-tub or even a swimming pool.
GARAGE / WORKSHOP
5.88m x 3.21m
This is used as a garage / workshop and provides plenty of useful storage space for the business.
Storage buildings x 3
LOG STORE
PARKING
Immediately to the front is a large car park sufficient for all the guests as well as the owners. Also, to the rear of the property is a separate driveway / parking for several vehicles and access to the garage.
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 luxurious 7 bedroom guest house for sale
Torquay
£995,000 FreeholdCourt Prior, St Lukes Road South, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5NZ
A luxurious boutique guesthouse featuring 7 x bedrooms plus 1 x letting apartment, car park and separate 3 x bedroom owners’ accommodation within a contemporary extension with its own gardens and entrance. This beautiful detached Victorian building comes with an enviable reputation, beautiful guest reception rooms and surrounded by lovely gardens. Having undergone a rolling refurbishment programme and now presented to an exceptionally high turn-key standard, it trades highly successfully, comparable to a businesses with twice as many rooms. The business operates efficiently without the need for staff and provides the owners with an impressive income which affords them an enviable lifestyle. Early viewings are highly recommended.
Court Prior is only minutes’ walk from beach, harbour and town centre, but also a short distance from train and bus stations. Torquay is one of the UK’s most popular holiday destinations, with a good all-year round trade. It is only a short distance from the marine town of Dartmouth and equal distance to the cities of Plymouth and the cathedral city of Exeter with its international airport and M5 motorway. Also within a short walk is the main shopping precinct, Princess Theatre and the Riviera Convention Centre.
The business has been awarded 5-star rating with the AA and benefits from high repeat custom and a fantastic marketing strategy with excellent trip advisor feedback. All of which has provided the owners with an impressive income and subsequent net profit, which compares to a guest house twice its size. Benefitting from ‘7 x boutique standard rooms’ and 1 x letting apartment but trading many times with deliberately reduced occupancy over a period of approx. 7/8 months per annum due to lifestyle choice. With double glazing throughout, the refit of these premises has been cleverly thought-out to minimise maintenance / costs. 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 such as evening meals or even a guest bar. Actual trading accounts will be made available following a successful formal viewing.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Entrance over a lovely, appointed carpark and through a large front door to
VESTIBULE
1.92m x 1.75m
With a coat & boot stand, part panelled walls and window to side. Door to
STORAGE ROOM
4.42m x 2.27m
A large room which is used for general storage and with windows to the side.
Part Glazed door to
RECEPTION / HALLWAY
A beautiful welcoming space with consul table, wall mounted large mirror, antique crystal chandelier, ornate base fitted unit with storage and for guest signing in book, turning staircase to upstairs and doors to
DINING ROOM
5.13m x 4.17m
A lovely open space with an array of tables and chairs which easily accommodates all the guests for breakfast and with a large antique breakfast sideboard and large floor to ceiling windows to the front overlooking the gardens.
LOUNGE
6.85m x 4.54m
A large, sumptuous room with many comfortable sofas and individual chairs together with coffee tables, ornate fireplace with inset wood burner, chandeliers and window to front overlooking the gardens.
KITCHEN
3.06m x 2.84m
A lovely user-friendly kitchen which is comprehensively equipped with all the latest gadgets to make light work of the day to day prep /cooking. With plenty of work top space and with windows to rear overlooking the private gardens.
LARDER
3.75m x 1.69m
A very useful space off the kitchen with an array of fridge/freezers, and general dry goods storage and shelving.
UTILITY ROOM
3.04m x 1.67m
This room benefits from washing, tumble dryer machines and dishwasher. There is general storage, work top space, window overlooking the private gardens and with its own door to useful storage lean-to and rear garden.
LETTING ACCOMMODATION
All rooms have recently been decorated to a high standard and all feature 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.
The categories of rooms are as follows:
-Master Suite
-Deluxe King
-Classic King
-Deluxe Single
-Luxurious Garden Apartment
GROUND FLOOR
BEDROOM 1
A Deluxe 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 2
A Deluxe King room with a King-sized 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.
1st FLOOR HALF LANDING
BEDROOM 3
A Master Suite with a King-sized four poster bed and separate lounge with comfortable seating. The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to the rear of the property.
1st FLOOR
BEDROOM 4
A Deluxe King room with a King-sized 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 5
A Deluxe King room with a King-sized bed. The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to side of the front, overlooking the gardens.
BEDROOM 6
A Deluxe King room with a King-sized bed. The en-suite comprises of a shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom has a window to front of the property, overlooking the gardens.
BEDROOM 7
A Deluxe King room with a King-sized 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.
GARDEN APARTMENT
A luxurious one-bedroom apartment with a large open-plan lounge, kitchen and bathroom and with its own entrance and access to its own private garden and large patio. It would be perfect as granny annexe or let long term or as currently, used as part of the business as self-catering letting accommodation.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
This area is solely used by the owners and comprises of
OFFICE
2.78m x 2.19m
ROOM 1
4.75m x 3.75m
ROOM 2
5.5m x 1.39m
There is an interlinking internal access to the Garden Apartment from this floor.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Maybe one of the best well-appointed / spacious owners accommodation seen within a guest house. This 3 x bedroom contemporary building was built recently and complements the beautiful Victorian building very well. It has its own front door but is accessed from the business too. It comprises as follows.
GROUND FLOOR
LOUNGE / DINING ROOM
6.07m x 3.65m
A very large room with ample space for a sofa suite with coffee table and a separate area with dining table and chairs. There are patio doors leading out to a private terrace and gardens.
INNER HALLWAY
With a turning staircase to 1st floor with understairs CLOAK ROOM, front door, built-in cupboard, window to rear overlooking the garden and door to
SITTING ROOM
4.53m x 4.16m
A lovely cosy room with a fireplace and ample space for a large sofa suite and window to the front of the property.
1st FLOOR
A large spacious landing with a window to the rear overlooking the garden and doors to
BEDROOM 1
3.37m x 3.00m
A double room with window to the rear overlooking the gardens.
BEDROOM 2
3.35m x 2.89m
A double room with a window overlooking the front of the property.
BEDROOM 3
4.01m x 4.00m
The Master bedroom with large windows overlooking the front of the property.
BATHOOM (L-Shaped)
A large bathroom with a standalone bath, separate double shower, WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, built-in storage cupboard and window to the rear of the property.
OUTSIDE (guest area)
To the front is a lovely gardens space which have been carefully landscaped to offer maximum privacy and relaxation for the customers with plenty of comfortable seating, tables, parasols and a BBQ area. With mature shrubbery and palm trees, also a boules court, should the guests wish to play. The garden apartment has its own large terrace and garden space.
OWNER’S GARDEN
This can be accessed either via the side of the property with its own side gate or from the rear street with its own drive/parking.
The garden has been beautifully landscaped with a formal garden, vegetable garden / herb garden and various other larger spaces, which could easily accommodate a hot-tub or even a swimming pool.
GARAGE / WORKSHOP
5.88m x 3.21m
This is used as a garage / workshop and provides plenty of useful storage space for the business.
Storage buildings x 3
LOG STORE
PARKING
Immediately to the front is a large car park sufficient for all the guests as well as the owners. Also, to the rear of the property is a separate driveway / parking for several vehicles and access to the garage.
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.