A stunningly located, highly successful guest house

Torquay, Devon

£585,000 Freehold
Headland View37 Babbacombe Downs RoadTorquayDevonTQ1 3LNView Map

A stunningly located, highly successful 6 letting bedroom exclusive guest house, ideally situated with unobstructed views overlooking Babbacombe and Lyme Bay with far reaching coastal and sea views. The Headland View has been awarded excellent Trip advisor awards. Comprising of lounge, dining room, together with spacious 2 bedroom owners accommodation, garden and garage to rear. Early viewings are highly recommended.

LOCATION
Situated on the highly sought after Babbacombe Downs, which benefits from level walking to shops, breath taking sea views, easy access to Torquay town centre and harbour.  Babbacombe Downs is located within Torbay which has earned itself the reputation of being the most desirable seaside destination in Devon and Cornwall.  It is conveniently located accessing onto the main arterial roads linking the Cathedral City of Exeter with its international airport, M5 motorway and Dartmoor National Park nearby.

BUSINESS

Successfully owner operated for many years.  Headland View enjoys a repeat custom and has earned itself a fine reputation by visitors and locals. It is operated strictly on a bed and breakfast basis and only for 7 x month per year because of lifestyle choice.  The Guest Lounge and dining area could be used as a suite which could generate further income of £130.00 per night. We the agents feel that there is great scope to expand on the existing impressive turnover because of lifestyle choice.  Actual trading figures will be made available following a successful formal viewing.

ACCOMMODATION

Entrance through part glazed door:

VESTIBULE

With window seating, wall mounted tourist pamphlets, built in cupboard housing electrical consumer unit and fire alarm system.

Part glazed door into:

SPACIOUS HALLWAY

With ornate chandelier, delicate consul table together with guest reading bookcase, tiled flooring throughout, turning staircase to upper floors and doors to:

BREAKFAST ROOM

3.76m x 2.56m

With dual aspect large windows to both front and side. This area is used as the guest dining area with many tables and chairs.

This room benefits from spectacular views over Lyme Bay. Archway to

GUEST LOUNGE

4.82m x 3.81m

With ornate fireplace, hearth with inset gas effect fire and chandelier. This area is used as an overspill to the dining area with additional table, chairs and comfortable seating.

OWNERS’ LOUNGE 1

4.62m x 4.19m

This room was previously the guest dining area and would easily be converted back. A fantastic large space which would easily accommodate all the tables, chairs and an extensive breakfast bar, should you wish to resurrect this as the guest dining room.

Owners accommodation can access the rear courtyard garden and car park independently from the hotel, which affords the owners a very quiet and private environment

KITCHEN

5.63m x 2.47m

A full array of wall and base mounted shaker style units, with inset 1 ½ stainless steel sink and drainer, 7 burner gas range and double oven, dishwasher, microwave oven, large larder fridge, under counter freezer, toaster, 2 spotlighted gantries and windows to side.  Door leading to:

OFFICE

2.68m x 2.50m

Bespoke desk and chairs with filing cabinets, sky dome lighting, making this very bright and airy.  Door leading into:

UTILITY ROOM
4.33m x 2.60m

Housing upright fridge freezer, under counter dryer, washing machine, gas tumbler dryer (commercial) and part gazed door leading into:

REAR GARDEN/COURTYARD

A lovely highly private space which a sun trap and easily accommodates table, chairs and sun loungers.

LETTING ACCOMMODATION

All of the 6 bedrooms are individually decorated and well equipped to a high standard with wardrobes, chest of drawers, bed side tables, hospitality tray, remote control LCD TV with freeview and wifi available throughout

FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM 1 (SUPER KING SIZE)

Zip and link bed with bespoke fitted vanity unit and sink in the room. Window to rear. Ensuite with Shower and WC.

BEDROOM 2 (DOUBLE)

Bespoke vanity units with inset ceramic sink in the room.  French doors leading out onto balcony with table and 2 chairs, stunning coastal and sea views.  Ensuite with shower and WC.

BEDROOM 3 (DOUBLE)

French doors leading out onto balcony with table and 2 chairs with stunning views out across Lyme Bay.  Bespoke vanity unit with inset sink in room.  Separate private facilities adjacent with double shower, WC and basin.

SECOND FLOOR

BEDROOM 4 (DOUBLE)

Double bed with a bespoke vanity unit with inset sink in room.  Window to rear.  Enuite with shower and WC.

BEDROOM 5 (DOUBLE)

Bespoke vanity units with inset ceramic sink in the room.  French doors leading out onto balcony with table and 2 chairs, stunning coastal and sea views.  Ensuite with shower and low level WC

BEDROOM 6 (KING SIZE)

French doors leading out onto balcony with table and 2 chairs with stunning views out across Lyme Bay.  Separate private facilities adjacent with double shower, low level WC and basin

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION

Spacious and accessed either from front or rear of property

LOUNGE 1

5.83m x 2.53m

With wood flooring throughout, contemporary wood burner, 2 large windows making this space very light and airy.  Staircase leading to:

First Floor Landing with large built in storage cupboards and doors leading off to:

BATHROOM

Bath with shower over, low level WC and wash hand basin. Obscured window to side

BEDROOM 1

Double with window to rear

BEDROOM 2

Double with window to side

OUTSIDE

To the front is block paved with chairs for guest use and a selection of planters. This area was previously used as parking which could be reintroduced.

To the rear is a large private courtyard garden with a good sized garage

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

All trade fixtures and fittings with the exception of our vendors 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 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

TENURE

Freehold

VIEWINGS.

All viewings and enquiries are to be made through the agents Ware Commercial.

TEL. 01803 328880 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.