Development Opportunity – Former 55-Room Hotel, Torquay
Torquay, Devon
An exceptional development opportunity located in the heart of Torquay, just a short stroll from the town’s vibrant harbour, seafront, and bustling centre. This former 55-room hotel offers substantial potential for alternative uses, subject to the necessary planning consents. The property is substantial, together with a large terrace with landscaped gardens. There is also ample parking for two coaches and approximately 20 vehicles. The agents envisage that the property may lend itself to complete redevelopment (removal of building), offering a prime opportunity to create a high-quality scheme befitting this sought-after coastal location.
The owners are open to working collaboratively with an interested party to explore viable redevelopment or repurposing options for the site. Any sale will be subject to planning approval for the proposed alternative use.
Ideally positioned within walking distance of Torquay’s marina, beaches, restaurants, and amenities—with excellent transport connections—the property presents a rare opportunity to deliver a landmark project in one of South Devon’s most desirable coastal towns.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (currently)
Entrance through double doors to:
Reception Floor
Reception Area
6.20m x 4.54m
A welcoming space with a bespoke reception desk and office and storage rooms to the rear (previously a one-bedroom apartment for the manager). Several windows to the front make this space bright and airy, with a staircase providing access to the ground floor kitchens and dining room.
Lounge
5.15m x 3.90m
A quiet space with comfortable sofas, coffee tables, a TV, and a window overlooking the gardens to the rear.
Games Room
6.19m x 4.68m
Featuring a pool table, gambling machines, and comfortable seating.
Entertainment Room
12.24m x 11.45m
A substantial open-plan space with a stage, dance floor, and comfortable seating for over 100 people. Windows and doors lead to a large terrace.
Double doors from the entertainment and reception area lead to:
Bar
4.45m x 4.44m
This area benefits from bench and bar seating and a bespoke bar counter equipped with pumps, post-mix, refrigeration, and all the necessary equipment for catering to large volumes of people.
Steps down to:
Ground Floor
Dining Room
11.50m x 11.36m
A large room with a breakfast bar and tables and chairs accommodating over 100 people. Windows and a door to the rear make the space bright and airy.
Kitchens
The extensive kitchens are well-equipped for catering to large groups and include all the necessary appliances for events.
LINEN & STOREROOM
Throughout the property there are many storage and linen rooms on all floors.
Letting Accommodation
The property offers 55 en-suite rooms classified as follows:
Reception Floor
8 x Double Bedrooms
5 x Twin Bedrooms
2 x Single Bedrooms
1 x Family Bedroom
Ground Floor
1 x Double Bedroom
1 x Family Bedroom
First Floor
10 x Double Bedrooms
10 x Twin Bedrooms
5 x Single Bedrooms
2 x Family Bedrooms
Second Floor
1 x Double Bedroom
3 x Twin Bedrooms
1 x Family Bedroom
Garden and Terrace
A substantial decked terrace is accessible from the entertainment room or the garden, with numerous tables and chairs. Steps lead to delightful garden areas for customers to enjoy, with access via the side of the property.
Parking
This is available at the front and rear of the premises, accommodating 2 x coaches and approximately 20 x vehicles.
Services
The property benefits from electricity, gas, water supply, sewage, broadband, and telephone connections. (None of these services have been tested by the agents Ware Commercial.)
Rateable Value
Please enquire via the local valuation website (VOA) at www.voa.gov.uk.
Tenure
Freehold.
Viewings
All viewings are to be conducted strictly by appointment via the agents Ware Commercial. Contact: Tel: 01803 328880 or 01392 462266
Email: info@warecommercial.com Website: 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.
Development Opportunity – Former 55-Room Hotel, Torquay
Torquay
£1,400,000Freehold462-466 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1HN
An exceptional development opportunity located in the heart of Torquay, just a short stroll from the town’s vibrant harbour, seafront, and bustling centre. This former 55-room hotel offers substantial potential for alternative uses, subject to the necessary planning consents. The property is substantial, together with a large terrace with landscaped gardens. There is also ample parking for two coaches and approximately 20 vehicles. The agents envisage that the property may lend itself to complete redevelopment (removal of building), offering a prime opportunity to create a high-quality scheme befitting this sought-after coastal location.
The owners are open to working collaboratively with an interested party to explore viable redevelopment or repurposing options for the site. Any sale will be subject to planning approval for the proposed alternative use.
Ideally positioned within walking distance of Torquay’s marina, beaches, restaurants, and amenities—with excellent transport connections—the property presents a rare opportunity to deliver a landmark project in one of South Devon’s most desirable coastal towns.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (currently)
Entrance through double doors to:
Reception Floor
Reception Area
6.20m x 4.54m
A welcoming space with a bespoke reception desk and office and storage rooms to the rear (previously a one-bedroom apartment for the manager). Several windows to the front make this space bright and airy, with a staircase providing access to the ground floor kitchens and dining room.
Lounge
5.15m x 3.90m
A quiet space with comfortable sofas, coffee tables, a TV, and a window overlooking the gardens to the rear.
Games Room
6.19m x 4.68m
Featuring a pool table, gambling machines, and comfortable seating.
Entertainment Room
12.24m x 11.45m
A substantial open-plan space with a stage, dance floor, and comfortable seating for over 100 people. Windows and doors lead to a large terrace.
Double doors from the entertainment and reception area lead to:
Bar
4.45m x 4.44m
This area benefits from bench and bar seating and a bespoke bar counter equipped with pumps, post-mix, refrigeration, and all the necessary equipment for catering to large volumes of people.
Steps down to:
Ground Floor
Dining Room
11.50m x 11.36m
A large room with a breakfast bar and tables and chairs accommodating over 100 people. Windows and a door to the rear make the space bright and airy.
Kitchens
The extensive kitchens are well-equipped for catering to large groups and include all the necessary appliances for events.
LINEN & STOREROOM
Throughout the property there are many storage and linen rooms on all floors.
Letting Accommodation
The property offers 55 en-suite rooms classified as follows:
Reception Floor
8 x Double Bedrooms
5 x Twin Bedrooms
2 x Single Bedrooms
1 x Family Bedroom
Ground Floor
1 x Double Bedroom
1 x Family Bedroom
First Floor
10 x Double Bedrooms
10 x Twin Bedrooms
5 x Single Bedrooms
2 x Family Bedrooms
Second Floor
1 x Double Bedroom
3 x Twin Bedrooms
1 x Family Bedroom
Garden and Terrace
A substantial decked terrace is accessible from the entertainment room or the garden, with numerous tables and chairs. Steps lead to delightful garden areas for customers to enjoy, with access via the side of the property.
Parking
This is available at the front and rear of the premises, accommodating 2 x coaches and approximately 20 x vehicles.
Services
The property benefits from electricity, gas, water supply, sewage, broadband, and telephone connections. (None of these services have been tested by the agents Ware Commercial.)
Rateable Value
Please enquire via the local valuation website (VOA) at www.voa.gov.uk.
Tenure
Freehold.
Viewings
All viewings are to be conducted strictly by appointment via the agents Ware Commercial. Contact: Tel: 01803 328880 or 01392 462266
Email: info@warecommercial.com Website: 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.