Torquay, Devon

A wonderfully positioned, south-facing, 6 x en-suite bedroom guest house for sale in Torquay. This successful owner-operated business has undergone a rolling programme of refurbishment and is presented to a high overall standard. The Haven is centrally located within a beautiful terrace and just a short walk from the town centre, seafront and harbour with its sought-after restaurants. The business proudly has a 'Green Tourism award "Silver". This property benefits from a 19kW battery bank, Tado thermostatic radiators, a zero-emission eco boiler, all-new aluminium radiators with Tado thermostat control, resulting in very low utility costs. The business, with its 6 letting rooms, offers a lovely lifestyle over 8 months of the year.

LOCATION

The Haven is located in a prestigious terrace of properties, in the heart of 'Belgravia' while still enjoying the peace and quiet of being set off the main thoroughfare. The property is within easy walking distance of the seafront, shopping area and the Riviera Conference Centre. Both the bus and train stations are also within walking distance.

BUSINESS

This well-established guest house benefits from many repeat clients as well as passing trade. Due to the quality accommodation on offer, the central location and an online dynamic booking system, our client trades profitably, but only over a 6-month period. We, the agents, feel there is significant scope to expand on the already impressive profits by opening for more months, improving marketing, and better utilising the existing database. Thanks to a large capital investment, energy costs are very low, which improves profitability. Full trading accounts will be made available following a successful formal viewing.

ACCOMMODATION

Entrance is through wrought iron gates, into a pretty front courtyard with mature shrubbery, palm trees and ample space for a table and chairs. Door leading to:

VESTIBULE

With tiled floor and part-glazed door leading to:

HALLWAY / RECEPTION AREA

A bright and airy space with a lovely reception table, mirrors, a turning staircase to the upper floor and a door to:

LETTING ACCOMMODATION

All letting rooms benefit from remote flat-screen televisions, hairdryers, hospitality trays and information packs and are located on the reception & first-floor levels.

RECEPTION LEVEL

Bedroom 1

A superior double with en-suite comprising shower, WC and wash hand basin. Two windows to the front make this room very bright and airy.

Bedroom 2

A standard double with en-suite comprising shower, WC, wash hand basin and window to the rear.

FIRST-FLOOR HALF LANDING

Bedroom 3

A standard double with en-suite comprising shower, WC, wash hand basin and window to the rear.

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 4

A standard double with en-suite comprising shower, WC, wash hand basin and window to the front.

Bedroom 5

A standard double with en-suite comprising shower, WC, wash hand basin and window to the front.

Bedroom 6

A standard double with en-suite comprising shower, WC, wash hand basin and window to the rear.

DINING ROOM

5.88m x 4.33m

Located on the ground floor and comprises 6 tables and chairs for approximately 12/14 covers, breakfast bar and part-glazed patio doors providing ample light to the dining area.

INNER HALLWAY

1.79m x 1.48m

A useful space for storing business wares, including a chest freezer and general storage.

KITCHEN

4.35m x 4.20m

A fantastic area with a large dining table and chairs for the owners, together with an array of wall and base units, a 4-ring gas cooker and oven with extractor canopy above, twin sinks & drainers, a grill, plate warmer, large American-style fridge/freezer, microwave oven, dishwasher, washing machine, 4-pot bain-marie, ample worktop space and two south-facing windows to the front.

PANTRY

1.79m x 1.48m

A comprehensively shelved dry store area.

OWNER'S ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

The flexible owners' accommodation is located over two floors, with a large double bedroom on the ground floor with a window to the side.

BATHROOM

Featuring a walk-in shower, WC, wash hand basin and window to the side.

OFFICE / INNER HALLWAY AREA

A large, useful area utilised as an office with desk, chair, wardrobes and general storage.

LOUNGE

4.12m x 3.11m

This lounge is used by the owners and is ideally located on the reception level. It could easily be converted into a guest dining room, transforming the entire ground floor into owners' accommodation.

COVERED COURTYARD

This amazing space is part-covered with a polycarbonate roof, enabling full usage throughout the year, together with a good-sized storage shed and stairs leading to the rear car park.

OUTSIDE

The front of the property features a patio area with mature shrubs, palm trees, flower beds and ample space for tables and chairs. Access to the rear part-covered courtyard area is gained from the owner's ground floor.

PARKING

There is a car park for 4/5 vehicles, with the potential to create more spaces by relocating the rainwater harvesting tank. There are also bike stands and shed

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

All trade fixtures and fittings, except for the vendor's private inventory, will be included in the sale. A full inventory will be provided prior to exchange of contracts. All stock will be sold at valuation on completion. No testing of the 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 Office Agency (VOA) website at (Currently, the property is fully exempt from business rates due to Small Business Rates Relief.)

TENURE

Freehold

VIEWINGS

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

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