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Paignton

£25,000

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Bettesworths, Devon
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Restaurant for sale

Key features

  • Harbourside Restaurant/Bar - Turnkey Operation Ready for the 2025 Season
  • Spacious & Stylish Unit having been Totally Refurbished in 2021
  • Valuable Trade Inventory with Brand New Professional Catering Equipment
  • 48 Covers Situated Over 2 Levels with Outside Seating Overlooking the Harbour
  • Rare Opportunity to Secure a Fully Equipped, 'Ready to Go' Waterfront Unit

Description

Stunning Harbourside Restaurant/Bar - Turnkey Operation Ready for the 2025 Season. Spacious and Stylish Unit having been Totally Refurbished in 2021.

PaigntonHarbour nestles on the western shores of Torbay, situated mid-way betweenTorquay and Brixham harbours. The harbour has an authentic 'fishing haven' feeland has recently been significantly improved with various commercial businessesbecoming established or having been refurbished.Knownfor its long sandy beaches, Paignton is a colourful, traditional resort,popular for its holiday atmosphere and lively seafront and harbour areas.Paignton shares Torbay with Brixham and Torquay, making up the English Riviera.Nearby Dartmouth and Totnes are located in neighbouring South Hams, and areonly a short trip away from Paignton, as is the beautiful Dartmoor NationalPark. The Crab & Hammer is located right on the quayside overlooking theharbour, enjoying a 'triple A' location. Asubstantial two storey lock up premises fronting the quayside, with outsideseating overlooking the harbour. The property was completely refurbished in2021 with no expense spared and is fully equipped with a quality tradeinventory including professional catering equipment. The character restaurantspans the ground floor area, providing a total of 48 covers with the galleystyle commercial kitchen situated to the rear of the trading space. On firstfloor are ladies & gents cloakrooms together with various storage rooms andan office.  

GROUND FLOOR

Full height glazed, bi-fold aluminium doors leading to:-

MAIN OPEN PLAN BAR/RESTAURANT

Situated over two floor levels, with focal timber topped bar servery to right hand side. Main staircase to side with DISABLED WC. A stylish trading space with exposed stone walls, painted rafters, rough cut wood panelling and nautical styled lighting, creating a welcoming space. 48 covers in total over the two levels with seating at upholstered timber chairs and bench seating with timber topped tables.

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN

Situated to the rear of the trading area, designed in a galley style, which is part opened to the restaurant. Fully equipped with a professional range of catering equipment including Rational combi oven, various refrigeration, commercial dishwasher station etc.

Rear staircase leading to:-

FIRST FLOOR

Smartly decorated and continued in the same theme as the ground floor, with cloakrooms.

GENTS

WC, two urinals, wash hand basin.

LADIES

Two WC's, wash hand basin and baby changing facilities.

STAFF CHANGING ROOM/BOILER ROOM

BOTTLE/SPIRIT STORE

OFFICE

With views over the harbour.

OUTSIDE

The Crab & Hammer benefits from an annual pavement licence from Torbay Council, allowing 16 covers on the edge of the harbourside.

GENERAL INFORMATION

THE BUSINESS

Previously operating as The Crab & Hammer, the property was completely refurbished in 2021 and had several successful seasons following the Covid lockdown. The business closed at the end of the 2024 summer season.

The property is now available fully equipped and on a new lease. This creates a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operator to take the helm of this previously well-established business, benefitting from its idyllic position on Paignton harbourside and the huge catchment area of Torbay and South Devon.

An early viewing is recommended of this turn-key business and can be arranged through the Sole Selling Agents, Bettesworths.

TENURE

The premises is available on a new 10 or 15 year, Fully Repairing and Insuring Lease at a guide rent of £25,000 per annum.

RATEABLE VALUE

2023 List: £10,000.

Please note this is not Rates Payable. 100% Small Business Rates Relief will be available for eligible parties. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Billing Authority, Torbay Council.

INVENTORY

To include furnishings and equipment as per an inventory to be supplied, but excluding the owners personal effects.

EPC RATING B

VIEWING

Viewing is highly recommended and can be arranged by prior appointment with the Agents, Bettesworths.

Energy Performance Certificates

Energy Performance Certificate

Brochures

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Paignton Station0.4 miles
  • Torquay Station2.1 miles
  • Torre Station2.9 miles

About Bettesworths, Devon

Fleet Street, Torquay, TQ1 1BB

Bettesworths is an independent family business, owned and run by the third generation Chartered Surveyor Directors, Matt & Paul.

We have an experienced team, highly skilled and expert in delivering a broad range of services to clients looking for the very best results.

Our breadth of experience across all property sectors, the depth of our day to day involvement and our technical knowledge gives Bettesworths an unrivalled platform from which to provide advice to meet our clients’ needs.

Our clients range from private individual property owners and occupiers to PLC institutions. We ensure each and every one is best supported with a service with which to meet the challenges and changes in the market and their own circumstances.

We offer free initial consultations without obligation, so please contact a member of our team to discuss your requirements.

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