Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1

Arguably, one of the best located smaller hotels in Torquay, Devon. This establishment has it all with 12 x tastefully decorated en-suite bedrooms, 8 x having sea view balconies, a bar / lounge, restaurant (function trade), owners' two storey spacious 3 x bedroom accommodation, parking and breathtaking ocean views over Babbacombe Downs, Lyme Bay and beyond. To the front is a large, licensed café /tea terrace, taking advantage of passing trade and because of family and poor health, currently limiting the trade. On your doorstep are two award winning beaches, all features blue flag, alongside this, Babbacombe downs proudly holds the prestigious green flag status which this property sides alongside of.

LOCATION

Torquay has long been one of the UK's favourite holiday destinations and those who live there enjoy a great quality of life. The iconic palm trees, busy harbour, international marina, not forgetting the mild climate, could fool you into thinking you were in the Mediterranean. This all-year-round resort also benefits from top quality shows at the Princess & Babbacombe Theatre and a huge choice of festivals and events. The Downs Hotel is on the sought after and beautiful Babbacombe Downs, Torquay, which has the highest cliff top promenade in England and on a clear day you can see right across to Portland Bill, Dorset. It's the perfect place to relax and gaze out to sea.  The location is flat and within a couple hundred metres is the Babbacombe Theatre and the funicular railway, taking you down to the 'blue flag' beach.

BUSINESS

The business trades well with good occupancy and high room rates and if needed, it could trade all year round. Because of lifestyle choice, the owners limit the trade, but the existing income could be easily improved by opening for longer and with improved marketing. This property benefits from being licensed for a total of 120 guest. The current income is equal to many similar guest houses that are twice the size, but without the expense or work needed. The current owners provide light lunches, cream teas, and a selection of beverages on the terrace, catering to both guests and the public during the busy summer season. Because of the professionally installed kitchen, there is significant potential to enhance the offering with a more upscale restaurant, as well as to expand service hours to capture the breakfast trade. The hotel is fully licensed to serve both residents and non-residents, offering a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on the terrace. Actual trading figures will be made available, following successful viewing.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

Enter over the terrace through a part glazed front door, that lead to the

LOUNGE/BAR

10.96m x 6.15m

A welcoming lounge with wicker furniture, the bar is fully equipped with ample built-in, comfortable seating and a spacious serving counter. The lounge includes a large, high mounted TV and a well-appointed bar complete with beer pumps, optics, and two large fridges. Beyond the bar, is a take-away kiosk with external servery to the outside front terrace. This has provided additional service options which has been successfully used to offer ice cream, alcoholic & non- alcoholic beverages, for on and off sales (can be taken off site for consumption).

DINING ROOM

13.35m x 5.09m

This is enhanced by the large sliding windows at the front with direct access to the front terrace. Features two leather sofas and two matching leather tub chairs. The space is currently set up to seat 28 covers with its 10 tables & chairs but could easily seat 45/50 covers. This ideal space previously catered for events of all kinds and can incorporate the forecourt for larger events.

UTILITY ROOM

3.50m x 2.44m

The utility room offers generous space and floor to ceiling storage for storing tableware, cutlery, and service items. It includes a hot water boiler, a handy sink area, floor cupboards, and lots of shelving. From here, you enter the..

KITCHEN

7.83m x 5.22m

A large commercial kitchen, fully equipped to cater for a busy guest house and restaurant. The kitchen boasts a commercial double oven with six gas burner hobs with a built-in griddle plate and grill, a Push-through dishwasher, multiple stainless-steel sinks, panini press, two microwaves, three Valentine fryers, salamander grill, multiple stainless-steel preparation and serving tables and double fridge freezers. To the left, a dry cupboard offers ample storage space along with additional fridge and freezer.

RECEPTION ROOM

4.72m x 3.04m

Previously a lounge but currently used by the owners as a gym.

The entrance is via a hallway and the space provides access to both male and female restrooms, as well as a rear fire exit, which leads out to the rear council run car park. From the hallway, a stairwell (equipped with a stairlift) leads to the letting accommodation above.

LETTING ACCOMMODATION

All rooms are double in size and have been decorated to a high standard and are fully furnished, featuring flat wall-mounted TVs, complimentary beverage facilities, quality contract bedside tables and wardrobes facilities.

First Floor half landing

Room 1

Previously used as a bedroom, this room has now been repurposed as a storage & tool room. To the side of this room there is access to the top floor of the owners accommodation

Room 2

This room has been converted into a communal kitchen to enable self-catering stays when required while still retaining its en suite bathroom.

Room 3

A double room with a Super King bed, which can be converted into a twin room if required. An en suite comprises of a shower. WC and wash hand basin. To the front is a private balcony with seating for 2 guests & stunning views over Babbacombe Downs and Lyme Bay beyond.

Room 4

A spacious double room with a Super King bed, which can be converted into a twin if required. The en suite shower room comprises of, WC, and wash basin. To the front is a private balcony with seating for 2 guests & stunning views over Babbacombe Downs and Lyme Bay beyond.

Room 5

A double room with a King-sized bed and en suite comprises of a shower, WC and wash basin. To the front is a private balcony with seating for 2 guests & stunning views over Babbacombe Downs and Lyme Bay beyond.

Room 6

A double room with a Super King bed, which can be converted into a twin room if required. An en suite comprises of a shower. WC and wash hand basin. To the front is a private balcony with seating for 2 guests & stunning views over Babbacombe Downs and Lyme Bay beyond.

Room 7

A large family room with a King-sized bed (Can accommodate 3 extra single beds) The en suite comprises of a bath with shower over, WC and wash basin. The room has a window overlooking the rear.

Second Floor

Room 8

A very spacious double room with a King size bed The en suite comprises of a bath with a shower over, WC and wash basin. This room benefits from access steps leading to the rear of the property and directly to the council run car park.

Room 9

A double room with a King size bed. The en-suite comprises of a bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin. To the front is a private balcony with seating for two and stunning views over Babbacombe Downs and Lyme Bay beyond.

Room 10

A double room with a double bed. The en-suite comprises of a shower room, WC, and wash hand basin.  To the front is a private balcony with seating for 2 guests & stunning views over Babbacombe Downs and Lyme Bay beyond.

Room 11

A double room with a King size bed. The en suite comprises of a shower, WC, hand wash basin. To the front is a private balcony with seating for 2 guests & stunning views over Babbacombe Downs and Lyme Bay beyond.

Room 12

A large double room with a Super King which can be converted into a twin if required. The en suite comprises of a shower room, WC, wash hand basin. To the front is a private balcony with seating for 2 guests & stunning views over Babbacombe Downs and Lyme Bay beyond.

Room 14

A spacious family room with a Super King bed which can be converted into a twin if required and with the space needed for an additional two single beds.  The en suite comprises of a double width walk-in shower, WC, wash hand basin and the room has a window overlooking the rear.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION

Ideally situated with both access via or separate from the business by its own entrance to the rear. Entering the accommodation, there is a utility, WC and a workshop that leads into an office space. The owners' accommodation is a light and airy open-plan area, thanks to three large windows, and includes a kitchenette, dining area, and sitting room-all featuring stylish Karndean wood-effect flooring. The modern kitchenette is fitted with high-gloss floor and wall units, a sink, a two ring induction hob, a wine fridge, and a convenient hide-and-slide steamer oven.

The accommodation also includes a very spacious downstairs bedroom with an en-suite wet room. Upstairs, there are two generous double bedrooms-one with a large veranda (minimum 5Mx5M) and the other with its own en-suite-as well as a separate modern bathroom with a bath with a shower over, WC, and wash basin. There is internal access to the main hotel via a corroder alongside Room 1 and the tool room.

The owners' accommodation benefits from its own private access, with two separate entrances leading directly to the council run car park.

OUTSIDE

At the front of the property, a spacious open terrace which offers seasonal versatility-used for parking during the winter months, it transforms in the summer into an inviting outdoor alfresco cafe area. This space is furnished with two large corner sofas and ten comfortable club chairs with tables, making it ideal for a café, bar, or takeaway. Its prime position overlooking Babbacombe Downs and Lyme Bay beyond. Benefiting from high footfall presents a valuable opportunity to capitalize on passing trade.

PARKING

There is the possibility of parking to the front in the winter season and with an additional private parking for two vehicles is available to the side of the owner's accommodation. To the rear of the property is a fantastic council-run car park which provides guest parking and which there is an online app available. (RingGo)

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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, drainage and broadband 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

TENURE

Freehold

VIEWINGS

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