Haven House, Scarborough Road, Torquay, Torbay

A Turnkey Lifestyle Change – Successful Victorian Guest House with Proven Track Record.
A wonderfully positioned, south-facing property, with 7 bedrooms for sale in Torquay. The Haven House is currently trading as a guest house but has received positive pre-planning advise for a successful change of use application, to a single residential dwelling. This property benefits from a 19kW battery bank, Tado thermostatic radiators, a zero-emission eco boiler, all-new aluminum radiators with Tado thermostat control, resulting in very low utility costs. With excellent parking to the rear and flexible owners’ accommodation on the ground floor.

LOCATION
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 situated just a 15-minute stroll from the town centre, beaches, theatre, and the English Riviera International Centre. Both the bus and train stations are also within walking distance.

BUSINESS
The property enjoys a strong historical record of near-full occupancy throughout the summer seasons, attracting a diverse and loyal clientele ranging from hikers and bikers to international fans of Agatha Christie and Oscar Wilde. Future-proofed with an eco-boiler and a 19kW battery bank, it benefits from significantly lower utility costs compared to traditional Victorian properties. We are seeking new owners to continue the legacy, offering a seamless handover with everything in place from a fully stocked fridge to a live booking calendar so you can start earning from day one. One week of hands-on training can be provided, covering the Freetobook synchronization system and use of the automated pricing platform. Currently operated to allow for a generous six-month “holiday” period each year, the property provides an ideal work-life balance. The current owners have successfully run the B&B for seven years and are now relocating to a managed retirement apartment, ready to welcome the next owners to this wonderful community.

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 a bright and airy space featuring a welcoming "Map of the World" filled with pins from guests who arrived as strangers and left as friends and part-glazed door leading to:

HALLWAY / RECEPTION AREA
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, tables and chairs, 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 in the basement and comprises 6 tables and chairs for approximately 12/14 covers, breakfast bar and part-glazed patio doors onto the rear garden, providing ample light to the dining area.

INNER HALLWAY
1.79m x 1.48m
A useful space for storing business wares, including a Miele commercial rotary iron 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 low energy 4-ring induction hob, a hardly used oven and grill, with extractor canopy above, Shark Ninja eye-level grill/oven, a separate small George Foreman small item grill, twin sinks & drainers, Philips hostess plate warmer with 4 pot bain marie above, large low energy A rated auto defrosting Samsung fridge/freezer, two microwave ovens, a Bosch dishwasher, two large 10kg Samsung washing machines, two large Samsung Heat pump tumble dryers, 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 and BASEMENT
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 work space, stool, built in 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 enabling full usage throughout the year, together with a good-sized storage and stairs leading to the rear car park and water butt.
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 three or four vehicles, with the potential to create more spaces by relocating the rainwater harvesting tank. There are also bike stands and a further shed.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage are all connected. There is a 2025 electrical safety certificate valid for five years. No testing of these services has been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial.

TENURE
Freehold

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