Ware Commercial, Torquay

The Station Guest House, Dartmouth Road, Churston, Paignton, Torbay

£875,000

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Tenure

Freehold

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Primary use
Guest house
Other use(s)
Hotel

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Key features

  • A Luxurious Detached Guest House
  • Large Car Park
  • Stunning owners' accommodation
  • 8 Elegant letting rooms
  • Spacious Garden

Description

LOCATION
The Station Guest house is ideally situated for exploring Brixham, Dartmouth, Totnes & the surrounding areas. Brixham Harbour is just a five-minute drive away and is one of the UK’s most important fishing ports and, thanks to its picturesque setting, charming harbour, and lively marina, has become a very popular holiday destination. Churston Golf Course is just two minute walk from the guesthouse. The nearby Cayman short-hole golf course provides an alternative option for golf enthusiasts. Conveniently located just off the A3022, the Station Guesthouse offers easy access to major road networks, as well as nearby train and bus stations.

BUSINESS
Currently operated by a husband-and-wife team, with additional part-time staff as required, this highly successful guesthouse trades for 10 months of the year by choice, offering an excellent lifestyle balance. Significant capital investment has been made into the property, which is now presented to an exceptional standard throughout. The business benefits from outstanding reviews, 4* Silver  and breakfast awards with strong level of repeat custom, and consistent profitability.

ACCOMMODATION
Driveway leading over an enclosed lit car park with a grand entrance benefiting from porch and pillars, through a stained-glass wooden door into:

RECEPTION
Step into a bright, modern reception area designed to feel like a home away from home, featuring a stunning chandelier and elegant wall lighting.

LOUNGE/BAR
8.38m x 5.67m
A stunning open-plan dining room filled with natural light from expansive picture windows. This space features a large gas log burner, complemented by modern, contemporary tables and chairs. This space flows into a beautiful bespoke handmade honesty bar and various window seating areas for guests to relax. Elegant chandeliers, tailor-made blinds, curtains, and carefully selected furnishings create a luxurious atmosphere. The room also includes separate men’s and ladies’ washrooms, along with a doorway providing direct access to the front of the property and CCTV.

KITCHEN
3.91m x 3.87m
A fully renovated and modern kitchen featuring stylish concrete effect wall and base units and island with white marble worktops. The space is fully equipped with all the modern appliances required for a guest house, while still maintaining a homely feel.

There is direct access to the dining room, along with a separate door leading to the owners living accommodation, making it an ideal and versatile space for both cooking and serving breakfast for guests and personal use. Natural light floods the kitchen through windows overlooking the surrounding fields.

UTILITY
3.67m x 2.29m
The contemporary style of the kitchen continues into the well-appointed utility room, offering ample space for additional fridges and freezers. It is fitted with a sink, dishwasher, and practical shelving, making it both functional and convenient. This room leads to a lean-to outbuilding, a highly useful area that accommodates washing machines and dryers, provides additional storage, and offers access to the side of the property.

LETTING ACCOMMODATION
Each en-suite guest bedroom has been individually designed and finished to an exceptional standard, featuring bespoke fittings, handmade curtains and blinds, and matching headboards, all complemented by coordinated fixtures throughout. Great care and attention to detail have been taken to create spaces that feel both luxurious and stylish. All rooms are equipped with Smart TVs and complimentary beverage facilities, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for guests.

BEDROOM 1
A large double room with a super king-size bed. The en-suite comprises a shower, WC and hand wash basin. The bedroom has a window to the side of the property.

BEDROOM 2
A spacious double bedroom featuring a super king-size bed. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a bath and overhead shower, WC and hand wash basin. This bedroom benefits from a triple aspect, offering views from multiple windows. The bedroom benefits from a triple aspect, offering superb views from multiple windows and allowing natural light to flood the space.

BEDROOM 3
A large double room with a super king-size bed. The en-suite comprises a shower, WC and hand wash basin with a view over the side of the property.

BEDROOM 4
A single room with en-suite shower, WC and hand wash basin. This room has a window overlooking the side with views over the steam railway line.

BEDROOM 5
A large double room with a super king-size bed. The en-suite comprises a shower, WC and hand wash basin. This bedroom has a window overlooking the side of the property.

BEDROOM 6
A double room with a three-quarter bed. The en-suite comprises a shower, WC and hand wash basin. This bedroom has views over the Steam railway line.

LAUNDRY CUPBOARD
Benefiting from a sink and extra storage space.

LINEN ROOM
Used for linen storage.

BEDROOM 7
A double room with a king-size bed. The en-suite comprises a sunken bath with shower over, WC and hand wash basin. The bedroom has dual aspect windows overlooking the private rear garden and the side of the property with views over the fields.

BEDROOM 8
A junior suite featuring a luxurious super king-size bed, along with a lounge area incorporating a sofa bed that converts into bunk beds, creating a versatile and spacious family room when required. The suite includes a corridor with built-in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, WC and hand wash basin. Both areas of the suite have views over the garden to the rear of the property.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
The flexible owner’s accommodation can be accessed either through the main entrance lobby, via the kitchen or separate door from the side.

OFFICE/BOOT ROOM
4.60m x 2.60m
A versatile room, currently utilised as an office, featuring wooden flooring and a window and door providing access to the side of the property. This room also benefits from direct access to the kitchen.

LOUNGE
3.71m x 3.36m
A lovely cosy space with a large wood burner and window to the side of the property.

INNER HALLWAY
With doors leading to:

BATHROOM
A spacious and impressive bathroom featuring a freestanding roll-top bath, a separate walk-in shower, and elegant black marble tiling throughout. The room is exceptionally large and benefits from underfloor heating, a touch-screen illuminated mirror, and recessed spot lighting.

MASTER BEDROOM WITH WALK-IN DRESSING ROOM
A superb master bedroom offering an exceptional sense of space and luxury. Originally two separate bedrooms, it has been thoughtfully converted into one impressive suite, complete with a generous walk-through dressing room featuring custom handmade wardrobes and shelving. The dressing area flows seamlessly into the main bedroom, which benefits from large windows overlooking the rear private courtyard and garden, filling the space with natural light and offering attractive views. The bedroom also enjoys direct access to the garden via its own private door.

This room further links to:

OFFICE
A further spacious room featuring an additional walk-in wardrobe and dressing area, creating an ideal his-and-hers arrangement. The room is bright and airy, with a large window overlooking the garden. This could easily be converted back into another bedroom.

W/C
With hand wash basin and space for a shower cubicle or bath.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is ample off-road parking for 8–9 vehicles, along with a courtyard seating area with tables and chairs for guests to enjoy. To the rear, there is a private courtyard designated for the owners, offering a secluded outdoor space along with a substantial and beautifully finished patio area to the rear, incorporating a garden spa pavilion. This space leads via steps up to an extremely large, mature garden with established plants and shrubbery, creating a peaceful and private setting. At the far end of the garden are useful storage sheds. All patio areas have recently been finished in high-quality resin, a significant enhancement costing approximately £50,000.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Trade fixtures, fittings, equipment, land and buildings with the exception of vendor’s private inventory will be included in this freehold sale. Full inventory will be provided prior to exchange of contracts.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, gas and water are all connected however, no testing of these services have been undertaken by the agents Ware Commercial. Drainage is provided by septic tank which is serviced twice yearly. There is newly installed state of the art pressurised heating and hot water system. The fire alarm system is maintained yearly and all certifications for both gas and electrics are available for inspection.

LICENCES
The property benefits from an on and off premises licence together with entertainment licence. It is a requirement of the licensing act 2003 that all properties serving alcohol have a designated premises supervisor who must hold a personal licence.

BUSINESS RATES
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TENURE
Freehold

VIEWINGS
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The Station Guest House, Dartmouth Road, Churston, Paignton, Torbay

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About Ware Commercial, Torquay

Ware Commercial, Torquay

Ware Commercial Estate Agents Devon have offices based in Torquay & Exeter, Devon and offer businesses for sale and commercial properties throughout the South West and the UK.

Drawing on over 35 years of experience, Ware Commercial Estate Agents specialise in the market appraisal and marketing of businesses, land and commercial properties.

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