Torquay
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8 bedroom hotel for sale
Key features
- Established & Highly Regarded Elegant Period Guest House
- Prime Livermead Location Less Than 100 Metres from the Beach
- Eight Letting Bedrooms Together with Substantial Owners' Accommodation
- Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped Gardens and Extensive Guest Terraces
- Scope To Further Enhance Trading Levels and Develop the Business
Description
The Charterhouse occupies a prestigious position within one of Torquay's most desirable residential and tourism locations, situated in the sought-after Livermead area of the English Riviera. Renowned for its attractive family villas, coastal setting and excellent amenities, the area remains highly popular with both residents and visitors alike. The property is located less than 100 metres from Livermead Beach and the picturesque seafront promenade, which extends along the coastline towards Torquay Harbour and Paignton.
The nearby waterfront provides an array of leisure opportunities including coastal walks, watersports, cafés, restaurants and beachside amenities, whilst offering spectacular views across Torbay.
Also, within easy walking distance is the renowned Cockington Country Park and historic village of Cockington, one of South Devon's most cherished destinations. Set within hundreds of acres of beautiful parkland, woodland and lakes, Cockington offers an idyllic setting for walking, cycling and outdoor recreation, together with a collection of artisan workshops, tea rooms and the historic manor house.
Torquay town centre, marina and harbour are all readily accessible and provide an extensive range of shopping, dining and recreational facilities. The area benefits from excellent transport links, with Torquay Railway Station within walking distance offering direct services to Exeter, Bristol and London Paddington. The South Devon Link Road also provides convenient access to Exeter, the M5 motorway network and the wider South West.
The property's enviable location combines the tranquillity of a quality residential setting with easy access to the beaches, coastline and attractions that have established Torquay as one of the South West's premier coastal destinations.
The Charterhouse is an elegant and substantial detached Edwardian residence offering extensive and versatile accommodation arranged over several floors. Combining period character with practical hospitality facilities, the property has been carefully maintained and improved to provide high-quality accommodation throughout.
The business accommodation includes a residents' lounge, breakfast room, commercial kitchen, guest bedrooms and ancillary facilities, whilst the generous owners' accommodation provides spacious and comfortable private living quarters, currently arranged as two apartments.
Externally, the property enjoys beautifully landscaped gardens, extensive sun terraces, ample private parking and a heated outdoor swimming pool, creating an attractive environment for both guests and owners alike.
RECEPTION CONSERVATORY
Upvc double glazed, arranged as two rooms. Leading to:-
GROUND FLOOR
MAIN HALLWAY
ROOM 2
Double bedroom with integral walk in shower and separate WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, built in cupboard.
SITTING ROOM/RESIDENTS LOUNGE
Dual aspect with feature bay window. Seating at leather sofas and upholstered banquette seating under main window. Double French doors to outside terrace.
ROOM 3
Double room with bay window and sea view. En-suite bathroom with walk in shower, WC and wash hand basin.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
BREAKFAST ROOM
With glazed door to outside.
ROOM 1
Garden room (double) with stable door to outside. En-suite with double walk in shower, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN
Fully equipped with non-slip flooring. Stable door to outside.
PANTRY AREA
WASH UP AREA
FREEZER ROOM
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
LAUNDRY ROOM
STORE ROOM
DOUBLE BEDROOM
En-suite with walk in shower, WC and wash hand basin.
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LOUNGE/DINER
With domestic kitchen units. Sofa seating area, dining area and LVT flooring.
DOUBLE BEDROOM
With built in cupboards.
BATHROOM
With bath, walk in shower, heated towel rail, WC and wash hand basin. Through to:-
LOUNGE AREA WITH KITCHENETTE
LVT flooring. Breakfast bar and stairs down to entrance porch and door to outside.
BASEMENT AREA
Housing boiler and workshop.
NB: The private accommodation is easily divided into two separate units.
FIRST FLOOR
ROOM 16
Double family room with en-suite corner walk in shower, wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
ROOM 15
Double with bay window and sea views over to Torquay. En-suite bathroom with double walk in shower, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.
ROOM 14
Double with dual aspect including bay window with sea views and large en-suite bathroom with bath, corner shower, wash hand basin and WC.
HALF LANDING
TOP FLOOR FAMILY SUITE
LOUNGE AREA
With vaulted ceiling, part dado panelling, sofa and wall mounted TV.
BATHROOM
With shower attachment over bath, wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
DOUBLE BEDROOM
With Velux window, wall mounted TV and under eaves cupboards.
OUTSIDE
Stunning landscaped gardens, located over several terraces, including a private patio to the rear and residents terrace, accessed from the lounge.
Heated swimming pool with composite decking and fence surround. Hardstanding to the front of the lower ground floor rooms and separate private terrace by pool.
Lawned garden at lower level surrounded by mature boarders with trees, shrubs and palms. Gravelled driveway to the side and gravelled car park at the lower level by entrance.
GENERAL INFORMATION
THE BUSINESS
The Charterhouse has been successfully operated by the current owners as an elegant, period guest house and enjoys an excellent reputation for quality accommodation, hospitality and customer service. The business benefits from strong repeat custom, direct bookings and favourable online reviews, providing an excellent platform for continued success.
Currently operated on a lifestyle basis, the business offers incoming owners considerable flexibility. There remains potential to extend opening periods, further develop marketing initiatives and maximise occupancy levels throughout the year should a purchaser wish to adopt a more commercial approach.
The accommodation comprises a range of attractive and well-presented en-suite guest bedrooms and family suites, many enjoying pleasant views towards tor bay and the surrounding coastline. Extensive owners' accommodation provides comfortable on-site living whilst maintaining separation from guest facilities.
Detailed trading...
RATEABLE VALUE
2026 List: £10,750 - Please note this is not Rates Payable. 100% Small Business Rates Relief will be available to 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.
TENURE
Freehold.
EPC AWAITED
COUNCIL TAX BAND A
VIEWING
Viewing is highly recommended and can be arranged by prior appointment with the Agents, Bettesworths.
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Torquay
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Torquay Station0.3 miles
- Torre Station1.1 miles
- Paignton Station1.7 miles
Notes
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