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£600,000

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Bettesworths, Devon
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Commercial property for sale

Key features

  • Substantial Former Language School Extending to Approx. 365m² (3,929 sq ft) NIA
  • Prominent Corner Site Between Ash Hill Road and St Marychurch Road
  • Vacant Possession – Suitable for Continued Commercial Occupation or Alternative Uses, Subject to Planning
  • Extensive Grounds with Parking for Circa 11 Vehicles, Outdoor Swimming Pool and Gardens
  • Significant Development / Extension Potential, Subject to the Necessary Planning Consents

Description

Substantial Former Language School Extending to Approx. 365m2 (3,929 sq ft) NIA. Significant Development/Extension Potential, Subject to the Necessary Planning Consents.

30 Ash Hill Road occupies a prominent and elevated position close to its junction with St Marychurch Road in the Upton Conservation Area of Torquay. The property is conveniently positioned for Torquay town centre and the surrounding residential districts, while Castle Circus and local public transport connections are within easy reach. The seafront and harbour are approximately one mile away. The property occupies an extensive corner plot between Ash Hill Road and St Marychurch Road, providing a particularly generous site. This combination of accessibility, on-site parking and substantial grounds should make the property attractive to owner occupiers and organisations seeking educational, office, training, community, healthcare or other commercial accommodation, subject to any necessary consents. Torquay is one of South Devon's principal towns and forms part of the English Riviera, with good road connections to Newton Abbot, Exeter and the wider South Devon area. The property comprises an attractive and substantial building, which has for many years been operated as a language school. The language school ceased trading in October 2026 and the property is now offered for sale freehold with vacant possession. Internally, the accommodation is arranged principally over two floors and has been configured to provide various classrooms and offices with common room, kitchen and ancillary accommodation. The total Net Internal Area is approximately 365m² (3,929 sq ft).To the front is a tarmac parking area providing parking for approximately 11 vehicles. To the side is an outdoor swimming pool, while the remaining grounds include a good-sized garden together with a paved and covered seating area with benches.  The existing layout lends itself to continued educational, training, office or other commercial occupation. There is also redevelopment opportunity, including the potential for residential or other alternative uses, subject to planning and all necessary consents.

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL

RECEPTION OFFICE

12' 1'' x 11' 1'' (3.69m x 3.39m)

PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE

10' 6'' x 14' 1'' (3.20m x 4.30m)

COMMON ROOM

33' 2'' x 14' 1'' (10.10m x 4.30m) (max)

A substantial communal room with access to the garden.

KITCHEN

9' 10'' x 9' 3'' (2.99m x 2.82m)

SERVERY

9' 4'' x 12' 2'' (2.84m x 3.70m)

STORE

5' 7'' x 8' 4'' (1.69m x 2.53m)

CLASSROOM 10

14' 0'' x 13' 11'' (4.26m x 4.24m)

TEACHERS ROOM

OFFICE

STAFF WC

WCs

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

CLASSROOM 1

11' 2'' x 19' 8'' (3.41m x 5.99m)

CLASSROOM 2

19' 4'' x 13' 1'' (5.89m x 4.00m)

CLASSROOM 3

18' 8'' x 13' 5'' (5.69m x 4.08m)

CLASSROOM 4

14' 2'' x 13' 11'' (4.31m x 4.24m)

STUDY CENTRE

14' 2'' x 19' 5'' (4.32m x 5.92m)

CLASSROOM 6

13' 11'' x 12' 6'' (4.23m x 3.82m)

CLASSROOM 7

17' 11'' x 12' 1'' (5.47m x 3.69m)

CLASSROOM 8

14' 2'' x 9' 4'' (4.32m x 2.84m)

CLASSROOM 9

17' 11'' x 8' 8'' (5.47m x 2.64m)

NET INTERNAL AREA:

Approximately 365m² (3,929 sq ft).

OUTSIDE

To the front is a tarmac car park with space for approximately 11 vehicles. The property occupies a particularly generous corner site with gardens extending around the building.

The outside accommodation includes an outdoor swimming pool, garden and paved seating area with a substantial covered pergola and benches.

TENURE

The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

ASKING PRICE

Offers in the Region of £600,000.

BUSINESS RATES

2026 List: £28,000

This figure should not be confused with the rates payable. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the Local Billing Authority, Torbay Council, to confirm the current assessment and rates payable.

VAT

The VAT status is to be confirmed.

EPC RATING C

VIEWING

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

Energy Performance Certificates

Energy Performance Certificate

Brochures

Torquay

Approximate location

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Torre Station0.7 miles
  • Torquay Station0.8 miles
  • Paignton Station2.9 miles

About Bettesworths, Devon

221 St Marychurch Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NB

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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