An exceptional opportunity to acquire this beautifully presented 7 x bedroom guest house, with all letting rooms benefiting from modern en-suite facilities. Occupying a peaceful, leafy position within one of Paignton's most desirable residential areas, the property is just a short stroll through Victoria Park to the seafront, harbour and town centre. The business is complemented by spacious 2 x bedroom owners' accommodation with its own private entrance, generous, landscaped gardens and off-road parking. Successfully operated by the current owners, it enjoys an enviable level of repeat business, excellent online reviews and a high proportion of direct bookings, creating a secure and easily managed lifestyle business. Trading for approximately seven months of the year, the business provides an excellent work-life balance while still generating an attractive income, allowing the current owners to enjoy extended periods of travel and leisure. A full handover and training programme will be provided to ensure a smooth transition for new owners. Early viewing is highly recommended.
Clydesdale Guest House occupies a quiet yet highly convenient position within the sought-after Polsham Park area of Paignton. The town forms part of the renowned English Riviera and remains one of Devon's premier coastal destinations, attracting visitors throughout the year with its sandy beaches, picturesque harbour, traditional pier and excellent range of attractions, restaurants and cafés. The property also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to the motorway network together with nearby rail and bus services.
The business is successfully run by a husband-and-wife team without the need for employed staff. It enjoys an outstanding reputation, with a loyal base of returning guests, excellent direct bookings through its own interactive website and impressive reviews across Booking.com and TripAdvisor. Trading accounts will be made available following a successful formal viewing.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (in brief)
Entrance through a lovely front door to a welcoming and spacious hallway / reception with turning staircase to the first floor and doors to.
LOUNGE
2.98m x 2.80m
A lovely large room with a plethora of comfortable seating, coffee table and bay windows to the front and side.
DINING ROOM
3.71m x 3.58m
This light and bright room with plenty of seating you would require for all the bedrooms, together with a breakfast bar, large windows to the side and conveniently located next door to the kitchen.
KITCHEN
Area 1 - 4.87m x 3.30m
Area 2 – 4.87m x 1.78m
This kitchen has got it all, because of its size which features a large central island unit dividing the two distinct kitchen areas and also benefits from large windows to the rear, overlooking the garden and a door to the side. With a plethora of wall and base fitted cupboards together with plenty of work top space and at the far end is an office and general seating area. It has all the modern gadgetry to make light work of any meal preparation together with fridge & freezers.
Letting Accommodation
All seven guest bedrooms are beautifully presented to a high standard and are fully equipped with quality furnishings, Freeview televisions, hospitality trays, wardrobes and modern en-suite facilities.
Ground Floor
BEDROOM 1 (Room number 7)
A comfortable twin bedroom with two single beds, complemented by an en-suite comprising a shower, WC and wash hand basin. Glazed doors open directly onto a private enclosed courtyard, creating a pleasant and peaceful outdoor space.
BEDROOM 2 (Room number 8)
A bright and welcoming double bedroom with a double bed and an en-suite comprising a shower, WC and wash hand basin. A large front-facing window provides an abundance of natural light.
First Floor
BEDROOM 3 (Room number 1)
A well-presented double bedroom with a double bed and an en-suite comprising a shower, WC and wash hand basin. A large front-facing window ensures a light and airy feel.
BEDROOM 4 (Room number 2)
A spacious double bedroom with a double bed and an en-suite featuring a generous double shower, WC and wash hand basin. Dual aspect windows to the front and side create a wonderfully bright and inviting room.
BEDROOM 5 (Room number 4)
A delightful deluxe bedroom with a King-size bed and an en-suite comprising a shower, WC and wash hand basin. Dual aspect windows to the front and side provide excellent natural light throughout the day.
BEDROOM 6 (Room number 5)
A comfortable single bedroom with a single bed and an en-suite comprising a shower, WC and wash hand basin. A large rear-facing window enjoys pleasant views overlooking the garden.
BEDROOM 7 (Room number 6)
A charming twin bedroom with two single beds and an en-suite comprising a bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin. A side-facing window provides good natural light, creating a comfortable and relaxing guest room.
OWNERS' ACCOMMODATION
The owners' accommodation offers flexible and well-proportioned living space, accessed either independently from the car park or internally via the guest house, making it ideal for owner occupation while operating the business.
From the side of the kitchen, a door leads to the:
INNER HALLWAY
With doors leading to:
BEDROOM 1
3.95m x 3.15m
A comfortable double bedroom, which has a king-sized bed and extra-large fitted wardrobes, with a window overlooking the front of the property.
BEDROOM 2
This room has been thoughtfully subdivided using a simple stud partition to create two useful storage rooms, which could easily be reinstated as a second double bedroom if required.
Store 1
3.95m x 1.57m
Store 2
3.95m x 2.18m
From the Inner Hallway, a door leads to the:
BATHROOM
A well-appointed family bathroom comprising a shower, WC and wash hand basin.
LOUNGE / DINING ROOM
5.57m x 2.00m
A surprisingly spacious and versatile, irregular-shaped reception room enjoying excellent natural light from two front-facing windows together with a large Velux rooflight. This bright and welcoming space overlooks the attractive gardens and provides an ideal area for relaxing or entertaining.
From the Inner Hallway, a further door provides direct access to the front car park and the owners' beautifully enclosed private gardens.
GARDEN
The owners' gardens are a particular feature of the property, offering a high degree of privacy together with a variety of attractive seating and entertaining areas. Designed with ease of maintenance in mind, the gardens are predominantly paved and include a generous recreational space, ideal for sun loungers, barbecues and outdoor dining. There is also an outdoor tap.
A covered garden room provides a delightful, sheltered seating area, whilst adjoining this is a secure workshop with mains electricity. The established planting includes a wide variety of mature shrubs together with several exotic specimens, creating an attractive and colourful setting throughout the seasons. From the garden is a padlocked gate that gives access to Lower Polsham Road. There is also a covered storage area, ideal for bicycles, paddleboards and other outdoor equipment.
PARKING
To the front and side are parking spaces for approx. 5 vehicles. Alongside, there is also a mains electric plug outside, and plenty of unrestricted parking is available opposite and nearby.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All trade fixtures and fittings except for our vendor’s 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.
