A Wonderful Victorian 11-Bedroom En Suite Guesthouse For Sale

Property Information

Property:

Freehold

Living Accommodation:

Owners' accommodation situated on the ground floor, comprising two double rooms, a family bathroom and a large lounge/dining room leading out to a private balcony, terrace and gardens.

Location:

The property is situated on St Marychurch Road, ideally positioned between the town centre and the local amenities of St Marychurch and Babbacombe. It is a short walk to the town centre, harbour and marina, with convenient access to local bus and railway stations, as well as major arterial roads connecting to cities like Plymouth and the cathedral city of Exeter, which boasts an international airport.

Premises Details:

Accommodation comprises an entrance hall accessed from the car park through a large door leading to a spacious hallway with a turning staircase to upper floors and doors to the main rooms.

The guest lounge is a large room with ample space for multiple tables and chairs, along with a comfortable sofa suite. The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen, well appointed with ample space for a variety of tables and chairs and benefitting from sliding patio doors leading out to a balcony terrace. The kitchen is a galley-style space equipped with all necessary equipment and gadgets for food preparation.

Letting accommodation includes 11 ensuite guest bedrooms. All rooms are furnished with guest house bedroom furniture and boast good ensuite facilities. The rooms meet high standards and feature up-to-date amenities including LCD Digital Freeview TVs.

Ground floor
Bedroom 1: Double room with a double bed, ensuite shower, low-level WC and washbasin.

First floor
Bedroom 2: Family room with a double and single bed, ensuite shower, low-level WC and washbasin.
Bedroom 3: Double room with a king-size double bed, ensuite shower, low-level WC and washbasin, overlooking the garden and offering sea glimpses.
Bedroom 4: Double room with standard double bed, ensuite shower, low-level WC and washbasin, also overlooking the garden and offering sea glimpses.
Bedroom 5: Double room with a double bed, ensuite shower, low-level WC and washbasin.
Bedroom 6: Single room with a single bed, ensuite shower, low-level WC and washbasin.
Bedroom 7: Single room with a single bed, ensuite shower, low-level WC and washbasin.
Bedroom 8: Double room with a double bed, ensuite shower, low-level WC and washbasin.
Bedroom 9: Double room with a double bed, ensuite shower, low-level WC and washbasin.
Bedroom 10: Double room with a double bed, ensuite shower, low-level WC and washbasin.
Bedroom 11: Double room with a double bed, ensuite shower, low-level WC and washbasin.

Owners' accommodation is situated on the ground floor and comprises two double rooms, a family bathroom and a large lounge/dining room leading out to a private balcony, terrace and gardens.

Outside, to the side of the property is a large block-paved car park for guests, while the rear features a south-facing enclosed garden with mature shrubs and palm trees. There is also a balcony terrace accessed from both the owners' accommodation and the guest dining room, a rare find for a town centre guesthouse and a valuable addition to this magnificent Victorian villa.

Mains gas, electricity, water, broadband and drainage are all connected. No testing of these services has been undertaken by the agents.

Size in square feet:

Victorian villa guesthouse with 11 ensuite letting bedrooms, guest lounge, dining room, galley-style kitchen and ground floor owners' accommodation with two double rooms, family bathroom and large lounge/dining room, plus large guest car park, balcony terrace and south-facing enclosed garden.

Planning Consent:

Given its size, the property could easily be repurposed or converted, suitable for an HMO, fully automated Airbnb accommodation, or even redevelopment.

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:

For many years, this business has operated successfully as a B&B, but recently operations have been scaled back due to our clients' many other business interests. Despite deliberately restricting opening periods and room availability due to the owners' other business interests, there is significant scope to expand turnover by enhancing internet presence, fully utilising all guest bedrooms, or reinventing the property. Given its size, the property could easily be repurposed or converted, suitable for an HMO, fully automated Airbnb accommodation, or even redevelopment.

Competition / Market:

The Everglades has traded successfully under its present owners for several years, earning a fine reputation with locals and visitors alike.

Trading hours:

The Everglades has traded successfully under its present owners for several years, with opening periods and room availability deliberately restricted due to the owners' other business interests. Actual trading accounts will be made available following a successful formal viewing.