Elegant Established Guest House In Torquay For Sale

Torquay, Devon, UK

Asking Price:: £925,000

Turnover:: Undisclosed

Net Profit:: Undisclosed

Established freehold guest house less than 100 metres from Livermead Beach, offering en-suite guest accommodation, extensive owners’ accommodation, landscaped gardens, private parking and a heated outdoor swimming pool.

The Charterhouse is an elegant detached Edwardian guest house combining period character with well-presented hospitality facilities in one of Torquay’s most desirable coastal locations. The substantial property provides a residents’ lounge, breakfast room, commercial kitchen and a range of en-suite guest bedrooms and family accommodation, with several rooms enjoying views towards Tor Bay. The business has established an excellent reputation for quality accommodation and hospitality, benefiting from repeat custom, direct bookings and favourable online reviews.

Situated in the sought-after Livermead area of the English Riviera, the property is less than 100 metres from Livermead Beach and the seafront promenade. Cockington Country Park and historic Cockington village are also within easy walking distance, while Torquay town centre, harbour, marina, restaurants and visitor attractions are readily accessible. Torquay Railway Station is within walking distance, providing convenient connections to Exeter, Bristol and London Paddington.

The business is currently operated on a lifestyle basis, providing clear potential for an incoming owner to extend opening periods, develop marketing activity and increase year-round occupancy. Extensive private accommodation, currently arranged so that it can be divided into two separate units, provides considerable flexibility for owner occupation. The landscaped grounds, heated swimming pool, terraces and private parking further strengthen the guest offering.

Detailed trading accounts, occupancy information and tariff schedules are available to genuinely interested parties following an initial viewing. Viewing is highly recommended and can be arranged by prior appointment with the agents.

Property Information

Property:: Freehold

Lease Terms:

Business Rates / Rateable Value:
2026 List: £10,750. This is the Rateable Value and not the amount of rates payable. 100% Small Business Rates Relief will be available to eligible parties. Interested parties should make their own enquiries with Torbay Council.

Council Tax: Band A.

Living Accommodation:: Extensive private owners’ accommodation comprising two double bedrooms, en-suite shower room, bathroom, open-plan kitchen/lounge/diner, additional lounge with kitchenette, laundry and storage. The accommodation can easily be divided into two separate units.

Location:

The Charterhouse occupies a prestigious position in the sought-after Livermead area of Torquay on the English Riviera, less than 100 metres from Livermead Beach and the picturesque seafront promenade.

The location provides convenient access to Torquay Harbour, marina, beaches, restaurants, cafés and leisure amenities. Cockington Country Park and historic Cockington village are within easy walking distance, providing access to extensive parkland, woodland, lakes, artisan workshops and tea rooms.

Torquay Railway Station is also within walking distance, with services towards Exeter, Bristol and London Paddington. The South Devon Link Road provides convenient access to Exeter, the M5 and the wider South West.

Premises Details:

The Charterhouse is a substantial detached Edwardian residence arranged over several floors, providing extensive guest facilities and generous private owners’ accommodation.

The ground floor includes a uPVC double-glazed reception conservatory arranged as two rooms, main hallway, guest accommodation and a dual-aspect sitting room/residents’ lounge with feature bay window, leather sofas, upholstered banquette seating and double French doors opening onto the outside terrace.

Room 2 is a double bedroom with integral walk-in shower, separate WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and built-in cupboard. Room 3 is a double bedroom with bay window, sea view and en-suite bathroom incorporating a walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin.

The lower ground floor includes a breakfast room with glazed door to outside and Room 1, a double garden room with stable door to outside and en-suite incorporating a double walk-in shower, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.

The commercial areas include a fully equipped kitchen with non-slip flooring and stable door to outside, together with pantry, wash-up and freezer areas.

Extensive private accommodation includes a laundry room, store room, two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room, bathroom, open-plan kitchen/lounge/diner and a further lounge area with kitchenette. The accommodation has external access and can easily be divided into two separate units. A basement area houses the boiler and workshop.

The first floor provides Room 16, a double family room with en-suite shower room; Room 15, a double room with bay window and sea views towards Torquay plus an en-suite bathroom; and Room 14, a dual-aspect double room with bay window, sea views and a large en-suite bathroom with bath and separate corner shower.

The top-floor family suite comprises a lounge area with vaulted ceiling, sofa and wall-mounted television, bathroom and double bedroom with Velux window, wall-mounted television and under-eaves storage.

Externally, the property benefits from attractive landscaped gardens arranged over several terraces, including a private rear patio and residents’ terrace accessed from the lounge. A heated outdoor swimming pool has composite decking and a fenced surround. Further outside areas include a separate private terrace beside the pool, lower-level lawned garden with mature borders, trees, shrubs and palms, gravelled driveway and private gravelled car park.

Energy Performance Rating:: C

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:: The guest house is currently operated on a lifestyle basis, providing potential to extend its opening periods, develop marketing initiatives and increase occupancy throughout the year.