SEABREEZE CAFÉ AND B&B TORCROSS KINGSBRIDGE SOUTH HAMS DEVON TQ7 2TQ

SEABREEZE CAFÉ AND B&B TORCROSS KINGSBRIDGE SOUTH HAMS DEVON TQ7 2TQ

A beautiful, waterside thatched property situated right on the beach at Slapton Sands in this stunning Area of Outstanding Beauty. A thriving business providing a Café with B&B and a rare opportunity to purchase such a successful business and beautifully presented property in this rather special part of the South Hams in Devon. MAIN CHARACTER CAFÉ (c. 35 Covers) FULLY EQUIPPED COMMERCIAL KITCHEN WITH SEVERY AND ESPRESSO COFFEE STATION 2 SUPERIOR EN SUITE LETTING BEDROOMS WITH VIEWS OVER THE BEACH & SEA OWNERS 1 BED FLAT (OR FURTHER FAMILY B&B SUITE) OUTSIDE SEATING TO SIDE AND FRONT FOR c.40 Turnover for year end 2015 238,853 ex VAT with a Net Profit IRO 100,000 pa PRICE: 725,000 FREEHOLD To Include Trade Inventory & Goodwill Ref: 2406 LOCATION: Seabreeze is situated right in the heart of the South Hams; 5 miles from Dartmouth, 7 miles from Kingsbridge and 12 miles from Salcombe by road. The entire locality is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and offers a wealth of opportunities for exploration and adventure. Torcross village is located at the southern end of one of England s largest fresh water lakes known as Slapton Ley. The lake is only separated from the sea by a narrow shingle ridge known as Slapton Line. The main beach known as Slapton Sands is a three mile long pebble beach used in the Second World War as a practice site for the Normandy landings. Today there is plenty of evidence of this history and a memorial marking the events. A little further on are the seaside villages of Beesands and Hallsands, a beautiful walk on the south west coastal footpath towards the Lighthouse at Start Point. DESCRIPTION: A stunning 16th Century Grade II Listed property operated as a Café and Bed & Breakfast business situated right on the front at Slapton Sands. A semi detached building under a thatched roof only a few yards from the sea providing two very nicely presented en suite letting rooms with a thriving café on the ground floor. The entire property has been decorated in a New England style with pastel colours and a strong beach theme, finished to a very high standard throughout. The building also benefits from a one bed owners flat and al fresco seating to the front and side. 01803 212021

The property briefly comprises:- ENTRANCE DOOR to side property leading to; MAIN KITCHEN & SEVERY Fully equipped with extraction, griddle, oven, 2 commercial microwaves, nonslip flooring, dishwasher, various refrigeration, 2 glass fronted bottle fridges together with other quality catering equipment. Timber topped and tongue & groove fronted BAR SERVERY with electronic cash register. Feature former bread oven fireplace to far side housing glass fronted bottle fridge. Oak flooring. COFFEE STATION With espresso coffee machine and hot water cylinder. Door through to:- CAFÉ Beautifully presented with painted beamed ceiling and oak flooring. Focal stone fireplace with cast iron wood burner. A light and airy room with timber topped tables and white painted spindled backed captain s chairs, decorated with various seaside bric a brac. Leather sofa to far wall and upholstered bench seating to window alcoves. Views over the sea wall to the beach and sea. LETTING ROOMS Stairs to 2 superior letting rooms both continued in the same beach style interior decor with views directly over the beach and sea. BEDROOM 1- DOUBLE With superking bed and en suite bathroom, double walk-in shower, wash hand basin, WC, tiled walls and pebble style flooring. BEDROOM 2 DOUBLE With ensuite bathroom, electric shower, bath, wash hand basin and WC. Part tiled walls/ part tongue & groove with tiled floor. GROUND FLOOR Entrance lobby with separate side entrance for B&B guests. CUSTOMER CLOAKROOM WC and wash hand basin with tongue and groove clad walls. LAUNDRY ROOM With sink and drainer and various fridges and freezers. Plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Half Landing Cupboard OWNERS FLAT/BEDROOM 3 Situated at the rear of the property and currently used as a sewing room, presented in the same style as the 2 letting rooms. Walk-in wardrobe, ensuite shower room with shower, WC and wash hand basin. Loft space above. ADJOINING ROOM Currently being used a study and store room. Alternatively can be used as owners accommodation arranged as lounge, bedroom and ensuite bathroom. This area has previously been used as a family B&B letting room with the adjoining room or can be used as owner s accommodation. OUTSIDE Refuse/bin area. OUTSIDE TRADING AREA With tables and chairs to front for circa 30/40 people. To the other side of the building is a separate walled Entrance and Glazed Porch area for B&B guests. Long bench seating to side of the property. IMPORTANT NOTE: Messrs Bettesworths for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; (ii) no person in the employment of Messrs Bettesworths has any authority to make or give representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. The fittings, equipment and services have not been tested by the agents. VIEWING: By appointment with the Agents BETTESWORTHS B365 Printed by Ravensworth Digital 0870 112 5306

GENERAL INFORMATION RATEABLE VALUE 7,600. This is not Rates Payable. For further information please contact the local authority, South Hams District Council, Tel: 01803 861234. BUSINESS Seabreeze is an incredibly popular and successful business in an enviable waterfront situation on Slapton Sands. The café is open from Easter to October half term on a daily basis with limited trading days during the winter months. Seabreeze is run by two of the owners with the help of two full time members of staff and a host of seasonal workers during the busier summer months. The Café attracts walkers, cyclists, runners, bird watchers and other general visitors to this very popular part of the South Hams. The beach style theme of the café and B&B rooms is condusive to a relaxed and fun atmosphere where people like to unwind. Trading profit and loss accounts would be provided to bona fide interested parties following a formal viewing arranged through the Sole Selling Agents Bettesworths on 01803 212021 INVENTORY To include furnishings and equipment as per an inventory to be supplied, but excluding the owners personal effects. SERVICES We are informed the property is connected to all main services. EPC F The Café opens from 9:30am until 4/5pm and serves a wide selection of locally sourced and freshly produced home made food including their famous scones, American pancakes, soups, pies, ice creams, sandwiches, breakfasts, light bites etc.. The Café also serves a range of alcoholic drinks and quality coffees from the busy barrista coffee station. The two beautiful sea facing letting rooms are extremely popular with many people returning on a regular basis. Both rooms are furnished to an extremely comfortable standard in a clean and contemporary style. A recent quote from the guest book summed up these rooms - the world s only 7 star beach hut!. Prices range from 120 B&B per night in the lower season to 140 B&B in the height of the season. The accommodation features on many websites and guides including Alistair Sawday s Special Places to Stay. The business undoubtedly has further potential to grow by opening evenings and during the winter months. The Seabreeze is a very successful business with a turnover in excess of 235,000 ex VAT with an impressive abridged net profit in the region of 100,000 per annum. IMPORTANT NOTE: Messrs Bettesworths for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (1) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; (ii) no person in the employment of Messrs. Bettesworths has any authority to make or give representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. The fittings equipment and services have not been tested by the a

IMPORTANT NOTE: Messrs Bettesworths for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (1) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; (ii) no person in the employment of Messrs. Bettesworths has any authority to make or give representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. The fittings equipment and services have not been tested by the agents. VIEWING: By appointment with the Agents - Bettesworths

IMPORTANT NOTE: Messrs Bettesworths for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (1) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; (ii) no person in the employment of Messrs. Bettesworths has any authority to make or give representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. The fittings, equipment and services have not been tested by the agents. VIEWING: By appointment with the Agents - Bettesworths