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Download Details Print Ask A QuestionBeachside Inn with 7 Letting Bedrooms and Beer Garden within Highly Popular Coastal Village
- Adjacent to beach and Tarka Trail cycle path
- Well presented accommodation throughout
- Bar / restaurant with covers for circa 40
- South facing beer garden with seating for a further 50 covers
- Commercial fitted kitchen
- 7 en-suite letting bedrooms, many with coastal views
- 2015 yearend turnover £350,000, 2016 on target for £400,000 turnover
- For sale due to other business commitments, currently operated by management / staffing
- Rare opportunity to acquire a business in this highly popular coastal village
The Accomodation
Ground Floor
Bar / Restaurant
Double fronted premises with central entrance door and storm porch, part flag stone flooring part wood flooring, corner bar servery, touch screen till system, beamed ceiling, exposed stonework fireplace with inset gas fire, wood paneling, covers for circa 30, bar stool seating, 2 x double chiller fridges, double coffee machine
Snug Seating Area
Tiled flooring, wood paneling, table and chair covers for 8
Ladies Toilets
2 x cubicles with low level w.c's, tiled floor and walls, wash hand basin
Gents Toilets
Cubicle with low level w.c., 2 x urinals, wash hand basin
Commercial Kitchen
2 x chiller gantries, Rational oven, extractor fan system, 2 x double deep fat fryers, double chiller fridge, Bain Marie, 2 x 6 burner gas ovens
Preparation Area
Used for coffee and dessert preparation, microwave, wine store, CCTV, intruder alarm
Wash Area
2 x dishwashers, ice machine, double drainer sink unit
Cellar
Freezer Store
Various fridges and freezers
Covered Store
Boiler cupboard, various fridges and freezers
First Floor
Side hallway with private street level entrance for resident guests
Landing with storage cupboards, carpet, radiator heating
Torridge
Double bedroom, en-suite, sea views
Tarka
Family room, en-suite
Appledore
Double bedroom, en-suite, sea views
Instow
Family room en-suite
Clovelly
Double room, en-suite, sea views
Lundy
Twin room, en-suite, sea views
Second Floor
Crow Point
Currently utilised by staff member / suitable for owners quarters
Double bedroom, en-suite, sea views, adjoining lounge / second bedroom
Outside
To the rear of the property is a south facing beer garden with paving and gravel, 10 x picnic style benches. The garden can be accessed from the bar / restaurant or a side alleyway which can be utilised by bike riders for access and parking of their bikes as well as dog walkers.
Commercial Funding
Having been in the trade for many years we have established good connections in the finance sector. Our association with these Banks and Commercial Brokers mean that we are able to offer you introductions to competitive finance packages, for a new purchase or refinance purposes alike. Whether it is initial advice on your likely purchase level or if you are at the point of making an offer, you will often be able to achieve preferential rates, possibly saving you thousands of pounds. Please call for more information.
Important Notice
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1. The Particulars are set out in general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers should seek their own professional advice.
2. All descriptions, dimensions and areas, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3. No person in the employment of JD Commercial has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of JD Commercial, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendors.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.
Property Misdescriptions Act 1993
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Viewing
By strict appointment through the selling Agents, JD Commercial, 42 Ridgeway Drive, Bideford, North Devon. EX39 1TW
TEL: (01237) 424053 / 07868 846357 E-MAIL: sales@jd-commercial.co.uk
Location
Instow lies on the banks of the River Torridge. It boasts views across the estuary to Appledore. Instow is situated where the two Rivers- Taw and Torridge meet. It is particularly popular with artists because of its fantastic scenery. Only minutes from the North Devon Link Road, 3 miles from the town of Bideford and 6 miles from Barnstaple.
The Situation
The property is situated in Lane End just off Marine Parade which runs parallel with the sandy beach and estuary. Given its close proximity to the beach many of the first and second floor bedrooms benefit from coastal views.
The Property and Construction
The double fronted premises is of three storey construction under a pitched slate roof with rendered elevations. At ground floor level is a well presented bar / restaurant with covers for circa 32 and an adjoining snug with seating for a further 8. There are many character features that have been retained within the bar area including exposed stone walling and fireplace, flag stone flooring, beamed ceiling etc. The remainder of the ground floor provides fitted commercial kitchen, preparation and ancillary areas for the operation of the business. At first and second floors are 7 en-suite letting bedrooms, many of which have coastal views, and includes the second floor suite which consists of en-suite bedroom and lounge and this could potentially be utilised as owners / staff accommodation. Access to the upper floors can be gained from the bar / restaurant as well as a self contained street level entrance to the front of the property. To the rear of the property is a south facing beer garden with picnic bench style seating for a further 50. This area can be accessed separately from the side of the property making it ideal for cyclists to park their bikes and dog walkers to rest.
The Proposal
Our clients are inviting offers for the Leasehold interest of the business and an assignment of the existing 21 year lease, at a current rent of £32,500 per annum. There is a brewery tie on the purchase of beers and ciders with the business being free of tie on wines, spirits and soft drinks. It should be noted there is a rent deposit held by the Landlords of £3,312.
The Business
At present the day to day operation of the business is currently undertaken entirely by management / staffing due to other business commitments that the owners have. Current staffing levels include a chef, second chef as well as a pool of approximately 12 part time staff including bar and waiting staff as well as housekeepers. It is thought new owners could reduce the currently wage bill considerably which last year was £108,000. The turnover for March 2016 yearend was £350,000 with the first six months of the current trading year showing a turnover of £200,000, with an approximate split of 40% food, 35% wet, 25% accommodation. Operating hours at present are 11.30am - 10pm, although these hours are extended when live music / entertainment is undertaken. Included within the sale is the business website which has an online booking system for accommodation which is also linked to other booking sites such as Booking.com, Avvio.com etc.
The Stock
Any current stock to be purchased at valuation upon completion, estimated at £8,000.
The Inventory
The property is sold with an inventory of trade fixtures, fittings and equipment.
Licence
The property is sold with the benefit of a Premises Licence.
VAT
Payable, if applicable, at the prevailing rate.
Energy Performance Certificate
Please contact the agents for a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate and Recommendation Report.