Old Church House Inn & Hotel Torbryan, Nr , , TQ12 5UR

Old Church House Inn & Hotel

Torbryan, Nr Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UR

A Stunning, Historic Thirteenth Century Coaching Inn and Hotel Set in One of the Most Picturesque Districts of South Devon with the Benefit of 11 Beautifully Appointed Letting En Suite Rooms and a Number of Character Trading Rooms together with a Separate Coach House. A Thriving Business which has recently been completely refurbished to an exceptional standard.

Cottage Restaurant (20+ Covers) • Residents Lounge (10 covers) • Snug (18+ Covers) • Main Bar (16 Covers) • Stable Room (12 Covers) • Brew House and Bakery (Circa 22 Covers) • Tack Room • Extensive Back of House Storage Space Ladies & Gents Cloakroom • Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen • 11 Totally Renovated Character En Suite Letting Rooms • Pretty Trade Garden • Car Park • Owners Coach House with Parking and Garden

LOCATION Torbryan is located approximately 41/2 miles off the main A38 expressway at Newton Abbot and is midway between Dartmoor National Park and Torbay and halfway between NewtonA Stunning, Abbot and Historic Totnes in this Thirteenth beautiful part Centuryof South Devon. Coaching The A38 links Inn with andJunction Hotel 31 off the • M5Set motorway in One at ofExeter, the approximately Most Picturesque 20 miles north Districtsof Torbryan. ofThe South nearest railwayDevon station • isNumber either Newton of Abbot Character or Totnes, bothTrading 5 miles away,Areas, and Exeter 14 Letting is the nearest Rooms airport. & Separate Coach House • Well Established Business

DESCRIPTION with Genuine Scope for Further Growth. • Viewing Highly Recommended • The Old Church House in is a beautiful Grade II* listed property, reputed to have been built in the early thirteenth century and would have been the original church house. An impressive two storey building with painted stone elevations under a slated roof, the property also benefits from a Coach House situated at the end of the car park and an attractive lawned garden used by customers.

HISTORY Although not Inns in the modern sense of the word, medieval church houses were commonly the venues for parish feasts in which church ale was drunk. The proceeds went to parish funds. Many church houses later became Inns and are particularly common in Devon where more than 50 still exist. During the days of coaching, Torbryan was on the main Plymouth stage route and had extensive stabling. By 1938 the Church House had declined and was earmarked for demolition but was bought and restored by Mr Howell Paine. The Old Church House Inn has many interesting features including Oak panelling salvaged from a ship of the Armada fleet, carved oak beams, an ancient bread oven and a Mill Stone embedded in the floor. The original entrance is an arch door believed to have been bought back from the crusades which leads into the lounge with one of the oldest fireplaces and bread ovens on record in . The bowling pins hanging on the main bar are from the Elizabethen era and perhaps similar to those used by Sir Francis Drake when he was playing bowls at Plymouth Ho whilst the Spanish Armada sailed up the channel. These skittles have clearly had many a game played on them, perhaps even by members of Henry VII’s and Henry VIII’s Royal retinue whilst the monarch stayed at Tor Newton House, just a mile away from the Inn- indentures from Henry VIII and Elizabeth are displayed in the bar. The Inn has featured as a film location including Ripping Yarns with Michael Palin.  Ref No: 3322 £795,000 Freehold

Old Church House Inn & Hotel

Torbryan, Nr Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UR

The accommodation comprises:- ‘STABLE’

Further trading area with circa12 covers. Central fireplace with cast iron burner ENTRANCE PORCH and wet back. Seating at a selection of timber settles, chairs and tables. Steps up Leading to: - to:- A number of character interlinking trading areas, mainly carpeted with OLD BREWHOUSE AND BAKERY exposed flag stone flooring in parts, providing covers for over 100. Providing approximately 20 covers in this light and airy room, used for breakfast COTTAGE RESTAURANT service, overflow dining and functions. Large picture window with exposed 20 plus covers. An attractive self contained double room, accessed through painted walls. Timber topped and fronted breakfast bar and seating at a number glazed double doors. Exposed beams, part exposed stone walls, a number of of tables and upholstered chairs. timber tables with seating at leather backed chairs. TACK ROOM RESIDENTS LOUNGE With seating for circa 8 people at settles. Exposed beams and stone walls with A beautiful room with exposed ceiling beams and white washed stone walls. attractive slate flooring. Feature inglenook fireplace with cast iron wood burner and wet back, original LADIES CLOAKROOM bread oven reputed, to date back to the 8th Century. This room is furnished Two WC’s, 3 wash hand basins and vanity unit and carpeted. with a number of easy sofas and elegant upholstered arm chairs. GENTS CLOAKROOM SNUG 4 urinals, 2 WC’s, 2 wash hand basins and non slip flooring. Dining area for 18 plus covers continued in the same style as above with exposed ceiling beams and exposed stone walls. Seating at a variety of BEER CELLAR timber chairs and tables continuing through to:- At ground floor level and temperature controlled.

MAIN BAR WALK IN WINE STORE With circa 18 covers, a stunning room with original oak beams and panelling reputed to have originated from the Spanish Armada. Focal BAR SERVERY BOILER ROOM which is timber topped and panelled. Inglenook fireplace with cast iron wood With high spec’ Miele commercial washing machine, dryer and large rotary iron; burner, seating at various benches and settles with separate upholstered Worcester Bosch boiler. chairs and spindle back chairs. This room houses the skittle pins as mentioned above. BOTTLE STORE

Old Church House Inn & Hotel

Torbryan, Nr Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UR

BEDROOM 4

BACK OF BAR Large Double room with king size bed, en-suite walk in shower and separate Slate flagstone flooring with domestic units and sink, filter coffee machine, living room. glass washer, ice machine, 2 double door glass fronted upright bottle fridges, sound system. Through to back of bar servery equipped with touch screen BEDROOM 5 Double room with king-size bed and en-suite bath. cash register, back bar fittings and shelving and real ale pumps. Stairs to:-

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN BEDROOM 6 Double room with king-size bed and en-suite bath. Newly refurbished with commercial grade flooring, range of fridges and freezers, marble dessert prep’ area, Rationale commercial cooking centre, BEDROOM 7 dishwasher and serving unit with heated cupboard. Large double doors to Single room with en-suite walk in shower. back service area fitted with made to measure fly chains. BEDROOM 8 WALK IN DRY STORE Family room with 2 double beds, en-suite walk in shower. Further store for dry goods and boiler. BEDROOM 9 LETTING ROOMS Double room with king size bed and en-suite walk in shower.

A total of 11 beautifully presented, individual letting rooms situated over the BEDROOM 10 first and second floors of the building all of which are en-suite. All rooms have Family room with double and single bed and en-suite bath/shower. had a total refurbishment over the past 2 years including all the bathrooms. Every room has a flat screen Freeview TV, tea & coffee making facilities BEDROOM 11 together with ironing facilities and hair dryers. All rooms are also connect to Large double with king size bed and en-suite bath with shower.

Ethernet enhanced WiFi. The rooms briefly comprise:- BEDROOM 12

BEDROOM 1 Large room with built-in cupboards and e-suite room currently plumbed with a Family room with king-size double and single with en-suite bath with shower. sink and storage cupboards; currently used as a large housekeeping room.

BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 13

Double room with en-suite shower; this is an ‘inclusive’ room adapted for less With en-suite and built-in wardrobe, (unrefurbished), currently used as office mobile guests. space.

BEDROOM 3

Large Double room with king-size bed and en-suite bath and shower.

Old Church House Inn & Hotel

Torbryan, Nr Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UR

OUTSIDE PRIVATE PARKING SPACE

Pub bench seating to the front of the inn. GENERAL INFORMATION TRADE GARDEN Pretty landscaped garden with bench seating and spectacular views back RATEABLE VALUE towards the pub and the church with rolling countryside behind. To the rear of £26,250. Please note this is not rates payable. For information, we advise you to the property is a patio area with stunning rural views, currently unused but contact the Local Authority, Council Tel. 01626 361101. could be utilised for cream teas, BBQs etc.

CAR PARK THE BUSINESS The Old Church House Inn is possibly one of the oldest Inns in Devon, bursting with COACH HOUSE character and warmth. The entire property has been extensively refurbished and An attractive self- contained, detached property situated to the far end of the modernised over the last 3 years, all done sympathetically, cleverly retaining all of car park, recently completely refurbished and used as owner’s the property’s charm and beautiful features. Business is also booming with accommodation comprising: excellent high margin accommodation revenue from the hotel rooms together with strong wet and food sales. GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE PORCH The business is currently owned and operated by a single proprietor with the help UTILITY ROOM and WC of a number of full time and part time staff. The Church House Inn trades OPEN PLAN LIVIING AREA throughout the year and is popular as a destination venue for eating and drinking Arranged as lounge and Kitchen/Diner with fitted domestic units. The hotel rooms are all beautifully appointed with individual style and character. FIRST FLOOR The rooms rate very highly on all portals including Booking.com (9 excellent) and 2 x DOUBLR BEDROOMS TripAdvisor (4.5/5). The tariff ranges from £90 to £140 per night on a bed & breakfast basis depending on size of room; occupancy rates are exceptional. The FAMILY BATHROOM accommodation trade is a mix of leisure visitors from all over the world and business With Bath, shower, WC and wash hand basin. travellers- the inn is used as ‘first choice’ accommodation for a number of businesses and government agencies. The inn also has a growing reputation with To the rear of the building is a landscaped area with a PRIVATE GARDEN the shooting market and attracts regular bookings for the whole hotel during the benefiting from views over the rolling countryside. October-January shoot season.

The Old Church House Inn has a strong reputation for its excellent food with locally

sourced and freshly prepared meals drawing clientele from the wide catchment of towns and villages in the area, most of which have an abundance of holiday accommodation. All meals are prepared daily on site.

The Bar trade is also thriving, popular with both village residents and guests. The Old Church House Inn serves a variety of local Devon real ales and ciders as well as a wide choice of wines and spirits. Old Church House Inn & Hotel

Torbryan, Nr Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UR

Profit and Loss accounts will be provide to bone fide interested parties following a formal viewing arranged through the Sole Selling Agents Bettesworths.

The sale of the Old Church House Inn provides a rare opportunity to purchase a beautifully renovated South Devon property, steeped in history with a thriving business and genuine potential to grow further.

For further information please contact Matt Bettesworth on 01803 212021 or [email protected]

BUILDING The property has been extensively improved and renovated over recent years including; new carpets throughout both buildings, new furniture, redecoration and new bathrooms in all letting rooms, a completely reequipped Commercial catering kitchen and newly laid Altro flooring, all bedroom ceilings soundproofed, heating and electrical systems overhauled, new Eviivo suite booking system, high performance Ethernet WiFi, exterior redecorated and repointed with chimney stack rebuilt. New bespoke signage and flat roof area to the rear. This list is not exhaustive but demonstrates the considerable investment made in the property.

SERVICES We have been informed that the property is connected to mains water, electricity and drainage. Cooking from bottled LPG with oil fired central heating from 2 boiler systems.

INVENTORY To include furnishings and equipment as per an inventory to be supplied, but excluding the owners personal effects.

STOCK Wet and Dry stock in trade and Bar Glassware will be taken over by the purchaser at valuation on the day of completion.

EPC EXEMPT

Old Church House Inn & Hotel

Torbryan, Nr Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UR

Old Church House Inn & Hotel

Torbryan, Nr Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UR

Old Church House Inn & Hotel

Torbryan, Nr Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UR

Old Church House Inn & Hotel

Torbryan, Nr Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UR

Old Church House Inn & Hotel

Torbryan, Nr Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UR

Old Church House Inn & Hotel

Torbryan, Nr Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UR

www.bettesworths.co.uk IMPORTANT NOTE: Messrs Bettesworths for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are 29/30 Fleet Street give notice that: (i) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any Torquay part of a contract; (ii) no person in the employment of Messrs Bettesworths has any authority to make or give representation Devon or warranty whatever in relation to this property. The fittings, equipment and services have not been tested by the agents. TQ1 1BB