Taylors Restaurant 8 The Quay, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9PS Taylors Restaurant 8 The Quay, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9PS Well Established and Successful Restaurant in the Heart of Dartmouth Overlooking the Harbour Stunning 32 Cover Dining Area on First Floor Level with Spectacular Panoramic Window with Harbour & Estuary Views Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen, 3/4 Bedroom Apartment – Could be Used for Holiday Letting/Staff/Owners Highly Profitable Business, Ideal for ‘Owner Operator’ Couple Must be Seen to be Appreciated – Retirement Sale LOCATION Dartmouth lies at the mouth of the River Dart in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The River Dart is widely acknowledged as one of the most beautiful rivers in England and is much loved by sailing and boating enthusiasts. Dartmouth is also a haven for tourists, with its magnificent Naval College, picturesque waterfront and wonderful architecture. There are many other tourist attractions in the area with easy access to the unspoilt South Hams coastline and beaches. Dartmouth is in close vicinity to the A38 Devon Expressway providing access to Plymouth (20 miles) and Exeter (31 miles). DESCRIPTION Taylors Restaurant is situated in a parade of properties overlooking Dartmouth’s Harbour, a few doors down from the famous Castle Hotel. The premises are located over the first and third floors, the commercial premises are situated on the first floor with the residential flat on the top floor. Ref No: 4008 £150,000 Leasehold Taylors Restaurant 8 The Quay, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9PS The accommodation briefly comprises:- UNDER STAIRS CUPBOARD With shelving. Domestic washing machine and ice machine. ENTRANCE PORCH At ground floor level. Stylishly decorated hallway with wall mounted mirror and TOP FLOOR FLAT various ornaments. Staircase leading to:- With own separate access from the rear staircase to Church Close. FIRST FLOOR RESTAURANT LIVING ROOM Stunning, bright and airy trading space, which has been beautifully decorated, Which is currently being used as a bed/sitting room. Picture window overlooking the exuding charm and style. The restaurant has the capacity for 32 covers with a Harbour and Estuary. Fire place, carpeted. focal, picturesque bay window to the main elevation. This window is fully retractable and is often open during trading hours in the warmer months of the KITCHEN year. The room has painted panelling to dado height and pattern papered walls, Which is arranged as a walk-through room to the living room with domestic units, sink and decorated with a variety of silver painted wall mounted mirrors. 2 x ceiling drainer, laminate flooring. mounted fans, seating at a number of square timber topped tables with quality upholstered chairs. The restaurant is carpeted throughout. STORE ROOM/FREEZER ROOM Currently arranged as a store room with 2 chest freezers, upright fridge and small domestic BAR SERVERY fridge. Shelving for dry good and laminate floor. Painted timber fronted and tiled topped servery with feature three arch mirror back bar fitting and glass shelving, espresso coffee machine, under counter bottle OFFICE fridges, electronic touch screen till. Coffee grinder, glass washer, domestic fridge With wall mounted shelving. N.B. these 2 rooms could potentially be reconfigured to and non-slip flooring. provide further bedroom space. DOUBLE BEDROOM CUSTOMER CLOAKROOM With wash hand basin, laminate flooring and laminate flooring. Recently refurbished with one cubicle and wash hand basin in vanity unit. COMMERCIAL KITCHEN LANDING with built in cupboards. Fully equipped to a high standard including full extraction, commercial dish washer, deep sink and drainer, various refrigeration, 6 ring gas burner and oven, FAMILY BATHROOM combi oven, various stainless steel worktops and shelving. Ceiling suspended heat With wash hand basin, WC, bath with power shower over and plumbing for washing lamps, commercial microwave, non-slip flooring, wash hand basin and door to machine. There is gas central heating in the flat with the boiler being situated in the rear staircase. bathroom. Taylors Restaurant 8 The Quay, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9PS GENERAL INFORMATION after venue for private parties and small gatherings. Taylors also is well renowned for RATEABLE VALUE its Christmas Day and News Year’s Eve parties. 2017 List: £6,600. 100% Small Business Rate Relief will be available to eligible parties. Please note this is not Rates Payable. Interested parties are advised to make their The flat above is currently occupied by staff members, but could easily be made own enquiries with the Local Billing Authority. available as either living accommodation for the owners or rented out for holiday letting. Dartmouth is an incredibly popular holiday destination and this could potentially add a lucrative source of income to the business. BUSINESS Taylors is a very well established restaurant, having been in the same ownership for Whilst Taylors is well established as an a la carte restaurant there is still plenty of scope over 20 years. This extremely popular business is well known throughout the town, the South Devon area and beyond for its fine cuisine and delightful views over the to grow the business further or indeed change the style. This unique elevated position overlooking the Harbour and Estuary make it a very popular choice of places to eat, River Dart and across to Kingswear. with customers coming back time and time again. Taylors Restaurant is probably one of the most picturesque places to enjoy fresh cuisine in the area, inspired by Devon’s land and sea. The owners have built up an The business has particularly strong turnover and a very impressive bottom line net outstanding reputation and a loyal following over the last two decades, with the profit – further trading profit and loss accounts will be provided to bona fide interested restaurant currently ranked number 3 out of 46 restaurants in Dartmouth on Trip parties, following a formal viewing arranged through the Sole Selling Agents, Advisor. Taylors is a favourite for its comfortable and stylish surroundings, with its Bettesworths. combination of flavoursome dishes enhanced by the beautiful Harbourside view. TENURE The menu changes regularly according to the seasons and local produce The property is held leasehold from private Landlords, The Dartmouth Trust on a 21 available, with the a la carte menu offering starters and light dishes at a price year lease effective from 2016, with the benefit of security of tenure. The current rent between £7.50-£12.50, with main dishes between £19.50 - £34.50. Taylors specialises is £16,300 per annum on a part Repairing and Insuring basis. in fish and has an extremely tempting wine list to accompany all dishes. SERVICES The business is owned and operated by a couple, one of whom is in the kitchen We have been informed that the property is connected to mains water, sewage and and one front of house. There is one further full time member of staff in the kitchen electric with gas central heating in the flat and wall mounted electric heating in the and two people who help part time. The business opens for lunches Wednesday – restaurant. Fridays from 12pm – 1.30pm with the restaurant closing at 3pm. For dinner Tuesday – Saturdays from 6.30pm – 8.30pm, with the restaurant closing at 11pm. The EPC RATING D restaurant is popular for various events which run through the year and is a sought Taylors Restaurant 8 The Quay, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9PS Taylors Restaurant 8 The Quay, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9PS Taylors Restaurant 8 The Quay, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9PS Taylors Restaurant 8 The Quay, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9PS 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. 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