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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

A Stunning, Historic Thirteenth Century Coaching Inn and Hotel • Set in One of the Most Picturesque Districts of South

Devon • Number of Character Trading Areas, 14 Letting Rooms & Separate Coach House • Well Established Business

with Genuine Scope for Further Growth. • Viewing Highly Recommended •

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

Newton Abbot and Totnes in this beautiful part of South Devon. The A38 links with Junction 31 off the M5 motorway at Exeter, approximately 20 miles north of Torbryan. The nearest

railway station is either Newton Abbot or Totnes, both 5 miles away, and Exeter is the nearest airport.

DESCRIPTION

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 England. 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.

£795,000 Freehold

Ref No: 3322

The accommodation comprises:-

ENTRANCE PORCH

Leading to:-

A number of character interlinking trading areas, mainly carpeted with

exposed flag stone flooring in parts, providing covers for over 100.

COTTAGE RESTAURANT

20 plus covers. An attractive self contained double room, accessed through

glazed double doors. Exposed beams, part exposed stone walls, a number of

timber tables with seating at leather backed chairs.

RESIDENTS LOUNGE

A beautiful room with exposed ceiling beams and white washed stone walls.

Feature inglenook fireplace with cast iron wood burner and wet back, original

bread oven reputed, to date back to the 8th Century. This room is furnished

with a number of easy sofas and elegant upholstered arm chairs.

SNUG

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

timber chairs and tables continuing through to:-

MAIN BAR

With circa 18 covers, a stunning room with original oak beams and panelling

reputed to have originated from the Spanish Armada. Focal BAR SERVERY

which is timber topped and panelled. Inglenook fireplace with cast iron wood

burner, seating at various benches and settles with separate upholstered

chairs and spindle back chairs. This room houses the skittle pins as mentioned

above.

‘STABLE’

Further trading area with circa12 covers. Central fireplace with cast iron burner

and wet back. Seating at a selection of timber settles, chairs and tables. Steps up

to:-

OLD BREWHOUSE AND BAKERY

Providing approximately 20 covers in this light and airy room, used for breakfast

service, overflow dining and functions. Large picture window with exposed

painted walls. Timber topped and fronted breakfast bar and seating at a number

of tables and upholstered chairs.

TACK ROOM

With seating for circa 8 people at settles. Exposed beams and stone walls with

attractive slate flooring.

LADIES CLOAKROOM

Two WC’s, 3 wash hand basins and vanity unit and carpeted.

GENTS CLOAKROOM

4 urinals, 2 WC’s, 2 wash hand basins and non slip flooring.

BEER CELLAR

At ground floor level and temperature controlled.

WALK IN WINE STORE BOILER ROOM

With high spec’ Miele commercial washing machine, dryer and large rotary iron;

Worcester Bosch boiler.

BOTTLE STORE


BACK OF BAR

Slate flagstone flooring with domestic units and sink, filter coffee machine,

glass washer, ice machine, 2 double door glass fronted upright bottle fridges,

sound system. Through to back of bar servery equipped with touch screen

cash register, back bar fittings and shelving and real ale pumps. Stairs to:-

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN

Newly refurbished with commercial grade flooring, range of fridges and

freezers, marble dessert prep’ area, Rationale commercial cooking centre,

dishwasher and serving unit with heated cupboard. Large double doors to

back service area fitted with made to measure fly chains.

WALK IN DRY STORE

Further store for dry goods and boiler.

LETTING ROOMS

A total of 11 beautifully presented, individual letting rooms situated over the

first and second floors of the building all of which are en-suite. All rooms have

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

together with ironing facilities and hair dryers. All rooms are also connect to

Ethernet enhanced WiFi. The rooms briefly comprise:-

BEDROOM 1

Family room with king-size double and single with en-suite bath with shower.

BEDROOM 2

Double room with en-suite shower; this is an ‘inclusive’ room adapted for less

mobile guests.

BEDROOM 3

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

BEDROOM 4

Large Double room with king size bed, en-suite walk in shower and separate

living room.

BEDROOM 5

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

BEDROOM 6

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

BEDROOM 7

Single room with en-suite walk in shower.

BEDROOM 8

Family room with 2 double beds, en-suite walk in shower.

BEDROOM 9

Double room with king size bed and en-suite walk in shower.

BEDROOM 10

Family room with double and single bed and en-suite bath/shower.

BEDROOM 11

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

BEDROOM 12

Large room with built-in cupboards and e-suite room currently plumbed with a

sink and storage cupboards; currently used as a large housekeeping room.

BEDROOM 13

With en-suite and built-in wardrobe, (unrefurbished), currently used as office

space.



OUTSIDE

Pub bench seating to the front of the inn.

TRADE GARDEN

Pretty landscaped garden with bench seating and spectacular views back

towards the pub and the church with rolling countryside behind. To the rear of

the property is a patio area with stunning rural views, currently unused but

could be utilised for cream teas, BBQs etc.

CAR PARK COACH HOUSE

An attractive self- contained, detached property situated to the far end of the

car park, recently completely refurbished and used as owner’s

accommodation comprising:

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE PORCH

UTILITY ROOM and WC

OPEN PLAN LIVIING AREA

Arranged as lounge and Kitchen/Diner with fitted domestic units.

FIRST FLOOR

2 x DOUBLR BEDROOMS

FAMILY BATHROOM

With Bath, shower, WC and wash hand basin.

To the rear of the building is a landscaped area with a PRIVATE GARDEN

benefiting from views over the rolling countryside.

PRIVATE PARKING SPACE

GENERAL INFORMATION

RATEABLE VALUE

£26,250. Please note this is not rates payable. For information, we advise you to

contact the Local Authority, Teignbridge Council Tel. 01626 361101.

THE BUSINESS

The Old Church House Inn is possibly one of the oldest Inns in Devon, bursting with

character and warmth. The entire property has been extensively refurbished and

modernised over the last 3 years, all done sympathetically, cleverly retaining all of

the property’s charm and beautiful features. Business is also booming with

excellent high margin accommodation revenue from the hotel rooms together

with strong wet and food sales.

The business is currently owned and operated by a single proprietor with the help

of a number of full time and part time staff. The Church House Inn trades

throughout the year and is popular as a destination venue for eating and drinking

The hotel rooms are all beautifully appointed with individual style and character.

The rooms rate very highly on all portals including Booking.com (9 excellent) and

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

accommodation trade is a mix of leisure visitors from all over the world and business

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

the shooting market and attracts regular bookings for the whole hotel during the

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.


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

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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.

www.bettesworths.co.uk

29/30 Fleet Street

Torquay

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