Freehold Or Leasehold Restaurant On Edge Of Dartmoor For Sale

Business description

The property is situated on West Street which is known by many as the main shopping area of the town. There is commercial use being on the ground floor and residential use on the upper two floors. There are three good sized bedrooms, two living rooms, domestic kitchen and large garden with spectacular countryside views.

SITUATION
Available is the freehold or leasehold of this property, there is no ingoing or premium it will be vacant upon completion if required. The property is situated in a delightful thriving market town which is on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and was voted top of the list of a 120 market towns in 2004 in a survey run by the council for the protection of rural England in its countryside character campaign based on retaining its individuality and distinctiveness, sensitive planning and new development, architecture, sense of history, thriving shops and businesses and community spirit.

Tavistock has a good range of shopping facilities and a full range of schools plus a community college and the renowned Public School Kelly College including preparatory school for children up to the ages of 12 and 13. Tavistock also has the benefit of recreational facilities to include golf courses, cricket, rugby, and tennis clubs and all indoor sports. There are several scenic walks in and around the town with Tavistock 15 miles from Plymouth where there is a civil airport offering regular internal and continental flights. A cross channel ferry service to Roscof and Brittany and British Rail inter city service to London, Bristol and the North.

THE PROPERTY
This is a fabulous Grade II listed and probably dates back to the early 1800s and reflects the wealth of the town during the copper boom of that period. West street is in a Conservation area and this fine property would have once been a high status town house. This is a three storey property with a pitched roof and original sash windows and a wealth of its original character. Its name derives from the granite steps that lead up to the entrance of the property.

THE BUSINESS
Steps Restaurant has been run successfully under the present ownership for 23 years and the vendors are now wishing to retire. The business is not being sold as a going concern and if let there will be no premium to pay for the lease. Any new prospective tenant/ purchaser can continue running this as a restaurant or alternatively apply for a change of use but would ask any enquiries to this effect to be directed to West Devon BC planning department.

The present layout of the business caters for 30 covers but has potential for 45 covers and is all on one floor. It consists of two dining areas with large walkway between the two. In the front area there is a large double sash window and open fireplace giving this a warm comfortable feel. The second dining area is in keeping with the first retaining much character. To the rear of this is a walkway to the good size commercial kitchen. In the passageway is a chest freezer and an area used as a wine store. The kitchen is fully kitted out with all appliances and has a large commercial gas range cooker. There are stand alone fridges and freezers Outside on the ground floor is a small patio area presently with sheds for storage purposes.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

The property is situated in a delightful thriving market town which is on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and was voted top of the list of a 120 market towns in 2004 in a survey run by the council for the protection of rural England in its countryside character campaign based on retaining its individuality and distinctiveness, sensitive planning and new development, architecture, sense of history, thriving shops and businesses and community spirit.

Tavistock has a good range of shopping facilities and a full range of schools plus a community college and the renowned Public School Kelly College including preparatory school for children up to the ages of 12 and 13. Tavistock also has the benefit of recreational facilities to include golf courses, cricket, rugby, and tennis clubs and all indoor sports. There are several scenic walks in and around the town with Tavistock 15 miles from Plymouth where there is a civil airport offering regular internal and continental flights. A cross channel ferry service to Roscof and Brittany and British Rail inter city service to London, Bristol and the North.

Premises details:

This is a fabulous Grade II listed and probably dates back to the early 1800s and reflects the wealth of the town during the copper boom of that period. West street is in a Conservation area and this fine property would have once been a high status town house. This is a three storey property with a pitched roof and original sash windows and a wealth of its original character. Its name derives from the granite steps that lead up to the entrance of the property.

Business Operation

Years established:

23 years