Pub Hotel 4 Sale

The Old Coaching Inn, 61 Fore Street, Brixham, South Devon, TQ5 8AG

Rare opportunity to buy and Complete a Georgian 9 Bedroom Ensuite Hotel (Planning Permission in Place).
To the Rear of the Property there is potential to add another 8 Bedrooms and a 2 Bedroom Apartments [ some with Sea Views (STP)]

If the Events & Occasions could be repurposed to create (STP) 3 Bedrooms or 2 Holiday Lets [ to cater for the disabled Pets and larger families .
The Ground Floor is Ready to Trade – Bar, Lounge, Restaurant & Events/Occasions [ Called the AVL audio Visual Lounge.

Light & airy Owner/Manager 1 Bedroom Apartment on the 1st floor with access to a private outdoor space over the Kitchen flat roof.
Town Centre Location only a 2-minute Stroll to the Pretty Harbour via a Pedestrianised Walkway [ between 10am & 10pm]

In beautiful Brixham (part of the English Rivera) we have here a super rare opportunity to complete the renovation/reinstatement works to an historic Coaching Inn (Hotel).

Plus for the ambitious there is scope to double Guest accommodation (STP) from it’s current 9 Bedrooms to meet the growing need of visitors to the town.

The Old Coaching Inn is Grade II listed, in the centre of town on pedestrianised Fore Street, and only a few hundred yards from the pretty Harbour. It was built around 1790 and is a great example of a late Georgian urban Coaching Inn.

The building was purchased 12 July 2011 Over the past 14 years by the current owners and have painstakingly completed renovation works to the ground floor.
Traded periodically on the Ground Floor which includes – Main Bar, Café Bar/Shop, Restaurant, Parlour Old Kitchen Lounge, Function Room, Large Kitchen, Food prep room, Pot wash, Cellar, Toilets, Storage and the reinstatement of the original cobbled Carriageway leading to the rear of the building which was where the Old Stables were located, now a Bar and Function Room. All rooms lead of a central carriageway with some seating and covered with a tarpaulin.

The freehold property is a Free House, free from tie with a small exception. ABInBev own and maintain the remote cooler in the cellar.
with a requirement to sell only 3 of their products
Carlsberg Marston’s own and maintain the 2 line undercounter remote chiller in the front Cafe-Bar Shop.
and they also run 2 lines to the back bar. Currently selling Hobgoblin Ruby, IPA or a Session IPA this has its own stand alone branded Hobgoblin font
There is no contract with either brewer, no Rent or Quota to fill, save-for, stock and sell 3 ABInBev and at least 2 Carlsberg Marston products. [ there are 10 lines connected to the remote chiller in the cellar… 6 lines are linked to the back and front bars [ each running from 1 kegged product]
and 2 lines from the remote chiller in the Cafe-Bar Shop.
Any one of their products] again no Rent or Quota has been set. Both brewers expect one to be mindful of their equipment, look-after-it don’t wilfully damage it, essentially.

There is a real ale stillage on loan from LWC no Rent or Quota no contract to honor. This holds 6 9 gallon ale kegs or 6 4.5 gallon pins
it has the ability to pump and cool the ale via 6 water cooled jackets. Permission may be required from LWC for the new owner to keep and maintain this equipment.
To recap. 10 lines/ products fed from the remote cellar, to the back bar. + stillage to hold and serve 6 real ales or Ciders
[ we adapted the ability to chill Bag N Box in the back bar].
6 chilled products from the cellar feed the Cafe-Bar T-Bar [ 5 taps*] and 1 standalone font, on the T-Bar with [2 taps]
is fed from the Carlsberg Marston’s undercounter chiller, so 8 separate products available at the front. 22 Dec 24

With a good clean and stock up, should the new owners wish to, they can start trading immediately.
There is an extensive menu system loaded onto an Excel Spreed-sheet. This can be uploaded to almost all POS till system.
Made available as part of the sale for the Freehold. 22 Dec 24
* =’s inventory.

Planning permission was granted in 2013 to completely modernise Guest accommodation to include all bedrooms of corridors
ensuite Shower/Bathrooms in all 9 double/twin Bedrooms and the Owner/Managers Apartment comprising of kitchen lounge, wet room, good size double bed.

Whilst the current owners have managed to complete much of the infrastructure works, unfortunately due to personal circumstances, we would like to step aside… as we have run out of steam… and feel it’s time to let someone else turn it into the building Business it should be.

LOCATION

Brixham is in South Devon and part of the English Rivera. It is a beautiful vibrant seaside resort town, and continues to grow in popularity with holidaymakers, day visitors and an ongoing influx of new residents moving into the area. It features:

• Historic Harbour – including replica of the Golden Hind
• Working Fishing Port The Largest in England and Wales
• Colourful tiered fisherman’s cottages, eked out of the limestone hills
• Berryhead – ANONB & UNESCO GeoPark
• Berryhead – Remains of a Military Fort (with cannons) created to protect Torbay during the Napoleonic War
• Sholestone – Lido with the sea constantly replenishing the swimming pool
• Marina – 485 berths
• Breakwater beach
• P&D Carpark adjacent the building plus the M.D.L. Marina Multi story Car Park

DESCRIPTION

The Old Coaching Inn is grade II listed, in the centre of Town on pedestrianised Fore Street, and only a few hundred yards from the Harbour Bowl. It was built around 1790 and is a very good example of a late Georgian urban Coaching Inn. Over the past 12 years the current owners have painstakingly completed renovation works to the ground floor which includes Main Bar, Café Bar, Restaurant, Parlour/Lounge, Function Room, Large well-equipped Kitchen, Cellar, Toilets and the reinstatement of the original Cobbled Carriageway leading to the Old Stables (now a Bar and Function Room).

Freehold ~ Vacant Possession No onward Chain £650.000 or offers abov
The Old Coaching Inn, 61 Fore Street, Brixham, South Devon, United kingdom TQ5 8AG
The premises comprises:

OUTSIDE
At the front of the property there is a grand exterior decorated in dark blue, white and with gold colour highlights. There are 8 sash windows over 3 floors including a large bay on the first floor and a large carriageway double door entrance (inc. smaller access door) framed with a decorative pediment. The current owners have permission (by licence – Torbay Council) to put customer tables and chairs directly in front of part of their building.

CARRIAGEWAY
A very impressive, cobbled floor adjoined by concrete paving slabs run front to rear of the property down its centre. There is also bespoke integral wood seating for 8 customers, plus ample space for tables and chairs the full length of the carriageway (circa 20 covers).

The carriageway is covered – the front by a decorative wood panelled ceiling the rest with semi-transparent canvass. The main walls feature a large vinyl illustration (historic image of a groom leading a tired horse to the stables) a combination of wood – panelling, doors, windows, dado rail and the rest stonework. All rooms on the ground floor and guest accommodation to floors 1 and 2 lead off the carriageway both left and right.

CAFÉ BAR & SHOP (original 18th century Dining Room)
First right off the carriageway this pretty, light and airy room has a high ceiling with bespoke coving and the original skirting, the room has 2 large sash windows facing on to Fore Street is traditionally styled and includes a feature Bar and display shelves for the sale of food, drink & related accessories. There is a feature counter with 4 stools for customers (room for more) plus room for a further 12+ customers standing. The floor comprises exposed wood floorboards and there is a Victorian wood entrance/exit door. Behind the counter there is ample space for glasses, stock, 3 x fridges, Espresso coffee machine, 3 phase commercial oven and a microwave. The back wall holds optics for spirits and display shelving. The floor covering is a midnight blue commercial grade vinyl.

PARLOUR/LOUNGE (original 18th century Tap Room)
First left off the carriageway this cosy room has 2 large leaded windows facing on to Fore Street and is traditionally decorated/ furnished. It has a high ceiling with exposed timber beams, bespoke coving, mantlepiece multi-fuel burner. There is a combination of wood panel and stone walls floor is carpeted and there is a mix of dining tables and chairs and upholstered sofa/chairs for 18 customers. There is a disabled ramp leading to the main Dining Room.

ACCESS TO ACCOMMODATION
Second left off the carriageway there is a secured door small lobby and Georgian/Victorian staircase leading up to guest bedrooms and owners/managers accommodation on the first and second floors.

DINING ROOM (original 18th century Kitchen)
As mentioned above there is a disabled ramp leading from the Parlour/Lounge and another (main) entrance 3rd left off the Carriageway. It has an impressive large stone fireplace/wall where the owners have installed a working Aga style multifuel stove. Plus, a bespoke bookcase and dining counter for 4 customers. There is a second feature wall showing the exposed rock face and small horizontal stones infilled to roughly level out the wall – the current owners have designed/installed a bespoke wall to wall dresser with sink, storage and down-lighting which really makes this wall an outstanding feature. The floor comprises exposed varnished floorboards. There are dining tables and chairs/stools for 20 customers.
The Old Coaching Inn, 61 Fore Street, Brixham, South Devon, TQ5 8AG

PUB BAR (originally the stable grooms’ accommodation is adjacent to the old stables)
There are two entrances, the first is second right off the carriageway entrance door leads to behind the Bar. This area has a 19th century feature stone fireplace used to house optics and other beverages. There is a sink/drainer and glass washer, feature wood & metal storage racks. There are also steps leading down to the Café Bar at the front and these provide a working link for both areas. The floor covering is a midnight blue commercial grade vinyl. A bespoke timber counter provides ample glass storage space beneath and the counter, has a hatch leading to/from a customer seating area with low tables for 12 and 12+ standing. There is a large Georgian style window providing ample light to the bar, and the customer entrance/exit to from the bar.
The walls comprise a combination of reclaimed wood panels and stone. The floor is covered with wood floorboards. There is a timber door and step up to:

EVENTS & OCASSIONS ROOM (originally the Stables)
This is a large and totally unique space. It is a lean-to construction, part built into the rockface beneath an insulated corrugated steel roof and timber beams. The ceiling has been draped with natural hessian to soften the space. Two walls are a combination of large stonework and rockface. One wall is constructed of stone with 4 large Georgian style windows/openings and a bespoke large barn style sliding door. The floor comprises wood floorboards, part covered with carpet and rugs. There is a removable stage and a large multi-fuel wood & coal burner. A large bespoke wood entrance/exit door to the rear of the area leads out to the Carriageway and Toilets. The room can be isolated for private events or left open plan and linked to the Bar. There is a combination of poofs, low tables and tables & chairs for 24 customers and a further 30+ standing.

NB: The current owners have ceiling mounted lighting, sound system* trussing, large projector screen and DJ booth.
These items are not part of the sale presently but can.

The Events and occasions Room has a very high ceiling and originally had a loft/storage space spanning the whole length and width of the room.
This has long since gone, however the current owners have installed a part loft space for storage and to house the gas boiler and 300litre Hot water storage tank to feed the hot water ring system that runs around the building. [ once the pump is switch on hot water pull-off at any tap or sink is almost instent].

KITCHEN (replacing the old cellar, water tank and Gents WC)
Fourth & fifth left off the carriageway is a well thought through Kitchen which was completely re-constructed in 2016. There are 3 linked kitchen areas including food-prep, pot-wash and main Kitchen. The ceilings are covered in a high gloss white commercial grade plastic and the walls are covered in white formica panels this combination and the bespoke windows makes the space a light and airy. The floors are covered in midnight blue commercial grade vinyl. There is a large extractor fan spanning the total length of the back wall, a variety of stainless-steel shelves and racks. Both food-prep and pot-wash areas have large sinks and draining boards. There are two bespoke swing doors – one is kitchen in the other kitchen out.

CELLAR
The cellar is a separate rectangular timber structure painted white and located at the rear of the property. It is practical, insulated and well lit. Line Clean equipment and remote cooler [ of which is the property of AB InBev. They maintain this equipment and we are required to sell only 3 of their products

TOILETS & STORAGE
Located at the rear of the property, with a disabled ramp, [ most of the building is wheelchair accessable] the toilet block is a separate structure housing disabled with baby changing*, seporate ladies toilet with baby changing* and gents including stainlass steel urinal, a lockable toilet with pan. Integral to the toilet block there is additional space which the currently used as storage.

GUEST ACCOMODATION (first and second floors)
Leading off the Carriageway the Georgian/Victorian dog-leg staircase leads up to a light and airy first floor landing, which benefits from a large sash window facing on to Fore Street. Beneath the window is a cupboard housing the communications hub for the whole building. Adjacent to this on the right is a Georgian entrance door with architrave, providing entrance to:

1 BED APPARTMENT (originally a large room for hire – function room)
This large open plan light airy space has numerous features including decorative Georgian semi-circular display shelves and cupboard under, coving, architrave, beam, a second set of square shaped set of storage shelves with cupboard under and a large decorative bay window facing on to Fore Street. There is a Wet Room and open plan Lounge/Kitchen. The current owners have reopened the original fireplace and installed a multi-fuel stove/burner.
Most of the kitchen is ‘mobile’ meaning the new owner can rearrange the space to suit their desired layout. There is a decorative doorway/door leading to a good-sized. It has bespoke coving, ceiling rose, skirting, architrave and an open-plan floor to ceiling wardrobe with storage. French doors open on to a large private roof terrace facing the rear of the property.

BEDROOM 1
Returning to the landing and turning left leads to a lobby with a bespoke window. Turning left from the lobby provides entrance to a bedroom. This room has a good-sized window and is currently being renovated. It will have an ensuite bathroom, bespoke fittings (same as per bedroom in the apartment).

BEDROOM 2 (originally a living room for the stable groom)
Returning to the lobby/landing and turning right provides entrance to Bedroom two. This room is currently being renovated. It will have an ensuite wet room.

BEDROOM 3
Leaving the lobby area and turning left there is a hallway leading to Bedroom three. Some preparatory renovation works have been completed by the owner and this is one of the most decorative of the Bedrooms. It has a high ceiling with a Georgian door entrance, fireplace with shelves and cupboards either side floor to ceiling, and a large sash window. Once completed it will have an ensuite wet room.

BEDROOM 4
Returning to the landing and opposite to the Apartment is Bedroom four. It has a high ceiling, large Georgian door entrance with architrave and a large sash window. Once completed this bedroom will have an ensuite wet room. Continued…

A second straight Victorian staircase leads up to the second-floor accommodation. There is a very spacious light and airy landing benefiting from a large sash window and two Georgian storage cupboards. The remaining five rooms all lead off this landing.

BEDROOM 5 (originally two bedrooms for chamber/barmaids)
This is now a large room with a small Georgian fireplace, small Georgian window and a larger bespoke window installed as part of the renovation infrastructure making the room feel light and airy. Once works are complete there will be an ensuite bathroom

BEDROOM 6 (originally bedroom for the stable groom)
Opposite Bedroom five there is a lobby with bespoke window leading into Bedroom 6. Once competed this room will have an ensuite wet room.

BEDROOM 7
Returning to the landing there is a hallway leading to Bedroom 7. This room has a Georgian Fireplace and sash window. Once completed this room will have an ensuite bathroom.

BEDROOM 8
Adjacent to bedroom seven and off the landing, it has a Georgian door entrance and a sash window. Once completed this room will have an ensuite wet room.

BEDROOM 9 (originally the owners/landlord’s accommodation
This is the largest Bedroom and has a Georgian entrance door a large fireplace (mantlepiece missing), large cupboards floor to ceiling either side and a sash window. There is also a decorative entrance and door to a large dressing room with small Georgian window. Once complete this room will be a large ensuite bath and shower room.

NB: There is an opportunity to build a further 8 Guest Bedrooms and 1 Bed Apartment to the rear of the property (STP). This would be a new build and so not impacting on the original structure. If this goes forward the apartment would have sea views.

HISTORICAL DOCUMENTATION
Over the years the current owners have collected/sourced a significant amount of historical material relating to The Old Coaching Inn. This will be passed on to the new owners to use in communications, framed pictures etc.

To inform their planning & historic planning application for/to Torbay Council the current owners commissioned a historic property development called? by Keystone. Plus, they have various historic documents/ads featuring the Old Coaching Inn (formerly the Globe Inn/Globe Hotel) which would make great ‘snippet’ framed xxxx. These documents will be included in the sale price.

The renovation of the Old Coaching Inn is focused on it becoming a 21st century Boutique Hotel but with a nod, especially on the Ground Floor, to its colourful 18th/19th century past. It is a unique and potentially very profitable business proposition, and which, at its heart is the property itself.

PICTURE GALLERY – this and additional info shall be listed here shortly. Apologies.

Fike FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
The above was installed as part of the renovations areas of the ground floor are fully compliant with regulations as set out in the planning and historic building applications and for customer safety and insurance purposes.

BURGALAR ALARM SYSTEM

CCTV SYSTEM

SIMPLE FLOOR PLAN BY FLOOR

INVENTORY*
Building Materials. All unused timber, insulation etc not used so far will be left for the new owner to use as appropriate.

The current owners have benefited from 100% Business Rate relief. RATEABLE VALUE 2023 List: £11,000.
Please note this is the rateable value, and not rates payable. Potential buyers should make their own enquiries with Torbay Council as to rates payable.

VIEWING & FURTHER INFORMATION
Viewing is highly recommended as this is one of the largest open to the public building in Brixham Town Centre R 22 Dec 24
Interested and would like to view [ arranged by appointment]. Please contact Ms. Lesley Warner
M: 07824 902 700 E: lesley@theoldcoachinginnbrixham.uk
We are selling this building solely and without the aid of an estate agent. Viewings conducted by us here!!

More detailed drawings can be provided as Roly one of the 2 owners was responsible for creating the drawing for planning and the renovations to create the business and building that is today.
Room Sizes 19-Jul-24. Use while looking at the floor plans with the key at the bottom. Width Height

Apartment Lounge 5189m 17′ 0″ 5323m 17′ 5″
the en suite Shower room
Bedroom 2961m 9′ 8″ 4210m 13′ 10″

Bedroom:-
1 3676m 12′ 1″ 4150m 13′ 7″
2 4816m 15′ 9″ 2823m 9′ 3″
3 3318m 10′ 10″ 3910m 12′ 10″
4 2715m 8′ 11″ 3890m 12′ 9″
5 4433m 14′ 3″ 4146m 13′ 8″
6 4726m 15′ 6″ 2851m 9′ 3″
7 3419m 11′ 2″ 4805m 15′ 10″
8 2800m 9′ 2″ 3853m 12′ 7″
9 3910m 12′ 10″ 3505m 17′ 5″

Parlour 20’ x 10’6” (210sqf) & 12’6” x 6’6” (81sqf)
Old Kitchen 20’6” x 13’6” (276sqf)
Café-Bar & Shop 14’6” x 4’6” (65sqf) & 13’6” x 10’6” (147sqf)
(AV. Lounge) Bar – staff 11’6” x 11’6” (132sqf)
AV. Lounge Bar – public 15’6” x 13’ (201sqf.)
AVL/Function Room 35’ x 13’ (455sqf)
Main Kitchen 16’6” x 9’6” (156sqf)
Food Prep 8’ x 5.6” (44sqf)
Pot Wash & Storage 8’6” x 9’ (76sqf)
Cellar 15’ x 5’6” (65sqf)