Maidencombe

Stunning Coastal Thatched Village Inn - Currently Closed.

The Thatched Tavern is situated at the foot of a beautiful Valley in the small hamlet of Maidencombe on the outskirts of Torquay. Maidencombe beach and the costal footpath are a few hundred yards from the Inn. Torquay harbourside and town centre are approximately 3 miles away and Shaldon and Teignmouth on the Teign Estuary approximately 5 miles in the opposite direction. The Thatched Tavern is ideally situated and enjoys a large catchment area including the whole of Torbay, Shaldon, Teignmouth, Totnes, Newton Abbot and beyond to Exeter and Plymouth. A beautifully refurbished Grade II Listed Thatched (rethatched in 2023) building with stunning interior design. The detached building sits on an elevated plot, parts of which are believed to date from the 15th century. The original property has been sympathetically extended to the rear to provide a substantial restaurant and state of the art commercial kitchen. A stunning trade garden with sea views is situated to the side and rear of the property including, a raised garden bar. The property also benefits from a contemporary styled detached bungalow within the grounds, also with sea views.

ENTRANCE PORCH

MAIN BAR

A character room wrapping around the focal Bar Servery. Exposed ceiling beams and attractive feature exposed stone fireplace with cast iron wood burner. Beautifully decorated trading area with oak flooring. French doors to the trade garden.

BAR SERVERY

Timber topped and painted panel fronted with down lights. Bottle chillers, electronic cash registers. Bespoke tiled back bar fitting. Range of beer fonts including feature brass font with 4 hand pulls.

LOWER BAR

Situated on lower ground floor and accessed via stairs from the main bar, again a character room with part exposed stone walls, exposed timber ceiling beams, oak flooring and substantial stone surround fireplace with cast iron wood burner. This room is interlinked with the Snug area.

SNUG

Traditionally decorated room with shared stone surround fireplace.

LADIES CLOAKROOM

GENTS CLOAKROOM

UTILITY ROOM

Side access door to bar and further access to main trading area.

GROUND FLOOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED BEER CELLAR

RESTAURANT

Situated on upper ground floor level and accessed via steps from the main bar. Beautifully presented rectangular shaped room with windows running the entire length of the garden elevation and painted panelling to adjacent wall. French doors with direct access to trade garden.

HOLDING AREA

With non-slip flooring, condiment shelves and coffee making servery. 2 sets of French doors to outside Beer Garden.

DRY STORE

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN

Completely refitted and newly equipped with an extensive commercial inventory in 2019. Full extraction, non-slip flooring and tiled walls. In – out swing doors to restaurant.

WASH UP AREA

STAFF WC

STORAGE AREA

LETTING ROOMS

Situated at First Floor. Access via stairs through the Snug.

ROOM 1

Double room with dual aspect. En-suite bath with shower over.

ROOM 2

Double room overlooking the garden. En suite bath with shower. Built in wardrobe.

OUTSIDE

Substantial and newly landscaped trade garden with various individual areas on several different levels, creating an idyllic pub garden. Sea views from the top end of the trade garden.

GARDEN BAR

Constructed in 2021, an impressive, raised terrace bar situated in an elevated position with glorious sea views. Timber structure with covered section and extended terrace trading area. Bar servery and food prep section with Clementi authentic Pizza Oven (capable of producing 6 pizzas at a time).

BUNGALOW

Stunning, brand new building with beautiful interior design and modern features. State of the art bathroom/wet rooms and fully fitted domestic kitchen.

LIVING ROOM and KITCHEN

With double doors to Patio.

DOUBLE BEDROOM

FAMILY BATHROOM

MASTER BEDROOM

With en suite and doors to Patio.

PATIO WITH SEA VIEWS

OUTSIDE LAUNDRY ROOM

PRIVATE GARDEN

Raised position with wide reaching coastal views, vegetable patch and Greenhouse.

CAR PARKING

Maidencombe Car park is situated less than 100 yards from the pub and rented from the Coast & Countryside Trust. Pay & Display parking which generates good revenue and can be offset by paying customers when purchasing meals/drinks.

GENERAL INFORMATION

RATEABLE VALUE

2026 List: £28,000. Please note this is not Rates Payable. Council Tax Band A. For information, we advise you to contact the Local Authority, Torbay Council.

TENURE

The pub is held freehold. The land on which the sewerage treatment plant is situated is held on a separate long lease from Torbay Council.

SERVICES

We are informed that the property is connected to mains gas, water and electricity. Drainage is to a private sewerage treatment plant.

VAT

The property is VAT registered (opted) and therefore VAT is applicable to the Freehold sale price, although this will be reclaimable in the usual way.

TUPE

Please note that if applicable members of staff will be covered under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006. Further information will be made available by the Agent.

INVENTORY

To be supplied.

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 RATING C

AGENTS NOTE

An overage clause. The vendors will require 50% of any up lift in value (over and above the existing use value at the point of the consent) over 25 years should consent be obtained for alternative uses.