A Fabulous 17 th Century, Grade II Listed 20+ Bed Hotel Located within Dartmoor National Park Well Established Business Presented to an Extremely High Standard Throughout Currently Operated Under Management Offering Genuine Potential for Owner Driven Growth Self Contained Mews with 8 rooms available by Separate Negotiation LOCATION Moretonhampstead is an ancient market town situated within Dartmoor National Park in the centre of Devon. The town is surrounded by some of the finest countryside in England rolling hills covered in mature woodland, open tors, spectacular views and ample opportunities to explore. The town is essentially a village in character and is located at almost the exact geographical centre of the County, making it an ideal base to explore not only the unique features of Dartmoor but also the beautiful South and North Devon coasts. The Cathedral City of Exeter is approximately 14 miles away and the White Hart is approximately 12 miles to the market town of Newton Abbot, 14 miles from Okehampton and around 40 miles to the City of Plymouth. Plymouth, Newton Abbot and Exeter all have main line railway links; Exeter has an international airport. DESCRIPTION The building which is reputed to date from 1639, is Grade II Listed and has been a focal point of village life in Moretonhampstead for centuries. The White Hart Hotel, which has been awarded AA 3 Star, a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence alongside the Taste of the West Gold Award 2017 is a well-established business and offers all the modern comforts of a luxury hotel within a traditional setting. The premises have over the years been refurbished to a particularly high standard with quality fixtures and fittings. The Hotel has 17 beautifully appointed en suite bedrooms with a further 3 en suite rooms being used for staff accommodation and storage. The premises were purchased by our client in 2012, during this time the owner has invested heavily in the infrastructure and fabric of the building including the fitting of a state of the art heating & hot water system, refurbishment of the majority of bedrooms to a superior standard and the upgrading of majority of the commercial catering equipment. The Hotel, which is dog friendly, has built a strong reputation for providing excellent accommodation and cuisine with a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant and bar, which is open to nonresidents, offers fresh, seasonal, local produce prepared to the highest standard and is complimented by a range of local real ales and a hand-picked wine list. Ref No: 3095 795,000 Freehold
The accommodation comprises:- ENTRANCE PORCH With partly glazed double doors to ENTRANCE HALL RECEPTION AREA Fully carpeted with attractive Oak Reception desk, recessed down lighters, seating area with easy chairs, sofas and tables. Archway to RESIDENTS LOUNGE Open fireplace with marble surround and mantel over, seating for 14 at upholstered chairs and settees with hardwood tables. Recessed down lighters. BAR Timber topped Bar Servery with beer fonts, bottle fridge, shelving and stripped floorboards. Seating for 20 at upholstered chairs and bar stools with hardwood tables. Wood burning stove with brick surround and mantle over and attractive recessed lighting. DINING ROOM FRONT - 26 Covers. Fully carpeted, exposed stonework to walls, wall light points, beamed ceiling and 2 sets of double doors to REAR further 12 covers. Living flame gas fire with stone surround. Concealed servery area. COMMERCIAL KITCHEN Very well equipped with a wide range of commercial equipment to include Blue Seal gas chargrill, Blue Seal 6 ring gas burner stove with gas oven, Rational 5 Senses electric oven, Robo Coupe Food Processor, Iberital Lanna Expresso Coffee machine and separate grinder. WASH UP AREA Single stainless steel sink with double drainer, commercial dishwasher, deep single sink and drainer. Stainless steel preparation table, tiled walls and floor. FRIDGE/FREEZER ROOM With 1 Foster double door upright freezer, 2 Foster double door upright fridges. Tiled floor. BOILER ROOM Commercially equipped with 2 Vaillant Combi boilers and 2 x 500 Ltr water tanks. STAFF WC BASEMENT Housing temperature controlled Beer Cellar, Wine & Bottle Store and general storage space. DISABLED WC THE STAG SUITE Spacious carpeted Function Room with seating for 60, flat screen television, recessed lighting, separate Bar Servery and Ladies and Gents Cloakrooms.
THE MORETON SUITE A boardroom style function room with large central table seating 12 and door to SEPARATE OFFICE The hotel has a fully integrated IT system including on line hotel and restaurant bookings. BEDROOMS There are 17 Bedrooms all with en suite facilities arranged over the first and second floors. All the bedrooms are presented to a very high standard, each having flat screen televisions, CD players, tea & coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries. The bedrooms are arranged as follows: 2 Superior rooms, 1 Superior twin, 1 Superior Family Room, 5 Twin/King, 4 Doubles, 2 Cosy Doubles and 2 Cosy Singles. There are 3 more double rooms currently used for staff and storage. Tariff - Off Season Rates on a B&B basis 55-130 High Season Rates on a B&B basis 65-150. MANAGER S/OWNER S FLAT Arranged as open plan Kitchen/Diner/lounge with Juliette balcony, 2 double bedrooms and bathroom. OUTSIDE Between the Main Hotel and the Stag Suite there is an attractive paved COURTYARD AREA with seating for around 20 at hardwood tables and chairs. The Courtyard has an adjustable awning and attractive lighting for evening use. THE MEWS (Available by separate negotiation) The 8 deluxe rooms opposite the hotel benefit from an open plan communal lounge area. Four rooms on the ground floor and four on the top floor. One with inter-connecting door between bedrooms. Self-contained with separate services. Mews 1 Small double Mews 2 Family Room with Kingsize bed plus pull out sleeper couch. Mews 3 Double room (can be interconnecting with bedroom 4) Mews 4 Superking or twin Mews 5 Double room with Kingsize bed Mews 6 Family room with King size bed plus pull out sleeper couch Mews 7 Double Room with King size bed Mews 8 Room with Superking bed or Twin Tariff - Off Season Rates on a B&B basis 55-120 High Season Rates on a B&B basis 65-120 GENERAL INFORMATION RATEABLE VALUE 46,100. Please note this is not rates payable. For information, we advise you to contact the Local Authority, Teignbridge District Council Tel. 01626 361101.
THE BUSINESS The White Hart Hotel is a well-established former Posting House offering a superior dining experience with luxury accommodation, whilst retaining the character and ambience of a traditional country hostelry. The hotel is family owned, however the day to day business is operated by a Manager with the support of an experienced team of staff including an Assistant Manager, a MOD day and night, Housekeeper, Head Chef and Sous Chef with further waiting staff. The business draws trade year round with guests travelling from all over the world to visit the iconic Dartmoor National Park. The White Hart is well supported locally too and is at the centre of the local community. 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 Grade II Listed For further information please visit www.whitehartdartmoor.co.uk The sale of the White Hart Hotel provides a unique opportunity to buy a fabulous Dartmoor property and business, presented to an extremely high standard throughout. It would ideally suit an owner/operator couple who could capitalise on running the business themselves and thus maximising the bottom line profits. Profit & Loss trading figures will be provided to bona fide applicants following a formal viewing arranged through the Sole Selling Agents, Bettesworths. TENURE Freehold SERVICES All mains services are connected to the property. The property is centrally heated throughout.
www.bettesworths.co.uk 29/30 Fleet Street Torquay Devon TQ1 1BB 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.