Summary - 12 KERNOU ROAD PAIGNTON TQ4 6BA
1 bed 1 bath Guest House
Turnkey coastal business a short walk to the beach with immediate income.
Seven ensuite letting rooms with superb online reviews and repeat business
Owners’ accommodation recently refurbished to high standard (1–2 beds)
Freehold sale with robust turnover and reported net profits
Off-street parking for five vehicles, includes EV charger
EPC rating C; fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
High flood risk — insurance and mitigation likely required
Very high local crime and very deprived area — trading considerations
Small plot and limited expansion potential on site
Located just minutes from Paignton’s seafront, this freehold boutique guest house offers a turnkey trading opportunity for an investor or operator. The building has been fully renovated to a high standard: there are seven ensuite letting rooms with strong online reviews and a reliable pattern of repeat bookings. Recent refurb works extended to the owners’ accommodation, now presented as a high-quality one/two‑bed unit ready for immediate occupation or management use.
Practical strengths include off-street parking for five vehicles (with EV charger), an EPC rating of C and fast broadband and mobile signal—important for online bookings and guest communication. The property occupies an end-terrace Victorian block over three floors, combining period character with modern fixtures and double glazing installed post-2002.
Buyers should assess local trading risks as well as physical exposure. The site is in a very deprived ward with very high recorded crime and a high flood risk; these factors will affect insurance costs, operating choices and some guest segments. The plot is small and parking is limited to five spaces, so growth will rely on yield management, seasonal trading and operational improvements rather than expansion of the footprint.
For a purchaser seeking a well-presented coastal letting business with immediate income and a proven online presence, this property represents strong short-term cashflow potential. For longer-term capital growth, plan for mitigation of local area challenges and factor additional operating costs linked to flood exposure and security.
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