Wildercombe House presents a remarkable opportunity to acquire a distinguished bed and breakfast, steeped in history and offering unparalleled luxury. Originally constructed in 1885 as a Victorian gentleman's residence, this impeccably maintained property now boasts 14 en suite bedrooms alongside a self-contained annex, making it a versatile investment for prospective buyers.

Situated in an enviable location with breathtaking sea views and panoramic vistas across the valley. This captivating property is rich in character, with period features such as a grand reception hall adorned with Victorian tiled flooring, a sweeping staircase, cornicing, and parquet floors. Wildercombe House offers individually designed rooms that perfectly balance style and comfort, including wheelchair-accessible rooms with disabled facilities. The potential is vast, presenting an ideal opportunity for buyers looking to operate a luxurious B&B with additional restaurant facilities, establish a well-being retreat. The property is equipped with 3-phase electricity, gas, and water supplies, as well as Wi-Fi throughout and hard-wired internet access points.

Having traded successfully for many years, Wildercombe House has earned a stellar reputation among guests and locals alike, owing to its high-quality accommodation, desirable location, and stunning sea views. While the property enjoys a high level of repeat business, there remains scope for further expansion and improvement of turnover figures. Trading figures will be made available following a successful formal viewing.

The accommodation is arranged over three floors, with a comprehensive layout on each level.

On the Ground Floor, the property features an Entrance and Reception Lobbies, a Cloakroom, Entrance Hall, and Lift. There is a Laundry Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, and a variety of bedrooms and living spaces. Bedroom 1 is disabled-compliant with an en suite shower room, while the Owners’ Bedroom includes a dressing area and en suite shower room, and another Owners’ Bedroom has an en suite bathroom. Additional ground-floor spaces include the Owners’ Lounge, an Inner Hall with a boiler room, the Main Kitchen, an Annex Living Room, Annex Kitchen, Annex Wet Room, and stairs leading to the First Floor Annex Bedroom with a dressing room and en suite shower room.

The First Floor is accessed via stairs or a lift, leading to a landing area. This floor comprises Bedroom 2 with an en suite shower room, Bedroom 3 with an en suite bathroom and dressing area, Bedroom 4 with an en suite shower room, Bedroom 5 with an en suite bathroom and dressing room, Bedroom 6 with an en suite bathroom, Bedroom 7/Lounge with an en suite shower bath and dressing area, and Bedroom 8 with an en suite bathroom.

The Second Floor also has a landing and lift, providing access to Bedroom 9, which includes a dressing room and en suite bathroom. This floor also offers a Lounge/Kitchenette, Bedroom 10 with an en suite bathroom, another Kitchenette, and a Lounge and Dressing Area that leads to a Sun Terrace. Additionally, Bedroom 11 features an en suite shower, cloakroom, and balcony, while Bedroom 12 includes a walk-in dressing room and en suite bathroom. Approximatley 10,016 sq.ft.

Wildercombe House presents a remarkable opportunity to acquire a distinguished guest house, steeped in history and offering unparalleled luxury. This captivating property is rich in character, with period features such as a grand reception hall adorned with Minton-tiled flooring, a sweeping staircase, cornicing, and parquet floors. The potential is vast, presenting an ideal opportunity for buyers looking to operate a luxurious guest house with additional restaurant facilities, establish a well-being retreat. While the property enjoys a high level of repeat business including corporate clientele, there remains scope for further expansion and improvement of turnover figures. Wildercombe House is offered as a turn-key business, to include existing bookings, the website and booking system and a full complement of fixtures and fittings. All equipment seen on the virtual tour is included in the asking price, excluding personal items. The turnover requires the business to be VAT registered. The accommodation is arranged over three floors, with lift access to all floors.

Bedroom 1 is disabled-compliant with an en suite wet room, while the Owners’ Bedroom includes a dressing area and en suite shower room, and another Owners’ Bedroom has an en suite bathroom. This floor comprises Bedroom 2 with an en suite shower room, Bedroom 3 with an en suite wet room and dressing area, Bedroom 4 with an en suite shower room, Bedroom 5 with an en suite bathroom and dressing room, Bedroom 6 with an en suite bathroom, Bedroom 7/Lounge with an en suite shower bath and dressing area, and Bedroom 8 with an en suite shower room.

The Second Floor also has the lift, stairs and a landing providing access to Bedroom 9, which includes a lounge/kitchenette, dressing room and en suite bathroom with a whirlpool bath. This floor also offers bedroom 10 which boasts an en suite bathroom, dressing area, kitchenette and a lounge that leads to sun terrace. Additionally, Bedroom 11 features an en suite shower, cloakroom and balcony, while Bedroom 12 includes a walk-in dressing room and en suite bathroom.

Agents Notes

The property has an Energy Performance Certificate rating of C, business rates, rateable value of £11,250 and council Tax Band B. The property is of traditional brick and stone construction. Flood risk is assessed at no risk/very low. Planning permission has been granted for a two-story extension to expand the 'owner’s lounge 1' on the ground floor and Room 8 on the first floor, creating a new bedroom, en suite, and balcony area. Planning permission due to expire 2025 planning application number 74434. We understand there is planning permission granted on a neighbouring property, planning application number 73398. Three separate heating systems – one for the annex, one for the ground and first floors, and another for the second floor. All mains services and utilities are connected). Broadband speeds are estimated at 16 Mbps for standard and 52 Mbps for superfast, with a good mobile signal and Wi-Fi throughout.