Lot 80 Former Hotel With Extensive Sea Views And Planning For Conversion Into Four HousesAuction Date:
1st November 2023
Fieldhead Hotel, Portuan Road, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2DR
A rare opportunity to acquire this detached former hotel situated in an elevated position within the coastal town of Looe. The property offers extensive sea views from the upper floors and now requires a programme of refurbishment. Individuals may wish to utilise the building in its current guise or alternatively planning approval has been granted for the creation of four well proportioned houses.
Looe is a historic fishing port and popular holiday destination situated on the South Cornish coastline and featured heavily in the popular BBC series Beyond Paradise which aired earlier this year. The town, which has a working fishing port and beach, offers a range of shopping and other amenities.
Existing Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance hall, two bedrooms (each with en-suite facilities) and cloakroom with W.C. Separate wine/beer cellar (not inspected).
First Floor
Landing, former kitchen with cold store and conservatory, cloakroom with W.C., reception desk with rear lobby, two lounge areas, dining room, three bedrooms (each with en-suite facilities) and two outdoor balcony areas.
Second Floor
Landing, eight bedrooms (each with en-suite facilities and balcony area offering sea views), further bedroom with en-suite and outside space and bedroom with en-suite.
Outside
Shared driveway leading to area of hardstanding providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles.
Planning
Planning Permission has been granted by Cornwall Council under reference PA22/11021, dated 13th June 2023, for the conversion of vacant hotel to four new dwellings and associated works, subject to conditions. A copy of the Planning Consent and proposed plans may be downloaded from the Local Planning Authority website, Cornwall.gov.uk. Tel: 0300 1234 151.
Proposed Accommodation
Unit One - Ground Floor
Entrance hall, bedroom with en-suite and cloakroom with W.C.
First Floor
Kitchen with dining area, living room and cloakroom with W.C.
Second Floor
Small landing and two bedrooms (each with en-suite and balcony offering sea views).
Unit Two
Ground Floor
Entrance hall, bedroom with en-suite and cloakroom with W.C.
First Floor
Kitchen/dining room, living room and cloakroom with W.C.
Second Floor
Landing, principal bedroom with en-suite and balcony offering sea views, further bedroom with en-suite.
Unit Three
Ground Floor
Entrance to front leading to entrance hall.
First Floor
Kitchen with living/dining room, bedroom and shower room with W.C.
Second Floor
Landing, utility/store room, bathroom with W.C. and bedroom with balcony offering sea views.
Unit Four
First Floor
Access to side via external staircase, entrance hall, utility room, cloakroom with W.C., kitchen with living/dining room and balcony to front offering sea views.
Second Floor
Landing, bathroom with W.C. and two bedrooms, each with access to shared balcony offering sea views.
Outside
Car parking area with nine parking spaces, bin/recycling store and amenity area.
Auctioneer's Note
A condition of the planning approval stipulates that the four dwellings can only be occupied by a person as his or her only or principal home. Further information in this regard can be found within the approval notice.
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