VALUABLE INVESTMENT PROPERTY

The Melbourne Inn is situated in an attractive urban environment, being in a Conservation Area directly opposite the Roman Catholic Cathedral.  It occupies a prominent corner position in a densely populated and mainly Victorian style residential suburb on the fringe of the main city centre close to the university of Plymouth and the main line railway station.

Plymouth, with a population of over 250,000 is the largest city in the West Country.  Largely rebuilt since World War II it is now a thriving industrial and commercial centre and is still one of the Royal Navy's principal base and warship repair dockyards.  The city has excellent educational, recreational and entertainment facilities and access to the rest of the country is gained by road via the A38/M5 motorway and by rail.  Europe is also accessible by the car/passenger ferry which is operated from its terminal at Millbay Docks.

The premises are end of terraced and believe to date back to the late 1800s and, for the main appear to be of traditional stone and brick construction with part tiled and part rendered and painted elevations under a pitch slate roof.  Under the present ownership, the property has been extensively renovated and refurbished, being well maintained and presented throughout.  In brief, it comprise of a large open-plan bar area at ground floor level with servery, customer toilets and cellar, together with extensive seven bedroom accommodation to the first and second floors, which has a full HMO licence. The pub is let on a 7 year lease and generates approximately £28,500 p.a. In addition the HMO when fully let, is capable of generating a rental income of around £30,000 per annum, producing a strong investment income of approximately £58,500 p.a.  An early viewing appointment is strongly recommended.