The Fountain Tea Rooms, Matlock

This unique commercial development presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving tea rooms and restaurant with established bed and breakfast accommodation, complemented by two separate holiday lets, all situated in a superb central location within a sought after village on the outskirts of the Peak District.

The property is extremely well presented throughout and is ready for immediate occupation, making it ideal for those seeking a turnkey business venture or wishing to expand an existing hospitality portfolio.

The tea rooms and restaurant have enjoyed an excellent reputation and attract a loyal customer base, while the bed and breakfast and holiday lets provide a consistent and profitable income stream, benefiting from the area's popularity with visitors to the Peak District.

The layout and condition of the premises offer huge potential for further development, including the creation of a restaurant or bistro (subject to obtaining the necessary licences and permissions), allowing for additional revenue opportunities and the chance to put your own stamp on this remarkable business.

Internally, the property boasts a welcoming and stylish décor, with spacious dining areas, well equipped kitchen facilities, and comfortable guest accommodation, all maintained to a high standard and designed to ensure an enjoyable experience for both guests and proprietors.

The separate holiday lets offer privacy and flexibility, appealing to a wide range of visitors, from couples seeking a romantic getaway to families enjoying a countryside retreat.

The central village location ensures excellent visibility and accessibility, with a steady flow of foot traffic and strong demand from both locals and tourists.

This is a rare chance to secure a well established and highly regarded business in one of the region’s most desirable settings, with significant potential for growth and development.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality and scope of what is on offer, and a virtual tour is available for those wishing to explore the property in more detail before arranging an in person visit.

Furthermore, planning permission has been granted to convert the Fountain Tea rooms into a spacious, three bedroom, three bathroom family home. Further details are available on request.

The Location - Bonsall Village These properties are located in the heart of Bonsall, a vibrant Derbyshire village filled with character stone properties and a strong sense of community.

Bonsall has a sought after primary school, two pubs and superb local walks with stunning views. There is a park with children's play area close by.

The A6 and Cromford railway station are a short drive away. There are regular bus services through the village.

Nearby Matlock has all the amenities you would expect from a market town and within a short drive are the attractions of the Derbyshire Dales, Carsington Water and The Peak District.

The Fountain Tea Rooms - A Brief History Originally known as the New Inn, it was one of nine pubs in the village at a time when lead mining was a major occupation and critical to the economy of the village.

Apart from lead mining being thirsty work, ale was believed to protect the miners from “belland”, or lead poisoning, the perfect excuse to call in after a hard shift down the mine.

Ale was considered safer to drink than water from springs that were often polluted and unsanitised, an important everyday essential.

The earliest recorded publican was Daniel Bower in the 1840’s, followed by George Higgott and his wife Elizabeth.

The current owners took ownership of the building in 2011 and carried out an extensive but sensitive conversion into The Fountain Tea Rooms which has proved popular for many years with the locals and tourists alike.

Open Plan Dining Area (Measuring 6.42 x 3.25m and 4.57 x 3.35m) Entered from the stone paved, south-facing terrace to the front, a part glazed door leads directly into the dining area with wood-effect ceramic tiled flooring and bathed in natural light from the double aspect windows.

A multi-fuel stove set within the chimney breast is a pleasing focal point and has been a draw for many visitors in the winter months.

Bar & Hot Drinks Preparation Area (Measurements - 2.81 x 2.12m and 1.57 x 1.4m) Bespoke-fitted with solid wood bar, cupboards and shelving and fully plumbed in for hot water and coffee machines etc (available to purchase by separate negotation).

An opening leads through to the Wash Up Area (1.57m x 1.40m) With a base unit with granite worktop over, tiled splashbacks, inset stainless steel sink and space and plumbing for a commercial dishwasher.

Kitchen (3.17m x 1.70m) With a matching range of base and cupboard units topped with a quality granite worktop, here we have a commercial electric-powered cooking range with gas hob and stainless steel extractor hood over.

There is space for an upright fridge freezer and steps lead up to the upper floor.

Food Preparation Kitchen (5.37m x 3.00m) Having a matching range of wall, base and drawer units to those of the ground floor kitchen and again, topped with a quality granite worktop over.

There is an inset stainless steel sink, space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher and integrated appliances include; an eye level oven and grill and a gas hob with extractor hood over.

A door leads out to the rear courtyard and a wooden staircase leads up to the Store Room (3.16m x 2.88m) With rear and side aspect windows, this is a most useful and substantial storage space, currently housing two large commercial freezers along with an upright fridge and racking for foodstuffs etc.

Back on the ground floor, in the tea rooms, a small staircase leads up to the rear where we find a central lobby area.

A door to the side leads out to the courtyard and the first door ahead opens to reveal the Tea Room WC (2.32m x 0.93m) Fully tiled and with a white two piece suite comprising of a low flush WC and a pedestal sink.

There is an obscure glass window to the rear aspect. Wheelchair Accessible WC (2.44m x 1.43m) Fully tiled and with a low flush WC and a wall mounted wash basin.

There are industry standard grab rails installed along with an emergency pull cord.

1st Floor Accommodation Of The Fountain Tea Rooms The current owners have operated these two double rooms (with ensuite) for Bed & Breakfast for a number of years now.

On the first floor landing there is a deep cupboard, ideal for the storage of laundry etc.

The first door opens into Bedroom One (3.96m x 3.51m) A good sized double bedroom, presented as a twin, with matching solid wood bedroom furniture (available by seprate negotiation).

There is a front aspect sash window, discreet wall mounted TV connections and brushed aluminium sockets and wall switches.

A door leads to the Ensuite Bathroom (2.37m x 2.26m) Fully tiled with a mosaic tiled detail, here we have a modern four piece suite comprising of a panelled bath, a separate shower enclosure, a low flush WC and a wall hung sink with mixer tap over.

There is an exposed wooden purlin and the Velux window over provides a good level of natural light. There is also a side aspect, obsure glass window and a chrome heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two (3.61m x 3.41m) Another double bedroom with front aspect sash window and having the same matching furniture and finishes as bedroom one.

Ensuite Bathroom (2.41m x 2.29m) Again, fully tiled with a feature exposed wooden purlin and having a modern four piece suite comprising of a panelled bath, a shower enclosure, a low flush WC and a wall mounted wash basin with a mixer tap over.

There is also a chrome heated towel rail and an obscure glass window to the side aspect.

'big Arthur's' Holiday Let Accessed via the rear courtyard, this ground floor conversion is entered via the part glazed door which opens into the Open Plan Living Dining Kitchen Area (5.40m x 4.35m) The property is located on the ground floor of this building and is entered via the part glazed door which leads directly into this open plan living/dining and kitchen area.

The lounge area has discreet wall mounted TV fittings and the kitchen has a good range of matching wall, base and drawer units with contrasting black worktop over.

There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, slimine dishwasher and under counter fridge and freezer.

Integrated appliances include; eye level oven and grill with an induction hob and extractor canopy over.

There is ample space for a dining table and chairs here and then the first door on the right opens into the Bathroom (2.65m x 2.11m) Fitted with a modern four piece suite comprising of a corner shower enclosure, a panelled bath, a low flush WC and a vanity wash hand basin with storage cupboard beneath.

Bedroom (4.38m x 3.65m) A double bedroom, stylishly decorated and having a good level of natural light from the front and side aspect windows.

'cobbles' Holiday Let Exterior stone steps from the rear courtyard lead up to the part glazed front door which opens into the Open Plan Living Dining Kitchen (4.67m x 3.65m) A stunning open plan area, open to the rafters with space for lounge and dining furniture.

The kitchen has a range of matching wall, base and drawer units with a solid wood worktop over.

Integrated appliances include a fridge, washing machine, eye level oven and microwave, a four ring gas hob with extractor canopy over.

Bathroom (2.64m x 1.80m) Fully tiled with a Velux window overhead providing natural light, here we have a modern suite comprising; panelled bath, a corner shower enclosure, a vanity wash hand basin with storage cupboard beneath and a low flush WC.

Bedroom One (4.69m x 2.84m) A double bedroom, again, open to the rafters with Velux window and front aspect window providing a good level of natural light.

Bedroom Two (4.60m x 2.82m) Another double bedroom, currently set up and presented as a Twin.

Windows to front and side aspects provide a good level of natural light Garden To the front of the Fountain Tea Rooms there is a stone flagged terrace which is ideal for warm weather dining.

Here we enjoy an elevated position, overlooking the play park and south-facing and thus enjoying a good level of sunlight throughout the day.

At the side of the tea rooms, there is a stone set driveway which sweeps around the property to the rear where there is a private courtyard with timber storage shed and discreet storage area for bins etc.

Parking - Driveway The driveway to the side provides off street parking for at least one vehicle.