Guest House for sale

A 5 bedroom period farmhouse, 1 bedroom apartment, 2 bedroom holiday cottage & retail premises at the centre of this premier coastal village.

Situation And Amenities

Croyde and its neighbouring North Devon surfing beaches are the nearest in the South West to London, the South East and the Midlands, and only 45 miles from the M5. The village lies on the South West Coast Path, near to Baggy Point, which is owned by the National Trust. It also lies within the North Devon Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Croyde has become internationally renowned for its superb surfing beach, which has hosted numerous top ranking surfing competitions. The village has also become one of the West Country's most popular areas in which to live or holiday, consistently featured in the National Press and holiday / property programmes. Croyde is a pretty village with an eclectic mix of picture postcard cottages nestling next to contemporary homes, as well as a good range of local shopping facilities and amenities. The property is ideally situated to explore the nearby beaches and coastline of Ilfracombe, Lee, Putsborough, Saunton and Woolacombe, Exmoor with its rocky coastline and the market towns of Barnstaple, Bideford, South Molton and Torrington, together with pretty villages, the estuary at Westward Ho!, Appledore, Clovelly and Instow are all within easy driving distance. The nearby larger village of Braunton provides a wide range of local amenities to include Post Office, banking facilities, health centre, three primary schools, senior school, pubs, restaurants, library and a good range of shops. North Devon's regional centre of Barnstaple is about 10 miles and houses the area's main business, commercial, entertainment and shopping venues. The North Devon Link Road can be accessed at Barnstaple and provides link to the M5 at Tiverton, Junction 27. Tiverton Parkway Station has regular mainline services to London Paddington in just over 2 hours.

Description

Chapel Farm is a landmark listed building in Croyde, right at the heart of the oldest part of this ancient village and offers a change of lifestyle opportunity to combine a home, as well as one or more businesses. The main 5-bedroom period thatched dwelling is currently run as owners accommodation and bed & breakfast establishment combined. The apartment is an integral part of the main structure, which could revert to forming part of the house, or can be a one bedroom self contained unit, as it is at present, suitable for use by owner, in-law, guest or paying guest. The Smithy, a two bedroom detached two storey period cottage has consent for 10 month holiday use and produces an excellent income. All three units above are listed Grade II of architectural and historical importance. The fourth unit is the attached single storey retail premises, currently operated as a thriving craft / gift shop and gallery, but offering potential for a variety of alternative uses, subject to any necessary planning permission. In addition is a private car park, which currently serves all four elements, as well as designated areas of terrace and garden. For those seriously interested in the potential revenue from the various businesses, further information is available from the agents Barnstaple office upon request. The layout of the accommodation is more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplan, but comprises:

The Farmhouse

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

With flagstone flooring. Part carved panelling to walls and fitted carved wooden settle. Fire alarm consul.

Dining Room

18'5 x 16'9 (5.61m x 5.11m)

Featuring inglenook fireplace with original bread oven, ceiling beams, wall light point. Part stone exposed wall. Recess for shelving. Window bench seat.

Sitting Room

13'1 x 11'2 (3.99m x 3.40m)

With skylight. Feature ceiling beams. Fireplace with wood burning stove.

Office

11'11 x 6'5 (3.63m x 1.96m)

L shaped.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room

15'5 x 11'11 (4.70m x 3.63m)

Oil fired Aga. Electric cooker. Gas hob. Single drainer sink unit. Cupboards and drawers beneath. Work surfaces.

Further Reception Room / Bedroom 6

15'0 x 6'6 (4.57m x 1.98m)

Conservatory

13'1 x 9'4 (3.99m x 2.84m)

Shower Room / Wc

5'8 x 4'6 (1.73m x 1.37m)

Utility Room

9'0 x 8'0 (2.74m x 2.44m)

Pot sink. Oil fired condensing boiler.

First Floor Landing

13'5 x 5'11 (4.09m x 1.80m)

The Hobbit Room (Double)

11'0 x 10'11 (3.35m x 3.33m)

Pedestal wash hand basin. Exposed ceiling and wall beams.

The Crooked Room (Twin)

13'8 x 9'0 (4.17m x 2.74m)

Of irregular shape, with exposed wall beams.

1709 Room (Family)

14'2 x 13'6 (4.32m x 4.11m)

A double aspect room which incorporates an

En-Suite Shower Room / Wc

The West Room (Double)

14'5 x 10'6 (4.39m x 3.20m)

Custom built wardrobe.

En-Suite Shower Room / Wc

Access to roof space.

Priory Room (Double)

14'6 x 12'0 (4.42m x 3.66m)

En-Suite Shower Room / Wc

Guest Shower Room / Wc

12'0 x 6'5 (3.66m x 1.96m)

Modernised shower room suite with bidet, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, double shower.

Inner Landing

Guest Bathroom / Wc

Separate Cloakroom

The Apartment

Open Plan Living Room

19'4 x 19'0 (5.89m x 5.79m)

With original ornamental inglenook fireplace, exposed stone wall.

Kitchenette Area

6'0 x 5'4 (1.83m x 1.63m)

Double Bedroom

12'2 x 9'0 (3.71m x 2.74m)

Store Room

Shower Room / Wc

Newly fitted.

The Smithy Cottage

Ground Floor

Sitting / Dining Room

21'5 x 13'9 (6.53m x 4.19m)

With raised feature fireplace. Double aspect windows. Beamed ceiling. Feature wall beams.

Kitchen

11'0 x 5'10 (3.35m x 1.78m)

Single drainer sink unit. Base kitchen units. Entrance to roof space.

First Floor Landing

8'8 x 5'8 (2.64m x 1.73m)

Bedroom 1 (Double)

13'4 x 8'4 (4.06m x 2.54m)

Bedroom 2 (Double)

8'3 x 7'6 (2.51m x 2.29m)

Bathroom / Wc

7'10 x 5'4 (2.39m x 1.63m)

With three piece suite.

The Retail Premises

Front forecourt area, double doors to

Main Shop

30'11 x 23'11 (9.42m x 7.29m)

Leading through to

Second Section

33'6 x 13'9 (10.21m x 4.19m)

Stock Room / Former Garage

15'4 x 5'5 (4.67m x 1.65m)

With double doors still in place.

Further L Shaped Stock Room

25'0 x 13'0 (7.62m x 3.96m)

Outside

The property is set back from the main road with flagged terracing to the front, and is renowned for its pot garden and colourful hanging baskets which benefit from an irrigation system. A pathway leads to a side access where there is a lean to store and further paved private garden with raised beds and pathway beyond to a 7 vehicle car park area to the rear, where there is ample parking for guests.

Local Authority

North Devon District Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple, Devon. 01271 327711.

Directions

From Braunton, take the coastal road into Croyde village. Continue on to the centre of the village, where the property is clearly identified on the right hand side on the corner of Hobbs Hill (which is the main access road) and Cott Lane. The shop and car park are accessed off Cott Lane.

Services

Mains drainage, electricity and water. Oil fired central heating to the main house and The Smithy.

Special Note

There is extensive stock of shelving within the retail unit included in the sale. Otherwise, stock is available separately at valuation as are many other fixtures, fittings and furniture items.

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