Commercial property for sale

HOME WITH INCOME! Village Post Office business, three bed character cottage plus one bed self contained annexe in the Taw Valley. Extensive outbuildings, inc former sorting office/workshop and six garages. A flexible package for dual occupany, letting income or a variety of commercial uses. Pretty enclosed gardens, countryside views NO CHAIN.

SITUATION
The rural village of Umberleigh is conveniently situated equidistant between South Molton and Barnstaple in the beautiful Taw Valley. It boasts a popular pub/hotel offering salmon fishing on the River Taw, a primary school and a useful railway station on the picturesque 'Tarka Line'. There is a lively village community with many local activities taking place in the recently extended village hall. Both the railway line and nearby A377 provide good access to North Devon's regional centre, Barnstaple and the Cathedral town of Exeter. Barnstaple enjoys an excellent range of both local and national high street shops, banks and leisure facilities including the Green Lanes Shopping Centre. In addition there is also a theatre, cinema, hospital, range of schools and indoor heated leisure pool.The thriving and historic market town of South Molton is about 8 miles distant and provides complete amenities including a supermarket, banks, post office, health centres and features a very popular a twice weekly local produce market. There are schools for all age ranges and access to the North Devon link road which gives a quick route to M5. South Molton is known as the gateway to Exmoor National Park.The area offers a wealth of outdoor pursuits including horse riding, walking, cycling and golf at Chulmleigh, High Bickington and High Bullen. The popular coastal resorts of Saunton, Croyde, Woolacombe and Instow are just a short drive away.


THE PROPERTY
This end terraced character cottage comprises an entrance hall leading to the Sitting Room with exposed ceiling timbers, stone built inglenook fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove. The room enjoys delightful views to the rear over open countryside.The Kitchen/Dining Room has a tiled floor, Butler sink with adjoining pine worktop area, part tiled walls, cooker space, exposed ceiling beam, French doors opening to the rear courtyard, enjoying countryside views, door to storage cupboard, part brick faced exposed wall and door leading to:-Lobby/Boiler Room with plumbing for washing machine, oil fired boiler providing central heating, door to outside and door leading to adjoining Annexe and boiler room.Stairs rise to the first floor landing with hatch access to the loft space. Off the landing is the Bathroom with pedestal wash basin, tiled splash backing, low level WC, panelled bath with tiled surround and airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder and slatted shelving.Bedroom 1: Window to rear and enjoying views over the surrounding fields and open countryside.Bedroom 2: Also with window to rear and enjoying rural views.Bedroom 3: A double aspect room with windows to side and front.The cottage benefits from oil fired central heating and uPVC double glazing to the majority of the windows.Kitchen:Living room: 15'5 x 12'6 (4.7m x 3.3m)Bed 1: 15'11 x 10'6 (4.9m x 3.2m)Bed 2: 10'10 x 10'8 (3.3m x 3.2m)Bed 3: 8'6 x 7'10 (2.6m x 2.4m)Annexe sitting room: 21'4 x 15'3 (6.5m x 4.7m)Annexe kitchen: 19'11 x 7'o (6.1m x 2.1m)Annexe bedroom: 11'10 x 9'6 (3.6m x 2.9m)


ANNEXE
In addition to the connecting door from the cottage, the Annexe has its own entrance. This area, which was originally the village shop, now comprises a Kitchen with electric cooker point, part tiled walls, base units with worktops over, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, tiled floor, sky light and opening through to:-Living/Dining Room a spacious room with two windows to front, wood burning stove with back boiler providing heating for radiators in the annexe, four sky lights, hatch access to loft space, and door to:- Shower Room with pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash backing, large shower cubicle with electric shower, low level WC.The Ground Floor Bedroom has exposed beams, an original bread oven (formerly, this room was the village bakery) and a window to the front with a glimpse of the river.The annexe benefits from uPVC double glazed windows.


POST OFFFICE
Shop Area/Counter: 8' 6 x 8' 5 (2.6m x 2.6m), door to outside, door to:-.


OUTSIDE
There is a pretty enclosed garden with pond with waterfall feature and pergoda. The garden is screened by mature trees and shrubs and there are flowerbeds with flowering shrubs and plants and space for a vegetable garden.Outside Log Store and further:-Separate Mens Cloakroom with high level WC, wall mounted wash basin and cold water tap.Separate Ladies Cloakroom with low level WC, part tiled walls.Two Storey Outbuilding with power and light connected 16'1 x 10'8 (4.9m x 3.3m)Former Sorting Office/Workshop - 24' 11 x 15' 0 (7.6m x 4.6m) fully insulated with power and light connected and windows to rear. Access to:-Garage 1: with power and light and sliding doors to the front 16'4 x 8'6 (5.0m x 2.6m)Garage 2: single garage with power and light and sliding doors. 16'4 x 8'6 (5.0m x 2.6m)Adjoining these two garages is a:-Block of 3 Garages: an open area with sliding doors and power and light connected. 23'11 x 16'4 (7.3m x 16'4)Further large Single Garage 16'4 x 14'1 (5.0m x 4.3m)To the front are two parking spaces.


THE PROPOSAL
Our clients are inviting offers for the freehold interest.The business (if required) is a Post Office with an annual salary of approximately £12,000 per annum being paid by the Royal Mail. The Post Office does not currently retail any other goods and undoubtedly has the potential to develop further business opportunities. With this in mind the annexe also has scope, subject to the necessary consents, to be converted back to its original usage providing additional retail space, if required. Furthermore, the six garages, which are currently rated for business use, and the former sorting office, together offer a substantial area which would be ideal for many commercial, storage or other enterprises.This property offers a very flexible package and would be ideal as a home with income, either from the Post Office, the annexe or a new venture. Alternatively it offers scope for dual occupancy or as a comfortable family home.


SERVICES AND COUNCIL TAX
Mains water, electricity and private drainage via a septic tank shared with the neighbour property. Council Tax: Main House Band C, Annexe Band A.AGENTS NOTE: The next door neighbour has access over the rear garden to refill their oil tank only.


MEASUREMENTS
All measurements are approximate. While we endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance please contact us and we will be pleased to provide further information, particularly if you are travelling some distance to view


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