Whitchurch Canonicorum

A charming converted stone former grain barn in a pretty and peaceful village setting, only a few miles from the Jurassic Coast. Council Tax Band TBC, EPC E, Freehold.

The Property - Berehayes Holiday Cottages are in Whitchurch Canonicorum, a rural farming village close to the Jurassic Coast and has been run as a very successful holiday let business since 1985. The cottages are now all being sold off separately. This is a rare opportunity to own one as your own second home/holiday let (there is no restriction on the length of stay but it cannot be owned as your main/sole residence).

The eight barn conversions are set around an enclosed courtyard which was once a farmyard. Having been designed as holiday accommodation with open plan living areas, the decor of the cottages with country style handmade wooden kitchens, tie in with this part of the West Country. All are well maintained and double glazed throughout.

Squirrel's Drey is a charming, thatched, two-storey converted stone former grain barn. On the ground floor is a large open plan living room with a well equipped kitchen just off and a bedroom with ensuite washroom. On the first floor there are two further bedrooms and a bathroom.

This cottage can be extended by purchasing the connected barn (5x5 m), under a separate negotiation. A planning application has been made to extend into this space and includes new connecting doors and an outside door to the bigger garden.

Outside - Designated car park space and shared visitor spaces.

There is a delightful open plan inner courtyard for the barn conversions, each cottage will have its own area with table and chairs. Squirrel's Drey will also have the additional benefit of its own small open plan rear garden, and a door can be installed to access it (subject to any necessary consent). The outside table and chairs can be moved from the courtyard to the garden (which can be fenced) after completion.

Letting Revenue History - April to September 2022 - £30,635 (Gross) April to October 2023 - £29,758 (Gross)

Situation - Berehayes occupies a delightful location within a Conservation Area in the peaceful and pretty village of Whitchurch Canonicorum, which lies on the south side of the Marshwood Vale. It has a thriving community and facilities include a church, public house and a village hall. The surrounding countryside is most beautiful and within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The stunning World Heritage coast and National Trust Golden Cap Estate are both within only a few miles.

The thriving market town of Bridport, delightful coastal village of Charmouth and the historical coastal town of Lyme Regis are all within easy reach.

Access To Berehayes Spa - The pool complex has an indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi/hot tub and sauna. New owners (and their paying guests) will be able to book a private one hour session, each day, at a fee of £30. Beauty and massage treatments will also be available. The current owners will be retaining the Berehayes Farmhouse and 2 of the cottages including Cider Barn for ongoing holiday lettings.

Services - Mains electricity and water. Shared private sewage. Electric heating.

Service Charge - Annual service/maintenance charge, to include management costs maintenance of the sewage treatment works and communal area, lighting, fire alarm, bin collections and water, will be between £1,200 and £1,700pa depending on cottage size.

Additional Agents Notes - A recent Thatch Report shows that it was replaced 8 years ago using water reed which can last up to 40 years. Full report available on request.

Availabilty Of Other Cottages - Apple Cottage (1 Bed) – Sold
Honeypot Cottage (2 Bed) – Sold
Dairy Barn (2 bed) – Sold
Smugglers Cottage (1 bed) – Sold
Hayloft (4 bed) – Guide price £310,000
Barley Store (3 bed) – Sold
Cider Barn - Reserved
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Directions - From Bridport join the A35 west to Morecombelake. Turn right just past Art Wave Gallery, signposted Whitchurch Canonicorum. On entering Whitchurch Canonicorum turn right at the crossroads and Berehayes will be found after about one-fifth of a mile, on the right.