1 Bedford Street, Bere Alston, Yelverton, PL20 7DF

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a substantial detached family home with the potential to re-establish a business on-site. Upon first impression, Bedford House presents itself as a spacious, character-filled period home situated in a commanding location within the popular village of Bere Alston.

What sets this property apart is its potential to recreate a coffee shop or bistro, as it comes equipped with a fully fitted commercial kitchen and a dining area already set up for a fresh business venture. Additionally, the property is adjacent to the Tap Hill takeaway, offering further business prospects.

A significant bonus is the self-contained one-bedroom annexe located in the rear courtyard, which can serve as an outdoor entertaining space for the main house or be utilised as part of the business operation. This exciting opportunity allows you to generate multiple streams of income while enjoying the comforts of a spacious 3-bedroom detached family home.

Description and Situation:

This delightful home is situated in the centre of the village of Bere Alston close to shops, Doctors surgery and the local Train Station. 

When entering Bere Alston, proceed down along Bedford Street and Bedford House can be found at the end of Bedford Street, at the junction of Fore Street.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This property offers the potential for three separate incomes:-

1. A Coffee Shop/Bistro that lends itself to providing a community based business in close proximity to the village centre. There is a demand for a central meeting place for locals and visitors.
2. Adjacent to the property is a detached Fish and Chip Shop/take away.
3. A self-contained one bedroom annex offers short/long term rental possibilities.

Bedford House accommodation:

Access to the main house is from Bedford Street with a main gate that accesses the walled garden that is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs with views towards Cornwall.

The main doors to the house leads into a spacious porch/cloakroom area with a further doorway into the Hall, leading to:-

Kitchen: Fitted with a range of base and wall units, with dual aspect windows to the front overlooking the front garden and rear overlooking the Courtyard.  The kitchen is fitted with a double oven, gas hob with stainless steel splashback and extractor, integrate under unit fridge and dishwasher and rear door access to the courtyard and further Utility Area.

Sitting Room: Spacious double aspect room with open feature fireplace and slate hearth.

From the Hallway, there is access to the Dining Area (formerly The Voting Tree) which is a large versatile room with solid wood flooring and a bay window that was originally part of a bakers and also a butchers.

The Dining Area has access through to the:-

Commercial Kitchen: Providing a wide range of industrial cooking units, oven with gas hob, fridge freezers, extractors, sink and access to the rear courtyard.

Upstairs accommodation:

Master bedroom: Large double bedroom with  feature recessed window, character features.

Bedroom Two: Large double with character features.

Bedroom Three: Small double with feature recessed window and character features.

Family Bathroom: White bathroom suite with bath, w.c and handbasin, part tiled to shower and fully tiled flooring, airing cupboards and feature recessed window with opaque vanity glass.

Annex accommodation:

The Annex is accessed via it's own entrance from the courtyard and provides on entry:

Bathroom: Large shower unit with electric shower, white had basin and w.c plus storage.

Lounge: Currently set up as an Office, window overlooking Courtyard.

Bedroom: Double bedroom with window to front overlooking Courtyard.

Services: All mains services, gas. electric and water.

AGENT’S NOTES: Fixtures, fittings, appliances or any building services referred to does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. The suitability and working condition of these items and services is the responsibility of purchasers.

Council Tax Band: C