Bowd, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10

For the first time in over 50 years this property is for sale as either a Business or Residential, as a whole or as two separate dwellings.

Currently a profitable award winning Devon Guest House surrounded by over an acre of grounds with a separate, detached, modern Eco 3 bedroom single storey property. Situated close to Sidmouth and the coast.


GUEST ACCOMMODATION, THE BARN & PINN COTTAGE
This quintessential Devon cottage is Grade II listed and dates back to the early 17th Century. Built of rendered cob under a thatched roof, Pinn cottage and attached historic barn have been the subject of an enormous scheme of restoration and improvement by the current owners.

The original character of the property has been retained throughout with a wealth of original features such as an inglenook fireplace with bread oven, window seats and exposed beams. The cottage features two receptions, whilst the barn is a stunning double height function room with corner fireplace. There is access to the terrace which affords alfresco dining in the summer. The business has a wide range of service and storage areas including a substantial and comprehensive catering kitchen with refrigerator room, larder, laundry room and linen store. The property offers 10 individually designed bedrooms each with en-suite shower rooms. All of the attractive and well-appointed rooms are equipped with televisions, hairdryer and a hospitality tray. The cottage has four characterful bedrooms on the first floor including one single and three double bedrooms. On the ground floor are an additional six bedrooms including an accessible twin and two luxury garden rooms featuring king size four posters and French windows opening onto private patios and gardens. The former detached stables and coach house were converted in 2010 into the two ground floor Courtyard Rooms with stable doors and vaulted ceilings. One room offers a double bedroom, lounge/dining area‚ with a double sofa bed‚ fully equipped kitchenette and shower room which is also available for self-catering.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Accessed by a gated driveway leading to the guest car park with 10 designated spaces, the property is surrounded by 1.04 acres of grounds. To the front of Pinn Cottage is a paved sun terrace overlooking the beautiful garden filled with cottage garden favourites screened by mature trees and shrubs. Whilst to the side is a private garden for the two garden rooms. Behind the cottage is the enclosed gravel garden with plenty of seating. Within the grounds there is a large workshop and stores, easily accessible from the owners’ property.

THE BUSINESS
The Barn & Pinn Cottage is presented in exemplary order throughout ensuring excellent levels of regular and repeat business. The business trades on a Bed & Breakfast basis. It is run by our clients, with minimal staffing levels. Our clients have chosen to operate as a lifestyle business and close for five months over the winter each year. The existing business model does not provide lunches or afternoon tea. There is considerable potential for new owners to expand the trading aspects by focusing on greater food provision and winter trade. The cottages are primarily marketed via their own website (details of the annual turnover and accounts are available to interested parties following a viewing).

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION, THE LODGE
The Lodge offers owners an attractive detached modern home set privately to the rear of the property and well-shielded by timber fencing from the guest areas. Built by the current owners in 2010 this barn conversion style property has stone and brick elevations under a slate roof. Largely arranged on the ground floor, this spacious home features three en-suite bedrooms, a large dining kitchen and a light filled sitting room with vaulted ceiling. Upstairs the carpeted loft space is filled with light from the gable end window and velux windows offering the potential of providing further accommodation. The generous sun terrace overlooks the level garden which is mainly laid to lawn and affords views over the adjoining open countryside.

EDUCATION
Local state primary and secondary schools can be found in Newton Poppleford and Sidmouth, whilst Colyton Grammar School, one of Britain’s best performing selective state schools is nearby. Notable Public schools in the area include St Johns at Sidmouth as well as the Exeter schools, Wellington School and Blundells at Tiverton.

AGENTS NOTE
This property also benefits from planning permission for The Barn and Pinn Cottage to be either Business or Residential with the Lodge as Residential.

25/0246/FUL Change of use of guest house to a residential dwelling. 24/00026/REF Removal of occupancy condition no.2 of permission ref: 7/39/02/P1130/00114 to allow use as an unrestricted dwelling.

The Barn and Pinn Cottage occupies a convenient trading position set back from the A3052 coast road at Bowd on the outskirts of Sidmouth. Less than a mile away the Regency resort of Sidmouth with its long esplanade and wide beaches is located on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and has excellent opportunities for coastal walking, fishing and swimming. The town offers a wide range of amenities including restaurants, good independent shops, Waitrose, cinema, theatre and a wide range of sporting facilities. The well-established Sidmouth Folk Festival, the Sidmouth Regatta and Air Show and the Literary Festival draw in many visitors to the town.

Whilst surrounded by the rolling East Devon countryside designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property is easily accessible, close to the A30/A303 and connections to London, whilst the market town of Honiton has a main line rail link to London Waterloo. The property is well position to explore the Devon and Dorset coastline with the resorts of Budleigh Salterton, Lyme Regis and West Bay being within easy reach. The Cathedral City of Exeter offers a further range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities, M5 access and Exeter International Airport.