A great opportunity to acquire a freehold Grade II Listed wine bar and restaurant with self-contained living accommodation in the heart of the sought after Dartmoor town of Ashburton. Freehold.
THE PROPERTY A large wooden glazed door opens into the main restaurant area with beautiful period sash windows overlooking the front elevations and a further sash window to the side. The room is full of character and charm with exposed beams and at the far end is a fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove on a slate hearth. A compact bar area is provided with open shelving, and adequate space for drinks. Coolers, under counter storage and sink are beneath a deep timber work surface.
Opening through to the rear is the fully ducted Kitchen and preparation area with a sash window to the side elevation. The kitchen is equipped with a double commercial sink and drainer to one side. The walls are partially tiled and include a wall mounted gas boiler. A door to the far end opens to a storage cupboard. A disabled cloakroom is provided with wash hand basin and WC together with a customers' fully fitted cloakroom. A smaller storage area completes this part of the property. Passing the exposed stone wall leads you into the hallway and access to the residential side of the property.
RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION Climbing the wide stairway leads you to the First floor landing opening to a recently fitted and equipped 'shaker style' Kitchen decorated with period colours in keeping with the style and tradition of the property. The sash window to the front elevation overlooks the street outside. The timber floored kitchen is suitably fitted with a modern range of cupboards, drawers, and shelving. The kitchen incorporates a sink, complementary work surface, a single electric oven and four ring induction hob. The kitchen is completed with an integrated larder cupboard and space for a freestanding fridge. The room is finished beautifully with timber panelling. Lighting is provided by the ceiling mounted spotlights.
Moving along a short hallway from the kitchen leads through to an impressively large Sitting room offering an elegant space with cornicing and a central decorative ceiling rose. The stylish cornicing detailing complements the picture rail and a fireplace, fitted with a freestanding wood burner and timber surround and slate hearth offers a central focal point. A large alcove display area provides additional shelving space. Returning towards the kitchen reveals a small Utility area that houses the hot water tank and space for a dryer. The utility area also includes a fitted Cloakroom with hand washing facilities and a decorative ceiling rose.
Climbing the beautifully wide staircase with painted handrail rises to the second floor landing. The Master bedroom is situated at the far end of the landing. It has two sash windows overlooking the side elevation. This is a stunning room, beautifully decorated in period colours incorporating built-in wardrobes and open shelving. Moving further into the room is a recently fitted ensuite bathroom complete with a stylish double waterfall shower and recessed shelving area, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.
High ceilings dominate throughout the building and are complemented by recessed lighting and a fitted sash windows overlooking the main street. Bedroom 2 is situated at the front of the building. It is fitted with a sash window, built in wardrobes and open shelving. This is a lovely light room with recessed spotlights and this large room easily provides a spacious area for double or single occupancy.
Bedroom 3 is an L shaped room fitted with a sash window again overlooking the front elevation. This room also has fitted recessed lighting in addition to fitted 'built in' storage. A modern bathroom is positioned at the top of the stairway The bathroom is fully fitted with a panelled bath and shower mixer tap, plus a quadrant corner shower. The bathroom includes a WC and pedestal wash hand basin and is finished with painted floorboards.
From the first floor landing, take the staircase which leads to the Upper floor. This area was modernised in 2019/20 to make the space an inclusive part of the property. A bespoke stairway replaced old steps and improved ease of access and added safety. This space has been converted to offer a superb and flexible space for working, storage or playrooms. Fitted Velux windows allow the light to flood in and fit perfectly with exposed timber beams.
LOCATION The stannary town of Ashburton offers a wide range of shops and facilities, including both a Primary School and Community College, and is located within the boundary of the Dartmoor National Park offering wide open spaces for scenic walks and riding.
Ashburton also benefits from excellent transport links being approximately 7 miles from Totnes and Newton Abbot with their direct rail links to London Paddington and Plymouth. The town also lies just off the A38 Devon Expressway giving easy access to Plymouth and Exeter and the M5 beyond.
PLEASE NOTE For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
We also refer buyers and sellers to our mortgage broker. It is your decision whether you choose to use their services. Should you decide to use any of their services you should be aware that we would receive an average referral fee of up £250 from them for recommending you to them.
VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the award winning estate agents, Sawdye & Harris, at their Dartmoor Office - 01364 652652
Email - ashburton@sawdyeandharris.co.uk
If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you with regard to this property then we advise you to contact us to check this and the availability and make an appointment to view before travelling any distance.
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