Located in the heart of the sought after town of Moretonhampstead, this property comprises ground floor retail premises and self-contained residential living accommodation over. Whilst in need of renovation and improvement this is an ideal opportunity for those seeking a live/work opportunity or an investor. Freehold. Council Tax Band A. EPC C. Small business rates relief may be available on the retail area.
THE PROPERTY A great opportunity to acquire a mixed use property in the heart of Moretonhampstead. Originally a single cottage and likely to have 18th century origins, the space now comprises retail premises to the ground floor and self-contained accommodation above- this property may appeal to those seeking a lifestyle opportunity work/live balance or an investor seeking to lease out the ground floor retail premises and to separately rent the residential accommodation over.
The ground floor retail area extends to some 400 sq ft with windows to the front and with period features offers self-contained space. There is a toilet area off to the rear.
Accessed from the side, through shared timber doors, a back doors leads to the stairs which rise to the first floor landing of which sits the Kitchen/Breakfast room which is fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted kitchen cupboards together with two bedrooms with windows to the front elevation, lounge and bathroom.
Please note that this property is in need of modernisation and upgrading but provides an ideal opportunity for those with vision to purchase a character property in the heart of this sought after Dartmoor town.
LOCATION Moretonhampstead lies at the eastern fringe of the Dartmoor National Park, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, just a short distance from both the Teign Valley and the rugged grandeur of Dartmoor. Within the town there is a good range of shops, churches, primary school, library, bank, swimming pool, sports facilities, inns and hotels giving an excellent mixture of activities. The cathedral City of Exeter is approximately 12 miles away with good links to the motorway and the airport, with Plymouth to the south providing ferry routes to the continent. Rail links can also be found in Exeter, Newton Abbot and Plymouth.
SERVICES All mains services are connected.
TENURE Freehold - Subject to the Grant of Probate which has been applied for.
BUSINESS RATES Rateable Value - £3750 - Effective 1st April 2023.
Small business rates relief may be available on the retail area.
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.
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.
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