Having been in the same ownership for almost twenty years the business is within the heart of the town combining the sale of cards, gifts and stationary as well as the Main Post Office with 10 Outreach offices. The property has an adjoining four bedroom family home, garden and private parking. There is further potential to expand the business if so desired. EPC D. FREEHOLD. LOCATION Chudleigh is a small town with charm and community spirit, but has the atmosphere of a village. It is well served by a good range of shops, public houses, restaurants, church and primary school. The town also has excellent provision for after school child care, as well as two playschools and mother and toddler groups. There is also a library, health centres, dentist, vet and facilities for numerous sports and pastimes.

Chudleigh is well located near the A38 which provides easy access to Plymouth, Exeter, Exeter Airport and the M5 motorway. A regular 'bus service runs to both Exeter and Newton Abbot.  

ACCOMMODATION 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. 

DESCRIPTION The residential accommodation is accessed from the rear up a wooden staircase leading to the ENTRANCE HALL. To one side is a WC/cloakroom with part panelled walls and useful built-in storage. A multi paned inner door leads to the first floor lower landing with steps down giving access to the ground floor Post Office/shop. Timber stairs rise to the upper first floor landing.

The KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM is situated to the rear with multi paned double glazed sash window offering some fabulous views across your garden, the rooftops and to Dartmoor beyond. This room is fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted kitchen cupboards, Belfast sink, timber work surface, integrated dishwasher and integrated fridge and freezer. There is a Belling cream range with extractor over, very high ceilings and picture rail.

The SITTING ROOM room sits to the front of the property with impressive double glazed sash bay window and the feature of the room being a lovely fireplace with timber surround and cast iron wood burner set on a slate hearth, exposed timber flooring, pendant light fittings, ceiling cornicing and picture rail all add to the overall period feel of this lovely room with its high ceiling.

Stairs rise to the second floor with a double glazed sash window on the half turn affording some lovely views to the rear. There are three good sized rooms laid out on this level, BEDROOM 1 with multi paned sash window to the rear elevation, exposed stone flooring, cast iron fireplace and pendant light fitting. BEDROOMS 2 and 3 are situated to the front, again with multi paned sash windows and bedroom 3 with a cast iron fireplace. A shower room also sits on this level with double walk-in shower with sliding cubicle door, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.

Stairs rise to the third floor, again with a double glazed sash window to the half landing and opening to the MAIN BEDROOM SUITE. This fantastic space is lovely and light with Velux and dormer window to the front with window seat, stripped board flooring, built-in storage to one side, open display shelving and bookcases to the other. The EN SUITE is open to the bedroom with double walk-in shower with sliding shower door, roll top claw footed bath with shower mixer tap and circular sink set onto a vanity.

To the side of the property there is tarmac driveway which gives access to the rear to two GARAGES and access to lower ground floor basement and stairs to the resdientail accommodation. To the rear of the garages is a private parking area for three cars as well an electric charging point. A low picket fence leads to the rear walled garden which is fabulous space right in the heart of town and yet tucked away and private. There is a patio area and pond to one side - all to be enjoyed with the property.

THE BUSINESS
Having been in the same ownership for the past 19 years, the business is within the heart of the village combining the sale of retail product lines as well as the Post Office counter.

The Post Office remuneration is approximately £75000 per annum.

Turnover for the shop has shown approximately £48000 and net profits of £55000
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STOCK
Any current stock to be purchased at valuation on completion.

INVENTORY
The property is sold with an inventory of trade fixtures, fittings and equipment.

Business hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30 pm and Saturday 9am to 12.30 pm.

Staff
There are five staff members.

Services
Mains electricity, water and gas fired central heating.

Tenure
Freehold.

Council tax band- B


BUSINESS RATES
The property presently benefits from 100% rate relief for business rates under the Small Business Rates Relief Scheme

EPC -D.



 

PLEASE NOTE PLEASE NOTE: Prior to a sale being agreed and solicitors instructed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents to comply with Money Laundering regulations.

We may refer buyers and sellers through our conveyancing panel. It is your decision whether you choose to use this service. Should you decide to use any of these services that we may receive an average referral fee of £100 for recommending you to them. As we provide a regular supply of work, you benefit from a competitive price on a no purchase, no fee basis. (excluding disbursements).

We also refer buyers and sellers to London & Country Mortgages. 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 £250 from them for recommending you to them.

You are not under any obligation to use the services of any of the recommended providers, though should you accept our recommendation the provider is expected to pay us the corresponding Referral Fee.
 

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the award winning estate agents, Sawdye & Harris, at their Teign Valley Office - 01626 852666 Email - chudleigh@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  Read less