Town centre retail premises with separate residential accommodation above, occupying a visible frontage position in Ford Street, close to the established retail area within the ancient market town of Moretonhampstead on the edge of Dartmoor. Grade II listed and offered freehold with vacant possession. All mains services are connected,

SUMMARY A freehold town centre property occupying a visible frontage position on Ford Street within Moretonhampstead.

The property comprises a ground floor retail unit with direct frontage to the street, together with separately accessed residential accommodation arranged above.

The ground floor premises are offered to the market for continued retail use or other appropriate main town centre use, subject to any necessary consents. The residential accommodation above is described as an existing ancillary element of the overall building and is accessed independently.

The property is Grade II listed and situated within the Moretonhampstead Conservation Area. 

LOCATION 7 Ford Street occupies a central position within Moretonhampstead, a well-known Dartmoor town serving the local community and surrounding rural hinterland.

Ford Street forms part of the town's commercial core, with a mix of independent shops, service providers and other town centre premises nearby. The property is therefore well placed for a continued active ground floor use appropriate to its position within the settlement.

Moretonhampstead lies within Dartmoor National Park and is accessible to Exeter, Newton Abbot and the A38. 

ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor
Retail sales area
Ancillary circulation space
WC

Upper Floor
Separately accessed residential accommodation above

Floor Areas
Ground Floor retail premises extending to approximately 41.2 sq m (444 sq ft).
First floor residential accommodation extending to approximately 58.4 sq m (628.2 sq ft).
Total approximate internal floor area 99.6 sq m (1,072 sq ft).

All measurements are approximate and provided for guidance only.

The property is a Grade II listed building arranged over ground and upper floors.

At ground floor level, the property provides a self-contained retail unit with frontage onto Ford Street. The accommodation includes the principal sales area together with ancillary circulation space and WC facilities.

The upper part of the building provides existing residential accommodation, accessed separately from the side passageway. This element is not the focus of the present marketing and is included here for factual completeness only.

The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession.
 

KEY FACTS FOR BUYERS TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession. Please note the property is Grade II Listed and sits within the town's Conservation Area. There is no parking with the property.

More information on the Listing Entry can be viewed here -
Historic England Listing Entry for 7 Ford Street

COUNCIL TAX - Band A

BUSINESS RATES
Description - Shop & Premises
Rateable Value - £2950 - Effective 1st April 2026.

Small business rates relief may be available on the retail area.

EPC Rating C

SERVICES
The property has electric, water and drainage connected.

BROADBAND
Superfast Broadband is available but for more information please click on the following link -Open Reach Broadband

MOBILE COVERAGE
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AML REGULATIONS AND REFERRAL FEES 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 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 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.

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.

To comply with UK Anti Money Laundering legislation, we are required to complete ID verification checks on all sellers and buyers and to apply ongoing monitoring until the transaction ends. Whilst this is the responsibility of Sawdye & Harris, we may use the services of an external AML to verify Clients' identity and there is a non-refundable charge of £30 plus VAT per person. This is not a credit check so it will have no effect on your credit history. 

THE DIGITAL MARKETS, COMPETITION AND CONSUMERS ACT 2024, All measurements, floorplans, and land plans are provided for illustrative purposes only and are approximate. Measurements are quoted in imperial with metric equivalents, for general guidance only. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, these sales particulars must not be relied upon, and all details should be confirmed by the buyer's solicitor or surveyor. Sawdye & Harris has not tested any services, systems, or appliances and no guarantee can be given regarding their condition or working order. Photographs are for marketing purposes only. Fixtures and fittings shown may not be included unless specifically stated. Some items may be available by separate negotiation. 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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At Sawdye & Harris, we are committed to full compliance with this legislation. The information contained in this brochure is provided in good faith, based on details supplied by the seller and/or sourced from publicly available data such as HM Land Registry.

Please note:
* All information should be verified by the buyer's solicitor as part of the conveyancing process.
* Descriptions, property details, and material facts are provided as accurately as possible but are not guaranteed and should not be relied upon as statements of fact.
* Any legal rights, boundaries, or planning permissions should be confirmed via your legal adviser.

If there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property. 

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the award winning estate agents, Sawdye & Harris, at their High Moor Office - 01647 441104 or Dartmoor Office - 01364 652652 Email - hello@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