Cowling Commercial Property Directory

For Sale By Private Treaty Subject to Contract

SIX BEDROOMED FAMILY HOME WITH B&B / LETTING POTENTIAL AND UNINTERUPTED SEA VIEWS

 Far reaching views over Grunta Beach and beyond!
 6 Bedroomed Victorian property
 Currently used as holiday rental but suitable as family home / B&B
 Off road parking
 Decking / Alfresco dining area with coastal views
 Within popular and favoured North Devon coastal village
 Accommodation over three floors
 Services : All mains connected
 Council Tax Band (TBC)

LOCATION

Woolacombe and Mortehoe villages are situated on the North Devon coast and are famous for their sandy beach.  Incorporating Woolacombe, the village has a static population in the order of 1,600 and lies approximately 14 miles to the north west of the sub-regional centre of Barnstaple and approximately 5 miles to the west of Ilfracombe.

THE SITUATION

Situated on the road connecting Mortehoe and Woolacombe the property sits on the higher side of the road giving uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Coast, Grunta Beach and beyond to Lundy Island.  There are several beaches in the vicinity including Grunta, Woolacombe and Barricane.

THE PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION

Being a semi detached split level Victorian property over three floors with externally rendered elevations under a pitched slate roof.  Many of the rooms have coastal and beach views including the family lounge, dining room and bedrooms.  To take advantage of the views, most of the sea facing rooms have bay windows. Our clients currently holiday rent the premises although have previously lived in the property themselves and utilised part for bed and breakfast trade.  The premises could be easily separated due to its dual access points i.e. private quarters on ground with patrons using the separate side entrance.  In addition to the above there is gravelled off road parking for 3 cars with decked sun terrace above, suitable for alfresco dining, with coastal views.

THE PROPOSAL

Our clients are inviting offers for the freehold interest.

THE BUSINESS

Currently let as a holiday home the owners employ choice cottages as their letting agents, choicecottages.info.  Commanding a high season weekly tariff of £1,850 p/w, the owners estimate an average letting to be £1,000 p/w.  Last season saw a turnover of circa £28,000.

THE INVENTORY

The property is sold with an inventory of trade fixtures, fittings and equipment if sold as a holiday rental / B&B establishment.

VAT

Payable, if applicable, at the prevailing rate.

THE ACCOMMODATION (comprises)

Ground floor double glazed entrance porch with wood effect vinyl floor. Door leading to:-

Hallway with carpet and under stair storage

BEDROOM 1
14’4 x 12’2 (4.35m x 3.70m) Carpet, fitted wardrobes, double glazed bay window, central ceiling rose and coving, fireplace with surround and sea views

BEDROOM 2
14’6 x 11’5 (4.40m x 3.50m) Carpet, double glazed bay window, radiator heating and sea views

BEDROOM 3
11’2 x 10’0 (3.40m x 3.05m) Carpet, radiator heating, double glazing

BEDROOM 4
10’4 x 9’6 (3.15m x 2.90m) Carpet, radiator heating, double glazing, wardrobe

FAMILY SHOWER ROOM
3 piece shower room with electric shower cubicle, wash hand basin, low level w.c., vinyl floor, radiator heating.  External door to rear courtyard.

FIRST FLOOR (with separate side entrance)

Landing / hallway with carpet

FAMILY ROOM / GAMES ROOM
12’10 x 10’1 (3.90m x 3.05m) Laminate floor, double glazed entrance door, timber wainscoting, radiator heating, ceiling coving and boiler cupboard

LOUNGE
15’0 x 14’7 (4.55m 4.45m) Laminate floor, radiator heating, double glazed bay window, part timber wainscoting and sea views

DINING ROOM
14’5 x 12’3 (4.40m x 3.75m) Double glazed bay window, laminate floor, wrought iron fire place with surround, dado rail, ceiling coving and sea views

KITCHEN
Four hob electric oven, grill, extractor fan, sink unit with drainer, vinyl floor, eye and base units with worktops, part tiled walls, plumbing for washing machine and dishwahser

BATHROOM
Timber wainscoting, bath, wash hand basin, low level w.c., electric shower with cubicle, vinyl floor, radiator heating and spot lighting

SECOND FLOOR

Landing with carpet

BEDROOM 5
13’10 x 10’8 (4.20m x 3.25m) Double glazing, laminate floor, radiator heating, coastal views

BEDROOM 6
10’9 x 10’8 (3.25m x 3.25m) Feature window, laminate floor and radiator heating

OUTSIDE
There is gravelled parking to the front side of the property for circa 3 cars.  Steps from this lead to a decked sun terrace overlooking Grunta beach, out to sea and towards Lundy Island.  Opposite the property is a private pathway leading to the coastal pathway, this is currently unused and overgrown.

Commercial Funding

With approaching 30 years experience in the commercial funding sector, Mike Quinn heads up our ‘Sister Company’ Cowling Commercial Finance Limited.  No matter where you purchase a business, or which agent you purchase through, Mike would be happy to discuss any required finance.  For further information, please contact Mike Quinn on 01271 375555.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Cowling Commercial for themselves, and for the Vendors of this property whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1.  The Particulars are set out in general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract.  Prospective purchasers should seek their own professional advice.
2.  All descriptions, dimensions and areas, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3.  No person in the employment of Cowling Commercial has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of Cowling Commercial, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendors.
4.  No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.

PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1993
1.  All measurements are approximate.
2. While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact Cowling Commercial and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. We do our utmost to comply with this Act in full.  However we are also trying to represent our clients’ properties in their high possible light, as such we may use summer photographs to promote some properties.

VIEWING
By strict appointment through the selling Agents, Cowling Commercial, Commercial House, 11 The Strand, Barnstaple, North Devon. EX31 1EU
TEL: (01271) 375555 FAX: (01271) 377674

SURVEY AND VALUATION
Cowling Commercial have an experienced fully qualified Chartered Surveyor who will provide Survey/Valuation and planning and development advice on any business being purchased.  Contact Charlotte Luckett MRICS if you require professional services.