Property description
DESCRIPTION A fantastic location for a centrally located shop with large picture windows on the ground floor. Currently being used as a retail premises, known as Foxgloves. There is separate side access to the first and second floors, as well as additional access internally from the shop to the upper parts of the building. The residential upper parts provide three/four bedrooms with bathroom, WC, kitchen and two reception rooms.
This is a superb and somewhat rare opportunity to purchase a substantial shop in the heart of the popular Dartmoor town of Ashburton. With residential accommodation which could be occupied by the owner or let separately. This would make a superb lifestyle business or investment if so desired. Being Grade II Listed, the property benefits from some period features, including exposed stone walls and fireplaces.
As there is separate access off West Street, the residential accommodation on the first and second floors can be entirely self contained and separately let if so desired. Alternatively, given that there is an internal door from the ground floor retails accommodation, the upper parts of the building could be habited by and occupier seeking to run their own business, whilst living above the shop.
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.
GROUND FLOOR Glazed front door into the 'L' shaped shop area, currently laid out with an additional store room to the rear. We understand that this was formally two rooms but has since been opened up to provide good window frontage to West Street, as well as a further window to the rear.
An internal door leads to the staircase and the residential upper parts of the building.
To the corner of the ground floor retail space, there is a useful store, with steps leading down into the cellar.
Carpeted stairs rise to:
FIRST FLOOR With sash window to the rear elevation, with lovely exposed stone walls. Entrance door to the apartment on the inner landing.
BEDROOM FOUR 14' 3" x 10' (4.34m x 3.05m) Sash window to the front elevation with views towards the centre of the town.
INNER LANDING With open under stairs storage space. Archway leading to:
LIVING ROOM/ RECEPTION ROOM 14' 11" x 11' (4.55m x 3.35m) maximum Exposed stone and brick fireplace. Sash window to the front elevation with views to the town.
KITCHEN 10' 11" x 10' 10" (3.33m x 3.3m) maximum Sash window to the rear elevation with views to the rear. Fitted with a basic kitchen comprising single sink unit with drainer, cupboard under, space for fridge and a further range of units. Open shelving a cupboard to either side of the cast iron fireplace.
WC/CLOAKROOM Window to the rear elevation, WC, wall mounted hand washbasin.
Carpeted stairs rise to the:
SECOND FLOOR LANDING Lovely and light with X level roof light window to the rear elevation. Electric heater. Loft hatch access (potential for conversion, subject to planning and listed building consents).
BEDROOM ONE 14' 5" x 10' 0" (4.39m x 3.05m) maximum Sash window to the front elevation with views across the town.
BEDROOM TWO 14' 7" x 9' (4.44m x 2.74m) maximum Sash window to the front elevation with views across the town.
BEDROOM THREE 14' 1" x 13' (4.29m x 3.96m) maximum (including lobby) Two windows to the rear elevation with lovely views.
SERVICES Mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage. The water supply is metered and there is a separately metered electrical supply to the residential accommodation.
TENURE The property is available freehold with vacant possession. Please note that stock at valuation is in addition to the sale price if so desired.
COUNCIL TAX We understand that this property is in band for council tax purposes.
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the award winning estate agents, Sawdye & Harris, at their Dartmoor Office - 01364 652304
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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