6 Bedroom Cottage For Sale

Property description

A RIVERSIDE PROPERTY PROVIDING A SPACIOUS HOME AND BED AND BREAKFAST BUSINESS SITUATED IN THIS DELIGHTFUL VILLAGE. EPC RATING E

DIRECTION
From Totnes, proceed on the A381 towards Kingsbridge and Dartmouth. After about 3 miles enter the village of Harbertonford. Proceed past the church and take left before the bridge into Bow Road. Pound Court will be seen on your right hand side.

SITUATION
Pound Court is situated within the heart of this desirable village of Harbertonford and is only a short drive from Totnes and all its facilities. Harbertonford itself offers an excellent village shop and post office, pub, petrol station, popular church and primary school. The ancient borough of Totnes enjoys a prominent position above the River Dart. The town is one of Devon's gems: full of both colour and character that stems from a rich cultural, historical and archaeological heritage. It is the second oldest borough in England and is full of facilities to include its own hospital, two supermarkets, interesting shops and galleries together with the riverside walks, Guild Hall, Churches and its very own Norman Castle. The railway station links directly with London Paddington and the A38 Devon Expressway is only a short distance away joining it at Buckfastleigh, giving excellent access to Plymouth and northbound Exeter.

DESCRIPTION
Pound Court is a substantial property skilfully converted from a number of former cottages, located at the heart of the village making it an ideal position for a home and income property. Previously the property was used as the Hungry Horse Licensed Restaurant and in more recent years converted and modernised to provide the present configuration and use as a spacious home plus Bed and Breakfast business. The property is arranged in two parts each with separate entrances: The spacious home offers large well-proportioned living accommodation with 2 large reception rooms, study and utility areas, and 3 en- suite first floor bedrooms. The spacious well fitted Kitchen also access and serves the Bed and Breakfast business which has a separate Guests entrance and offers 2 Ground floor En-Suite Bedrooms a Breakfast room and a First Floor En-Suite Bedroom with its own self-contained access.This easily operated business is well regarded with a superb 9.1 /10 rating on booking.com and a number of excellent and very good reviews on tripadvisor.co.uk. The Bed and Breakfast tariff in high season is £84.00 per room, generating a worthwhile income. For those looking to increase the B & B operation the first floor bedrooms could also be offered for letting purposes, making Pound Court a very versatile home and income property, which could suit a variety of needs and therefore can only be fully appreciated with an internal viewing, which is recommended by the agents. For information regarding the bed and breakfast please see the website www.poundcourtcottage.co.ukOf further note is the outside space surrounding the property, which includes a private car park forecourt, at the rear a beautiful garden with decked terrace, level lawns and mature shrubs and conifers. To the side Pound Court has river frontage to the River Harbourne and an attractive deck provides a idilic place to sit and relax or to enjoy the properties riparian fishing rights. Highly recommended South Hams Home and Income Opportunity, Viewing can be arranged via the agents.

The property comprises with approximate measurements:

THE OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
To the front of the property is a large tarmac parking area giving way to the entrance porch with solid African hardwood, partially glazed front door opening to the entrance hall.

ENTRANCE HALL
Large and generous hall with wall mounted lights. Stairs with African hardwood newel post with spindle and hand balustrade rising to the first floor with attractive stained, opaque glazed leaded window at half landing level. Door opening to under stair storage cupboard. Solid African hardwood double doors open to the sitting room.

SITTING ROOM - 22' 3'' x 16' 5'' (6.78m x 5.00m)
Dual aspect room with fully glazed French doors opening to the dining room and two sets of African hardwood framed windows overlooking the front of the property. Partially revealed natural Devon stone work to the corners of the room. Natural Devon stone fireplace with slate hearth and with double fronted wood burning stove also featured in the dining room. Recessed spotlights to the ceiling. Attractive hexagonal floor tiles.

DINING ROOM - 21' 0'' x 10' 6'' (6.40m x 3.20m)
Large windows and French doors opening to and overlooking the garden. Fully vaulted roof with large glazed section. Exposed Devon stone work to one wall. Good quality pine effect laminate flooring. Door opening to the kitchen.

KITCHEN - 21' 10'' x 10' 6'' (6.65m x 3.20m)
Spacious well equipped kitchen with window overlooking the garden. Partially vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlights and conservation roof light. Floor and wall mounted Moffett cupboards with roll edges work surfaces over. Small butlers sink and double stainless steel sink with drainer. Rangemaster double oven, four burner, hot plate and griddle with extractor hood over.(This also serves the Bed and Breakfast).

STUDY
spotlights to the vaulted ceiling. Dual aspect with windows to the river and front of the property. Large work station and wall mounted shelving.

LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM
Arrangement of floor and wall mounted cupboards with roll edged work surfaces. Stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer set over and tiled surrounds. Spaces and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier. Space for an upright fridge/freezer. gas fired central heating and hot water boiler. Large airing cupboard with slatted shelving and housing the pressurized hot water cylinder. Stable type door with the upper section having partial glazing opening to the rear garden. Further door opening to:

STORE/WC
Wall mounted shelving. Opaque glazed window. Pedestal wash hand basin. W.C.

Stairs rise from the ground floor to the first floor landing.

BEDROOM ONE - 14' 1'' x 13' 5'' (4.29m x 4.09m)
Dual aspect room with casement windows to the front and rear of the property. Fully vaulted ceiling with revealed beams. Large built-in storage wardrobes.

BATHROOM
Casement window to the front of the property. Natural wooden ceiling with recessed spotlights. Bath with wooden side panel and multi paned scissor action shower screen. Wall mounted shower control. Pedestal wash hand basin. Mirror fronted medicine cabinet and shaver socket. W.C.

BEDROOM TWO - 10' 10'' x 10' 2'' (3.30m x 3.10m)
Fully vaulted ceiling with revealed beams. window overlooking the front.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Fully tiled cubicle with wall mounted electric shower. Pedestal wash hand basin with shaver socket and light over. Extractor fan. W.C..

BEDROOM THREE - 13' 6'' x 10' 6'' (4.11m x 3.20m)
Casement window overlooking the front of the property. Vaulted ceiling.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Shower cubicle with Monsoon rose and hand held shower attachment. Extractor fan to the wall. Recessed spotlights to the ceiling. Enamel towel drying radiator. W.C.

THE BED AND BREAKFAST

GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE LOBBY AND HALLWAY
Tiled flooring

BREAKFAST ROOM - 14' 7'' x 10' 6'' (4.44m x 3.20m)
Dual aspect with casement windows overlooking the river and rear garden. Covers for 6 guests at separate tables.

GUEST BEDROOM FOUR - 11' 9'' x 16' 5'' (3.58m x 5.00m)
TWIN bedded room, bay window with seat overlooking the front approach. Wood laminate flooring. Painted and natural Devon stonework to the walls. Large Inglenook fireplace with alcove. Pendant light to the ceiling.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Fully tiles cubicle with hand held shower, overhead shower rose and wall mounted shower control. Pedestal wash hand basin with shaver socket and light over. Two dual fuel towel drying radiators. Extractor fan. WC.

GUEST BEDROOM FIVE - 9' 6'' x 13' 5'' (2.89m x 4.09m)
DOUBLE bedded room with period fireplace with copper bell flue. Revealed natural stonework to one wall. Slate flagstone flooring. Panoramic window overlooking the river. Wall mounted lights. Pendant light to the ceiling.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Ceramic oval wash hand basin set onto a vanity surface with wall mounted back lit mirror over. Extractor fan and light to the wall. Tiled flooring. Archway opens through to the shower cubicle with body roses and hand held shower attachment and overhead Monsoon rose. Two dual fuel enamel towel drying radiators.

External staircase rises to:

FIRST FLOOR HALLWAY
Door opening into storage cupboard. Revealed beams to the vaulted ceiling.

GUEST BEDROOM ONE - 13' 8'' x 9' 2'' (4.16m x 2.79m)
Double Room. Fully vaulted ceiling with revealed beams. Casement windows overlooking the front of the property. Door opening to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Fully tiled cubicle with wall mounted electric shower control. Pedestal wash hand basin with shaver socket and light over. Extractor fan. W.C.

OUTSIDE
To the rear of the property is a decked dining terrace giving way to the main garden which has well established plants and shrubs and has post and rail fencing together with natural stone walls to the boundary. There is a folly built into the stone wall running adjacent to the river. To the far end of the garden two steps rise to a further decked area with steps descending to the river bank. Pound Court does not own the river bank but has riparian rights to it and there is no public access to this area.

RATEABLE VALUE
£3000. The property will be eligible for small business rates relief, currently a 100% exemption.Council Tax band C

LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Hams District CouncilFollaton HousePlymouth RoadTotnesDevonTQ9 5NETel: 01803 861234www.southhams.gov.uk www.landregistry.co.uk

THE BUSINESS
The business is successfully operated on a Bed and Breakfast Basis throughout the year. Accounts will be made available to interested parties after viewing. For further information please contact the agents

INVENTORY
To include furnishings and equipment as per an inventory to be supplied, but excluding the owners personal effects.