Splendid Period Property Presently With A1 Use For Sale

Business description

A splendid period property at the end of the hustle and bustle of the main shopping street through Tavistock. The business presently has A1 use but could potentially be used as an office or restaurant or hot food take away sunbject to planning. This property is made up of several units that could be split from the deeds in the form of a one bedroom granny annexe, three bedroom apartment, the retail area and also a large garage which has potential to create a building plot.
This is a wondeful opportunity to purchase the freehold of this property that has for a number of years been trading as the Mayflower Gallery. The owners are not selling the business and the property is available with vacant possession. This property would appeal to many end users with many variables as to what any new purchaser may choose to do. No.21 West Street is situated in a secondary retail area of Tavistock but still achieves a good level of footfall from the south west end of the town. West Street is known by many as the main shopping street for the town and is to be sold with vacant possession. The retail on the ground floor has an A1 use and there is an internal staircase and also an external staircase that gives access to the accommodation above.

SITUATION
Tavistock is a thriving market town situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and was voted top of the list of a 120 market towns in 2004 in a survey run by the council for the protection of rural England in its countryside character campaign based on retaining its individuality and distictiveness, architecture, sense of history, thriving shops and businesses and above all a community spirit. Tavistock has a good range of shopping facilities and a full range of schools plus a community college and a renowned public school Kelly College including preparatory school for children up to the ages of 12 and 13. Tavistock also has recreational facilities to include golf courses, cricket, rugby and tennis clubs and all indoor sports. There are several scenic walks in and around the town and a cross channel ferry service to Roscoff and Britanny and British Rail inter city service to London, Bristol and the north and Cornwall within 15 miles.

THE MAIN PROPERTY
The front of the property we understand was built in the late 1700's and the rear of the property we believe was built in the early 1600's. The property reflects the wealth of the town during the copper boom of that period. West Street is in a conservation area and this fine property would once have been a high status town house. This is a three storey property with accommodation above and in the roof void. The property has a pitch roof and inside has many of its original features.

RETAIL
In total the retail area measures 80.4 sq m that sits on two levels and is of a good size. The main retail area which is accessed off West Street measures 41.8 sq m and is all on the same level. In addition there is a further retail area on a separate level used as the art gallery that goes down approximately five steps and measures 35.5 sq m.

Off the main retail area is a door giving access to the outside area and there is also the internal staircase in this area to the three bedroom residential accommodation above.

The ground floor does not presently have central heating but does have night storage heaters but the upstairs accommodation has central heating.

THE ACCOMMODATION (all measurements are approximate)

FIRST FLOOR LANDING AREA
Access to

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM
3.7m x 5.3m
This is an open plan room with fireplace and two double glazed windows overlooking West Street. Off the lounge

BATHROOM
Airing cupboard. Panel bath with shower over, toilet and sink.

Off the landing is the

KITCHEN
3.6m x 2.3m
This is a kitchen and breakfast room with gas cooker and all other modern appliances and is of a good size. Double glazed window overlooking the garden to the rear. There is an external staircase giving a separate access to this accommodation which comes in through the rear garden should one wish to let separately.

SECOND FLOOR
Here there are three bedrooms accessed off the landing.

BEDROOM ONE
2.7m x 5.4m
This is a double bedroom with built in wardrobes, storage space and attractive exposed beams. Dormer double glazed window.

BEDROOM TWO
This is a single bedroom with Velux windows that is presently used as an office.

BEDROOM THREE
Another small single bedroom with built in cupboards. Velux window.

OUTSIDE
From the retail area you enter the yard area that gives access to the

DETACHED ONE BEDROOM GRANNY ANNEXE
This could be potentially be sold off separately and would require a right of way over the rear garden. There is a delightful courtyard which has a patio ideal for al fresco dining. Down a few steps there is a lawn area with apple tree and is bordered with shrubs and plants. At the bottom of the garden is the garage that is accessed from the lane to the rear.

GARAGE
35.7 sq m
This garage has potential to be demolished and rebuilt as a two/three bedroom dwelling (subject to the necessary planning consents) the adjoining land owner has recently made a start on a building plot to create a two/three bedroom dwelling.

RATEABLE VALUE
This is presently showing as of 2010 is £12,500 pa. The vendors presently have a hardship allowance thus reducing the business rates even further than guided.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Living accommodation:

IRST FLOOR LANDING AREA Access to LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 3.7m x 5.3m This is an open plan room with fireplace and two double glazed windows overlooking West Street. Off the lounge BATHROOM Airing cupboard. Panel bath with shower over, toilet and sink. Off the landing is the KITCHEN 3.6m x 2.3m This is a kitchen and breakfast room with gas cooker and all other modern appliances and is of a good size. Double glazed window overlooking the garden to the rear. There is an external staircase giving a separate access to this accommodation which comes in through the rear garden should one wish to let separately. SECOND FLOOR Here there are three bedrooms accessed off the landing. BEDROOM ONE 2.7m x 5.4m This is a double bedroom with built in wardrobes, storage space and attractive exposed beams. Dormer double glazed window. BEDROOM TWO This is a single bedroom with Velux windows that is presently used as an office. BEDROOM THREE Another small single bedroom with built in cupboards. Velux window. OUTSIDE From the retail area you enter the yard area that gives access to the DETACHED ONE BEDROOM GRANNY ANNEXE This could be potentially be sold off separately and would require a right of way over the rear garden. There is a delightful courtyard which has a patio ideal for al fresco dining. Down a few steps there is a lawn area with apple tree and is bordered with shrubs and plants. At the bottom of the garden is the garage that is accessed from the lane to the rear. GARAGE 35.7 sq m This garage has potential to be demolished and rebuilt as a two/three bedroom dwelling (subject to the necessary planning consents) the adjoining land owner has recently made a

Location:

Tavistock is a thriving market town situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and was voted top of the list of a 120 market towns in 2004 in a survey run by the council for the protection of rural England in its countryside character campaign based on retaining its individuality and distictiveness, architecture, sense of history, thriving shops and businesses and above all a community spirit. Tavistock has a good range of shopping facilities and a full range of schools plus a community college and a renowned public school Kelly College including preparatory school for children up to the ages of 12 and 13. Tavistock also has recreational facilities to include golf courses, cricket, rugby and tennis clubs and all indoor sports. There are several scenic walks in and around the town and a cross channel ferry service to Roscoff and Britanny and British Rail inter city service to London, Bristol and the north and Cornwall within 15 miles.