A beautiful Georgian converted millhouse, built around 1780, now a highly successful 5 en-suite bedroomed guest house. This business trades with an income of somewhere twice its size due to the high standard of accommodation on offer, demand and without the need for staff. Located in Dulverton, Somerset, one of the South West’s most picturesque ‘chocolate box’ towns and being in the very heart of this lovely community. Operating only 7/8 months per year and benefitting from being able to operate a tearoom, with outdoor & indoor seating. Due to owners’ lifestyle choice, this is not currently being utilised. The owners’ ground floor one bedroom accommodation is sumptuous, it has ample private parking & a large garden
The guesthouse is situated in the very heart of the perennially busy town of Dulverton which is known as the ‘Jewel’ in the crown of Somerset and lies within Exmoor National Park. The Town is a popular tourist destination and benefits from a ‘chocolate box’ quaint feel which makes it highly desirable. The town offers a friendly thriving local community, with its own community shop, post office, town hall, 3 lovely pubs and 4 restaurants offering a good range of meals. With convenient bus and road links connecting all parts of the West country and only 25 minutes to the coast.
The business is successfully owner operated and is easily operated, generating an income similar to a guest house twice its size due to the high standard of accommodation on offer, demand and without the need for staff. We, the agents, feel that with the tearoom being reintroduced, a substantial additional income could be generated and by trading more months of the year, the already impressive income could be increased. Actual trading accounts will be made available following a formal successful viewing.
Accommodation comprises
Entrance over a pretty courtyard to the front of the house, through double door into
Vestibule
This lovely entrance space has tiled flooring for easy maintenance and is mainly used for the guests to hang up their boots and jackets from a long walk. Door to
Inner hallway
A stylish hallway with several consul tables, comfortable seating, wall mounted mirror, wall art and an ornate crystal chandelier.
Dining area 1
4.87m x 4.71m
A substantial room with six tables and chairs for approx. 12 covers together with feature fireplace, ceiling and wall mounted lighting and archway to
Dining area 2
6.74m x 1.67m
A beautiful oak beamed extension with an additional three tables, chairs and double doors to the front courtyard. (this would have been the entrance for the indoor tea rooms)
Cloak room
Just off the inner hallway is a guest toilet with WC and separate spacious handwash facility.
Kitchen
4.85m x 4.62m
A commercial kitchen which benefits from light and open space together with windows and glazed door to the side. The kitchen is comprehensively equipped for the guest house and tearoom, should one wish to take advantage of this.
A sweeping beautiful Georgian oak staircase to
1st Floor
Hallway landing
A very large open space with a desk 1 chair, bookcase with available books for the guests, large wall mounted and doors
Letting accommodation
All rooms have recently been refurbished and individually decorated to a very high standard. They all feature contemporary bedside tables, chest of drawers and wardrobes furniture and all installed with impressive en-suite facilities. All rooms benefit from comfortable seating, hairdryer, flat screen free view TV, Free Wi-Fi, hospitality tray along with modern German electric heating with individual controllers & thermostats.
Room 1
A lovely large family room with a Queen size bed, single bed and an en-suite comprising of a shower, WC , heated towel rail, shaver light/point, and wash hand basin, with window to front.
Room 2
A comfortable twin room with two single beds and a feature Georgian fireplace, with an en-suite comprising of a shower, WC , heated towel rail, shaver light/point, and wash hand basin, with window to front.
Bedroom 3
A standard double with a feature Georgian fire place, a Queen size bed and an en-suite comprising of a shower, WC , towel rail, shaver light/point, and wash hand basin, with window to the rear, overlooking the garden.
Bedroom 4
A standard double with a Queen size bed and an en-suite comprising of a shower, WC , heated towel rail, shaver light/point, and wash hand basin, with window to the rear, overlooking the garden.
Linen room
A large room with ample shelving for all linen, cleaning and tea & coffee products. At one side of the room is a hand wash basin and on the other side of the dividing wall is a WC and window to side of the property.
2nd Floor
Bedroom 5
A junior suite with Queen size bed, single bed , lounge area with comfortable seating and an en-suite comprising of a bath with a shower, WC , towel rail, shaver light/point, and wash hand basin, with window to the rear, overlooking the garden.
Bedroom 6
A single room with a single bed and but no en-suite. This room has a Velux window to rear and is used in connection with room 5 as an additional add on room. (This room has been used previously for family members)
Owners accommodation
This is ideally situated on the ground floor and benefits from a large double bedroom, lounge and a bathroom facility comprising of a shower, WC , towel rail, shaver light/point, and wash hand basin. Not only can you access this from the ground floor Inner hallway, but it also has its own private entrance leading directly to the garden.
Outside
To the front of the property is a large, gravelled courtyard which previously had many tables and chairs for the tea room and benefits from a smaller garden, a stunning water feature in the form of a leat running through the area. There is a vehicle access to this courtyard and could be used for additional parking.
To the rear of the property is a communal garden with 5 other residents but it is hardly ever used. These gardens are maintained by a management company and are both tranquil and beautiful with mature planting, trees and lovely borders.
At the far end of the garden is a gate and bridge leading over the Leat to the car park. Town Mills has five private designated parking spaces.
To the rear of the property, which is accessed from the front of the property, is a good-sized area with two large timber buildings/workshops. One is a smaller shed and the other would make for an ideal workshop, bike store or just for general storage.
Fixtures and fittings
All trade fixtures and fittings except for our vendor’s private inventory will be included in this sale. A full inventory will be provided prior to exchange of contracts. All stock will be sold at valuation on completion. No testing of these fixtures or any appliance has been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial.
Services
Electricity, water and drainage are all connected. No testing of these services has been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial.
Business rates:
Please make enquiries on the local valuation website (VOA) at www.voa.gov.uk
(currently there is no business rates payable because of the low rateable value)
Viewings:
All viewings and enquiries are to be made through the agents, Ware Commercial.
