This property offers the flexibility of combining a home and two businesses but could very easily be adapted (subject to any necessary change of use) to become completely residential or to down-scale one side of the business and continue with only one aspect (e.g. a Bed and breakfast only or bakery and café only).
The property is currently run as a successful B&B with a cafe and bakery on the ground floor.
The possibilities of changing the business model exist as the ground floor could easily be adapted to several other uses, whilst retaining the letting rooms.
The owner's accommodation is on the top floor, currently providing a large bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and lovely views across the town to the nearby countryside, with a spacious living room and large bathroom.
The first floor has letting rooms, two large doubles, and a small double/single room, all with en suite facilities, a customer w.c. for the cafe, a utility cupboard, and an office/store.
On the ground floor, there is a separate entrance to the house/B&B which opens into a hallway, off which there are doors to the café, kitchen, and a reception room leading to a dining room/lounge.
The café has a large window frontage to the road and a separate customer entrance. Behind the cafe is the commercial kitchen which is equipped for the business. An external back door leads to a small courtyard where there is a small storage shed.
The property has been well maintained under the current ownership with a large number of hand-made replacement windows, some new bathroom fittings, and complete redecoration throughout. The decor is colorful, quirky, and fun in public areas and traditional with Georgian/Victorian colors in the letting rooms. There is gas central heating throughout.
Whilst not Listed, the property is in a conservation area situated very close to the center of town with plenty of footfall.
Colyton is a pretty and historic town with a village feel with a range of local facilities including a health center, library, butcher`s, café/bakery, convenience stores, fish and chip shop, pubs, tea rooms, a garden center, and a variety of small shops and services. The beautiful Norman Church is the center point of the town, which is most famous for the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion. On the edge of the town is the Seaton tramway station which operates services throughout the summer along the Axe Estuary, linking Colyton and Seaton, which is very popular with tourists. The nearby Colyton Grammar School is another draw for the area as the school consistently appears in the top 10 Grammar Schools in the country. The Jurassic Coast and pretty harbor at Axmouth are just 2 miles away, with the seaside resort of Lyme Regis to the east, just 7 miles, and Sidmouth to the west just under 11 miles.
The accommodation (all measurements approximate) comprises:
All rooms are fitted with up-to-date smoke alarms and fire doors.
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE
Wooden paneled front door with fan light above, into the small lobby. Gas meter. Multi-pane glazed door into
HALL
Fire alarm (unit) and bell. Turning staircase. Under stairs storage. Radiator. Doors to restaurant, kitchen, and reception rooms. Emergency fire alarm.
CAFE - 5.28m (17'4") x 5.25m (17'3") Into Bay
Two wooden, single-glazed, bay windows to the front with a central door. Fitted bar/counter. Various items of café furniture are included in the sale (detailed list TBC). Six hanging ceiling lights and six picture lights. Radiator. Door to
KITCHEN - 4.77m (15'8") x 3.5m (11'6") Max
L-shaped room. Double-glazed, double opener window to side. Half-glazed door leading to outside courtyard area. Stainless steel sink with double drainer. Small wall-mounted wash hand basin. Variety of chillers, stainless steel countertops, and equipment included (detailed list TBC). Dishwasher. Electricity consumer unit.
RECEPTION ROOM ONE - 3.83m (12'7") x 3.37m (11'1") Plus Bay
Single glazed bay window to front. Open fireplace with tiled hearth and ornate timber surround and mantle (not in use). Half wall paneling. Radiator. One step up to
RECEPTION ROOM TWO - 2.76m (9'1") x 2.64m (8'8")
Single glazed sash window to rear. Full-height wall panelling. Concealed cupboard housing wall-mounted Ideal Logic gas-fired boiler, electric meters, and water tank.
BOILER/UTILITY ROOM - 2.82m (9'3") x 1.7m (5'7")
Wall-mounted Ideal Logic gas-fired boiler. Single glazed sash window to rear. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Three fridge/freezers. Electricity consumer unit.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Smoke alarm, emergency fire alarm. Electricity consumer unit. Stairs rise to the top floor.
LAUNDRY CUPBOARD - 1.4m (4'7") x 0.96m (3'2")
Plumbing for washing machine. Pedestal wash hand basin. Air vent. Shelving.
CLOAKROOM - 2.36m (7'9") x 1.46m (4'9")
For use by restaurant customers. Run of work surface with inset wash hand basin and cupboards below. W.C. Extractor fan.
LETTING BEDROOM ONE - 4.19m (13'9") Max x 3.97m (13'0")
Single glazed bay window to front. TV point. Radiator. Door to
EN SUITE - 2.93m (9'7") x 2m (6'7")
Single glazed window to rear. Fitted with a white suite comprising a large walk-in shower, w.c., and pedestal wash hand basin. Ladder style radiator. Vinyl flooring.
LETTING BEDROOM TWO - 4.1m (13'5") x 3.46m (11'4")
Single glazed bay window to front. Period fireplace (not in use). TV point. Radiator. Door to
EN SUITE - 2.48m (8'2") x 2.35m (7'9")
Fitted with a white suite comprising a corner shower cubicle fitted with a Triton electric shower pedestal wash hand basin and w.c. Extractor fan. Ladder style radiator. Vinyl flooring.
LETTING BEDROOM THREE - 3.78m (12'5") x 2.89m (9'6") Into Bay
Single glazed bay window to rear. TV point. Radiator. Sliding door to
EN SUITE - 1.91m (6'3") x 0.66m (2'2")
Fitted with a white suite comprising a shower cubicle with Bristan electric shower, w.c. with integrated wash hand basin. Extractor fan. Vinyl flooring.
OFFICE/STORE - 3.51m (11'6") x 3.07m (10'1")
Steps down from landing. Two single-glazed windows, one to each side. Telephone point & TV point. Restricted ceiling height. Smoke alarm.
SECOND FLOOR
Private lockable fire door into:
LIVING/DINING ROOM - 5.06m (16'7") x 4.45m (14'7")
Two double-glazed Velux windows to the front, with views over the rooftops to the church tower and beautiful Devon countryside. TV and telephone points. Store cupboard housing electricity consumer unit. Radiator. Double doors to Bedroom and door to
BATHROOM - 3.05m (10'0") x 2m (6'7")
Double-glazed Velux window to rear. Fitted with a white suite comprising a large walk-in shower, pedestal wash hand basin, and w.c. PVC shower wall panels to all walls. Vinyl flooring. Ladder style radiator.
BEDROOM - 5.34m (17'6") x 5.2m (17'1")
Two windows to the rear and two Velux roof lights to the front. Fabulous room with a vaulted ceiling. Range of wardrobes included in the sale. Hatch to loft storage above the lounge. Radiator. Painted floorboards.
OUTSIDE
A door from the kitchen leads out to a small courtyard area where there is a gate for pedestrian access to Bulls Court. There is a small shed suitable for bin storage.
SERVICES
All main services are connected. Water is metered.
BROADBAND
Broadband availability at this location can be checked through:
COUNCIL TAX/BUSINESS RATES
Business rates apply to the lettings and restaurant part of the premises. However, 100% relief is available if owners have only one property. The flat is subject to council tax and is rated Band A.
NON-DOMESTIC EPC RATING - D
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The property is not listed but is in a conservation area. The current owners run a successful café/bakery and B&B. It may be possible to obtain a change of use to fully residential - please enquire with the East Devon Planning Dept.
Each floor has a separate electricity fuse board and is fitted with smoke detectors, fire alarms, and emergency lighting. Under the current ownership, the property has been extensively modernized and renovated. The majority of the rear windows have been replaced.
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