The accommodation briefly comprises:-
Glazed frontage and entrance leading to:-
RETAIL TRADING AREA
With non-slip flooring and an arrangement of retail shelving and refrigeration. Service counter with bespoke units behind. Sink, coffee machine (owned) and microwave. Seating at two circular tables by main window. Through to corridor with access to outside.
GROUND FLOOR STORAGE AREA
Situated behind the main retail area.
SEPARATE CUPBOARD
SEPARATE WC
Door to:-
OUTSIDE
Private yard area.
FIRST FLOOR
SELF-CONTAINED STUDIO HOLIDAY LET
A completely refurbished and brand new unit, which has been appointed to an exceptional standard.
MAIN DOUBLE BEDROOM
With seating area and wall mounted flat screen television.
State of the art EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM with walk-in double power shower, wash hand basin in vanity unit, WC. Tiled floor and walls.
KITCHENETTE AREA
With laminate flooring.
HOUSE ADJOINING SHOP & FRONTING THE SQUARE
MAIN ENTRANCE
Leading to:-
SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM
Character room with large inglenook fireplace and wood burner. Low beam ceiling, laminate flooring. Step up to:-
KITCHEN
With fitted domestic units, sink and drainer. Double electric range and extractor. Tiled floor and walls. Door to outside.
UTILITY ROOM
With oil fired boiler, fitted domestic units and door to outside.
FIRST FLOOR
FAMILY BATHROOM
Bath with shower over, wash hand basin in vanity unit, WC, heated towel rail and timber floor.
LANDING AREA
DOUBLE BEDROOM
Carpeted.
DOUBLE BEDROOM
With fitted wardrobes. Carpeted.
'L' SHAPED DOUBLE BEDROOM
With fitted wardrobe and laminate flooring.
STUDIO/MASTER BEDROOM
Large dual aspect room access via steps with exposed ceiling beam. Wood flooring and fitted wardrobe. Currently used as an art studio, alternatively a master bedroom.
OUTSIDE
Secluded, sheltered courtyard area to the rear of the kitchen, with timber fencing and gate to shop section. Timber lean to structure to front of utility room. Steps up to:-
GARDEN
Raised garden to the rear of the house, laid to lawn with timber fencing and vegetable patch. Shed and log store.
GENERAL INFORMATION
RATEABLE VALUE
2026 List: £8,800. Please note this is not Rates Payable. 100% Small Business Rates Relief will be available to eligible parties. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Billing Authority.
COUNCIL TAX BAND B
SERVICES
Connected to all mains services except gas; oil-fired central heating.
THE BUSINESS
The business is a well supported, thriving village convenience store, offering a wide variety of goods including groceries, fresh bread, fruit and vegetables, frozen foods, and household items together with beers, wines, spirits, newspapers, magazines, snacks, and confectionery. The store sells teas and coffees with a popular seating area to the window. The business is operated by the owners with the help of some part time staffing and is an essential part of daily village life and the hub of the community.
The store operates 7 days a week opening Monday–Friday: 8:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am to 12:00pm.
EPC RATINGS
Whimple Stores ‘D’.
1 The Square ‘E’.
INVENTORY
To include furnishings and equipment as per an inventory to be supplied, but excluding the owners personal effects.
STOCK
Wet and Dry stock in trade will be taken over by the purchaser at valuation on the day of completion.
