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Unique Home And Income Potential For Sale

Dulverton, Somerset, UK
Asking Price:
£350,000
Turnover:
Not applicable
Net Profit:
Not applicable

A rare and versatile home and income opportunity located approximately one mile from Dulverton town centre, enjoying attractive views over the River Barle, surrounding woodland and farmland within a sheltered river valley. This freehold property combines spacious residential accommodation with substantial ground floor commercial space, offering excellent flexibility for a wide range of business or lifestyle uses, subject to any necessary planning consent.

Owned by the current vendor since 1983 and now offered for sale due to genuine retirement, the property most recently operated as a bakery and presents an ideal opportunity for owner-occupiers, small businesses or investors seeking a unique live/work property in an attractive Exmoor location.

SERVICES
All mains connected.

VAT
We understand that our client has not opted to charge VAT. All interested parties should make their own enquiries of HMRC.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.

RATEABLE VALUE
£5,900 UBR. As of April 2026, the Uniform Business Rate (UBR) multipliers are 43.2p in the pound for properties with a Rateable Value below £51,000 and 48.0p for properties at £51,000 or above.
The Rateable Value has been obtained from the Valuation Office Agency at the time these details were prepared. Prospective occupiers should verify the current Rateable Value and multiplier with the Valuation Office Agency or via the GOV.UK website.
Small Business Rate Relief (up to 100%) may apply for properties with a Rateable Value below £12,000, subject to eligibility and local authority assessment.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
C

LEGAL ADVICE
We strongly recommend that a buyer takes independent legal advice and instructs solicitors to act on their behalf. Each party bears their own legal costs unless otherwise stated.

PLANNING
It is the responsibility of the proposed buyer to satisfy for themselves independently that their intended use complies with existing planning permission by contacting the local council planning department. The cost of any change of planning use is the buyer’s responsibility.

Property Information

Property:

Freehold

Living Accommodation:

The first floor comprises a spacious open-plan apartment including:

Open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining area

Two bedrooms

Bathroom/WC

Covered veranda accessed from the lounge and dining area with views over the River Barle

Eaves storage throughout

The apartment benefits from oil-fired radiator central heating and a Calor gas fire with brick surround.

Location:

Situated just outside Dulverton, a vibrant town known as the Southern Gateway to Exmoor National Park and headquarters of the Exmoor National Park Authority. The area attracts walkers, cyclists and tourists throughout the year and offers a strong local community with independent retailers and amenities.

Premises Details:

The ground floor provides flexible commercial accommodation, comprising:

Private workshop area of approximately 580 sq ft

Former bakery and store area extending to approximately 750 sq ft

Boiler room

Staff cloakroom

The layout is suitable for a range of commercial, workshop or office uses, subject to planning consent.

Size in square feet:
Ground floor commercial: approximately 1,330 sq ftResidential accommodation above
Planning Consent:

Existing mixed-use building
Prospective buyers to make their own planning enquiries

Energy Performance Rating:
D

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:

Potential to reconfigure or expand commercial use on the ground floor

Scope to reintroduce retail, food production, office or workshop uses

Potential to let either the residential or commercial elements separately, subject to permissions

Competition / Market:

Limited direct competition for mixed-use live/work properties in this location.

Reasons for selling:

Genuine retirement sale