Higher Bowden Holiday Cottages Dartmouth, Devon

Higher Bowden Holiday Cottages Dartmouth, Devon

Higher Bowden Holiday Cottages, Dartmouth Devon, TQ6 0LH Blackpool Sands 1 mile Dartmouth 4 miles the M5 motorway 35 miles Exeter 40 miles (all distances are approximate) Delightful cottage complex in the picturesque South Hams with established and profitable business approximately 1 mile from the south Devon Coast and the award winning beach of Blackpool Sands. 4 bedroom owners farmhouse 8 holiday cottages rated either 4* or 5* Gold Visit England Leisure complex with swimming pool, sauna, gym and games room Outdoor tennis court Stone barn used as art loft and laundry, suitable for further development STPP Gardens and grounds extending to approximately 5.26 acres (2.1 hectares) savills.co.uk Savills Exeter The Forum, Barnfield Road, Exeter EX1 1QR Martin Rogers Exeter Hotels and Leisure 01392 455749 mrogers@savills.com Sarah-Jane Bingham-Chick Savills South Hams 01548 800462 sjchick@savills.com James Greenslade Exeter Hotels and Leisure 01392 455719 jgreenslade@savills.com

Location Higher Bowden Farm Cottages are located in the delightful rolling hills of the South Hams, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, around 1 mile from the award winning beach of Blackpool Sands. Exeter and the M5 motorway are approximately 40 and 35 miles away respectively. The South Hams is a popular tourist destination in Devon, drawing people year round with its stunning countryside and picturesque villages. Nearby is the pretty port town of Dartmouth, with the Dart marina and the Britannia Royal Naval College. Also within striking distance is the English Riviera and Dartmoor National Park. There are a multitude of attractions in the area including the Dartmouth Golf and Country Club, Woodlands Leisure Park, the sandy beaches of the south Devon Coast as well as historic Country Houses and National Trust properties. The Property Higher Bowden comprises a 4 bedroom owners farmhouse together with 8 self-contained cottages set around a pretty courtyard. The property has the added benefit of an excellent range of indoor and outdoor leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool and an outdoor floodlit tennis court. Additionally there is a stone barn housing the laundry and an art loft which would be well suited to further development subject to obtaining the necessary consents. The established gardens are a particular feature and the site extends in total to approximately 5.21 acres (2.1 hectares). The Farmhouse The Farmhouse is a four bedroom owners property which benefits from excellent views over the surrounding countryside and sea glimpses. On the ground floor the property comprises: Hall with staircase to the first floor and cloakroom. Dining room with double aspect. Sitting room with wood burner. Study and stairs to first floor. Kitchen with oil fired Aga, larder cupboard and French doors to patio. Utility room. On the first floor the accommodation is as follows: Bedroom 1 with en suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 with en suite shower room. Bedroom 3 with built in wardrobes. Bedroom 4 with vaulted ceilings, dual aspect and exposed beams. Family bathroom with separate shower and bath and two wash basins. Outside the Farmhouse has an extensive private garden including its own patio area.

The Cottages The Cottages are set around a pretty courtyard converted from former farm buildings. All are rated as either 4* or 5* Gold by Visit England and have HD Televisions, DVD players, Wi Fi throughout, wood burning stoves, and fitted kitchens. Some have Apple Smart TVs. Each cottage has a private outside area. Little Bowden sleeps 2. 4* Gold. Kitchen / living / dining room. Double bedroom. Bathroom. Courtyard sleeps 4. 4* Gold. Kitchen / dining room. Living room. Double bedroom en suite. Twin bedroom. Family bathroom. Yeomans sleeps 4. 4* Gold. Kitchen / dining room. Living room. Double bedroom en suite. Twin bedroom. Family bathroom. Cider Press sleeps 4. 4* Gold. Kitchen. Living / dining room. Double bedroom en suite. Twin bedroom. Family bathroom. Garden sleeps 4. 5* Gold. Lobby. Kitchen / dining room. Living room. Double bedroom en suite. Twin bedroom. Family bathroom. Waterfall sleeps 4. 5* Gold. Lobby. Kitchen / dining room. Living room. Double bedroom en suite. Twin bedroom. Family bathroom. Corner sleeps 6. 4* Gold. Kitchen / dining room. Living room. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Two single bedrooms. Two family bathrooms. Beach sleeps 6. 5* Gold. Kitchen / dining room. Living room. Double bedroom en suite. Twin bedroom. Two single bedrooms. Family bathroom. Leisure facilities Indoor heated swimming pool. Heated by air source heat pumps and purified by oxygen. Spa and Sauna. Gym. Outdoor tennis court. Games room with X-box, table football, table tennis and pool table. Soft play area. Art loft. Outside As well as the garden relating to the Farmhouse there are extensive gardens and grounds for use by the cottage guests. Small paddock with goats and area with guinea pigs for guests to enjoy. There is also a stone barn on site, currently housing the art loft and laundry, which would be suitable for conversion to further cottage accommodation subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Overall the site extends to approximately 5.26 acres (2.1 hectares)

GENERAL INFORMATION Business The business at Higher Bowden has been operated successfully and profi tability by the current owners for 12 years. Lettings are through the bespoke website www.higherbowden.com as well as through Premier Cottages and booking.com. There is scope to increase the profi tability by opening the cottages year round, as the current owners choose to open 7 months of the year. Services Private drainage system. Mains electricity with separate meters for the main house and each cottage. Mains water. Oil fi red central heating in the house and electric heating in the cottages. Local Authority South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5NE. T: 01803 861234 Tenure Freehold Rateable Value Farmhouse Council tax band G Rateable value: 39,750 Ref: 51010514009. Please note that this rateable value is subject to amendment as it relates to the site with three further cottages which are not included in the sale. Fixtures and Fittings Fixtures, fi ttings and equipment required for the operation of the business are to be included in the sale. EPC The cottages are rated as follows: Beech, Cider Press, Yeomans, Corner, Courtyard, Garden, Waterfall and Little Bowden all Rated D The Farmhouse is also rated D. Full EPC documentation can be made available on request. VAT Should the sale of the property or any right attached to it be deemed a chargeable supply for VAT purposes, such tax shall be payable by the purchaser in addition to the sales price. Directions From Totnes take the A381 towards Dartmouth. and proceed straight on for 5 miles go through Harbertonford to Halwell and turn left straight after the church up a steep hill, turn left, and again follow the signs to Dartmouth. After two miles go past the Woodlands Leisure Park on your right and the Dartmouth Golf Club on your left and straight on just past the Garden Centre on your right. Take the fi rst narrow turning right signposted Ash just before the Sportsman s Arms on your left. Continue 1 mile to the junction turn right and immediately left. Continue another mile to a crossroads and go straight across. Continue for one fi nal mile. Higher Bowden will be on the right hand side on the way down the hill. Postcode: TQ6 0LH. Viewings Strictly by appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to view we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey. Not to Scale mapping with permission of the Controller of Her Majesty s Stationery Offi ce Crown copyright (100041908)

Ground Floor Approx. 114.1 sq m (1227.7 sq ft) First Floor Approx. 119.1 sq m (1282.4 sq ft) HIGHER BOWDEN, DARTMOUTH Gross Internal Floor Area (approx): 233.2 sq m / 2510.1 sq ft Not to scale. For identifi cation purposes only. IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, Jackson Stops and Staff, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2.Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Photographs taken May 2013. Kingfi sher Print and Design. 01803 867087. 15/07/07 XX