Millmans Holiday Cottages, Village Road, Marldon, Devon, TQ3 1SJ Offers In Excess Of £1m Millmans Holiday Cottages, Village Road, Marldon, Devon, TQ3 1SJ Period 3/4 bedroom farm house with 6 cottages: 1 x 2/3 bed, 3 x 2 bed and 2 x 1 bed
Location
Millmans Cottages are ideally situated in the historic village of Marldon between Torbay and Totnes and just a short stroll from an ancient church, award winning inn and the village green which holds an annual Apple Pie Fair. Perfectly situated for its guests to explore the south coast’s sandy beaches, harbour towns of Brixham, Salcombe and Dartmouth, Dartmoor and the attractions the region has to offer including National Trust properties, Steam Railways, Paignton Zoo, Woodlands Leisure Park and Buckfast Abbey. Marldon has a newsagent/post office, village store, hairdressers, garage, two village inns, Occombe Farm and Marldon Primary School. Marldon is in the school catchment area for Torquay Boys and Girls Grammar, KEVIC at Totnes and for 16+ South Devon Community College with university status all served by a bus service.
The area is served by the A380 which is mainly dual carriageway to the M5 motorway at junction 31 and access will be further improved when the Kingskerswell by-pass is completed in 2015.
Description
The complex consists of a main house, six cottages, garage, store room, laundry room and garden with pool. The main house and two of the cottages date back to the 17th century and still retain the charm and character but with modern living. The cottages are fully equipped and furnished with guest comfort in mind. The house, cottages, garden and pool are maintained by the present owners, viewing is advised to fully appreciate this property.
The present owners have run Millmans Cottages since 1999. The property has only been in two ownerships in the last 50 years and has repeat and recommended business; the cottages are rated 4 star by Visit England.
The business is promoted via their website www.millmansholidaycottagesdevon.co.uk coupled with internet advertising. The website and on-line booking system will be included within the sale of the business. Trading information can be provided to bona fide purchasers.
The Main House
The owner’s accommodation is an impressive spacious house with charm and character and decorated throughout in neutral colours. On the ground floor a kitchen/breakfast room overlooks the garden and pool, study/utility room, conservatory, large dining room, downstairs cloakroom and a large sitting room with original beamed inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. On the first floor three/four large double bedrooms and a modern fully tiled bathroom with bath, WC, shower cubicle and vanity unit.
There is a possibility to link the main house with Honeysuckle Cottage to create larger owners accommodation if required.
The Accommodation
Main House
Ground floor:
Entrance Porch With slate tiled roof and quarry tiled floor leading to part glazed entrance door into:
Hall Quarry tiled floor. Stairway to first floor accommodation. Under stairs cupboard. Wooden glazed door into:
Cloakroom White suite of close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Quarry tiled floor. Spot lights. Cupboard. Painted tongue and groove to walls and ceiling.
Sitting Room 5.24m x 4.92m (17'1 x 16'1) access from hall. Sash window with window seat to front overlooking the courtyard. Beamed ceiling. Window to side. Alcove with shelving. Stone inglenook fireplace with heavy beam over housing cast iron wood burning stove on a stone hearth. Wooden door into inner hall. Main House ground floor
Dining Room 4.85m 7.79m (15'11 x 15'8) accessed from Hall. Sash window to front overlooking the courtyard. Stone fireplace with wooden lintel and stone hearth. Study/Utility Room 4.06m x 3.06m (13'4 x 10') accessed from the inner hall. Window to rear overlooking the gardens. Window to the side. Automatic Inner Hall accessed from Sitting room. Ceramic tiled floor. Painted tongue and groove washing machine tumble dryer. Wooden electric meter cupboard. to walls in part. Glazed door to Sunroom. Wooden door to study. Doorway through into:- Sunroom 4.14m x 2.28m (13'6 x 7'5) accessed from the inner hall. UPVC double glazed window to rear and sides overlooking the gardens. Wooden door leading Kitchen 6.73m x 3.05 (22' x 10') Oak wall and base units. Rolled top work surface with to rear gardens. inset white ceramic 1 1/2 bowl sink unit. Beamed ceiling painted tongue and groove with spotlights. Space for range cooker. Plumbing for Dishwasher. UPVC double glazed window overlooking the gardens. Step up into Breakfast area with UPVC double glazed window to rear overlooking the gardens. Built-in cupboard housing insulated hot water cylinder and boiler.
The Accommodation
Main House
First floor:
Landing with painted doors to rooms. Wooden lockable door leading into Honeysuckle Cottage:
Bedroom 1 4.97m x 4.15m (16'4 x 13'7) accessed from the landing. Sash window to front overlooking the courtyard. Original built-in wardrobes and drawers plus modern wardrobes.
Bedroom 2 3.67m x 3.40m (12' x 11'1) accessed from landing. Sash window to front overlooking the courtyard.
Bedroom 3 5.72m x 3.10m (18'8 x 10'1) accessed from landing. UPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooking the gardens and swimming pool. Wash hand basin with vanity unit and cupboard below. Window to side. Limited eave height in part. Built-in wardrobes with shelving. Main House first floor Bathroom Accessed from landing. White suite of close couple WC, wash hand basin in vanity unit. Panelled bath with chrome mixer shower attachment. Ceramic tiles floor to ceiling. Chrome heated towel rail radiator. UPVC double frosted window to the rear. Extractor fan. Ceramic tiled shower cubicle with chrome mixer power shower and glass and chrome door.
Outside:- Rear south facing gardens with gravel area for seating leading on to the communal gardens.
The Garden
Rear south facing gardens with gravel area for seating leading on to the communal gardens.
Honeysuckle Cottage (The Annex) With full residential consent
Ground floor:
Kitchen 2.99m x 2.88m (9'10 x 9'5) White shaker style kitchen of wall and base units. Rolled top work surface with inset stainless steel sink unit. Dishwasher. Gas cooker. Fridge freezer in alcove. Stairs to first floor accommodation. Pine part glazed stable door leading to the outside. Heavy original door and step into:
Sitting/dining room 4.81 x 3.51m (15'8 x 11'6) Sash window to front overlooking the courtyard. Polished flag stone floor. Feature fireplace with electric fire. Flat screen TV. Original iron work in the ceiling and walls. Painted stone walls.
First Floor:
Landing wooden painted doors to rooms. Lockable door interlinking into the Bedroom 3 3.94m x 3m (12'11 x 9'10) accessed from the landing. UPVC double main house. glazed window to the rear overlooking the gardens and swimming pool. Limited eave height in part. Bedroom 1 4.89m x 3.56m (16' x 11'7) access from landing. Sash window to front overlooking the courtyard. White wash hand basin in built-in vanity unit with Cloakroom accessed from the landing. White suite of close couple WC and wall cupboard below and dressing table. mounted wash hand basin. Heated towel rail radiator. Extractor fan.
Bedroom 2 4.84m x 4.15m (15'10 x 13'7) accessed from the landing. Sash window Bathroom accessed from the landing. White suite of close coupled WC, pedestal to front overlooking the courtyard. Built-in vanity unit with wash hand basin and wash hand basin and panelled bath with chrome mixer shower over. UPVC double cupboard below. glazed frosted window to the rear. Heated towel rail radiator. Ceramic tiles to wall in part. Extractor Fan
Outside: To the rear a decked area with steps leading to communal rear gardens.
Lily Cottage With full residential consent
Ground Floor:
Lounge/diner 5.06m max x 4.51mm (16'6 max x 14.8m) accessed via UPVC double glazed french doors, built-in, walk in cupboard. Feature fireplace with living flame gas fire. UPVC double glazed window to side overlooking the courtyard with countryside views.
Hall accessed from the sitting room. Access to roof void. Wooden doors to rooms.
Kitchen 4.10m x 1.97m (13'1 x 6'5) accessed from hall. Kitchen of wall and base cupboards with rolled top work surfaces and inset stainless steel sink unit. UPVC double glazed window to side overlooking the courtyard with countryside views. Cooker, fridge/freezer. Automatic washing machine.
Bedroom 3.49m x 3.14m (11'5 x 10'3). UPVC double glazed window to side overlooking the farmhouse and courtyard with countryside views.
Shower room accessed from hall. White suite of close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle with chrome mixer shower and chrome and glass door. Tiled ceiling. Electric heated towel rail. UPVC double glazed window to side. Built-in wooden cupboard housing gas boiler.
Outside: A veranda patio overlooking private south facing secluded cottage style gardens. Laid to gravel with stone steps leading down into a lawned area with mature flower beds and shrubs. Stone path leading via gate into communal gardens and to outdoor swimming pool. Lean-to greenhouse. Outside tap.
The Holiday Cottages
All the cottages are self-contained and are rated by Visit Britain as 4 star. The cottages have flat screen televisions, DVD players, are electrically heated and have white bathroom suites. Each kitchen is equipped with a range of cupboards, electric cookers, fridge/freezers and microwaves. These units have a user restricted to holiday use only.
Rose Cottage Two storey cottage, providing on the ground floor sitting/dining room and kitchen. On the first floor are 2 bedrooms and a shower room (Sleeps 4).
Bluebell Cottage Two storey cottage, providing on the ground floor an open plan sitting/dining room/kitchen. On the first floor are 2 bedrooms and a shower room (Sleeps 4).
Primrose Cottage Two storey cottage, providing on the ground floor sitting/dining room and kitchen. On the first floor are 2 bedrooms and a shower room (Sleeps 4).
Lilac Cottage Period two storey cottage with beamed ceiling, providing on the ground floor a cloakroom and an open plan sitting/dining room/ kitchen. On the first floor bedroom with wash hand basin and shower cubicle (Sleeps 2).
Outside To the front of the property is a gravelled courtyard with allocatedOutside To space the frontfor approximately of the property 8/9 is vehicles.a gravelled courtyard with allocated space for approximately 8/9 vehicles.
Leading from the courtyard is a Workshop 8.18m max x 4.90m (26'10 max x 16'0) with concrete floor, lighting and power. Inspection pit. Accessed via wooden concertina maxdoors: x 16'0) with concrete floor, lighting and power. Inspection pit. Accessed via wooden concertina doors: Adjoining Store 2.77m x 2.23m (9'0 x 7'4) with concrete floor and power. Adjoining the store is the Laundry Room 2.79m x 2.38m (9'1 x 8'0) with coin operated automatic Adjoiningwashing machine Store 2.77m and tumble x 2.23m dryer. (9'0 x Guests 7'4) with freezer. concrete Work floor surface. and power. Adjoinin g the store is the Laundry Room 2.79m x 2.38m (9'1 x 8'0) with coin operated automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Guests freezer.The rear Work gardens surface. are laid mainly to lawn and screened for privacy with mature trees and hedging.
The rear gardens are laid mainly to lawn and screened for privacy with mature trees and hedging. Within the rear gardens are decking areas with garden furniture for guests.
The rear gardens also include an outdoor swimming pool, which is surrounded by decking with seating and loungers. The pool is circular and has a depth of 1.09m (3'6).
Timber summerhouse.
Stone walling and steps lead down into a lower garden area with flower beds next to Honeysuckle and the main house.
Services We have not carried out any tests on the services and are therefore unable to comment on their condition or adequacy.
Rates For details of rates payable/rateable value please contact Torbay Council 01803 201201
VAT All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT whether chargeable or not. Interested parties are recommended to establish VAT implications before entering into any agreement.
Legal Costs Each party are responsible for own legal costs. EPC – AWAITING Viewing By appointment only please WAYCOTTS COMMERCIAL –01803 403060
All measurements are supplied by the vendors.
Agents Note: Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. Floor plans are not to scale. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included in the property. The photographs may only represent part of the property and as they appeared at the time of being taken. No guarantee can be given as to the working condition of the various services and appliances. The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures or fittings or services and it is in the buyer’s interests to check the working condition of any appliances.