THE LAUGHING MONK TOTNES ROAD • STRETE • DARTMOUTH • DEVON • TQ6 0RU The Laughing Monk TOTNES ROAD, STRETE, DARTMOUTH, DEVON, TQ6 0RU Renowned village property and restaurant now offered with planning permission for conversion to a bespoke family home.

Blackpool Sands Beach about 1.5 mile, Dartmouth about 5 miles, Totnes about 13 miles (London Paddington in under 3 hours)

Large open-plan dining room • Commercial kitchen Larder and walk-in freezer • Store room/laundry room Cloakroom Potential for reconfiguration for family living accommodation First floor kitchenette • Living room Master bedroom with dressing room 3 further bedrooms • Family bathroom Potential for reconfiguration for further bedrooms and bathrooms if required Decked roof-top garden • External store Large area of hardstanding for parking with potential for further garden EPC – D and D SITUATION Strete lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the popular district known as the South Hams. The village is situated on the South West Coastal Path and provides beautiful walks to the end of Slapton Sands, the wonderful beach at Blackpool Sands, and the attractive neighbouring countryside. The village benefits from a post office/ village store, pub, church, parish hall and a regular bus service to Kingsbridge and Dartmouth. Both towns offer secondary schools, a wealth of shops, boutiques, galleries, inns and restaurants. Dartmouth, which is home to the Britannia Royal Naval College, is famous for its deep water port, attracting yachtsmen and sea farers from all over the world and is considered to be one of the prettiest ports in Europe. DESCRIPTION property, this is bordered by an established The building dates back to 1839 and has hedgerow providing privacy, with fabulous a varied and fascinating history; prior to views over the village, out to sea and to becoming a thriving and popular restaurant Dartmouth. To the front of the property is an it was the village school and the engraved ample area of hardstanding used for parking lintel can still be seen over the door. The and storage, with reconfiguration this area school was closed in the 1960’s and could provide ample parking and a lovely became a restaurant. The current owners cottage garden. acquired the Laughing Monk in 2008 and embarked on an extensive renovation SERVICES programme, modernising and repairing this Mains water, drainage and electricity. historic building. Much of the renovation has LPG gas. Oil fired central heating. been repairing and renewing the fabric of the building; benefitting any new owner for PLANNING PERMISSION future conversion. Planning permission, dated 11th September 2018, has been granted for The current ground floor layout comprises change of use to a single dwelling house. a large restaurant dining room, catering See planning reference 1123/18/FUL at kitchen, ladies’ and gentlemen’s www.southhams.gov.uk. cloakrooms, laundry room and workshop/ store room. These large rooms offer multiple options for reconfiguration with potential FIXTURES AND FITTINGS for open-plan living spaces, a fantastic Only those mentioned in these sales family kitchen/breakfast room and ground particulars are included in the sale. All floor ancillary accommodation if required. A others such as curtains, carpets, light lovely aspect could be created with some fittings, garden ornaments etc are remodelling (all subject to the necessary specifically excluded but may be available consents). This is an exciting opportunity to by separate negotiation. create a bespoke modern home within this historic building. DIRECTIONS From Dartmouth take the A379 coastal The first floor has wonderful views over road towards Kingsbridge, passing through the pretty village and beyond to Start Stoke Fleming and beyond Blackpool Bay. Beautifully presented and recently Sands. On entering the village turn left, refurbished, this floor is currently laid-out opposite the village store, signposted to to provide three bedroom self-contained Halwell and Blackawton. The Laughing accommodation with living room, Monk will be found on your right. kitchenette and family bathroom, and could easily lend itself to further bedroom Alternatively if travelling from Totnes towards and bathroom options if preferred. The Dartmouth on the A3122, take the right master bedroom, with doors to the roof-top hand turn signposted for Strete, Slapton garden, has a dressing room with provision and Torcross. This road continues into the for an en suite if required. village of Strete and The Laughing Monk will be found on your left beyond the church. GARDENS AND GROUNDS The first floor opens to a fabulous roof- VIEWINGS top garden extending the full length of the Strictly by appointment with Savills. Total area approx: 293.8 sq.m (3162.9 sq.ft)

FIRST FLOOR FLAT Approx: 103.7 sq.m (1116.0 sq.ft)

THE RESTAURANT

FIRST FLOOR FLAT

LAUGHING MONK RESTAURANT Approx: 190.2 sq.m (2046.9 sq.ft)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: SAVILLS SOUTH HAMS Savills, 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 Sterling Court, 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 17 Dix’s Field, 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 Exeter, EX1 1QA 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. 01548 800 462 SJBC 20.11.2018. Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087. [email protected]