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The Lodge, Malborough The Lodge, Higher Town, Malborough, , TQ7 3RN 2 miles Kingsbridge 4 miles

• Just minutes from Salcombe • 8 en-suite bedrooms • Ideal for B&B or large family use • Development potential • Delightful courtyard garden • Large car park • Immediate possession

Guide price £549,000

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION The property is located in the very centre of Malborough, a popular village well-known for its excellent sense of community. The village has a modern local store/petrol filling station, two Inns and a church which dates from the 13th century. Salcombe - the jewel in the crown of the South coast, and Devon's southernmost town, is just over a mile or so away. With its "Mediterranean-like" climate and situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the town is a veritable mecca for yachting and water-sports and there are many quality shops, boutiques and A substantial and adaptable building in a thriving eateries. Salcombe also offers lovely sandy beaches and spectacular cliff top walking and is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside whilst the village, just two miles or so from Salcombe. estuary provides a habitat for many birds and plants. From Malborough village, Salcombe can be accessed directly along the safe tarmac pedestrian / cycle path which runs parallel to the A379. There are many places of outstanding natural beauty close by, including , and , whilst Kingsbridge - 'the capital of the South Hams' - is just under 4 miles distant and offers an excellent and varied range of shops, services and facilities. GROUND FLOOR The Lodge represents a wonderful opportunity and lifestyle option for new owners seeking a business which is lucrative, easy to run, yet also offers the potential to develop the business much further and increase revenue and profitability if so desired. The property comprises 8 en-suite letting bedrooms and although it has been run in the past as a B & B and a Bistro, it also offers obvious scope for use as a large family home (or combination of both) whilst at the same time, also represents a development opportunity, subject to any necessary planning consents. The substantial semi-detached property with its rendered and painted elevations is of traditional construction under a mainly slate roof with UPVC windows and conservatory and is laid out over ground, first and second floors. A further major attraction of the property is its position: Malborough is a thriving village in the South Hams, just over a mile from Salcombe and within easy reach of many beautiful beaches and other local beauty spots. PUBLIC AREAS: There are two entrances to The Lodge, namely from the street (Higher Town) into a Lobby area before leading into the bar whilst the second entrance and the more frequently used - is to the rear and via the car parking area and courtyard garden. From this (rear) entrance, the hall leads into the main Reception and Residents Lounge, which is an open plan area with a fireplace and a small games room or private dining area at a slightly lower level. The large UPVC Conservatory has French doors opening to the private courtyard at the rear. The KITCHEN is of a good size and commercially equipped with a dry store off.

There are EIGHT BEDROOMS, all with en-suite facilities, two doubles being located on the ground floor and the remaining six on the first floor. In addition on the second floor, and accessed via its own staircase from the first floor, is a self-contained apartments which could be used as owners/ housekeepers accommodation or a self-catering letting unit. This comprises a large landing area and bathroom, good size double bedroom and an open plan living room with comfortable seat area and Velux windows on both sides and a fitted kitchen. OUTSIDE: To the rear of the property is an extensive and delightful, walled courtyard garden area with outbuildings, previously used as a summer kitchen/BBQ server, and with electricity/gas/water connected. An archway leads from here through a stone archway to the car parking area with room for 6/7 cars. SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and drainage connected. LOCAL AUTHORITY & COUNCIL TAX BAND: South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, , Devon TQ9 5NE. Tel: 01803 861234. The property is in Business Rated TENURE: Freehold. DIRECTIONS: From Kingsbridge, take the A381 towards Salcombe. Pass through the village of and, after a further 3miles, into Malborough. As you approach the first bend in village, turn right into Higher Town. The Lodge will be found after a further 200 yards or so on the left, just after the New Inn. For viewing, continue past the building and the school and then take the sharp bend to the left which takes you into Lower Town Road. Pass the rear of the school and the car park for The Lodge is immediately on the left hand side. VIEWING: At the request of the vendors, strictly by appointment please through the sole agents Stags Kingsbridge office (01548) 853131 The Lodge, Malborough, Higher Town, Malborough, Kingsbridge, TQ7 3RN

These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.

Stags 1 The Promenade, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1JD Tel: 01548 853131 [email protected]

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