Retail premises for sale in High Street, Dulverton TA22

Fronting the main High Street within the very popular Exmoor town of Dulverton. This is a delightful, small market town situated on the banks of the River Barle popular with visitors all year round. The premises are close to the main car park and only a few yards from all amenities. There is a Heritage Centre, library, butchers, greengrocers, a Co-Op supermarket and an attractive selection of local shops and cafes to explore. Ideal as a centre for exploring Exmoor National Park it is also the headquarters of the Exmoor Park offices. With an all-round great community spirit Dulverton is a lovely place to live and work.

The property

This mid-terraced shop has been used in the past as a tea room and courtyard tea garden but in the last 7 years has operated as a gift shop and selling costume jewellery, gifts, cards, as well as garden ornaments within the walled courtyard. The courtyard is approached through a covered walkway and has two large timber doors for security. Whilst the premises are offered with vacant possession and ideal for a variety of uses subject to any necessary planning consent, the owners will entertain selling the business for an extra sum to be agreed plus stock at valuation.
The shop offers about 465 square feet of retail plus the courtyard where there is also a outbuilding/ store and large cloakroom.
The owner’s apartment is approached from a central internal staircase or a rear external staircase from the courtyard. There are 2 bedrooms, a lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen and bathroom/W.C. The apartment has oil fired radiator central heating. The property offers comfortable cosy living quarters in a convenient location.

Agents note

The adjoining property neighbour has a right of way through the timber door over the courtyard to their rear back gate. The property is in a conservation area.

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 pf planning use is the buyers responsibility.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage. There is no gas at the property.

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

£5,600 ubr, as of April 2023,47.9p in the £. Our Rateable Value figure has been obtained from the Business Valuation website at the time of the property detail going to print, however, we would advise all applicants make their own enquiries via the Valuation Office or website regarding this figure.
Small Business Rate relief (100%) may apply as the Rateable Value is below £12,000.

Council tax band
B