LOCATION
Stogumber is a picturesque but thriving village set in a valley between the Quantock and Brendon Hills in West Somerset. With a population of approximately 600 this is a thriving village community.
It lies about 2 miles from the A358, down narrow winding country lanes and is within a short drive of Williton and the coast at Watchet in West Somerset. The shop is two doors down from the village pub and directly opposite the church of St. Mary.
The West Somerset Railway took over the old railway line and station and the Station at Stogumber was reopened in 1978, from the station at Stogumber visitors can travel to Minehead and to Bishops Lydeard.

THE PROPERTY
A surprisingly spacious Grade II Listed terraced cottage very much like the Tardis as the property is very deep with spacious rooms. To the rear of the property is a walled garden with two patio areas as well as a store room.
The shop offers around 490 sq ft of retail space and there are two stock rooms in all around 300 sq ft as well as a freezer room and staff cloakroom. The owner’s accommodation starts on the ground floor with a fully fitted kitchen and dining room.
To the first floor there are 4 bedrooms as well as a lounge, further dining room and bathroom WC.
The property is being sold as a going concern, however as an alternative the shop could be utilised for other retail uses or there is potential to convert the building to residential use, subject to any necessary planning permission.

THE BUSINESS
Genuine retirement after 15 years in the same ownership of this popular general store/newsagents/tobacconist/confectionary and Post Office.
Current opening hours are: Monday to Friday 8 am to 1 pm Saturday 8am to 1pm and Sunday 8am to 12 pm. Hours to suit out of choice but with scope to expand.
Turnover circa £133,723 per annum with Post Office salary at £8,000 per annum.
This is a great lifestyle opportunity that is worthy of an internal viewing.

Rooms

Ground Floor

Shop 11.23m x 4.04m
With attractive shop front, main counter and shop fittings throughout. Stock at valuation circa £10,000.

Kitchen

Cloakroom

Stock Room 1 5.38m x 3.8m

Stock Room 2 2.3m x 2.9m

Freezer Room 4.3m x 2.77m

Private Owners Accommodation

Kitchen 3.66m x 3.53m

Dining Room 4.95m x 4.65m

Conservatory
With views over the rear garden.

First Floor

Open Plan Lounge 7.16m x 4.27m

Dining Area 5.3m x 4.01m

Inner Central Landing 3.12m x 3.9m

Bedroom One 5.7m x 5.2m

Bedroom Two 4.01m x 3.38m

Bathroom
With corner shower cubicle and three piece suite.

Bedroom Three 3.23m x 3.02m
With sky light.

Bedroom Four 3.96m x 4.2m

Agents Note
Whilst many rooms have fitted radiators the boiler does not function at the present time.

Outside
The property is pavement fronting and to the rear is a private mature walled garden with a lawn, an abundance of shrubs, honeysuckle bush as well as 2 patio areas and a single storey lean to store/boiler room.

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
£3,275 UBR, as of April 2017, 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
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WANT TO KNOW MORE?
We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and, therefore, recommend that you visit the local authority website (contact the branch for details) and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding.

Established in 1924, Webbers estate agents are a national award-winning, independent estate agency, voted in the Top 3 estate agents in the UK for customer service in 2014. We have 16 West Country offices for residential sales & lettings in North Devon, West Somerset, Exmoor and Cornwall. Our exclusive Fine & Country marketing enables us to put our property in Park Lane, right in the heart of London, offering fabulous market exposure. In addition, with specialist departments for Commercial Property, Survey & Professional and New Homes, we deliver a comprehensive property service, with an enviable reputation as professionals in property. Minehead is often referred to as "The Gateway to Exmoor" and nestles on the West Somerset coastline of the Bristol Channel surrounded by the superb open countryside of the Exmoor National Park and the Brendon and Quantock Hills. The town has a population of around 10,000 and is made up predominantly of Victorian and Edwardian properties, popular 1930s houses and, during the 1970s a large number of bungalows were built to cater for the many people who retire to the area.

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