Mixed use

An exciting opportunity to acquire The Stores in South Zeal, situated within the heart of this extremely sought after village that is currently being run as a successful post office, shop and even its own coffee shop! Not only is opportunity in the offering, there is also a large four bedroom house with a garden and off road parking.

The shop has been run by the current owners for the last 13 years where they have been able to build strong rapport with the local community with its repeat customer base along with providing local produce. The last financial year the shop had a retail trade of £151,176. Alongside the shop they also run a post office which offer convenience and practicality for the village which last year, had an Income of £24,483. Other services they offer is dry cleaning and a small coffee shop with its own large inglenook fireplace perfect for cold winter days enticing people in. From the side of the seating area for the coffee shop is the main dining room for the property.

The main house offers a modern and contemporary kitchen space with a small utility room, off the side. Past the utility there are the stores and stock room, which lead through to the staircase leading to the main living area with its four double bedrooms and family bathroom with its walk-in shower and bath. Upstairs there is a welcoming living room, benefitting from a fireplace offering character, warmth and charm.

Outside the property offers you ample parking for several vehicles. There is a large storage area which provides a perfect work shop or could be made into a shop store giving you more space in the house. As addition to this, there is a garden which has mature apple trees and hedges and an area of lawn.

The property is situated within the heart of the thriving village of South Zeal, within Dartmoor National Park and a conservation area.

The house is within easy walking distance of the primary school, the village hall/pre-school, the village shop/tea room and post office, and two village pubs. The Oxenham Arms, is a former 12th Century monastery and has hotel accommodation, and the Kings Arms is the social centre of the village. Just a few minutes from the door, you can be on the footpaths up towards Dartmoor’s Cosdon Beacon, wild swimming at Shilly Pool and many other fantastic walking trails.

South Zeal is close to Chagford, Throwleigh and Moretonhampstead, home to many independent shops, restaurants, and coffee shops. South Zeal is host to an annual folk festival and many other village events including open gardens and village fayres.

There is a large Waitrose supermarket at Okehampton, and the popular ancient market town of Tavistock is about 18 miles away with an excellent selection of local shops.

The area offers some exceptional facilities including restaurants at Olga Polizzi’s Endsleigh Hotel and Gidleigh Park. A full range of retail, commercial and leisure amenities can be found in the Cathedral City of Exeter, around 19.4 miles away. South Zeal also benefits from convenient access to the A30 which connects it to the M5, Exeter Airport, Exeter train stations, and to remainder of the south west.