Located in a secluded and desirable area of Bridge Town this historic business offers a variety of propositions for someone looking to make a lifestyle change. The Old Forge offers an array of options from B&B, Boutique Hotel, Self-Catering units, Airbnb, short rentals or alternatively it could be an exciting opportunity for those looking to create a family home for muti generational living. Due to retirement, this is a wonderful offering with substantial opportunities.

The History of the Old Forge starts when it was built over 400 years ago. The Old Forge was originally workshops for the Duke of Somerset’s Berry Pomeroy Castle and Estates. These were the home of the Seymour family (Jane Seymour was
one of the six wives of Henry VIII.)

This beautifully converted stone building once housed a blacksmith, wheelwright, carpenter, and coach builder. As well as having hay barns and apple stores and cider making too. The only listed segment is the small Grade 1 listed jail which
still forms part of the building and is currently used as a cellar.

The substantial part of this attractive property is entered via a pretty reception area with feature fireplace, from here is a modern well-presented kitchen with separate utility room and office. The reception area also leads to a charming light bright breakfast room overlooking the garden, which in turn leads to a fabulous versatile conservatory with doors opening to a beautiful and enchanting walled garden.

On the ground floor is a large one-bedroom ensuite room with private patio garden. The ground floor cottage suite has two
bedrooms with a shower ensuite and kitchen/living area and its own walled patio garden. On the first floor are a further six bedrooms all with ensuites and one with a west facing decked
terrace area.

The Old Smithy currently forms the stylish reverse level owner’s accommodation comprising an open plan living, kitchen/dining area with a lovely east facing balcony to enjoy the morning sun and a double bedroom with separate bathroom. This building has its own separate services. The whole offering is finished to a high standard with a magical, private south/southwest facing large walled garden ideally positioned for the utmost privacy with an array of shrubs, fruit trees and sitting areas.

In the garden is a substantial detached building currently split into three rooms – 2 ensuite bedroom garden and a third unit comprising of an ensuite bedroom with garden room, this whole building could be converted into a 3/4 bedroomed separate dwelling ideal for extended family or alternatively larger owners’ accommodation, but also has enormous potential for a variety of uses.

At the front of the property is a charming substantial cobbled driveway which offers private parking slots for guests and visitors. The current owners completed a thorough renovation when they moved in 7 years ago with state-of-the-art alarm systems, creating the current owners
accommodation - ‘The Old Smithy’ and appointing all rooms to a high standard. A true gem located centrally in the heart of one of Devon's most desirable towns!

Totnes is a vibrant, bustling Medieval market town built around its historical castle. Its creative and charming ambiance makes this area incredibly special and is renowned for its modern and alternative thinking, encouraging alternative therapies and organic lifestyle living. The town is the commercial centre for the South Hams boasting a thriving market as well as a good
selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and inns. This part of Devon is famous for its outstanding natural beauty with Dartmoor National Park ten miles to the north and stunning beaches and coastline ten miles to the south.
Its centrally located mainline railway station gives direct connections to London Paddington with easy links to St Pancras for Eurostar. There is also excellent access to the A38 Devon Expressway, linking Plymouth and Exeter where it joins the M5. Schooling in the area is excellent with a number of well-regarded primary and secondary schools.

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