Multi-Generational Home, Income Stream, or Development / Investment
Ashburton, Devon
A fantastic opportunity to purchase this traditional town centre town house, in the heart of Ashburton, Devon. Previously a b&b, licensed tearoom and now offering a fabulous flexible home with income option. This property has bundles of potential and flexibility, encapsulating a warm, cottage-like feel, the Old Coffee House presents itself as a property filled with character. There are two front doors and would also simply split this into two larger town houses or resurrect a retail (shop or tearoom) It retains 4 x en suite bedrooms together with additional 2 x bedroom owners accommodation and an array of reception rooms. Benefits from commercial & residential status - The choice is yours…
Situated just a stone’s throw away from Ashburton’s town centre, the Old Coffee House is convenient with it’s close proximity to many amenities. With the beautiful landscape of Dartmoor being nearby, this is excellent for attracting a great deal of visitors, as well as transport links such as the A38, allow for easy access to Exeter and the national motorway network.
TEA ROOM / DINING AREA
4.66m x 4.66m
A substantial sized room with multi-pane window to the front with wood effect flooring. Currently contains 5 tables with 14 covers, wall lighting and wall art. Used only as a breakfast area for the guest house at present.
Archway into
DINING ROOM 2 / PREP ROOM
4.54m x 3.78m
Comprising 3 tables with approximately 10 covers, a bespoke counter, wall lighting and art, wood effect flooring and 2 windows to side. Also contains quality equipment such as a glass fronted refrigeration unit, filter coffee machine, 2 group cappuccino machine and a coffee bean grinder.
KITCHEN
4.87m x 3.56m
Includes an array of wall and base fitted units with; an inset double stainless-steel sink and drainer, commercial dishwasher, 4 microwave ovens, panini flat griddle, 4-ring gas cooker and oven. There is plenty of additional space for glassware, crockery and cutlery.
LARDER / STORE
2.45m x 1.99m
Shelving on walls providing additional storage as well as 2 upright commercial fridge freezers.
STORE 2
1.74m x 1.43m
Housing one large hot water cylinders.
Door to
CLOAKROOM
Contains WC and wash hand basin, with part glazed door to rear.
LETTING ACCOMODATION
FIRST FLOOR
ROOM 1
Twin room with window to front paired with an en-suite comprising a shower, WC and wash-hand basin.
ROOM 2
Dual aspect double room with windows to front and rear. Also contains an en-suite with a shower, WC and wash-hand basin. There is an interconnecting door to the owners accommodation which raises potential for an expansion of this.
Hallway first floor landing to
SECOND FLOOR
Landing to
BEDROOM 3
Single room with windows to front and rear with an en-suite comprising a shower, WC and wash-hand basin. There is also a built-in storage cupboard used for linen. Interconnecting door to owners’ accommodation.
ROOM 4
Twin room with dual aspect front and side windows, an en-suite with shower, WC, wash-hand basin and heated towel rail.
OWNERS ACCOMODATION
This can be accessed either by the business or with own front door.
Open to landing with built in cupboard housing gas and electrics, with steps leading to
FIRST FLOOR
LOUNGE
5.25m x 3.61m
An ample size for sofa suite with dining room table and chairs. Dual aspect windows to front and side with the window to front acting as an ideal window seat.
BEDROOM 1
4.03m x 3.21m
Currently used as an office, this room is spacious enough that it could also be used as a small double bedroom. It has a window to front and is interconnecting to the guest house areas.
BEDROOM 2
5.35 m x 4.65m
A double room with 3 windows to side front and rear. There is ample space for a large double bed and wardrobes. It benefits front an ensuite with a corner shower, WC and wash-hand basin.
KITCHEN
4.62m x 3.82m
Wooden wall and base units with space for glass ware, crockery and cutlery. Includes built-in oven, glass hob, inset stainless steel sink and drainer. There is ample space for a large dining room table and chairs, with window to front and interconnecting door to guest house via room 3.
SMALLER STORE
3.27m x 2.35m
An outside linen store which houses boiler and washing machine.
PLANNING
The property benefits from both commercial (Guest House and Tearoom) and full residential use. While the property has changed significantly from its original build over a hundred years ago, its Grade II listed status protects the external aesthetics. The planning permission allows you to live at the property while running a business, or to use it solely for residential purposes.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Trade fixtures, fittings, equipment, land and buildings except for vendor’s private inventory will be included in this freehold sale. Full inventory will be provided prior to exchange of contracts
SERVICES
Mains Gas & Mains electricity, water and drainage are all connected however, no testing of these services have been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial
BUSINESS RATES
Please make your own enquiries on the local Valuation Website (VOA) at www.voa.gov.uk
TENURE
Freehold
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the agents Ware Commercial on 01803 328880 or 01392 462266.
Misrepresentation Act
Misrepresentation Act 1967. The Particulars are not considered a formal offer, they are for information only and give a general idea of the property. They are not to be taken as forming any part of a resulting contract nor be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Whilst every care is taken in their preparation, no liability can be accepted for their accuracy. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars.

Multi-Generational Home, Income Stream, or Development / Investment
Ashburton
£439,000FreeholdThe Old Coffee House, 27-29 West Street, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7DT
A fantastic opportunity to purchase this traditional town centre town house, in the heart of Ashburton, Devon. Previously a b&b, licensed tearoom and now offering a fabulous flexible home with income option. This property has bundles of potential and flexibility, encapsulating a warm, cottage-like feel, the Old Coffee House presents itself as a property filled with character. There are two front doors and would also simply split this into two larger town houses or resurrect a retail (shop or tearoom) It retains 4 x en suite bedrooms together with additional 2 x bedroom owners accommodation and an array of reception rooms. Benefits from commercial & residential status - The choice is yours…











Situated just a stone’s throw away from Ashburton’s town centre, the Old Coffee House is convenient with it’s close proximity to many amenities. With the beautiful landscape of Dartmoor being nearby, this is excellent for attracting a great deal of visitors, as well as transport links such as the A38, allow for easy access to Exeter and the national motorway network.
TEA ROOM / DINING AREA
4.66m x 4.66m
A substantial sized room with multi-pane window to the front with wood effect flooring. Currently contains 5 tables with 14 covers, wall lighting and wall art. Used only as a breakfast area for the guest house at present.
Archway into
DINING ROOM 2 / PREP ROOM
4.54m x 3.78m
Comprising 3 tables with approximately 10 covers, a bespoke counter, wall lighting and art, wood effect flooring and 2 windows to side. Also contains quality equipment such as a glass fronted refrigeration unit, filter coffee machine, 2 group cappuccino machine and a coffee bean grinder.
KITCHEN
4.87m x 3.56m
Includes an array of wall and base fitted units with; an inset double stainless-steel sink and drainer, commercial dishwasher, 4 microwave ovens, panini flat griddle, 4-ring gas cooker and oven. There is plenty of additional space for glassware, crockery and cutlery.
LARDER / STORE
2.45m x 1.99m
Shelving on walls providing additional storage as well as 2 upright commercial fridge freezers.
STORE 2
1.74m x 1.43m
Housing one large hot water cylinders.
Door to
CLOAKROOM
Contains WC and wash hand basin, with part glazed door to rear.
LETTING ACCOMODATION
FIRST FLOOR
ROOM 1
Twin room with window to front paired with an en-suite comprising a shower, WC and wash-hand basin.
ROOM 2
Dual aspect double room with windows to front and rear. Also contains an en-suite with a shower, WC and wash-hand basin. There is an interconnecting door to the owners accommodation which raises potential for an expansion of this.
Hallway first floor landing to
SECOND FLOOR
Landing to
BEDROOM 3
Single room with windows to front and rear with an en-suite comprising a shower, WC and wash-hand basin. There is also a built-in storage cupboard used for linen. Interconnecting door to owners’ accommodation.
ROOM 4
Twin room with dual aspect front and side windows, an en-suite with shower, WC, wash-hand basin and heated towel rail.
OWNERS ACCOMODATION
This can be accessed either by the business or with own front door.
Open to landing with built in cupboard housing gas and electrics, with steps leading to
FIRST FLOOR
LOUNGE
5.25m x 3.61m
An ample size for sofa suite with dining room table and chairs. Dual aspect windows to front and side with the window to front acting as an ideal window seat.
BEDROOM 1
4.03m x 3.21m
Currently used as an office, this room is spacious enough that it could also be used as a small double bedroom. It has a window to front and is interconnecting to the guest house areas.
BEDROOM 2
5.35 m x 4.65m
A double room with 3 windows to side front and rear. There is ample space for a large double bed and wardrobes. It benefits front an ensuite with a corner shower, WC and wash-hand basin.
KITCHEN
4.62m x 3.82m
Wooden wall and base units with space for glass ware, crockery and cutlery. Includes built-in oven, glass hob, inset stainless steel sink and drainer. There is ample space for a large dining room table and chairs, with window to front and interconnecting door to guest house via room 3.
SMALLER STORE
3.27m x 2.35m
An outside linen store which houses boiler and washing machine.
PLANNING
The property benefits from both commercial (Guest House and Tearoom) and full residential use. While the property has changed significantly from its original build over a hundred years ago, its Grade II listed status protects the external aesthetics. The planning permission allows you to live at the property while running a business, or to use it solely for residential purposes.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Trade fixtures, fittings, equipment, land and buildings except for vendor’s private inventory will be included in this freehold sale. Full inventory will be provided prior to exchange of contracts
SERVICES
Mains Gas & Mains electricity, water and drainage are all connected however, no testing of these services have been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial
BUSINESS RATES
Please make your own enquiries on the local Valuation Website (VOA) at www.voa.gov.uk
TENURE
Freehold
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the agents Ware Commercial on 01803 328880 or 01392 462266.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: The Particulars are not considered a formal offer, they are for information only and give a general idea of the property. They are not to be taken as forming any part of a resulting contract nor be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Whilst every care is taken in their preparation, no liability can be accepted for their accuracy. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars.