Fosfelle Country House Hotel, Hartland, Bideford, Devon Ref: HO00004067

Fosfelle Country House Hotel, Hartland, Bideford, Devon, EX39 6EF 6 Acres

Guide £795,000

A delightful 17th Century Manor House currently run as a Country Hotel with caravan club site and two lakes, all set in a splendid rural haven, yet close to the village and north Devon coastline. This impressive property also includes an owners accommodation, separate function suite, traditional barns (with planning permission to convert to three holiday units), plus six acres of grounds including stocked fishing lakes, site for touring caravans and two pony paddocks. THE PROPERTY The property comprises a splendid detached residence, now arranged as a seven bedroom Country House Hotel, with large reception rooms on the ground floor comprising of a guest lounge, residents bar, restaurant and commercial kitchen, as well as ladies and gents cloakrooms. To the first floor there are seven letting bedrooms and one private bedroom. Outside there is an annexe comprising of a single storey building providing a large family bedroom with en-suite facilities. The hotel is approached from its own sweeping driveway, and to the rear, there is a separate tarmacaden car park, where there is a two story barn and adjoining single storey triple garage. All of these buildings have approved planning permission to convert to three holiday cottages.

those items of a personal nature). In the past, the hotel has been a popular venue for local weddings and parties, and above the stables, there is a large function room which in previous years had its own bar area and proved very successful with local customers. We further understand that the turnover is in the region of £60,000 per annum, subject to accountants figures. THE GROUNDS The grounds are a major feature of this property and we understand that they extend to approximately 6 acres (subject to verification of the title deeds). To the front of the property the grounds comprise of a circular sweeping gravelled driveway and mature lawns with a wealth of mature shrubs and plants including colourful rhododendron bushes, a rose bed, rockery garden with an abundance of alpines and other shrubs.

In addition, within the curtlidge, there is also a log store and adjoining paint store, plus an inner private courtyard with a freezer room and bottle store.

In addition, there are two pony paddocks. There is also an area for caravans and camping and in fact the property is used by the Caravan Club of Great Britain with the ability to have 5 caravans on site all with electric hook up points. Behind this area, to the lower part of the grounds, there are two stocked fish lakes.

THE BUSINESS

AGENTS NOTE

Our clients have been in occupation for the past 28 years, and are now selling this business due to their impending retirement. The property comprises a licensed Country House Hotel and operates throughout the year, although usually closes in February.

This splendid detached residence is ideal for those seeking a home and income with a lifestyle business that offers much potential to be further developed. Alternatively, it would be suited to those wishing to enjoy a delightful house in a wonderful, peaceful setting in close proximity to the north Devon coastline.

The tariff for B & B ranges from £30 per person per night., with optional dinner as an extra. The income derived from the caravan park area is useful, and the charges for caravans are £10 per night, and £8 a night for tents. We are advised that this establishment is 3 Diamond AA listed, and the hotel will be offered to sell as a going concern to include an inventory of trade fixtures, fittings and equipment (excluding

VENDORS COMMENTS “Fosfelle has been our lovely home and business for 28 years. We have enjoyed living here, as we love the countryside, hunting fishing and shooting. Hartland is a very friendly and sociable village”.

THE HOTEL All measurements are approximate. There are numerous power points throughout the property although not individually listed. None of the fittings or appliances have been tested by ourselves. Main Entrance Hall - 16’ x 8’2” (4.88m x 2.49m) Old timber door with two glazed panels and lion head knocker opens to impressive entrance hall with original decorative tiling to the floor. Stairs rise to the first floor, doors open to reception room and to the middle and rear halls. Chandelier light fitting, radiator, coat and hat rack. Principal Dining Room - 26’9” x 17’8” into bays (8.15m x 5.39m) Marvellous dining room on the south facing front of the house and with two large bay windows affording superb views of the landscaped gardens and countryside beyond. A door gives access to the kitchens. At one end of the room is a most attractive period tiled fireplace with original polished hardwood surround and mantelpiece. Fitted carpet, two radiators. Two old brass chandelier ceiling light fittings and six matching wall light fittings. Curtains with decorative pelmets across both the bay windows. Residents Sitting Room - 17’2”into bay x 14’4” (5.23m x 4.37m) A comfortable reception room with a lovely bay window matching the ones in

the principal dining room and which looks out over the beautiful gardens. Stone fireplace, radiator, fitted carpet, ceiling and wall lights.

Understairs Cupboard - With range of fitted shelving. Central ceiling light, coat and hat rack. Door to kitchens.

The Bar - 35’5” x 18’1” (max (10.8m x 5.51m) Fully licensed bar which is divided into large bar area and a secondary dining area to one end, which has now been made open plan. Stone revealed wall with attractive fireplace and wood burner. Windows to two aspects and with French windows opening to the Bar Terrace to the side of the property. The bar occupies the centre and some length of the room with stone feature and oak topped bar area providing ample room to serve. Both areas are fully carpeted and there are three radiators. Extensive room for appliances behind the bar which also accommodates shelving and sink. Plenty of room for pool table. Double doors open to the Rear Hall which gives access to the rear of the property and to the Middle Hall and Main Entrance.

Kitchens - 27’6” x 10’3” (8.39m x 3.12m) Large kitchen with a range of fitted cabinets, extensive work surfaces, three windows to the rear courtyard and a door opening to the rear courtyard. Servery door through to restaurant. Door to small hall with doors to:

Middle Hall - With access through the house to the Main Entrance at the front, and the Rear Hall and through to old timber part glazed doors, also giving access to the bar. Under stairs cupboard with range of fitted shelving. Central ceiling light, coat and hat rack. Door to: Rear Hall - Which runs through to the back of the property, radiator and fitted carpets, there is a door through to the rear courtyard and the cellar store. Doors to: Ladies Lavatories - Three WC cubicles, window looking to the rear courtyard, radiator, wash hand basin and tiled floor. Gentleman’s Lavatories - Two urinals, one WC cubicle, window to the rear of the property, wash basin, radiator and tiled floor.

Lavatory - With WC, wash basin, window to the rear of the property and some shelving. Office - 12’4” x 6’5” (3.76m x 1.96m) Useful office to the side of the property with lovely views of the gardens down to the lake. This room also houses the oil fired central heating boiler. Rear Courtyard - Immediately behind the kitchen, through a door, is the rear courtyard. Used as an empty bottle store and across the courtyard is the Principle Kitchen Store. From the Rear Courtyard there is access to the parking area at the back. There is also an outside WC. From the rear parking area access to Shower Room serving the caravan site with shower, WC, wash basin and extractor fan.

Bedroom One - 11’ x 10’7” (3.35m x 3.22m) Large double room looking out to the rear of the property with extensive fitted wardrobes across one wall, wash basin, fitted carpet, radiator, TV point. Bedroom Two - 13’4” x 6’5” (4.06m x 1.96m) With a window looking over the gardens to the side of the property. Fitted carpet, central ceiling light and radiator.

Kitchen Store -13’11” x 9” (4.24m x 2.74m) This room has capacity for several large freezers, it also has plumbing for laundry facilities and a stainless steel sink/ drainer with cupboard below. Fitted shelves and cupboards. Cellar Store - Off the courtyard and adjacent to the kitchen store is the Cellar Store with shelving and racking for wine and spirits storage. FIRST FLOOR Landing - Large landing with a galleried stairwell. Window to the front of the property with superb views of the gardens and the countryside beyond. Chandelier type light fitting and further old central ceiling light in the rear landing passage, two radiators, sliding doors to linen cupboard which also houses the factory lagged hot water tank. Bathroom - With an opaque window to the rear of the property. Bath, WC, wash basin and central ceiling light with electric element heater. Cloakroom - With WC and wash basin. A further storage cupboard. Access to bedrooms.

Bedroom Three - 13’3” x 8’8” (4.04m x 2.64m) A double room on the south facing front of the hotel with views of the gardens and countryside beyond. Radiators, central ceiling light, fitted carpet, wash basin and TV point. Bedroom Four - 16’1” into bay x 13’6” max (4.90m x 4.11m) Another large room on the south facing front of the property with super views, fitted carpet, central ceiling light, radiator. En-suite bathroom with bath, WC, wash basin, extractor fan and ceiling light.

En-suite shower room with shower, WC and wash basin. Window to the side of the property, central ceiling light. Bedroom Six -11’2” x 9’5” (3.41m x 2.87m) Double bedroom with a window to rear of the property and a connecting door to Bedroom Seven. Fitted carpet, radiator, central ceiling light, built-in wardrobe En-suite shower room fully tilled with shower, WC and wash basin. Bedroom Seven - 11’3” x 7’8” (3.43m x 2.34m) Double room with two windows looking to the rear of the property. Fitted carpet, radiator, central ceiling light. Connecting door to Bedroom Six. En-suite shower room with shower, WC and wash basin, opaque window to the rear of the property, access to roof space.

Bedroom Five - 10’7” x 11’6 (3.22m x 3.51m) Large double bedroom on south facing front of hotel and which currently accommodates a double and a single bed. Marvellous outlook onto the gardens to the front of property. Radiator, fitted carpet, central ceiling light. OWNERS ACCOMMODATION Adjacent to the house and looking out over the landscaped gardens is an additional letting property. Bedroom One - 13’5”x 11’8” (4.09m x 3.56m) with lovely views over the gardens with room for a double and single bed, doorway to: Shower Room - With opaque window to the side of the cottage, shower, WC, wash basin and fitted carpet.

first floor and extensive stabling and storage below. This barn has excellent potential for conversion to up to four HOLIDAY LETTING UNITS. There is an adjoining smaller two room STONE AND SLATE BARN which provides excellent storage and a further adjoining slate roofed LARGE GARAGE with several bays and with light and power, an adjoining room used currently as a TACK ROOM which gives further additional access to the main function room on the first floor off which is a servery area with double drainer and sink unit. THE PRINCIPAL BARN

THE GROUNDS

First Floor Function Room - 51’ x 16’7” (15.5m x 5.05m) Fully licensed with an extension licence to 1am on Fridays. A marvellous double height room with exposed rafters and five windows to two aspects giving superb views of the countryside and a glimpse of the sea beyond, large double doors which would have been used for winching up grain when it was used as an agricultural building, further access to external and internal stairs. At one end of the function room is a raised staging area there is a solid fuel heater and at the other end of the room is a bar with facilities to serve beer, spirits and wines. An extremely impressive room suitable for range of functions or as part of a conversion of the whole barn.

The property is approached down a private drive, which divides and gives access to the caravan park site and further access both to the rear of the property where there is a very extensive parking area for customers and which also gives access to the main and ancillary barns. To the front a five bar gate gives way to a gravelled drive which sweeps round to the front of the hotel. To one side of the property there is a lovely rockery garden with an abundance of Alpines and other shrubs and flowers with a meandering stone path through which leads to a terraced garden adjoining the bar terrace. To the side and front of the property are very extensive landscaped gardens comprising lawns bordered with gravelled paths, substantial mature trees and shrubs, rose borders, a summer house, extensive shrubberies, lovely views of the countryside. Access then through to a small paddock and beyond that to the two well stocked large lakes, which are in a most beautiful setting, surrounded by mature native trees and which are stocked with trout. To the rear of the property is a further lawned area which gives access to another small paddock and a kitchen garden with a green house. From the rear of the hotel and parking area one gains access to the TRADITIONAL BARNS and STABLES. The PRINCIPAL BARN which is built of stone with brick and slate roof provides a very large quoins Functions Room on the

SERVICES - Main water and electricity. Private drainage. LICENCES - The Hotel benefits from a fully licensed bar and restaurant and a separate function suite with a full licence – open until 1am on Fridays.

VIEWINGS - Please telephone us on 01409 253888 to make an appointment. We are open from at least 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturdays. FULL DETAILS OF THIS AND EVERY PROPERTY ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE www.kivells.com

DIRECTIONS

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From Holsworthy proceed along the A3072 Bude road. Upon reaching Stratton turn right onto the A30 signposted ‘Bideford’. Continue on this road for approximately 11 miles and take the left hand turning signposted ‘Hartland’ (there will be signs for the Hotel from this point). Follow this road for approximately two miles and the Hotel will be found on the right hand side.

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