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Owner's comments

"We have absolutely loved being here at 124 Pilton Street (Yeo Dale Hotel), and living in Pilton itself.

We chose Pilton, as we already had family and friends nearby, and more family in East Devon. Unbeknown to us, Pilton has a thriving village community spirit, which has been an additional bonus for us over the years.

The temptation of the sea and moors being so close is hard to resist!

When we arrived when our children were tots. Straight away, we found childcare here in Pilton, and within a few minutes’ walk of the hotel’s front door, (we already researched) there is an infants, middle and secondary school, our location has been, perfect for involvement with school life, and ideal for our kids to have their friends back here, at all stages of their lives. Barnstaple town centre is only a short walk, with shopping and restaurants and various amenities, which is very handy!

One of the reasons’ we decided upon Yeo Dale Hotel, was the great living space on offer, for a family to live onsite. We have over the years, when the hotel has been shut to guests, had some fabulous and fun house parties with our friends and family, we also had our wedding reception in the garden, well, we took over the whole hotel too!

Time has flown by, now our “tots” are on their own journey of education and exploring, So, it is time for us to make some changes and have plenty more adventures ourselves."

Description

Being Grade II listed due to the architectural interest and historic significance, this exquisite four-storey townhouse is unlike many others commonly found in Barnstaple. With its imposing appearance and commanding position directly opposite Pilton Park and looking over the River Yeo, 124 Pilton Street stands proudly to represent a home of genuine importance, and reaffirming the superb opportunity for a new owner to take on a property of such a high calibre.

Upon stepping in through the large, stained glass front door, the period features are on immediate display, with the wide entrance hall, traditional picture rails, tall skirting boards and cast iron fireplaces a prominent feature throughout the building. The high ceilings create a real sense of space and grandeur, often synonymous with the Georgian era.

The early 19th century home has undergone various improvements over the current owner's c20 year tenure, with not only decorative upgrades throughout, but also to most bathrooms, kitchens which enhance the quality of the property as a whole. Remarkably, the owners have maintained many of the original period features and the aforementioned upgrades have been completed with careful consideration to the 200+ year old charm and elegance that the home exhibits.

The Yeo Dale Hotel

On the ground floor, a dining room to the front aspect seats up to around 20 guests at a time. Perhaps the most impressive room on the ground floor, there are traditional floorboards, beautiful original fireplace and two large windows flooding the space with light and overlooking the River Yeo and Pilton Park beyond. There is also a useful still room acting as great storage to serve guests from, in addition to a fitted commercial kitchen. This is well stocked with preparation areas along with space for fridges, cookers and light and ventilation from a large bay window.

The grand entrance continues up the stairs, a feature in itself, as they rise through the first and second floor. Mid way up the stairs is an additional shower room with WC and wash basin, the 14th in total. There is also a large linen cupboard adjacent to the shower room. The first floor presents a couple of the most superior rooms, particularly a superior room to the front which is a fabulous family room, spanning nearly 20ft in length, with ample space for a double bed as well as a further single bed. Two sets of double doors step out onto a balcony and enjoy the aforementioned views to the front of Pilton Park and the town beyond. A double to the rear is another impressive room with a gorgeous bay window to mirror that of the kitchen downstairs. The third room on this floor is a single, but enjoys the lovely views to the front and access to the balcony. Each room here features en-suites which have been upgraded in recent times to a modern specification - each are equipped with a shower, wash basin and WC.

With four rooms on the second floor, one standard double and a single, along with another two superb double rooms. Room 10 in particular boasts more of those lovely views from an even more elevated position and from two beautiful windows looking towards the town, while room 7 looks over the rear. One single looks over the front, while the second single room on this level is perhaps the quirkiest. Each room has an en-suite shower facility, although this one features a wash basin and shower cubicles, but the WC is accessed off the landing separately.

A further staircase rises to the third and final floor of the building, where there are a further three rooms with restricted head height - two doubles and one single - all with en-suite shower rooms. The landing is illuminated by a Velux window in the roof space.

The business

While council tax applies to the residential element of the property, business rates apply to the commercial aspect of it. The current owners have successfully ran the hotel for nearly 20 years, generating healthy turnovers and consistent profits. The venue is fully licensed so could incorporate a bar and the accommodation could be adapted to allow for up to around 40 covers. The whole garden is also fully licensed which opens up opportunity for further business ventures, such as weddings plus various events which the current owners have held. More specific detail of the figures and accounts information will be supplied upon initial inspection and indication of interest. The property is sold with an inventory of trade fixtures, fittings and equipment.

Owner's accommodation

The entrance hall flows through past the stairs and into a lobby area with access to the garden via a door at the side, then opening into an office space. This is the hub of the hotel and where the current owners use the space to work from and manage the day-to-day running of the business. Stairs rise from here to the first floor landing. Accessed from this study space is a reception area featuring a lovely wood burning stove, while the room is enlarged by a bay window to the side aspect. The kitchen/breakfast room at the rear has a single door leading out to the garden and has been upgraded recently by the current owners, while also presenting space for a dining table and chairs. Space is provided for a table and chairs, along with a free standing fridge/freezer while built in appliances include a dishwasher, double electric eye level oven and a four ring gas hob with extractor canopy over. There is worksurface space aplenty and an abundance of fitted storage cupboards and drawers, as well as a stainless steel sink/drainer underneath a window to the rear.

Three double bedrooms, each with en-suite shower rooms feature on the first floor of the owners accommodation. Bedroom one in particular boasts a vaulted ceiling creating a great sense of space with a stunning bay directly overlooking the gardens, while there is a range of built in wardrobes. A skylight on the landing allows for natural light, while both other bedrooms are comfortable double rooms.

Historically, this part of the building dates back to around the 16th century and previously formed part of the guest accommodation. In more recent times, it has been separated to allow for a private resident's space, but has great potential to be converted back to incorporate an additional three en-suite double bedrooms as part of the hotel, in addition to include an extra 20 covers for the restaurant/dining space, also served by a fully licensed bar.

Outside & parking

The charming walled garden is fully enclosed, making it an ideal for those with small children or pets, with access via a pedestrian gate into the garden from Pilton Street. A decked walkway leads up the side of the back of the property from, accessed from a lobby area which connects the hotel and owner's space. Another door from the kitchen leads out to the garden too, which is primarily laid to lawn, but also with a sociable patio area with seating space and a BBQ area/pizza oven. There is an array of small and medium sized plants which add colour and interest, along with some established shrubbery and fruit trees, creating a secluded and private garden despite its town centre location. Additionally, there is a hard standing area hosting a hot tub and also a few brick built and timber sheds for storage, further to an external utility area.

Resident's permit parking can be obtained from North Devon Council at a small annual cost, while there are also free parking options close by as well as numerous car parks within a short walk.

An additional piece of land which holds further potential, in addition to the space to park several vehicles close by to the property could be available for the right buyer, and by separate negotiation.

Location

Pilton is often considered to be one of Barnstaple's most favourable districts, with an abundance of charming cottages, large family homes and new modern housing. Pilton Street in particular, is notorious within the town and features a rich history of period property with various domestic and commercial use. It is ideally situated for the town centre and all of your every day amenities are within a very short walking distance, while Pilton Park is also just a stone's throw away. The hospital is just less than a mile up the road, so the area is often very popular among its' staff. Barnstaple town centre boasts numerous well known and independent high street shops, supermarkets, department stores, pubs, cafes, restaurants and leisure facilities. The popular sandy surfing beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are within around 20-30 minutes drive, as is the border of Exmoor National Park. Along the A361, Tiverton Parkway train station with fast services to London Paddington can be reached in approximately 45 minutes, as can the M5 network and beyond, also from Junction 27 at Tiverton. Other notable areas for further shopping include Exeter in around an hour's drive, and the Cornish border within about a 30-40 minute drive.

Useful information

Tenure - Freehold
Age - Approx. 1807 at the front / back section is 16th century
Heating - Gas central heating
Drainage - Mains
Windows - Mainly single glazed
Council Tax - Tax band A for owner's accommodation / business rates apply to the hotel
EPC Rating - Commercial rating as hotel - B/32
Nearest Primary School - Pilton Bluecoat CofE Junior School (0.3 miles/5 minute walk)
Nearest Secondary School - Pilton Community College (0.6 miles/10 minute walk)
Seller's position - Looking for onward purchase

Viewings

If you would like to view this wonderful home, please contact local North Devon estate agent, Ryan Young. Viewings are strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent and 24hrs notice will usually be required, please confirm your appointment before travelling.

Agent's notes

These property particulars are issued in good faith but do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, floorplans, photographs and other information are provided as a guide only and may not be exact. Buyers are advised to verify key facts such as tenure, planning permissions, fixtures and fittings, lease length, ground rent, service charges, council tax bands and energy performance ratings through their legal representative.

In line with UK anti-money laundering regulations, all named purchasers must complete an AML (Anti-Money Laundering) check. A small charge of £30 per person applies for this service. Please ensure all relevant parties are submitted for verification to avoid delays.

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