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Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
- Close to Harbour at Ilfracombe
- Grade II Listed residence
- Former Devon Police Station
- Now a Michelin star restaurant
- 4 Bedroom character apartment above
- With 2 bedroom flat below
- Services: All mains connected
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Located in a busy tourist spot fronting onto Fore Street, meanders down from the High Street to the harbour and is reputed to be one of the oldest streets in the resort. It is known as "The Foodie Quarter" of the town, has a large public car park nearby in Ropery Road and the seafront and picturesque harbour are all close at hand.
Ilfracombe has a static population of around 10,000 inhabitants which is boosted throughout the year with the influx of tourists. Inward investment includes a new water sports centre at Larkstone and the world renowned artist Damien Hirst has given a statue called 'Verity' on loan to the town and is located on The Pier.
There are many art galleries within Ilfracombe and there is soon to be a 80 bed Premier Inn built within the town. This coupled with new housing developments will greatly increase the customer base for the business.
THE PROPERTY
Built originally as a county police station, this Grade II Listed building was constructed in 1873 and had its own cells. The property has been tastefully modernised over the years and is now a Michelin star restaurant called Thomas Carr 1873. The ground floor provides an open plan light and airy licenced restaurant with kitchen and cloakroom below.
The first floor self-contained accommodation has 4 bedrooms and the lower ground floor has been arranged as a 2 bedroom apartment with separate access. We understand that the property will be offered with vacant possession.
It is ideal for owner occupation by an aspiring chef or could be converted back to residential as a holiday home or nice family town house. Described in the listing as constructed with local new road squared stone rubble with dressings of the Forest of Dean stone. The property has gas fired heating with substantial cast iron fitted radiators in the restaurant and private upper floor.
THE BUSINESS
This is the venue for the acclaimed Thomas Carr restaurant the first Michelin star catering venue in Ilfracombe. The business remains unaffected by the sale of the freehold of the property.
Rooms
GROUND FLOOR
Restaurant 10.24m x 8.33m
With recessed porch, windows to the front and rear, servery and natural exposed stonework to walls.
Commercial Kitchen
4.78m MAX x 3.9m MAX L-Shaped - Comprehensively equipped.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
Hallway
Public Cloakroom 3.15m x 1.88m
FIRST FLOOR
Lounge 5.16m x 3.3m
Bedroom One 4.1m x 3.9m
With sea glimpses.
Bedroom Two 3.53m x 3.25m
Bedroom Three 3.6m x 2.29m
Bedroom Four 3.6m x 2.51m
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
Approached from rear with separate door and roof decked outside area.
Open Plan Kitchen 5.18m x 2.36m
Please note this room does not have a fitted kitchen or work surfaces. Wall mounted gas fired boiler.
Inner Lobby
With under stairs cupboard and small store room.
Lounge 3.4m x 2.46m
Bedroom Two 3.4m x 2.7m
Bedroom One 3.7m x 2.97m
En-Suite Shower Room 2.18m x 2.97m
With shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level wc.
VAT
We understand that our client has not opted to charge VAT. All interested parties should make their own enquiries of HMRC.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.
RATEABLE VALUE
£8,400 UBR, as of April 2023, 47.9p in the £. Our Rateable Value figure has been obtained from the Business Valuation website at the time of the property detail going to print, however, we would advise all applicants make their own enquiries via the Valuation Office or website regarding this figure.
Small Business Rate relief (100%) may apply as the Rateable Value is below £12,000.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
To be advised.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and, therefore, recommend that you visit the local authority website (contact the branch for details) and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding.
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