MapGuide price
£685,000Property for sale
10 High Street, Totnes TQ9
Recently added
Property
3 beds
Features and description
- A fantastic opportunity to acquire this mixed use historic property, dating back to 1404, located in the centre of Totnes town
- Currently arranged as part commercial and part residential
- Retail shop
- One bedroom apartment
- Two bedroom apartment
- Offices
- Many historic character features
A Grade II* listed historic house located in the centre of Totnes town currently arranged as a shop, two residential apartments and offices.
Mileages
Plymouth approx. 23.2 miles, Exeter approx. 28.6 miles (London Paddington via Totnes Train Station approx. 2.45 hours).
Situation
One of the most historic buildings in Totnes, The Merchants House is a mixed use property currently split between retail shop premises, two residential let apartments and offices. This historic house has been in the same ownership for 30 years and the owners have carefully preserved and managed the property within the Grade II* listing. Dating from 1404, it was originally a halled house and residence. Mayor Ryder lived there from 1404 to 1427. The halled house was later absorbed into a much larger property constructed around 1550 by a wealthy local merchant Thomas Martyn. Thomas was trading in wool and tin at the time within Europe and it was he who created the impressive property we see today with it's decorative plastered ceilings and elegant Oak panelling.
Accommodation
One of the most historic buildings in Totnes, The Merchants House is a mixed use property currently split between retail shop premises, two residential apartments and offices. The house has always played a central role in Totnes life, having been a Merchants House, an Inn and more recently Architectural offices and apartments.This important historic house has been in the same ownership for 30 years and the owners have carefully preserved, maintained and improved the property within the Grade II* listing. Dating from 1404, it was originally the residence for the mayor of Totnes, Mayor Ryder who lived there from 1404 to 1427. In 1550 a wealthy local merchant Thomas Martyn purchased the house and created the impressive property we see today with it's decorative plastered ceilings and elegant Oak panelling.Fronting the High Street is a small but very successful retail outlet, and at the side of this shop is a short flight of steps up to a courtyard which leads to the door of number 10.
Accommodation continued
On the ground floor behind the shop, is a one bedroom apartment with original Oak panelling and original decorative lime plastered ceilings. These are known to be some of the oldest in this country. Stairs from hallway rise to the first floor rooms which were recently used as offices. The larger of the rooms at this level, which has commanding views over the old High Street, contains many precious historical features as does the slightly smaller, but no less impressive, room to the rear.A flight of large open stairs from the first floor lead to the second floor which is currently arranged as a slightly more modest two bedroom apartment.Permission has recently been obtained to convert the top two floors into a large maisonette, if required.The property could also be used as a large single family residence, as originally existed for over 300 years, subject to the usual planning consents.
Tenure
Freehold.
Council Tax
Ground Floor Flat Band ATop Floor Flat Band B.
Energy Performance Certificate
Grade II*.
Services
Mains water, electric and gas. Gas fired central heating.
Local Authority
South Hams District Council Follaton House, Plymouth Rd, Totnes TQ9 5NE.
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by telephone appointment through Rendells Estate Agents.
Directions
From Rendells office continue up Fore Street and proceed under the arch into the High Street. After a short distance the door to Number 10 can be found on your left opposite the Barbers shop.What3Words: quite.urgent.unfocused
Council Tax Band: B
Tenure: Freehold
Mileages
Plymouth approx. 23.2 miles, Exeter approx. 28.6 miles (London Paddington via Totnes Train Station approx. 2.45 hours).
Situation
One of the most historic buildings in Totnes, The Merchants House is a mixed use property currently split between retail shop premises, two residential let apartments and offices. This historic house has been in the same ownership for 30 years and the owners have carefully preserved and managed the property within the Grade II* listing. Dating from 1404, it was originally a halled house and residence. Mayor Ryder lived there from 1404 to 1427. The halled house was later absorbed into a much larger property constructed around 1550 by a wealthy local merchant Thomas Martyn. Thomas was trading in wool and tin at the time within Europe and it was he who created the impressive property we see today with it's decorative plastered ceilings and elegant Oak panelling.
Accommodation
One of the most historic buildings in Totnes, The Merchants House is a mixed use property currently split between retail shop premises, two residential apartments and offices. The house has always played a central role in Totnes life, having been a Merchants House, an Inn and more recently Architectural offices and apartments.This important historic house has been in the same ownership for 30 years and the owners have carefully preserved, maintained and improved the property within the Grade II* listing. Dating from 1404, it was originally the residence for the mayor of Totnes, Mayor Ryder who lived there from 1404 to 1427. In 1550 a wealthy local merchant Thomas Martyn purchased the house and created the impressive property we see today with it's decorative plastered ceilings and elegant Oak panelling.Fronting the High Street is a small but very successful retail outlet, and at the side of this shop is a short flight of steps up to a courtyard which leads to the door of number 10.
Accommodation continued
On the ground floor behind the shop, is a one bedroom apartment with original Oak panelling and original decorative lime plastered ceilings. These are known to be some of the oldest in this country. Stairs from hallway rise to the first floor rooms which were recently used as offices. The larger of the rooms at this level, which has commanding views over the old High Street, contains many precious historical features as does the slightly smaller, but no less impressive, room to the rear.A flight of large open stairs from the first floor lead to the second floor which is currently arranged as a slightly more modest two bedroom apartment.Permission has recently been obtained to convert the top two floors into a large maisonette, if required.The property could also be used as a large single family residence, as originally existed for over 300 years, subject to the usual planning consents.
Tenure
Freehold.
Council Tax
Ground Floor Flat Band ATop Floor Flat Band B.
Energy Performance Certificate
Grade II*.
Services
Mains water, electric and gas. Gas fired central heating.
Local Authority
South Hams District Council Follaton House, Plymouth Rd, Totnes TQ9 5NE.
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by telephone appointment through Rendells Estate Agents.
Directions
From Rendells office continue up Fore Street and proceed under the arch into the High Street. After a short distance the door to Number 10 can be found on your left opposite the Barbers shop.What3Words: quite.urgent.unfocused
Council Tax Band: B
Tenure: Freehold
Property information from this agent
About this agent
Founded in 1816 Rendells remains committed to its traditional values but with a modern approach and is a long established firm of Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents with a highly regarded reputation gained over nearly 200 years of working with Dartmoor and South Devon farmers, property and land owners by providing a personal service from its four offices in Newton Abbot , Chagford, Totnes and Ashburton that cover all aspects of property and land valuation, sales, auction and leasing together with a wide range of farming support services. Equally the partnership enjoys an international reputation for its Fine Art & Antique Sale Rooms in Ashburton where monthly 2 day sale comprising an average of 1,500 lots are held with antiques valuation services for sale, probate and insurance also coordinated from here.