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£800,000
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3 bedroom house for sale

Hilltop Cottages, Plymouth PL8
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3 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: C*
1,044 sq ft / 97 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band D
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Heating: Ask agent
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Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Highly profitable, turn key business
  • Fully licensed for up to 60 cats with 37 well equipped pens.
  • Three Bedroom cottage
  • Development potential (STPP)
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Five star rated by South Hams District Council
Pippins Cattery, one of the largest and most established in the South-West, is available for sale for the first time in 17 years. Serving a wide local area, it is the leading cattery in the Plymouth region, drawing clients from across Devon and Cornwall. The sale includes a three bedroom cottage featuring a private swimming pool and stunning countryside views.

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LOCATION
Situated on a tranquil country lane just outside Brixton village, this property offers convenient access to local amenities including a pub, fish and chip shop, post office, and Otter Nursery Garden Centre. Plymouth city centre is just five miles away, and picturesque sandy beaches are within a four-mile drive. Additionally, the nearby new town of Sherford, planned to accommodate 5,500 homes, presents substantial opportunities for business growth.

THE BUSINESS
Pippins features 37 cat pens and is licensed for up to 60 cats, with additional space for expansion. The current manager operates independently, giving you the flexibility to be as involved as you wish. There is significant potential for growth, including the opportunity to develop some currently unused pens. The cattery has earned a five-star rating from South Hams District Council and was named the best cattery in the UK by the "Cat Tree Awards." It maintains a strong online presence with 1.3k Facebook followers, a 4.7-star rating on Google, and a modern, mobile-friendly website built on Wix. The business is highly profitable, with financial accounts available upon request. The current management setup allows for flexible operation by a couple with one staff member, offering ample room for further expansion and development.

THE PROPERTY
This charming period property boasts stunning views of the Devon countryside and distant Dartmoor. The three-bedroom house features a slate-tiled roof and offers spacious, well maintained family accommodation. The ground floor includes an entrance hall that leads to a cloakroom equipped with a low-level W.C. and hand basin. The luxury farm-style kitchen, highlighted by a feature arch, offers ample storage and modern appliances, including a fitted ceramic hob and fan-assisted oven. The lounge features a modern fireplace, full-length door access to the front garden, and a deep bay window with picturesque views of the garden and countryside. A versatile dining room or office space with laminate flooring is also located on this level, along with a pantry that includes built-in shelving and easy-clean laminate flooring. The large, double-glazed conservatory offers panoramic views of the garden, swimming pool, and countryside, and serves as a dual-purpose dining and social (truncated)

OUTSIDE
The property features an in-ground heated swimming pool (13’ x 26’) with a block-built pump and filter room. The attractive garden include lawn areas, flower borders, and paved parking. Both the front and back gardens offer stunning countryside views. Additional outbuildings include a large wooden workshop and shed.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on July 17, 2024

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