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Location:

Barnstaple, Devon

Description:

A substantial detached country house hotel & owners accommodation in idyllic, tranquil & timeless Exmoor Valley. Total 14 bedrooms, 6 reception rooms.

SITUATION AND AMENITIES
Heddons Gate Hotel is at the end of a quarter mile private drive, superbly situated on the slopes of the wooded Heddon Valley. It is secluded and tranquil, with a magnificent outlook. The local area is a walkers paradise with some of the most spectacular coastal walking in the country. Walking inland is also rewarding, taking in Exmoors renowned woodland, moor land and river valleys. There are also many attractions easily accessible by car, including beauty spots, gardens, historic villages and towns, individual shops and a good variety of Pannier Markets. The world class beaches of the North Devon biosphere reserve are less than an hours drive away. Road access is good, with the North Devon Link Road (A361) located at South Molton, giving some dual carriageway to the M5 Motorway at Junction 27, where Tiverton Parkway Railway Station also allows access to London Paddington in approximately 2 hours.
DESCRIPTION
Originally built as a single storey Victorian hunting lodge, the property dates from around 1890, but was extended and largely remodelled in the Edwardian era, and again, in the 1970s when a substantial extension was added in keeping with the original character. The property presents elevations which are principally colourwash rendered, with some relief work in stone and brick beneath tiled roofs. The property is currently operated as a country house hotel, with licensed bar and dining room serving breakfast and evening meals. The ground floor reception areas and 11 themed en-suite letting bedrooms above retain the grandeur of a bygone era, yet, at the same time, the hotel has a homely ambiance. The current owners choose to operate over a limited season, and run the entire premises without staff. There would appear to be scope for a discerning purchaser not only to extend the opening period, but also to appeal to other potentially lucrative markets including hunting parties, as a wedding reception venue, for conferences / training purposes, or other corporate events etc. Alternatively, there may be potential for a variety of other uses, subject to any necessary planning permission for change of use. All in all, at Heddons Gate Hotel, one can escape, relax and indulge, and above all, discover the outstanding beauty of Exmoor and North Devon. No wonder the hotel has been included in the Independent Good Hotel Guide for several years running.
THE BUSINESS
More details of the trading figures are available upon request. The website, www.heddonsgate.co.uk is available as part of the transaction. The majority of the fixtures, fittings and furnishings are to be included within the sale. Stock and goodwill is available, at valuation separately. The current rateable value for the hotel and premises is 11,250, but amount payable subject to small business rate relief is 4,342.23. The owners accommodation element is council tax band A, current amount payable 1,006.21.

The layout of the accommodation and approximate dimensions are more clearly shown on the accompanying floorplans, but comprise;
GROUND FLOOR

COVERED PORCH
Glazed double doors to reception area.
PRIVATE OFFICE
With fitted desks.
LADIES AND GENTS CLOAKROOMS

Staircase to the new wing bedrooms - described later.
INNER LOBBY

DINING ROOM
Fine double aspect room overlooking the terraces and gardens. Minster fireplace at one end. French doors to terrace. Fire exit door.

Returning to the main reception, a pair of half glazed doors leads to the
BAR
With minster fireplace. Bay window to front and window seat. Bar area. Double doors to
SITTING ROOM
With ornamental fireplace with marble surround and hearth. Painted wooden over mantle. Window to front.
LOUNGE
Large bay window to front. Stone fireplace feature to whole of one wall incorporating an ornate wood burning stove. Exposed stone surround and log stores with glazed fronted display cabinets above flanking either side. Slate hearth to whole. Views over terrace. Ornate cornice and ceiling rose.
INNER HALL
Main staircase to the old wing - described later.
LIBRARY
With original fireplace, cast iron grate and ornate painted surround, slate hearth. Shelved recess and further shelving. Window to front and window seat. Half glazed door to outside and to covered porch.
REAR LOBBY
Access to cellar.
STORE ROOM / PREPARATION ROOM / UTILITY ROOM
Single drainer stainless steel sink, adjoining work surfaces, storage beneath. Plumbing for washing machine. Eye level store cupboards. Double airing cupboard, one with lagged cylinder. Two built in shelved storage cupboards. Further stainless steel sink and cupboards beneath. Servery area and hatch to inner hallway.
KITCHEN
A good sized commercial kitchen incorporating double bowl, double drainer stainless steel sink unit. Further deep commercial sink and commercial dishwasher. Extensive work surfaces and storage cupboards. Further circular stainless steel sink. Four oven oil fired Aga. Six ring calor gas range. Supergrill 800. Other general appliances included. Door to serving area connecting with dining room with tiled floor, door to outside, wine cooler, sink, shelving for wines and storage. Boiler room housing Potterton oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water.
BAR AREA
With illuminated bottle and glass display. Shelving as well as stainless steel sink.
THE OWNER'S ACCOMMODATION
Is located on the ground floor and partly self contained. The main area incorporates;
ENTRANCE LOBBY

LIVING ROOM
Fireplace with wooden surround and fitted wood burner. Window and door to rear.
BEDROOM
With built in Whitefields safe.
BEDROOM
With mirror fronted wardrobes to one wall. Built in shelved cupboard.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM
With panelled bath, low level WC, corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail. Overhead electric fire.
LOBBY

CLOAKROOM
Low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin.
KITCHEN
Single drainer stainless steel sink, cupboards and drawers beneath. Plumbing for washing machine. Airing cupboard with lagged cylinder.

Returning to the utility area, there is access to a further
BEDROOM
With built in wardrobes and occasional bedroom / dressing room off, as well as
SECOND BATHROOM
With panelled bath, telephone style mixer tap / shower attachment. Low level WC. Twin wash hand basins. Heated towel rail. Overhead electric fire.
FIRST FLOOR
Original staircase rising to main galleried landing featuring large leaded light window allowing light to flood in. As previously indicated, the rooms are all themed and named as follows;
'MASTER BEDROOM'
A double room with en-suite shower room.
'DRESSING ROOM'
A double room with sitting area and en-suite bathroom.
'SERVANTS QUARTERS'
A twin room with dressing / sitting room and en-suite bathroom.
'GRANDMAMA'S ROOM'
A double room with en-suite bathroom.
'NANNIE'S ROOM'
A twin room with dressing area and en-suite bathroom.
'BOY'S ROOM'
A double room with dressing area, en-suite bathroom and shower.
'THE PLAY ROOM'
A double room with en-suite bathroom.
'NURSEMAIDS'
A single room with en-suite bathroom. Linen store adjacent.
THE SECONDARY STAIRCASE
Leads from the main reception hall to the new wing, where there is a door to
INNER LANDING
With double store cupboard and stairs leading to attic space.
LANDING
With fire exit, and bridge out to grounds.
'CHINESE ROOM'
A double room with dressing area and en-suite bathroom.
'JAPANESE ROOM'
A double room with en-suite bathroom.
'INDIAN'
A twin room with en-suite bathroom.
OUTSIDE
The access driveway to the property is initially shared, but then becomes private and there is a private tarmac carpark to the lower part of the garden. To the right, there is a covered log store, store room and five bar gate leading to private owners parking bay. There is also an oil tank and dustbin stores as well as outside taps. To the rear is a covered drying area with clothes airer on pulley. Immediately in front of the property is an extensive sun terrace and lawns with steps leading down to a lower lawn and gardens stocked with mature specimen trees and shrubs including fig, acer, eucalyptus, wisteria, rhododendrons to name but a few. Built beneath the terrace is a leisure room, currently accommodating a table tennis table and croquet set. To the right of the property and behind there is an area of mixed woodland providing fuel for the open fireplaces and wood burners. In all, the gardens and grounds provide a good deal of seclusion and privacy and amount to 2.65 acres.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Exmoor National Park, Exmoor House, Dulverton, TA22 9HL. 01398 323665.
DIRECTIONS
From the M5, Junction 27 (Tiverton), take the A361 towards Barnstaple. after 27 miles, turn right at a roundabout on the A399 towards Ilfracombe. After 12 miles, turn right at Blackmoor Gate onto the A39 towards Lynton. After 4 miles, just past Woody Bay Station and Moorlands Guest House on the left, turn left at Martinhoe Cross towards Martinhoe. After 0.8 of a mile, turn left at Martinhoe Common Cross towards Hunters Inn. After 0.8 of a mile, go straight ahead at Manor Cot Lane Head towards Hunters Inn. After half a mile, descending at a 25% gradient with a hairpin bend, turn right at the National Trust sign marked Private Road to Heddons Gate and Martinhoe Cleave. After 0.2 of a mile, bear right at the sign to Heddons Gate and the Hotel is a further 0.1 of a mile.
SERVICES
Mains electricity. Private water supply. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.
REFERENCE
46156

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Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Amenities:

Dishwasher, Fireplace, Patio/Deck, Storage, Tennis

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01271 322833

Posted:

July 27 2011 on Facebook

Contact:

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