The Dragon House

Established holiday letting business generating a substantial income with a separate individually designed 3/5 bedroom owners property in a secluded location yet just 3 miles from the Somerset coast.

Introduction - An excellent opportunity to purchase this established, successful and profitable business with a stunning, modern, individually designed 3 bedroom owners house, in a secluded location just 3 miles from the Somerset coast. Ideal for those looking for a lifestyle purchase. The self-catering accommodation is provided in this substantial Grade II Listed house, with two further cottages located near the entrance to the property and away from the main residence. Established gardens and grounds surround the properties, the whole extends in all to approximately 2.52 acres.

Situation - The pretty hamlet of Bilbrook is on the edge of Exmoor National Park, around 3 miles from the coast. Nearby facilities include the village of Washford (1 mile) with a primary school, village hall, pub, Post Office, hairdressers and a station on the West Somerset Steam Railway Line. Taunton (18 miles) is the County Town and has mainline rail connections and access to the M5. The surrounding countryside includes the Brendon, Quantock and Exmoor Hills, the coast and many renowned beauty spots of the area are all close at hand.

Owners House - Beyond self catering accommodation and at the end of a private driveway is the owners residence. This modern oak clad, individually designed house with separate double garage which is in the process of being converted into ancillary accommodation. The property offers fantastic light and bright family accommodation in a peaceful location surrounded by large gardens.

Please see the floor plan for more detail but in brief the accommodation comprises:

Hallway with cloakroom and separate store cupboard, stairs to the first floor. Stunning, fully fitted, open plan kitchen/dining room with island unit and bi-fold doors to the terrace and garden beyond. Utility room off the kitchen with door to the rear garden. Triple aspect living room with doors to the rear terrace.

On the first floor there is a gallery landing overlooking the hallway. Spacious master bedroom with en-suite shower room, built in wardrobes and a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden. Two further double bedrooms, both with built-in storage and a family bathroom. Outside there is plenty of space for parking including the separate double garage being converted into ancillary accommodation. The large slate terrace wraps around the property offering ideal spaces for outside entertaining. The large gardens are peaceful and private with potential for further landscaping as desired and include a large workshop.

The Main Holiday Letting House (Sleeps Up To 22) - This Grade II Listed red Sandstone house has a plaque above the front door dated 1704 and over the last 300 years the property has been extended and altered reflecting varied uses including as a Methodist meeting house, a pub and a hotel. With open fireplaces, exposed beams, wooden panelling and the thick walls and uneven floors you'd expect, it's full of character and is now used to provide self-catering holiday accommodation for groups of up to 22 people.

Cottage 1 (Sleeps 4) - Accessed through the cobbled courtyard to the side of the Main Letting House is this Grade II Listed property. Frequently let in conjunction with the Main Letting House, there is an inter-connecting door on the ground floor. Open plan kitchen/dining room, and sitting room on the ground floor. Two bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor.

Cottage 2 (Sleeps Up To 6) - A single storey dwelling separate from the Main Letting House with private garden with hot tub and parking. Open plan kitchen/dining room, dual aspect sitting room, family bathroom, master bedroom with en-suite shower room and door to adjoining bedroom 3. Further double bedroom.

The Business - The House and cottages can be booked for a long weekend (3 days) or a full week at a time and are available year-round. The business is run by a husband and wife team with support from part-time cleaners. Promotion is via their own website, Airbnb, Sykes cottages and there are excellent forward bookings. Accounts can be made available to interested parties after a viewing.

Services - Mains water, mains electricity, mains drainage. Oil fired heating to the Main Letting House. Gas central heating to Cottage 2. Underfloor heating throughout the Owners House via an air-source heat pump providing an annual RHI income. Fibre Broadband.

Outbuildings - Within the courtyard are a laundry room and two store rooms.

Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleaves, easements and rights of way.

Outgoings - The Main Letting House has a Rateable Value of £15,750.
Owners House Council Tax Band E

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those mentioned in the sales particulars are included with the sale. All others are excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. However, all furniture, contents, fixtures, fittings and equipment in the Main Letting House and Cottage 1 will be included.

Local Authority - Somerset West and Taunton Council

Directions - From the M5 take J26 take A38 towards Taunton. On the edge of Taunton take the A3065. Follow this road then at the roundabout turn left onto the A358. At Staplegrove take the first left then first right onto the A358. Follow this road through Bishops Lydeard, Come Florey and Crowcombe. In the village of Williton turn left onto the A39 and follow this road through Washford. The property is about 1 mile on the left hand side.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment through Stags on .

Disclaimer - These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.



Marketed by: Stags, Dulverton