THE LAUGHING MONKTOTNES ROAD • STRETE • DARTMOUTH • DEVON • TQ6 0RU

The Laughing MonkTOTNES ROAD, STRETE, DARTMOUTH,

DEVON, TQ6 0RU

Renowned village property and restaurant now offered with planning permission for conversion to a

bespoke family home.

Blackpool Sands Beach about 1.5 mile,Dartmouth about 5 miles, Totnes about 13 miles

(London Paddington in under 3 hours)

Large open-plan dining room • Commercial kitchen Larder and walk-in freezer • Store room/laundry room

CloakroomPotential for reconfiguration forfamily living accommodation

First floor kitchenette • Living room Master bedroom with dressing room

3 further bedrooms • Family bathroom

Potential for reconfiguration for further bedroomsand bathrooms if required

Decked roof-top garden • External store

Large area of hardstanding for parking with potentialfor further garden

EPC – D and D

SITUATIONStrete lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the popular district known as the South Hams. The village is situated on the South West Coastal Path and provides beautiful walks to the end of Slapton Sands, the wonderful beach at Blackpool Sands, and the attractive neighbouring countryside. The village benefits from a post office/village store, pub, church, parish hall and a regular bus service to Kingsbridge and Dartmouth. Both towns offer secondary schools, a wealth of shops, boutiques, galleries, inns and restaurants. Dartmouth, which is home to the Britannia Royal Naval College, is famous for its deep water port, attracting yachtsmen and sea farers from all over the world and is considered to be one of the prettiest ports in Europe.

DESCRIPTIONThe building dates back to 1839 and has a varied and fascinating history; prior to becoming a thriving and popular restaurant it was the village school and the engraved lintel can still be seen over the door. The school was closed in the 1960’s and became a restaurant. The current owners acquired the Laughing Monk in 2008 and embarked on an extensive renovation programme, modernising and repairing this historic building. Much of the renovation has been repairing and renewing the fabric of the building; benefitting any new owner for future conversion.

The current ground floor layout comprises a large restaurant dining room, catering kitchen, ladies’ and gentlemen’s cloakrooms, laundry room and workshop/store room. These large rooms offer multiple options for reconfiguration with potential for open-plan living spaces, a fantastic family kitchen/breakfast room and ground floor ancillary accommodation if required. A lovely aspect could be created with some remodelling (all subject to the necessary consents). This is an exciting opportunity to create a bespoke modern home within this historic building.

The first floor has wonderful views over the pretty village and beyond to Start Bay. Beautifully presented and recently refurbished, this floor is currently laid-out to provide three bedroom self-contained accommodation with living room, kitchenette and family bathroom, and could easily lend itself to further bedroom and bathroom options if preferred. The master bedroom, with doors to the roof-top garden, has a dressing room with provision for an en suite if required.

GARDENS AND GROUNDSThe first floor opens to a fabulous roof-top garden extending the full length of the

property, this is bordered by an established hedgerow providing privacy, with fabulous views over the village, out to sea and to Dartmouth. To the front of the property is an ample area of hardstanding used for parking and storage, with reconfiguration this area could provide ample parking and a lovely cottage garden.

SERVICESMains water, drainage and electricity. LPG gas. Oil fired central heating.

PLANNING PERMISSIONPlanning permission, dated 11th September 2018, has been granted for change of use to a single dwelling house. See planning reference 1123/18/FUL at www.southhams.gov.uk.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, carpets, light fittings, garden ornaments etc are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

DIRECTIONSFrom Dartmouth take the A379 coastal road towards Kingsbridge, passing through Stoke Fleming and beyond Blackpool Sands. On entering the village turn left, opposite the village store, signposted to Halwell and Blackawton. The Laughing Monk will be found on your right.

Alternatively if travelling from Totnes towards Dartmouth on the A3122, take the right hand turn signposted for Strete, Slapton and Torcross. This road continues into the village of Strete and The Laughing Monk will be found on your left beyond the church.

VIEWINGSStrictly by appointment with Savills.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on

their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or

contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only

and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have

not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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SAVILLS SOUTH HAMS

Sterling Court, 17 Dix’s Field, Exeter, EX1 1QA01548 800 462southhams@savills.com

FIRST FLOOR FLAT

THE RESTAURANT

FIRST FLOOR FLATApprox: 103.7 sq.m (1116.0 sq.ft)

LAUGHING MONKRESTAURANT

Approx: 190.2 sq.m (2046.9 sq.ft)

Total area approx: 293.8 sq.m (3162.9 sq.ft)