A new tenancy agreement is being arranged for the ground floor shop, so the building is likely to be offered for sale with a ‘sitting retail tenant’ who will have with a 5-year lease, containing a 2-year break clause, at an agreed rate of £500 pcm. The Courtyard has also been offered to the use of the new tenant.

First Floor
The First Floor apartment is accessed via a covered staircase to the right of the building. This floor used to house the administrative offices for the Custom House, and contained granite fireplaces and moulded plaster friezes, all which have been restored, and are part of the current configuration of the apartment.

The internal layout contains:
A large living/dining area, with partly screened off kitchen.
Mezzanine levels which overlook the living area, accessed by fixed ladders.
Large master bedroom with storage areas and built in wardrobes.
Separate shower room, containing cupboard for washing machine & dryer.
The mezzanine levels can be used for guest sleeping areas accommodating 4 additional people.
Oak boarded floors throughout except for Kitchen and Bathroom, which are slate.
All with south-facing windows and a side-view to the river.
The roof was insulated to 2004 building regulation standards.
The windows are mostly single-glazed but have internal thermal shutters.
The granite fireplaces are usable and can be used for open fires in the winter months.

Planning and Listed applications are currently with Torridge District Council to install Velux rooflights above the mezzanine areas.

Why you will love this home:
UNIQUE GRADE II* LISTED RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
1 MASTER BEDROOM AND 2 MEZZANINE SLEEPING AREAS WILL ACCOMMODATE 6 PEOPLE
POPULAR LOCATION 100M FROM APPLEDORE QUAYSIDE
EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED IN 2004 WITH UNDERFLOOR HEATING
LARGE RETAIL LOCK-UP SHOP WITH STOREROOM/WORKSHOP
FIRST FLOOR FLAT WITH MEZZANINE LEVELS OVERLOOKING LIVING AREA

Appledore, a picturesque village near Bideford in North Devon, England, is celebrated for its charming maritime heritage, scenic waterfront, and vibrant arts scene. Despite its tranquil and somewhat remote setting, Appledore benefits from good transport links that connect it to the wider region.