5 bed detached house for sale

Pyworthy, Holsworthy, Devon EX22

This striking property is located in the centre of the popular village of Pyworthy and provides a rare opportunity to purchase a stunning property in a desirable location which offers incredible potential to be utilised as a family home, business opportunity or perfect combination of both.

This striking property is located in the centre of the popular village of Pyworthy and provides a rare opportunity to purchase a stunning property in a desirable location which offers incredible potential to be utilised as a family home, business opportunity or perfect combination of both.

This unique c.4,000 sq ft property offers a rare blend of spacious residential accommodation, income-generating potential, and scope for further development—all set within a desirable coastal location.

The property itself is an attractive stone building brimming with character features throughout, including an original open fireplace, exposed timber beams, and traditional flagstone flooring creating a homely atmosphere. The charming property boasts a delightful combination of traditional features with complementary modernisations, and offers considerable potential to prospective buyers to create the perfect family home.

The beautifully refurbished upper floors offer spacious accommodation, including four en-suite double bedrooms, combining period charm with modern comfort. In addition to the main bedrooms, the property benefits from a ground floor self-contained apartment featuring an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, one double bedroom, a contemporary shower room and direct access to a private courtyard patio via French doors. The generous accommodation affords the property tremendous potential as a family home suitable for multi-generational living. The self-contained accommodation on the ground floor, and the planning permission for the conversion of the garage into a two-bedroom residential property, provides an excellent opportunity to obtain a property which is suitable for larger families, or potentially providing surplus accommodation to be let out short term, long-term or seasonally.

Alternatively, the property is currently operating as a highly regarded restaurant and bar (open Thursday - Sunday), the property presents an exciting opportunity for continued part-commercial use with significant income potential. The main hospitality space includes a welcoming bar with an impressive brick-built open fireplace, a 25ft stone-clad bar, open-plan restaurant seating for around 25 covers, a fully equipped commercial kitchen with stainless steel fittings, and a dedicated cellar space. The property is currently run as a lifestyle business with a strong local following and benefits from lettings accommodation, a bar and restaurant, with both B&B and self-catering accommodation available. The bar and restaurant itself carries a rating of 4.8 on Trip Advisor with 460 reviews and 4.7 on Google with over 280 reviews.

The immaculately presented property boasts spacious reception rooms and entertaining spaces, generous-sized, private and serene outdoor space and ample parking.

The principal living accommodation is accessed via an internal staircase and ground floor reception room. It comprises a cosy sitting room, a fully fitted kitchen, and a bright dining room with dual French doors opening onto a private, south-facing roof terrace. There are three spacious en-suite bedrooms on the first floor, with the luxurious principal suite occupying the top floor, complete with a stylish shower room, skylights, and a large west-facing dormer window offering distant views of the Atlantic coast.

Flexibility is a key feature of this property, with two of the bedroom suites having independent access via an external staircase and coded gate—making them ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, holiday letting, or long-term letting.

Externally, to the front, there is off-street parking, along with a detached garage and store. Planning permission has been granted (Torridge Council ref: 1/0507/2023/ful) for demolition and construction of a small, detached dwelling—offering a superb development opportunity that can be sold separately from the main property.

To the rear, a beautifully landscaped garden offers gravel terracing, raised borders, and a covered barbecue area complete with a wood-fired pizza oven—perfect for outdoor entertaining.
Services

Mains electricity, drainage and water. Oil fired central heating

tenure Freehold

council tax band For flat 1 - A
Business rates

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Energy efficiency rating D


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