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Compton PoolFarm

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Compton Pool FarmCompton, Marldon, Devon TQ3 1TA

South Devon coast 4 miles • Totnes 7 miles • Dartmouth 12 miles

An outstanding opportunity to purchase an award winning 5* Gold self-catering holidaycomplex in the stunning South Hams countryside

The London Office40 St James’s PlaceLondonSW1A 1NSTel: 020 7839 0888

Stags Holiday Complexes 21 Southernhay West Exeter Devon EX1 1PR Tel: 01392 680058 Email: [email protected]

• South facing, 5 bedroom Georgianfarmhouse with private garden

• Ten 5* Gold holiday cottages (one withresidential consent)

• Potential for further holiday letting units(STP)

• Beautifully maintained gardens

• Indoor, heated swimming pool withsauna

• Full size, all-weather tennis court

• Biomass boiler

• Dedicated reception building

• Green Tourism Gold award

• 5 lakes, paddocks and woodland

In all about 10.8 acres


IntroductionPrivately owned since 2005, the current ownershave created a luxurious self-catering holidaybusiness in a peaceful location in the prettyhamlet of Compton in the South Hams. Thefarmhouse and holiday cottages are all used forholiday purposes and are presented to a veryhigh standard with 5* ratings. Guests benefitfrom the excellent facilities on site including anindoor heated swimming pool, a full-size, allweather tennis court and a games room. Thegardens and land are beautifully presented andeach property has its own private outdoorspace. In all the property sits in about 10.8acres which includes lakes, woodland andpaddocks.

This is an excellent opportunity for a new ownerto continue this established business or explorethe potential for expansion (STP).

SituationCompton Pool Farm is in the pretty hamlet ofCompton surrounded by rolling South Devoncountryside. The nearby village of Marldon (1mile) has a primary school, post office, shops,delightful pub and access to the A380. Torbay(4 miles) offers a comprehensive selection ofeducational, shopping and recreational facilitiesincluding the highly regarded Boys’ and Girls’Grammar Schools. Totnes (7 miles) is one ofDevon’s gems, full of colour and character thatstems from a rich cultural, historical andarchaeological heritage. The facilities include ahospital, a wide range of good local schools,supermarket, interesting range of shops andgalleries together with riverside walks, the GuildHall, churches and its very own Norman Castle.The spectacular coast provides an abundanceof sandy beaches and sailing opportunities innearby Torbay and Dartmouth. DartmoorNational Park is within easy driving distance.

The mainline railway station can be found atNewton Abbot (4½ miles away) with services toLondon Paddington in approximately 2 hours 40minutes. There are international airports atExeter and Bristol.

The Farmhouse This light, bright and spacious period farmhousehas interesting features including flagstonefloors, two staircases and is presented to a veryhigh standard. Although currently let for self-catering holidays the property has residentialconsent. Further detail can be found on the floorplan and in brief the farmhouse comprises:Entrance hall with cloakroom and stairs to thefirst floor. There is a second sitting room, largeopen plan kitchen/dining and sitting roomwith Aga and open fireplace. Conservatoryoverlooking the garden. Utility room.On the first floor there are 5 bedrooms – a dualaspect master bedroom with ensuite, twofurther double bedrooms with ensuiteshower rooms, family bathroom with roll topbath and separate shower, a twin room and adouble room. The farmhouse has a charming south facingprivate garden enclosed by stone walls. There isa private driveway from the country lane andparking for 4 cars.

The BusinessThis is a highly successful and long-establishedself-catering holiday business with excellenttrading accounts. Accounts can be madeavailable to bona-fide potential purchasersfollowing a viewing.

FacilitiesThe excellent facilities on site include a 10m x5m heated, indoor swimming pool with sauna,changing rooms and shower facilities. Theadjoining outdoor terrace overlooks the hardsurface, full-size, all weather tennis court andthe grounds making it a lovely place to relax.Popular with all ages is the games barn withtable tennis, pool and table football facilities.There is an outdoor children’s play area withtrampoline, swings and slides and a well-appointed indoor gym with. To the rear of theswimming pool building is a guest laundryroom. The purpose built Reception and informationpoint is extremely well equipped with a separateoffice, reception desk, WC and kitchen.


The Holiday CottagesThe 10 holiday cottages offer contemporary self-cateringaccommodation finished to a high standard with plentyof mod cons including WiFi. In the courtyard to the rearof the farmhouse, old stone barns were converted tocreate the following cottages:

• Ambrook (sleeps 8) this four bedroom property has fullresidential consent.

• Arch (sleeps 4)

• Wray (sleeps 4)

• Redlake (sleeps 4)

• Kester (sleeps 4)

• Bidwell (sleeps 6)

• Crazy Well (sleeps 5)

Set slightly away there are three detached cottages:

• Rookery (sleeps 8)

• Torr Cottage (sleeps 6)

• Bow Cottage (sleeps 2)

Further detail including images and video tours can befound at www.comptonpool.co.uk

Rookery Kitchen Arch Cottage Kester Cottage

Bow Cottage

Torr Cottage


Biomass boiler & Solar PanelsIn 2013 a Biomass boiler (burning locally sourced woodchip) was installed onsite. This boiler generates substantial Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)payments which will be transferred to the new owner and there are 15 yearsremaining on the scheme. The boiler along with the solar panels on theswimming pool roof and other initiatives contributed towards Compton PoolFarm gaining the Green Tourism Gold Award.

The LandCompton Pool Farm sits in about 10.8 acres with private gardens for eachproperty, plenty of space for children to play and meet the onsite animals andpeaceful walks through the woodland and around the 5 lakes (2 of which arewell stocked with fish). The property has two driveways – one to the southwest for the Farmhouse and Rookery cottage and one to the north west forthe holiday cottages.

ServicesMains electricity, mains water, private drainage. A Biomass boiler supplies thehot water and heating to the farmhouse, cottages and swimming pool. Solarpanels on the swimming pool building roof contribute towards the electricityused on site.

OutgoingsAll 11 properties on site are currently let for self-catering holidays and have acombined Rateable Value of £39,750. Actual rates payable for 2017/2018£18,520.

Local AuthoritySouth Hams District Council www.southhams.gov.uk

DirectionsFrom Exeter take the A380 towards Newton Abbot/Torquay. At NewtonAbbot, take the right lane of the dual carriageway and continue over theNewton Abbot flyover signed to Torquay, A380. Continue for about 2 miles.At the traffic lights bear right at the sign to Paignton / Brixham, A380. Gostraight over the first roundabout. At the second roundabout turn right toMarldon / Compton. Take the first right on to Vicarage Hill signed to Compton.Drive for about 1.5 miles and pass the Castle on your left. Compton PoolFarm is about 500m further along on the right hand side. Parking for thefarmhouse and cottages is clearly signed.

Viewing Strictly by appointment through Stags Holiday Complex department on01392 680058.

These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for anypurpose.


Compton Pool FarmApprox. Gross Internal Floor Area

268.2 Sq Metres 2887 Sq Ft (Excludes Storage)

Sitting Room5.51 x 4.57m

18'1 x 15'

Kitchen / Dining /Sitting Room9.33 x 6.63m30'7 x 21'9

Conservatory3.94 x 3.51m12'11 x 11'6

Utility2.79 x 2.51m

9'2 x 8'3Storage

3.05 x 2.44m10' x 8'

Bedroom 54.50 x 2.69m14'9 x 8'10

Bedroom 44.85 x 2.97m15'11 x 9'9

Bedroom 16.58 x 3.43m21'7 x 11'3

Bedroom 33.66 x 2.82m

12' x 9'3

Bedroom 23.58 x 3.35m

11'9 x 11'

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