Brixton, Plymouth, Devon, PL8

37 cat pens and is licensed for 60 cats | Five-star rated by South Hams District Council | 3 Bedroom semi-detached owners accommodation | Swimming pool with far reaching rural views beyond | Key ready trading business opportunity | Development potential (STPP)


LOCATION
The property is nestled in a quiet country lane on the outskirts of Brixton village with an abundance of local amenities; including pub, fish and chip shop and post office. Situated just five miles outside Plymouth city centre local white, sandy beaches are less than four miles away. The new neighbouring town of Sherford, planned to be 5,500 new homes, presents massive opportunity to further grow the business.

DESCRIPTION
First time on the market in 17 years, Pippins is understood to be one of the largest and most established Catteries in the South-West, with an excellent local catchment area. The business has the monopoly on Catteries in the Plymouth area and client-base from all over Devon and Cornwall.

Licensed for up to 60 cats with 37 pens this highly regarded successful ongoing business has become available for sale due to retirement. The business also includes a three bedroom end terrace property with private swimming pool and stunning countryside views.

THE BUSINESS
Pippins has 37 cat pens and is licensed for 60 cats. There is also space to extend to create more pens to expand the business.

• Five-star rated by South Hams District Council.
• Award-winning - voted best cattery in the UK by the "Cat Tree Awards"
• Established social following, with 1.3k followers on Facebook
• A 4.7* rating on Google
• Modern and mobile enabled website built on "Wix" for easy editing and clear analytics

Sales 2022 - £72,987
Sales 2023 - £104,083

Consistent levels of profitability over the last few years post covid. Easily manageable, can be operated by one couple with one member of staff currently employed. Hours to suit vendors’ lifestyle, still considerable scope to develop and grow business.

THE PROPERTY
Quaint period property with stunning uninterrupted views of the Devon countryside and glimpses of Dartmoor in the distance. The property itself is an attractive three-bedroom period property, with a slate tiled roof. The cottage has been recently modernised and provides spacious and well-presented family accommodation in immaculate order throughout.

The property comprises:-

Entrance Hall with door to:-

CLOAKROOM
Comprising low-level W.C. and hand basin.

INNER HALLWAY
The following lead off:-

KITCHEN
Luxury farm-style kitchen with attractive feature arch, extensive range of floor and wall-mounted cupboard and drawer units. On-trend and easy-clean black roll-edged worktops over a fitted ceramic hob and fan-assisted oven with overhead extraction fan.

LOUNGE
Feature modern fireplace with free-standing electric fire with surround, double radiator and full-length door access to front garden allowing plenty of light. Handy built-in cupboards and sunken shelving flank either side of the chimney breast. Deep bay window with newly-fitted double-glazing offer views of the front garden and distant countryside.

DINING ROOM / OFFICE
Laminate flooring and radiator.

PANTRY
Built-in shelving and easy-clean laminate flooring

CONSERVATORY
Double-glazed large conservatory offering stunning panoramic views of the garden, swimming pool and far-reaching Devon countryside. This room currently serves as a dual purpose large dining and social space as well as an additional guest room.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Newly-fitted carpets on stairs leading to landing with doors off to:-

BEDROOM
Large master bedroom with matching range of fitted wardrobes, cupboards, chest of drawers and bed side cabinets. New double radiator.

BEDROOM TWO
Large double bedroom with views of rolling countryside towards Brixton village.

BEDROOM THREE
Smaller double bedroom with views of back garden, swimming pool and far-reaching Devon countryside.

BATHROOM
Luxury bathroom comprising white suite of panel enclosed bath, low level W.C. and pedestal mounted wash basin. Freshly painted walls with half-panelling, fully-tiled separate shower cubicle with Mira electric shower and wall-mounted extractor fan.

OUTSIDE
In-ground heated swimming pool 13’ x 26’.Block-built pump and filter room.
Large wooden workshop and shed. The gardens are an attractive feature with the whole estate approximately 0.4 acres. To the front of the property is a lawn area with flower borders and paved parking. Both the front and back gardens offer stunning countryside views.

PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN
The proposed floor plans are not to scale and are for identification purposes only.

COUNCIL TAX BAND D.

EPC RATING C.

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VIEWINGS
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EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.

BOUNDARIES
Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.

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