Studio Flat For Sale £375,000
Business for sale
Post Office and Stores, Private Accommodation & Annexe.
Former Farmhouse comprising Ideal Live Work Opportunity.
Alternative uses / development subject to planning. Easily accessible to Falmouth, Helston and South Cornwall Coastline.
The property
A former farmhouse, primarily of traditional construction under a slate roof with latter day extensions. The ground floor is utilised by the business, the upper floor comprises a self-contained 3 bedroom owner’s apartment and a there is a self-contained annexe which has been let for many years but is now vacant.
If required, the original house could be reconfigured to offer 4/5 bedroom accommodation with the original farmhouse kitchen diner on the ground floor returning to its original use with reception room to the side.
Overall the property is a deceivingly spacious, versatile property, ideal for a partnership seeking a business to run with the added benefit of an annexe suitable for a dependent relative or additional income from holiday letting/tenant etc. Alternatively, subject to planning permission, the retail area and property could be utilised for alternative uses.
The business
Our client has run the Post Office and Stores for the past 8 years with the assistance of two part-time staff and are now looking to retire. The shop offers a variety of products for sale inc: Fresh bread, dairy, general groceries, newspapers, tobacco, alcohol and greeting cards. The Post Office currently pays a salary of £27,000pa, which also includes the business offering a field post office service to three other villages. Trading information can be made available to interested parties.
Services: We have been advised by the vendor all mains services are connected to the property, with the exception of gas.
None of the services or appliances, plumbing, heating or electrical installations have been tested by the selling agent. Interested applicants are advised to make their own enquiries and investigations prior to making an offer.
Council tax / rateable value: Flat Band ‘B’, Annexe Band ‘A’, Post Office and Stores rv of £6,600.
Energy performance certificate: Post and Stores E- 101, Annexe g-14
local authorities: Cornwall Council, County Hall, Truro, Tel: Western Power Distribution, Tel: South West Water, Exeter, Tel:
wayleaves, easements & rights of way: The sale will be subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way as may exist
particulars & plan: Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, their accuracy is not guaranteed, and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Any intending purchaser/s must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.
The attached plan is not to scale and is for the purpose of identification only. Although believed to be correct the accuracy of the plan is in no way guaranteed nor does it form part of the Contract.
Viewing: Strictly and only by prior telephone appointment with the Sole Agents Lodge & Thomas, 58 Lemon Street, Truro, TR1 2PY. Tel:
The property is situated at Rame Cross and has been the village’s Post Office and Stores for many years. The towns of Falmouth and Penryn are within easy reach, approximately 5.5 miles and 3 miles respectively, the former market town of Helston lies approximately 5.5 miles to the west. The property is situated in an elevated position, adjacent to the A394, with views to the south over the farmland opposite and beyond.
Primary and secondary schooling is available locally with leisure and health facilities at Penryn and Falmouth together with the University of Exeter Tremough Campus being within easy reach.
Post Office and Stores, Private Accommodation & Annexe.
Former Farmhouse comprising Ideal Live Work Opportunity.
Alternative uses / development subject to planning. Easily accessible to Falmouth, Helston and South Cornwall Coastline.
The property
A former farmhouse, primarily of traditional construction under a slate roof with latter day extensions. The ground floor is utilised by the business, the upper floor comprises a self-contained 3 bedroom owner’s apartment and a there is a self-contained annexe which has been let for many years but is now vacant.
If required, the original house could be reconfigured to offer 4/5 bedroom accommodation with the original farmhouse kitchen diner on the ground floor returning to its original use with reception room to the side.
Overall the property is a deceivingly spacious, versatile property, ideal for a partnership seeking a business to run with the added benefit of an annexe suitable for a dependent relative or additional income from holiday letting/tenant etc. Alternatively, subject to planning permission, the retail area and property could be utilised for alternative uses.
The business
Our client has run the Post Office and Stores for the past 8 years with the assistance of two part-time staff and are now looking to retire. The shop offers a variety of products for sale inc: Fresh bread, dairy, general groceries, newspapers, tobacco, alcohol and greeting cards. The Post Office currently pays a salary of £27,000pa, which also includes the business offering a field post office service to three other villages. Trading information can be made available to interested parties.
Services: We have been advised by the vendor all mains services are connected to the property, with the exception of gas.
None of the services or appliances, plumbing, heating or electrical installations have been tested by the selling agent. Interested applicants are advised to make their own enquiries and investigations prior to making an offer.
Council tax / rateable value: Flat Band ‘B’, Annexe Band ‘A’, Post Office and Stores rv of £6,600.
Energy performance certificate: Post and Stores E- 101, Annexe g-14
local authorities: Cornwall Council, County Hall, Truro, Tel: Western Power Distribution, Tel: South West Water, Exeter, Tel:
wayleaves, easements & rights of way: The sale will be subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way as may exist
particulars & plan: Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, their accuracy is not guaranteed, and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Any intending purchaser/s must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.
The attached plan is not to scale and is for the purpose of identification only. Although believed to be correct the accuracy of the plan is in no way guaranteed nor does it form part of the Contract.
Viewing: Strictly and only by prior telephone appointment with the Sole Agents Lodge & Thomas, 58 Lemon Street, Truro, TR1 2PY. Tel:
The property is situated at Rame Cross and has been the village’s Post Office and Stores for many years. The towns of Falmouth and Penryn are within easy reach, approximately 5.5 miles and 3 miles respectively, the former market town of Helston lies approximately 5.5 miles to the west. The property is situated in an elevated position, adjacent to the A394, with views to the south over the farmland opposite and beyond.
Primary and secondary schooling is available locally with leisure and health facilities at Penryn and Falmouth together with the University of Exeter Tremough Campus being within easy reach.
