Business Summary

Falcon Commercial is delighted to offer for sale this historic fishing inn which dates back to 1540. It has been under the proud ownership of our clients since 2007 and is now only being offered to the market as they wish to retire. The inn benefits from 8 letting bedrooms on the first floor as well as a 4 bedroom annex. Room rates (B&B) average £85 for a double/ twin en-suite. There is a separate 3 bedroom barn conversion which is currently used as the owner’s house. Included in the sale is 4 miles of fishing rights (Trout and Salmon) on the River Torridge. 1.5 miles are double bank and 2.5 miles of single bank. In addition our clients have a rental agreement for a further 8 miles of the River Torridge which we understand can be passed over. The Hal Moon trades from 11am – 2.30 and 6pm to close 7 days and enjoys a turnover in excess of £450,000 per year with a split of 40% Food, 40% Wet and 20% rooms. The business is run by our clients assisted by a team of full and part time staff. It has built up an excellent reputation for its good food and friendly atmosphere along with the excellent fishing. This rarely available outstanding opportunity is not to be missed and early negotiations with Falcon Commercial come highly recommended.

Accommodation

The Half Moon is a 16th Century Grade 11 Listed 2 storey building built of rubble, stone and cob with rendered elevations. It occupies a prominent position in the center of the village with ample parking facilities for customer to the front and rear.

Accommodation briefly comprises:

Ground Floor

Entrance
Lounge Bar with slate floor, exposed beams, inglenook fireplace. Wooden bar serverey with dark wood tables and chairs. Approx. 40 covers.
Ladies Toilets
Gents Toilets
Restaurant which is laid out for 60 covers (but could accommodate more) at clothed wooden tables and upholstered chairs.
Cup Room is a meeting room/ private dining room with wooden tables and chairs giving approx. 20 covers.
Tackle shop providing supplies for the days fishing
Tackle Room
Cellar
Ancillary areas which include a drying room and storage
Commercial Catering Kitchen with separate preparation and serving areas, tiled floor, salad bar, stainless steel work surfaces, range of fridges and freezers, fryers, dishwasher, grill, griddle, extractor system, 6 ring gas cooker, stainless steel sink unit etc.
Dry Goods store and Office , with house telephone system
Wine Cellar on Lower Ground Floor
First Floor

7 twin/ double en-suite bedrooms with 1 linked room providing a family room
Annexe

Situated in the courtyard comprising 2 twin and 2 double en-suite self-contained Lodge rooms
Owner’s accommodation

The Shippen – Situated in the courtyard comprising kitchen, breakfast room, WC, Lounge on the ground floor and 3 double bedrooms on the first floor. Half of the house can be divided off providing sleeping for 3 extra guests or as staff accommodation.

External

Laundry room plus walk in freezer and storage.
3 Garages, 2 in courtyard, 1 adjoining the annexe
Location

Located in the small village of Sheepwash in North West Devon, 6 miles from Hatherleigh and 13 miles from Okehampton, Dartmoor and the main A30. To the North is the coast and the main A39 which are approximately 15 miles. The area is well known for its rural nature and is popular with walkers, cyclists and fisherman. The Cathedral City of Exeter and the M5 motorway are approximately 35 miles.

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