Summary - MOUNT SANDFORD HOUSE, LANDKEY ROAD EX32 0HL
14 bed 1 bath Leisure Facility
Profitable large‑group holiday business with extensive grounds and guest facilities.
Grade II Listed manor house — listed status restricts alterations
A rare commercial opportunity in North Devon: Mount Sandford House is a historic Grade II listed manor with an established, profitable holiday‑letting business that specialises in large groups. Set in landscaped grounds of about 1.3 acres, the property comprises the main 10‑bedroom manor (sleeping up to 24), the adjoining Little Sandford annexe (sleeps 7), extensive guest facilities (9‑person hot tub, games room, cinema) and parking for 12–14 vehicles. Its elevated rural position is two miles from Barnstaple and within easy reach of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe beaches and local golf courses, supporting both leisure and corporate bookings.
The business has traded for over 20 years and is marketed across major holiday platforms and social media. Recent gross turnover was £129,839 (July 2023–June 2024) from 31 bookings, down from £159,026 the previous year — indicating established demand but some year‑to‑year fluctuation. Current trading includes corporate clients and stag/hen party services; there is clear scope to expand into niche markets such as yoga retreats, golf breaks or additional rented units subject to consents.
Important practical points for purchasers: the house is Grade II listed, which will restrict alterations and may complicate conversions or significant extension works. Several outbuildings and garage spaces offer conversion potential but require planning/listed‑building consents. The sale includes trade inventory and furnishings, and freehold vacant possession is offered on completion. Services include mains electricity, water and drainage, with oil heating for the main house and underfloor/electric heating in some spaces.
For an investor or operator seeking a turn‑key large‑group holiday business with substantial grounds, character accommodation and proven marketing channels, Mount Sandford House presents high immediate income potential and further growth opportunities. Buyers should budget time and cost for listed‑building consent processes and factor seasonal trading variance into cashflow projections.
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