You know that moment.
You look around your big, empty house. The kids have grown up. You’re thinking about downsizing. Perhaps you’re connected to the writing world somehow. Perhaps your partner is feeling it too – that urge to finally make the move you’ve talked about for years.
The move that brings peace of mind. Freedom. A fresh chapter.
You’ve always fancied retiring to the South West. But you don’t want to disappear off-grid. You don’t want to lose touch with people, creativity, and purpose.
You’d still like to keep your finger in.
Maybe even start a new venture.
Then you discover an opportunity that’s almost too good to be true.
A beautiful Grade II-listed 1600s thatched house in a charming North Devon village. An established lifestyle business that’s already built, equipped and ready to go. Website, database, social media, systems – all in place.
And in return for hosting writers for just four days a month, it has been generating £50,000–£60,000 a year, with potential for even more.
No cold starts. No building from scratch. No expensive advertising campaigns. Google already knows and loves the business.
All you have to do is welcome like-minded people into your home, offer a little hospitality, and enjoy watching them return again and again.
Then your imagination starts working.
You picture yourself living in that wonderful thatched house. Making it your own. Adding your own stamp.
Perhaps reopening the tea room. Perhaps converting the loft back into accommodation, as it was when the property was an inn in the 1800s. Perhaps developing the huge studio or old granary barn to create additional income streams.
And while all that potential sits waiting for you, you’re already living in a thriving village community, surrounded by beautiful countryside, enjoying the lifestyle you’ve occasionally allowed yourself to dream about during the busiest years of your life.
After all, apart from four days a month, the rest of the time is yours.
There’s even a wonderful housekeeper who would love to continue helping.
Perhaps you’ve looked at your finances and thought:
“If only we could find somewhere around £600,000, be mortgage-free, and still have enough left over to help the children or tackle a refurbishment project.”
Perhaps you’ve had those stressful moments when you’ve imagined walking away from it all and starting afresh.
Well, maybe this is that opportunity.
Retreats For You has been running successfully for many years and comes complete with a substantial customer database built over a decade of loyal guests. The business, systems, social media channels and goodwill are all established and ready to hand over.
The house itself offers six bedrooms, three generous reception rooms, a huge character kitchen, utility room, lobby, courtyard parking, extensive outbuildings, a large studio space, an old granary barn with storage beneath, and a lovely walled garden with summer house.
The accommodation can also be configured to provide separate owners’ living space downstairs if preferred.
Many fixtures, fittings and operational items can be included, from quality Sealy Posturepedic beds and high-thread-count bedding to kitchen equipment, tea room assets and promotional materials.
You’ll also inherit thousands of social media followers, established branding, technical support during the handover period, and as much ongoing guidance as you need from the current owner.
I’ve loved every minute of building Retreats For You, but life moves on. I now have grandchildren, a partner, and a busy London-based career that increasingly pulls me away.
If I could clone myself, I’d happily keep doing it.
But I know there’s someone out there who will love this place as much as I do – and take it to the next level.
Could that someone be you?
If you’d like to find out more, contact me first and I’ll happily explain the opportunity and put you in touch with the business transfer agent handling the sale.
WhatsApp me on 07949 O52208
RETREATS FOR YOU, Sheepwash, Devon, EX21
Currently also a holiday let under Sheepwash Square house.
Debbie Flint & Team
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