Plea to keep Post Office at heart of Devon community open

A close-knit Devon community is desperately hoping that a buyer can be found for the village’s much-loved Post Office and general stores.

Chardstock Post Office and Stores, which comes with a three-bedroom house, is currently on the market for £350,00.

Julie Gordon from estate agents Gordon and Rumsby said: “The Post Office is at the heart of the village and we’re really hoping we can sell it as a going concern.

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“This is an unusual opportunity to purchase a family home with a built-in business in a delightful Devon village.

“This is a lifestyle business, you get to become part of the village.”

The current owners have run the business for the past seven years, but now need to move on for personal reasons.

The adjoining accommodation consists of a cosy lounge with a wood burning stove, a kitchen/breakfast room, separate dining room and a sun room.

There are also three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor.

Outside, to the front of the property, there is plenty of space for shop produce along with customer parking.

Meanwhile, to the rear there is a beautiful private back garden.

The village of Chardstock is situated near to Axminster and close to the Somerset border

Along with the church, primary school and busy community hall, the Post Office plays a key role in the thriving community, so locals are desperately hoping someone will take it over.

The draft accounts for 20/21 give a turnover of £197k per annum with a gross profit of around £53k.

The community Post Office income is in the region of £11,000.

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