Newlands Farm - Lot 2
Witheridge, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8QF
Guide Price
£625,000
Residential Tags: Occupancy Condition
Property Tags: Class Q, Equestrian, Smallholding
Land Tags: Pasture Land, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Sep 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Occupancy Condition
- Property Tags: Class Q, Equestrian, Smallholding
- Land Tags: Pasture Land, Woodland
A unique opportunity to create a residential holding set within unspoiled countryside and enjoying far reaching views.
INTRODUCTION
A potential residential holding comprising of an extensive range of adaptable modern buildings; one of which has a planning application pending for conversion to residential use under Class Q. If successful, it provides prospective purchasers with the unique opportunity of creating a modern and highly individual family home, set with its surrounding land and enjoying an outstanding location with beautiful rural views. The pasture and woodland comprises of level or gently sloping productive pasture, interspersed with amenity broad leafed woodland which provides a diverse habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. The Little Dart River borders the northern extremity of the holding.
Known as Lot 2 this part extends in total to about 23.20 acres.
SITUATION
The property occupies an attractive and idyllic position within Mid Devon, set within the unspoiled and gently undulating band of countryside which lies to either side of the Little Dart River and between the popular villages of Witheridge and Rackenford. The former provides a comprehensive range of local amenities including primary healthcare and schooling, whilst Rackenford is an equally popular village and affords similar facilities as well as a thriving community. Although the setting is undoubtedly rural, the property is by no means isolated and the A361 North Devon Link Road is within easy reach and provides access to the larger centres of South Molton, Barnstaple and Tiverton with all affording a comprehensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities . Beyond Tiverton is the M5 (J27) and with mainline rail connections available adjacent to this junction at Tiverton Parkway. The property is ideally located for those interested in all rural pursuits, with a great variety of designated foot and bridle ways within the locality as well as the National Park of Exmoor which lies to the north with it’s beautiful moorland scenery, deep valleys and traditional hamlets and villages.
Lot 2—The Buildings and about 23.20 acres Pasture and Woodland.
Situated to the north of Lot 1 and approached over a continuation of the private entrance drive is the farmstead. All of the buildings are of modern precast concrete and corrugated fibre cement roofed construction and are readily adaptable to a variety of agricultural, equestrian or general smallholding uses.
A planning application (Ref No: 75766) has recently been submitted to North Devon District Council for the conversion of the northern most building to a residential dwelling under Class Q of the Town and Country Planning Act Order 2015 (General Permitted Development)(England). Validated on the 15th August 2022, the application if successful will provide an unrivalled opportunity to create a modern and individual family home in an outstanding location and benefitting from far reaching rural views. The versatility of the site is enhanced by the remaining outbuildings and adjoining pasture and amenity woodland with frontage to the Little Dart River.
The building on which planning consent is sought, comprises of an 8 bay precast concrete and fibre cement roofed general purpose building measuring internally 36.43m x 7.19m and providing a gross internal floor area of just under 261sq.m. Of single storey design, the submitted plans provide for the following accommodation:-
Spacious Entrance Hall leading to large open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Area with dual aspect and Utility Room off. Master Bedroom Suite with dressing area and En-suite. Two further Bedrooms and Study/Bedroom 4. Family Bathroom.
Adjoining to the south is an attached outbuilding which is intended to become a Carport with adjoining Store.
The other buildings of similar construction are all grouped around concreted or hardened yard areas and are readily adaptable to a variety of uses allied to the residential enjoyment of the property. They comprise:-
3 bay American Style Stable Barn 13.59m x 8.66m with concrete floor and part block and part corrugated clad elevations.
4 bay General purpose Building comprising of central Fodder Store 18.17m x 8.65m with concrete floor and adjoining Loose Yard 18.17m x 9.02m to one side and to the other; an enclosed Store with two further Store Rooms, Loose Box and Open Yard approx. 18.17m x 9.02m overall.
Concrete block and corrugated fibre cement roofed Former Granary 17.44m x 4.57m with concrete floor and wooden doors to one end. Adjoining Silo.
The land lies to the north and west of the farmstead and comprises of level or gently sloping productive pasture contained within traditional and well maintained Devon hedged boundaries interspersed with various mature broad leafed trees which compliment the other areas of amenity broad leafed woodland. It is an attractive landscape, providing the ideal habitat for a wide range of wildlife and flora, including bluebells and orchids within the woodland areas. With the Little Dart River bordering the property, this is a lifestyle property and one which will undoubtedly appeal to a wide range of potential purchasers. In total, Lot 2 extends to about 23.20 acres as edged and hatched red on the identification plan.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
Freehold and with vacant possession upon completion.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. In the event of the property being sold in two Lots, this will necessitate the subdivision and rerouting of supplies. Further details are available from the Agents.
The bungalow currently drains to a private system. The barn will drain to a new system to be installed within the curtilage of Lot 2 at the purchasers expense and in accordance with Environment Agency requirements.
OUTGOINGS
These are believed to comprise of local council tax in respect of Lot 1 (Band C) together with the usual service and environmental charges.
Lot 2 will be assessed on completion.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
North Devon District Council - Lynton House Commercial Road, Barnstaple EX31 1DG
Telephone - .
PLANNING
The bungalow on Lot 1 is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. Further details are available from the Agents.
PUBLIC FOOTPATH
A public footpath crosses part of the property.
MEASUREMENTSAND OTHER INFORMATION
All measurements are approximate. Any field numbers and areas shown on the attached plan are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for identification purposes only. They do not necessarily correspond either with the National Grid plan numbers or with those produced on the Rural Land Register.
Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars as accurate and reliable as possible, if there are any point which is of particular importance to you please contact the office, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. We have not tested any of the equipment, appliances, central heating or services.
DIRECTIONS
The postcode EX16 8QF is a generic postcode for the area. The property will be most easily found by using What3words. For the exact location download the app and enter:
Snowstorm.carpet.chucks.
Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Tiverton
INTRODUCTION
A potential residential holding comprising of an extensive range of adaptable modern buildings; one of which has a planning application pending for conversion to residential use under Class Q. If successful, it provides prospective purchasers with the unique opportunity of creating a modern and highly individual family home, set with its surrounding land and enjoying an outstanding location with beautiful rural views. The pasture and woodland comprises of level or gently sloping productive pasture, interspersed with amenity broad leafed woodland which provides a diverse habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. The Little Dart River borders the northern extremity of the holding.
Known as Lot 2 this part extends in total to about 23.20 acres.
SITUATION
The property occupies an attractive and idyllic position within Mid Devon, set within the unspoiled and gently undulating band of countryside which lies to either side of the Little Dart River and between the popular villages of Witheridge and Rackenford. The former provides a comprehensive range of local amenities including primary healthcare and schooling, whilst Rackenford is an equally popular village and affords similar facilities as well as a thriving community. Although the setting is undoubtedly rural, the property is by no means isolated and the A361 North Devon Link Road is within easy reach and provides access to the larger centres of South Molton, Barnstaple and Tiverton with all affording a comprehensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities . Beyond Tiverton is the M5 (J27) and with mainline rail connections available adjacent to this junction at Tiverton Parkway. The property is ideally located for those interested in all rural pursuits, with a great variety of designated foot and bridle ways within the locality as well as the National Park of Exmoor which lies to the north with it’s beautiful moorland scenery, deep valleys and traditional hamlets and villages.
Lot 2—The Buildings and about 23.20 acres Pasture and Woodland.
Situated to the north of Lot 1 and approached over a continuation of the private entrance drive is the farmstead. All of the buildings are of modern precast concrete and corrugated fibre cement roofed construction and are readily adaptable to a variety of agricultural, equestrian or general smallholding uses.
A planning application (Ref No: 75766) has recently been submitted to North Devon District Council for the conversion of the northern most building to a residential dwelling under Class Q of the Town and Country Planning Act Order 2015 (General Permitted Development)(England). Validated on the 15th August 2022, the application if successful will provide an unrivalled opportunity to create a modern and individual family home in an outstanding location and benefitting from far reaching rural views. The versatility of the site is enhanced by the remaining outbuildings and adjoining pasture and amenity woodland with frontage to the Little Dart River.
The building on which planning consent is sought, comprises of an 8 bay precast concrete and fibre cement roofed general purpose building measuring internally 36.43m x 7.19m and providing a gross internal floor area of just under 261sq.m. Of single storey design, the submitted plans provide for the following accommodation:-
Spacious Entrance Hall leading to large open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Area with dual aspect and Utility Room off. Master Bedroom Suite with dressing area and En-suite. Two further Bedrooms and Study/Bedroom 4. Family Bathroom.
Adjoining to the south is an attached outbuilding which is intended to become a Carport with adjoining Store.
The other buildings of similar construction are all grouped around concreted or hardened yard areas and are readily adaptable to a variety of uses allied to the residential enjoyment of the property. They comprise:-
3 bay American Style Stable Barn 13.59m x 8.66m with concrete floor and part block and part corrugated clad elevations.
4 bay General purpose Building comprising of central Fodder Store 18.17m x 8.65m with concrete floor and adjoining Loose Yard 18.17m x 9.02m to one side and to the other; an enclosed Store with two further Store Rooms, Loose Box and Open Yard approx. 18.17m x 9.02m overall.
Concrete block and corrugated fibre cement roofed Former Granary 17.44m x 4.57m with concrete floor and wooden doors to one end. Adjoining Silo.
The land lies to the north and west of the farmstead and comprises of level or gently sloping productive pasture contained within traditional and well maintained Devon hedged boundaries interspersed with various mature broad leafed trees which compliment the other areas of amenity broad leafed woodland. It is an attractive landscape, providing the ideal habitat for a wide range of wildlife and flora, including bluebells and orchids within the woodland areas. With the Little Dart River bordering the property, this is a lifestyle property and one which will undoubtedly appeal to a wide range of potential purchasers. In total, Lot 2 extends to about 23.20 acres as edged and hatched red on the identification plan.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
Freehold and with vacant possession upon completion.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. In the event of the property being sold in two Lots, this will necessitate the subdivision and rerouting of supplies. Further details are available from the Agents.
The bungalow currently drains to a private system. The barn will drain to a new system to be installed within the curtilage of Lot 2 at the purchasers expense and in accordance with Environment Agency requirements.
OUTGOINGS
These are believed to comprise of local council tax in respect of Lot 1 (Band C) together with the usual service and environmental charges.
Lot 2 will be assessed on completion.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
North Devon District Council - Lynton House Commercial Road, Barnstaple EX31 1DG
Telephone - .
PLANNING
The bungalow on Lot 1 is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. Further details are available from the Agents.
PUBLIC FOOTPATH
A public footpath crosses part of the property.
MEASUREMENTSAND OTHER INFORMATION
All measurements are approximate. Any field numbers and areas shown on the attached plan are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for identification purposes only. They do not necessarily correspond either with the National Grid plan numbers or with those produced on the Rural Land Register.
Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars as accurate and reliable as possible, if there are any point which is of particular importance to you please contact the office, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. We have not tested any of the equipment, appliances, central heating or services.
DIRECTIONS
The postcode EX16 8QF is a generic postcode for the area. The property will be most easily found by using What3words. For the exact location download the app and enter:
Snowstorm.carpet.chucks.
Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Tiverton
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.