Land for sale

A detached period stone barn set in 1.36 acres with consent for conversion into a 3 bedroom dwelling, in a timeless and tranquil village location close to Barnstaple, the Coast and Exmoor.

Situation And Amenites - Lower Loxhore is a hamlet set approximately 2.5 miles from Bratton Fleming and 5.9 miles from Barnstaple. Bratton Fleming is a pleasant village with local amenities including primary school, shop and Post Office. Barnstaple town is located on the banks of the Rivers Taw and Yeo, being North Devon's regional centre and houses the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. Barnstaple also accommodates the North Devon District Hospital & Lower Loxhore has proved to be a popular base for clinical staff as the two are only about 10 minutes apart.. A number of sporting and leisure pursuits are close at hand, including golf at Landkey, Ilfracombe and Saunton, with its championship standard golf course. The North Devon Leisure Centre and the Tarka Tennis Centre in Barnstaple provide many indoor activities. Live theatres are available at Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, whilst North Devon's famous coastline with its range of excellent safe and sandy beaches provides numerous water sport opportunities and walking country in abundance. Exmoor is within a short drive, as is Arlington, under the ownership of the National Trust. A short distance away, access is available to the North Devon Link Road, leading through to Junction 27 of the M5, part of the National Motorway Network and where at Tiverton Parkway, London Paddington can be reached in just over 2 hours, whilst Barnstaple Railhead also provides a link to the National Railway System.

Description - Planning permission was granted under North Devon Council planning reference, 71082 on the 3rd April 2020, for conversion of agricultural building to form 1 dwelling. The proposed accommodation on the ground floor would incorporate entrance hall, 3 bedrooms and bathroom, and on the first floor, open plan reception area and kitchen (in lounge, dining and kitchen zones). The application provides for 2 parking spaces. All drawings and supporting documentation for the planning application can be viewed on the North Devon Planning website by entering the planning reference provided.

Planning Permission - Planning permission was granted under North Devon Council planning reference, 71082 on the 3rd April 2020, for conversion of agricultural building to form 1 dwelling. The proposed accommodation on the ground floor would incorporate entrance hall, 3 bedrooms and bathroom, and on the first floor, open plan reception area and kitchen (in lounge, dining and kitchen zones). The application provides for 2 parking spaces. All drawings and supporting documentation for the planning application can be viewed on the North Devon Planning website by entering the planning reference provided.

Services - It is envisaged that the barn will have a new septic tank. Purchasers should make their own enquiries about the connection of electricity and water supplies.

Directions - From Barnstaple proceed along Bear Street to the traffic lights, proceed straight over and continue on the Goodleigh Road without turning off for approximately 4 miles, take the left hand turn sign posted to Loxhore follow along this lane for a short distance and turn right to Lower Loxhore, continue into the hamlet and you will see a telephone box and chapel, here turn sharp left onto the public byway. Proceed for a short distance and the barn will be found on the right hand side.

Viewing Arrangements - VIEWING IS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH THE SELLING AGENTS PLEASE. PROSPECTIVE BUYERS SHOULD ENTER THE BARN AT THEIR OWN RISK.



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