Sunnydale - Whole

A 3 bedroom detached 1930s bungalow for renovation or redevelopment, modern barn with consent for conversion into a separate 4 bedroom dwelling, approximately 34.19 acres, mainly pasture, all in peaceful and timeless rural surroundings within easy access of Bideford, Barnstaple, Torrington and the coast at Instow.
Available as a whole or in 4 lots. EPC Band F. Tender date 27/5/22 Freehold. Council Tax Band D

ATTENTION EQUESTRIAN ORIENTATED BUYERS!

Situation And Amenities - In peaceful & timeless rural surroundings, between the Hamlets of Webbery & Stony Cross, in the ward of Instow, a sought after estuary and coastal village which is less than 15 minutes by car. The towns of Bideford, Barnstaple and Torrington, are all a similar time distance and each offer good shopping facilities, schools etc. As the regional centre, Barnstaple also boasts live theatre and District Hospital, as well as train connection to Exeter. At Barnstaple, the North Devon Link Road leads on, in a further 45 minutes or so, to Junction 27 of the M5 motorway and where there is also access to Tiverton Parkway and London, Paddington, in just over 2 hours. North Devon’s famous beaches at Instow, Westward Ho!, Saunton [ both the latter, also with Championship golf courses] Croyde and Woolacombe, are all within about 30/40 minutes by car, as is Exmoor National Park and the Cornish border.

Description - Available as a whole, in 4 separate lots, or a combination of lots, Sunnydale represents an interesting and increasingly rare opportunity to acquire two structures to renovate/redevelop or convert, which could potentially accommodate two parts of the same family or to live in one and rent out the other. As separate lots, there are versatile acreages. As a whole, the total acreage is approximately 34.19 which is mainly laid to gently sloping permanent pasture, ideal for equestrian use perhaps or as a small farm.

Method Of Sale - The property is being offered for sale by Informal Tender/Sealed Bids. The target date is noon on Friday 27th May 2022. Tender forms are available from the selling agents. The vendors reserve the right to consider offers prior to the due. date. They also reserve the right not to accept the highest or any offer.

Lot 1 - Guided in excess of £395,000, is the original 1930s detached single storey residence which is in poor condition and presents elevations of painted render, with double glazed windows, beneath a tiled roof. The accommodation is bright, spacious, versatile and includes;

ENTRANCE PORCH UPVC double glazed entrance porch with feature arched door and matching side windows leading into the main entrance hall. HALLWAY with access to loft space and doors that lead into most of the principal room; BEDROOM 1 is a dual aspect room. BEDROOM 2 Also a dual aspect room. Period fireplace. Access to conservatory. BEDROOM 3/FAMILY ROOM double aspect views to front. CONSERVATORY UPVC conservatory with polycarbonate roof and door to rear garden, and views over the garden and adjoining land. SHOWER ROOM Three piece suite comprising of double shower cubicle, WC, Sink, chrome heated towel rail. Window to the rear. SITTING ROOM Bow window to the front with views over the front garden with countryside views. Marble fireplace with wood burning stove, built in alcove cupboards. Door to; DINING ROOM Window to the front, cupboard housing oil fired boiler, doors to porch and kitchen. KITCHEN Dual aspect. Window to the rear with views over the garden and countryside. The other with views to side. Fitted kitchen, with a range of wall and floor units, tiled splash backs, worksurface with stainless steel sink and drainer. Space for electric oven, fridge/freezer and space and plumbing for washing machine. Built in cupboard housing hot water tank. HALLWAY Windows to side and rear and door leading to the front of the property. OUTSIDE From the road a private driveway leads up to the property and garage allowing parking for up to four/five vehicles. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with hedgerow borders, mature and ornamental trees and various shrubs. Access to the rear garden via each side of the property which is enclosed by a low stone wall, mainly lawn with apple trees, flower beds and views over the adjoining land. LARGE GARAGE Detached block-built garage with up and over garage door, power connected. SPECIAL NOTE The attic space is spacious with a good ceiling height and has a window to the front. We understand from the sellers the property was designed with a future conversion in mind with a view that a staircase would lead up from the main hallway.

The layout of the accommodation is more clearly identified upon the accompanying floorplans. The property is being offered with approximately 6.91 acres of pasture with other adjoining land lots available. The property may be suitable to demolish and replace with a new dwelling, subject to planning permission.

Lot 2 - Guided in excess of £425,000, is a modern detached barn of concrete pad and concrete strip foundations, concrete and steel framed walls, with timber boards and steel cladding to the walls. There are metal and timber doors and windows. The roof is corrugated asbestos sheeting. The barn has planning consent, under Torridge District Council planning reference; 1/1279/2021/AGMB for change of use to a separate dwelling. The existing size is approximately 4615 sq ft but the conversion allows for a part mezzanine floor in addition. The proposed accommodation includes, on the Ground Floor; Hall, Open Plan Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen, Snug, Study, Utility Room, Cloakroom, 3 En Suite Bedrooms. The mezzanine provides for; Landing, Bedroom 4 En Suite and Games Room. The property is being offered with approximately 7.17 acres of pasture, including the site of a former menage, with other adjoining land lot available. The planning consent allows for access to the barn to be independent from the original house, via the farm gate already in situ.

Lot 3 - Guided in excess of £130,000, is approximately 16.61 acres pasture, including a strip of woodland accessed off a no through lane in Stony Cross centre.

Lot 4 - Guided in excess of £50,000, is approximately 3.48 acres of pasture with independent access from the lower lane. This adjoins existing settlement and may have long term development potential, subject to planning permission. Accordingly, this lot whether sold separately, or as part of the whole, will be subject to an ‘overage’ clause which would mean that if a buyer goes on to achieve planning consent for 1 or more separate residential properties, the existing owners will be entitled to 30% of any uplift in value for a term of 30 years. The actual detail of the clause will be set by the vendor’s solicitors when issuing the sale contract. As it is, this makes an ideal pony paddock or simply a little piece of England to be enjoyed for a variety of other potential interests.

Special Notes - All acreages are estimated as not all proposed boundaries are in place. The lots are therefore being sold as seen. When sales are agreed, contract plans will be prepared and exact acreages confirmed. Respective purchasers will be required to fence off their purchases if the property is sold in separate lots. The vendors intend to agree sales on all 4 lots after the tender target date and to aim for simultaneous exchange of contracts on all 4 lots. There is an easement across Lots 1, 2 and 3 in favour of British Gas and gas pipe [ Also Open Reach & Western Power have Wayleave agreements over Lot 3]

Services - Mains electricity and water are on site. Central heating to the existing dwelling is oil fired. Drainage is private. Mains gas is understood to be nearby.

Directions - From Barnstaple take the Torrington Road. Pass through Newton Tracey and continue on to Alverdiscott. As you enter the village, bear right immediately after the Methodist Chapel. Follow this lane, pass the village hall on your left and on to Stony Cross. Pass through the Hamlet and Sunnydale is about 200 yards on your right, identified by our for sale boards.



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