Barn at Whitstone Lane

An outstanding development opportunity comprising full planning approval for the erection of a substantial detached five bedroomed family home enjoying superb countryside views set in its own attractive parcel of pasture land. In all about 1.25 Acres.

This sale affords prospective purchasers an excellent opportunity to acquire a large agricultural building which now has the benefit of full planning consent for removal and replacement with a substantial detached residential dwelling. The barn occupies an outstanding rural position initially approached over Whitstone Lane, with a gated private entrance leading off into a proposed parking and turning area. Benefiting from delightful views over its own land and superb far reaching views over the surrounding North Devon countryside towards Exmoor in the far distance, the property offers the potential to create a most attractive and individual detached five bedroomed family home (approx. 2,600sqft).
The current farm building briefly comprises a three bay Dutch barn, approx. 13.5m x 5.47m, with adjoining lean-to’s, approx. 17.9m x 10.7m. Having initially obtained Class Q prior approval for the residential conversion of the barn, the vendors have recently been granted full planning permission for the removal of this farm building and replacement with a new build spacious two storey family dwelling to comprise the following accommodation:-
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall with Side Hall off. Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room with patio doors, Living Room with bi-folding doors, Utility Room with downstairs Cloakroom off. Single Garage.
First Floor
Landing. Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and En-Suite Shower. Bedroom 2, double, with En-Suite Shower Room, Bedroom 3, double, with En-Suite Shower Room, further Two Double Bedrooms and Family Bathroom.
For the accommodation layout please refer to the attached proposed floor plan.
The site occupies an excellent position, set back from the entrance track and enjoying superb far reaching views towards Exmoor. There is potential for ample turning, parking and garden space.
Included in the sale and overlooked by the proposed new dwelling, is an adjoining attractive parcel of principally level pasture land. Subject to any necessary consents, this area may be eminently suited to the creation of orchards, paddocks or other amenity areas to compliment the residential enjoyment of the property.
In total, the Barn at Whitstone Lane extends to about 1.25 Acres, as shown shaded pink on the attached identification plan.

Occupying a rural yet readily accessible position the development site lies within the attractive and gently undulating band of countryside to the south of the Exmoor National Park, between South Molton and Tiverton. Despite its rural position the property enjoys easy access to the neighbouring villages and main routes of communication. The large village of Bishops Nympton has a primary school, village shop, village hall and parish church. Knowstone boasts a thatched 13th Century Inn with a Michelin starred restaurant, whilst the larger centre of South Molton provides a useful range of everyday shopping, banking and scholastic services. Barnstaple to the north west affords an extensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities, befitting those of an important regional and administrative centre.
Despite its peaceful rural location the property is conveniently situated for access to the surrounding districts with the A361 North Devon link road to the east providing easy access to South Molton, Barnstaple and Tiverton, as well as the M5 motorway at Junction 27. Main line rail services are available at Tiverton Parkway, with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
The property is surrounded by picturesque North Devon countryside providing a wealth of recreational activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, fishing on the rivers Mole, Bray and Taw, hunting, shooting and golf courses at High Bullen, Tiverton and Barnstaple. To the north the Exmoor National Park offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths and the stunning North Devon coastline, whilst to the west are the popular sandy beaches of Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.

Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, South Molton