ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Situated in a peaceful, sleepy hamlet of half a dozen properties on a quiet, country lane, Acorn Barn blends the tranquillity of a rural setting with close proximity to a town. This is an superb opportunity to purchase a plot with full planning for either a new build or conversion that feels a long way from the bustle of everyday life, yet is less than 3 miles from all the amenities at Roundswell, Barnstaple.

Nestled on the edge of this former traditional yard setting the plot extends to just under half an acre, enjoying views over the surrounding countryside.

Both planning applications were positively received by the local authority and completed smoothly – providing real choice as to how the site is developed – or indeed opportunity to re/apply amend. Currently, the two opportunities are as follows:-

1) Full residential planning consent was granted in November 2022 for a conversion of the existing barn into a large two storey 5 bedroomed dwelling extending to about 360 sq m (3873 sq ft).

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2) Full residential planning consent has been granted in March 2023 for a replacement 4/5 bedroomed dwelling to make better use of the footprint and space providing a conventional and more traditional design to the finished home. - The proposed accommodation extending to about 178 sq m (1912 sq ft).
The existing barn extends to approx. 340.8 sq m (3668 sq ft).

It is also thought there may be the scope to obtain consent for more than one dwelling, if required.

In all, Acorn Barn extends to approx. 0.49 of an Acre. Further land up to an additional 0.54 acres is available by negotiation. (1.03 Acres in Total). Please contact us to discuss further.

THE AREA

Whilst rurally located Acorn Barn is just 1.7 miles from the village of Lovacott and within the catchment for Horwood & Newton Tracey Primary School (at Lovacott) which has an Ofsted rating of Outstanding. Newton Tracey, complete with a great local pub is just 2.5 miles away and this plot has easy access to The A39 Atlantic Highway and the market town of Barnstaple.

Equally accessible are Bideford and Great Torrington, all with a wide range of everyday facilities, services, shops and public houses together with both primary and secondary schools.

Lovacott - 1.7 miles
Newton Tracey - 8 miles
Instow - 4.5 miles
Barnstaple - 4.5 miles
Bideford - 6 miles
Great Torrington - 8.5 miles

Horwood/Newton Tracey Primary - 1.7 miles
Barnstaple Schooling - 4.5 miles
Petroc College - 4 miles

Instow Beach - 4.5 miles
Westward Ho! - 8.5 miles
Saunton Sands - 12 miles
Croyde Bay - 13 miles
Woolacombe & Putsborough - 16 miles

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

We understand that mains electricity is located close by.

Drainage - To install a new private treatment plant.

Water - Installation of a private or shared bore hole.

There is an opportunity to share the cost of the private water supply and electricity supply/connection.

North Devon Council Planning Links Available

OPTION 1: https://planning.northdevon.gov.uk/Planning/Display/75748

OPTION 2: https://planning.northdevon.gov.uk/Planning/Display/76453

DIRECTIONS

Travelling in the direction of Bideford from the A361 onto the A39 Atlantic Highway, continue to roundabout at Roundswell and turn left signed Torrington B3232. Continue over the next mini roundabout and follow this road for 0.5 of a mile and take the first right turning signed Brynsworthy. Follow this road for 1.3 miles and just after you pass Higher Litchendon Farm, Acorn Barn will be seen on the right hand.

NOTE: VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE PRIOR TO VIEWING THE PROPERTY.

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Tenure: Freehold