Property description
Beautifully located barn for conversion set in about 8 acres of grounds planning permission to convert into an architecturally designed 4 bedroomed residence to about 2400 sq ft, wonderful rural setting enjoying peace and seclusion yet only 2.5 miles from A30
DESCRIPTION This detached barn is delightfully located in a peaceful rural position near the hamlet of Thorndon Cross in the parish of Sourton, which is on the north-west extremities of Dartmoor National Park. The barn is surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside and rolling farmland enjoying much peace and seclusion, yet is only just over 2 miles from the A30 dual carriageway which can be accessed by car in minutes.
The old market town of Okehampton lies about 6 miles to the north-east, and contains excellent facilities including banks and 3 supermarkets, and many interesting and independent shops. Primary and secondary education is well catered for in the local schools. The recreation ground and park contains, amongst other things, a leisure centre with indoor heated swimming pool, a gymnasium, sports hall, dance studio and cafe. Most sports are available including 18 hole golf course, squash courts, bowls club, indoor rifle range and thriving rugby and soccer clubs.
The barn is completely encompassed in its own relatively level grounds to about 8 acres, and is approached off a single track country lane over its own long private driveway which makes a truly lovely approach.
Please see approximate site plan which is intended for identification purposes only. The area bordered blue is the optional land.
VAT VAT will not be charged on the sale of the land.
TENURE The property is available on a freehold basis with vacant possession on completion.
SERVICES Mains electricity and water are available for connection close to the entrance of the site. Please make your own enquiries concerning service connection to the statutory undertakers.
PLANNING A planning pack is available to download from our website. All planning information can be found at West Devon Borough Council website, planning reference: 00641/2015 A Prior Approval Application has been granted to convert the barn into residential dwelling.
The approved plans are architecturally designed, and contain very spacious accommodation over 2 storeys, comprising: 4 bedrooms, 2 en-suite, utility, bathroom, lounge, study, kitchen/dining room, dayroom, walk-larder, cloakroom, and entrance hall.
SERVICES Quotes obtained by the vendors for installing mains electricity and water can be downloaded from our website.
OFFERS The property is offered for sale by private treaty. The vendor is seeking to dispose of the site on an unconditional basis.
DIRECTIONS
- Exit the A30 dual carriageway at Sourton Cross (signed Tavistock, Plymouth & Bideford)
- Turn right (signed Bideford / Okehampton) and immediately left (signed Bridestowe & Lewdown)
- Follow this road for about 0.4 of a mile and turn right into a lane (signed Cowsen / Week)
- Continue along the lane for about 1.2 miles
- At Hardhill Cross proceed straight across the junction (as signed Boasly)
- Follow the lane for a further 0.45 miles and the entrance to the barn is on your left
Property Features :
- Beautifully located barn for conversion
- About 4 acres of grounds (additional 4 acres available by separate negotiation)
- Planning to convert into an architectrually designed house
- Wonderful rural setting enjoying peace and seculsion