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2 bed property, in East Down, £995,000
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2 bed detached house

East Down, Barnstaple
Planning
£995,000

Our Summary

  • 49 acres available in addition] together with a cluster of period buildings, one of which is an adjacent period barn upon which planning permission has been achieved for a linked 3 bedroom wing conversion, making 5 bedrooms overall
  • The combined space could provide ancillary accommodation subject to planning
  • Planning permission was granted on 6/5/25 by North Devon District Council under Planning Reference 79709 for ‘Part demolition, alteration, extension and refurbishment of an outbuilding to form an extension to an existing residential dwelling (C3) including associated works (amended plans)’
  • There is yet a further period outbuilding, a driveway which provides extensive parking and scope for constructing garaging (subject to planning permission)
  • All in all, the options at Ashelford Farm provide for those seeking a smaller property (in terms of bedrooms) with land, in a wonderful but accessible rural position, but there is also a rare opportunity to create your own ‘Grand Design’, whilst being in situ to project manage the next phase in the development of the property
  • There is a charming DETACHED OFFICE with power, light, sink and amenities, with wood burner and adjoining STORE which could potentially be adapted into a CLOAK/SHOWER ROOM, subject to planning permission
  • The vendors have adapted a store to the front, which they use as a LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM, where there is a SHOWER ROOM and the floor above again offering scope for additional accommodation subject to planning permission

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Description

Ashelford Farm is a unique opportunity to purchase a detached 2-bedroom period barn conversion set in 11.96 acres of land, with an additional 11.49 acres available for purchase. The property, which dates back to around 1700, has been sympathetically converted to combine period features with modern refinements. The barn presents rustic accommodation over two storeys, with a magnificent reception kitchen area and stunning views towards Exmoor.

The property also includes a cluster of period buildings, including an adjacent barn with planning permission for a linked 3-bedroom wing conversion, making 5 bedrooms overall. The tranquil and timeless setting offers breathtaking views, and is within easy access of Barnstaple, the North Devon Link Road, the coast, and Exmoor. The property is being sold freehold, with EPC Band D and Council Tax Band E.