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East Down, Barnstaple 2 bed detached house for sale
East Down, Barnstaple
£1,150,000
East Down, Barnstaple
£1,150,000
Our Summary
- 49 acres of mainly pasture, together with a cluster of period buildings, one of which is an adjacent detached period barn upon which planning permission has been achieved for a linked 3 bedroom wing conversion
- 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
Description
Ashelford Farm is a unique opportunity to purchase a 2-bedroom period barn conversion set in 23.49 acres of mainly pasture, along with a cluster of period buildings, including an adjacent detached period barn with planning permission for a linked 3-bedroom wing conversion. The property is situated in a tranquil hamlet, with stunning views towards Exmoor, yet is within easy reach of Barnstaple, the North Devon Link Road, the coast, and Exmoor itself. The property features rustic accommodation arranged over two storeys, with a magnificent reception kitchen area, a master bedroom with an ensuite, and a detached character outbuilding. The property also includes a detached single-storey building, a charming detached two-storey period former stable block, and a further period outbuilding. The land is primarily laid to permanent pasture, with approximately 2-3 acres of garden and drive. The property offers a range of options, including a smaller property with land, or the opportunity to create a "Grand Design" by converting the adjacent barn.