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Lydacott, Barnstaple 7 bed detached house for sale
Lydacott, Barnstaple
£1,695,000
Lydacott, Barnstaple
£1,695,000
Our Summary
- A small country estate including a 4 bedroom detached Grade II Listed period farmhouse, superb detached 3 bedroom period holiday barn conversion, further character building with consent for conversion, substantial range of Atcost barns, with potential for a variety of uses, [the outbuildings cover over 11,000 sq ft] all set in 4
- The planning reference under North Devon Council is 62947 and this current consent states “The development hereby permitted, should not be used otherwise than for the provision of short let, holiday accommodation
- The Milking Parlour and store have consent under North Devon Council planning reference 62700 (decision date 11th August 2017), for conversion to form one unit of holiday accommodation, which would provide for two bedrooms etc
- Otherwise, there are two very substantial, modern, Atcost, or similar, barns which can be separately accessed and may have potential, if made redundant, for conversion to additional residential accommodation (subject to any necessary planning permission being obtained)
- All in all, the property would appear to lend itself to a variety of potential uses, including multi-generation family use (if the consents on the secondary units are tweaked), a small holiday complex, equestrian, wedding venue, retreat etc
- Furthermore, there appears to be potential for further development subject to necessary consents
- These buildings offer potential for a variety of uses (subject to any necessary planning permission), possibly even a livery business or similar, keeping visitors away from the house itself
- Extensive range of Atcost barns with potential
- Good income & potential for more
- Good income & potential for more
Description
This is a unique country estate comprising a 4-bedroom Grade II Listed period farmhouse, a detached 3-bedroom holiday barn conversion, and a range of outbuildings covering over 11,000 square feet. The property is set in 4.72 acres of land in a rural yet convenient location, just three miles from Barnstaple town center and with far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside. The estate includes a substantial Atcost barn with potential for conversion to additional residential accommodation, subject to planning permission. The farmhouse, known as Higher Rookabear, has been well-maintained and features exposed beams, period fireplaces, and an impressive plaster over mantle. The holiday barn conversion, known as The Old Granary, was completed in 2019 and has a current consent for short-term lettings. The property also includes a milking parlour and store with consent for conversion to a holiday unit, as well as a stable block, detached stone store, and two pasture fields. With its diverse range of buildings and land, the estate offers a variety of potential uses, including multi-generation family use, a small holiday complex, equestrian facility, or wedding venue.