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7 bedroom detached house for sale
Lydacott, Barnstaple
£1,750,000
Lydacott, Barnstaple
£1,750,000
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
Description
This charming country estate in North Devon comprises a 4-bedroom Grade II Listed period farmhouse, a detached 3-bedroom holiday barn conversion, and a range of Atcost barns covering over 11,000 sq ft. The property is set in 4.72 acres of land, enjoying far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside and the Taw Estuary. The estate is situated just over three miles from Barnstaple town center, with local amenities including a supermarket, and is close to the North Devon Link Road, providing easy access to Exmoor National Park and the M5 motorway. The property has a range of potential uses, including multi-generation family use, a small holiday complex, equestrian, wedding venue, or retreat, and may also have potential for further development subject to necessary consents. The farmhouse, known as Higher Rookabear, is a beautifully presented period property with exposed beams, feature fireplaces, and an impressive early English plaster over mantle. The Old Granary, a detached barn conversion, offers stunning views and is currently used as short let, holiday accommodation.