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10 bedroom detached house for sale
Atherington, Umberleigh
£1,720,000
Atherington, Umberleigh
£1,720,000
Our Summary
- Available as a whole, or in lots – A small country estate including a six bedroom period farmhouse, period barn, two cottages, two barns with consent for conversion and around 16 acres, all in glorious rural surroundings with fine views toward Exmoor
- Lot 1 – A Grade II listed period farmhouse requiring some updating, with outbuildings and paddock, 2
- Lot 2 – A modern barn with consent for conversion to create a five bedroom detached residential dwelling, paddock of 2
- Lot 3 – A former Shippen with consent for conversion to a residential property, with 0
- There is an attached Grade II listed barn with potential to convert to ancillary accommodation (subject to planning permission), there is also an attached two storey granary building, which incorporates workshops/stores as well as a former cow sheds which have lost their roofs
- We understand that plans have been drawn up for a proposed conversion of the period barn into ancillary accommodation or a potential holiday let (subject to planning permission)
- Barn for conversion with 2
- Consent was achieved in November 2022 under North Devon Council, planning reference 76254, for conversion of this steel framed barn into a two-storey detached dwelling, with accommodation arranged on a reverse living basis, in order that the reception area enjoys the best of the wonderful views
- We understand that planning permission was granted at the same time as the two cottages adjoining, which have since been converted
- In the opinion of the vendor’s architect, consent to convert the Shippen has commenced, and some internal works have already been undertaken
- The original consent for the three units, was as holiday accommodation, but this was overturned to a residential consent covered in two planning references, under North Devon Council, 20150 (dated 14/02/1995) and 1042/1(dated 14/11/1995)
- Irrespective of any extension, there appears to be scope to convert the loft space, and possibly therefore create four bedrooms in total
- It is recommended that any prospective purchaser, seeks their own advice as to the proposed internal layout of the accommodation to suit their own requirements (subject to planning)
- There is no garden to the rear of the property but there will be access rights for conversion/ongoing maintenance purposes
Description
This charming country estate in North Devon comprises a Grade II listed period farmhouse, period barn, two cottages, and two barns with consent for conversion, all set amidst 12 acres of glorious rural surroundings. The property is situated on the periphery of the sought-after village of Atherington, with easy access to local amenities, mainline trains, and the Link Road. The estate can be purchased as a whole or in lots, each with its own unique features and potential. The farmhouse, which dates back to the early 17th century, requires some updating and features six bedrooms, a period barn, and outbuildings. The estate also includes two cottages, two barns with consent for conversion, and around 8 acres of pasture. The property offers stunning views towards Exmoor and is within easy reach of Exmoor National Park, the North Devon coast, and major towns and cities.