Atherington, Umberleigh

A modern detached barn with consent for conversion into a 5 bedroom unrestricted residential dwelling, together with 2.35 acres, part of a farm break up, other lots available, including land. Timeless semi-rural position, on the edge of a favoured village. Exmoor views. Freehold. Council Tax band tbc.

Situation & Amenities - Chantry farm overlooks the Taw Valley in North Devon with far reaching views towards Exmoor, the property is a short distance north of the village of Atherington which has a village church, whilst the neighbouring village of High Bickington offers a primary school, two village pubs, and Libbaton Golf Course. On the A377 Exeter Road nearby, there is a small supermarket and petrol station. The town of Barnstaple lies approximately 7 miles to the north and at Umberleigh (2.5 miles) there is a railway station with services to Barnstaple and Exeter. Exeter City Centre is around an hour away by car. Access to the North Devon Link Road (A361) is available at Barnstaple and South Molton (9 miles away). From the farm there is easy access to the Exmoor National Park, known for its hundreds of square miles of superb unspoilt scenery and the North Devon beaches of Instow, Westward Ho!, Putsborough, Saunton (with championship golf course), Croyde and Woolacombe are all within easy access. The A361 provides access from Barnstaple, in around 45 minutes, to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway. Close by, Tiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London (Paddington), in around 2 hours. The nearest international airports are at Bristol and Exeter. The area is well served by state and private schools, including West Buckland School, with local pick up points.

Description - 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. The ground floor will provide: Entrance Hall, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bath or Shower Rooms. On the first floor will be a Landing, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Study, Kitchen/Dining Room. Externally there is ample parking, garden space and paddock.

Services & Access - There is already a private borehole on site, but there is also provision for a mains water supply already installed via lot 3 and across the frontage of lots 4 and 5. A new electricity supply will take the same route. This lot will have the option to participate in the new private drainage system.

Lot 2 will own the freehold of the existing lower access drive but the new owners of lots 3,4 and 5 will enjoy right of way over the initial part of this driveway, which then becomes private to lot 2 only. The vendors intend to ensure that the width of said drive will be sufficient for any purchaser of lot 2 to be able to negotiate machinery over it to their property. Depending on how lot 6 (the land) is sold, there may well be other rights of way required over the early part of the driveway.

Tenure - The farm is owned freehold, vacant procession will be available from the completion date. We understand that some of the properties are already on separate titles but others may need to be separated as the property is sold.

Plans & Boundary Fences - A plan, which is not to scale and is not to be relied upon, is attached to these particulars. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on inspection or otherwise, as to its accuracy. Purchasers of lots which are not currently fenced will be responsible for installing their own boundaries following completion.

Sporting & Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights in so far as they are owned, are included with the freehold of the whole farm.

Way Leaves & Right Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any Way Leave agreements and any public or private rights of way or Bridleways etc. We are not aware of any public footpaths passing over the property.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Stags. Please contact the office on / to arrange an appointment.

Directions - From Barnstaple, proceed south on the A377 towards Exeter, passing through Bishops Tawton. After approximately 4.5 miles, at Fishleigh Rock Farm, turn right towards Atherington and Chantry Farm will be found on the left after around 800 yards. The farmhouse is accessed from the upper drive, the remainder of the lots from the lower drive.

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Disclaimer - These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose, all measurements are approximate.