Rural Travellers Development, Stratton, Nr Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9NR

Description:
A rare opportunity to acquire an established residential Traveller development extending to approximately 1.74 acres, enjoying open countryside and sea views, set within one of North Cornwall's most desirable coastal locations close to Bude and its beaches.

Orchard Studios combines licensed residential Traveller status, approved planning permission, privacy and existing infrastructure, offering a high-quality rural lifestyle with planning certainty already in place.

For auction Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 19:00pm - Mendip Spring Golf Club, Honeyhall Lane, Congresbury, BS49 5JT

Planning & Traveller Status

The site benefits from established and licensed Traveller status with full planning permission granted for a residential lodge, in accordance with approved architectural drawings.

The Site

The approved residential area occupies a level former sand school, providing a substantial flat hardstanding base ideal for the permitted lodge and associated residential use. The layout offers excellent access, turning space and manoeuvrability, with ample room for vehicles, caravans and ancillary structures in line with the established site use.

Beyond the residential area, the land gently slopes into pasture, creating a practical and attractive smallholding-style setting.

The property includes:
* Multiple barns and outbuildings, including a converted former tractor barn
* Additional barn and storage buildings
* Lock-up container suitable for storage
* Wide private gated access and extensive hardstanding suitable for heavy vehicles
* Apple orchard and established wild fruit areas
* Natural stream along the boundary suitable for livestock
* Strong boundary definition and natural screening

Utilities & Infrastructure
* Private borehole with filtered freshwater system
* Electricity infrastructure located directly on the boundary of the land
* The site is currently operated off-grid by choice, with the option to connect to mains electricity if desired

The site is fully established and immediately usable, offering flexibility for long-term residential use.

Key Features:

* Licensed residential Traveller site
* Full planning permission for residential lodge
* Level hardstanding residential area
* Multiple barns, outbuildings and storage
* Orchard, pastureland and stream boundary
* Countryside and sea views
* Wide gated access and infrastructure in place


Key Highlights:
- Registered Traveller Status for 1 household on top part of the land where
the existing site is situated.
- New build lodge in accordance with the granted planning permission .
- Flexible Long Term Use
- Stream on boundary suitable for livestock
- Close to many beautiful beaches

Benefits:
- Open Rural Views
- Natural Screening
- Strong Boundary Definition


Access:
There is access directly off the road to the land and access to the
pastureland which has been used for livestock.
The site opens up into a private self contained setting which is
surrounded by open countryside.

Location:
The Propery has direct access of an adopted highway off the
A3072 onto Howards Lane.
The local amenities/ schools, medical centre and shop.
There are many attractive beaches within a close distance.

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Right of Way:
We are advised that there are no right of ways which cross the
land.

Designation:
There is planning permission granted for a lodge, which must not
be built on site but to be transported in 2 halves up to the
dimensions as per the scaled architects drawing, planning is to be completed by January 17th 2028.

Tenure:
Freehold with Vacant possession.

Local Authority:
Cornwall Council

Solicitors:
Hayley Turner- Bennetts Solicitors, Barleywood Stables, Long
Lane, Wrington, BS40 5SA

Viewings:
Strictly and only by prior appointment through Paul Taylor or the vendors sole agents
Nancekivell & Partners Limited either Richard Nancekivell or Chloe Brown .
Prior to making an appointment we strongly recommend that you discuss any queries you may have which are likely to affect your interest in the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey.

Agents Notes:
There is no uplift clauses.
There is a £2,000 plus VAT Buyers fee payable to the auctioneers upon completion.

Important Notice:
Nancekivell & Partners, their clients and any joint agents give notice that (1)
They are not authorised to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise.
They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be in these particulars.
These particulars no for form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representation of fact.
(2) Any areas, measurements or distances are all approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily all comprehensive.
It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Nancekivell & Partners Limited have not tested any services, equipment or facilities.
Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.