Acland Road, Landkey, Barnstaple

A rare opportunity to acquire a freehold re-development site [1.61 acres] with consent to construct 5 detached open market bungalows, on high ground enjoying breath taking views close to Barnstaple, the Link Road, the Coast & Exmoor.

Situation & Amenities - This prestigious building site sits at the entrance to the hamlet of historic Acland Barton. The redevelopment site is elevated and there are breathtaking views across the valley below and towards the market town of Barnstaple and beyond. Village amenities in Landkey are within a healthy walking distance and there is nearby access to a maze of local footpaths across miles of picturesque countryside. At the same time, Barnstaple is approximately 10 minutes away by car. This regional centre houses the North Devon's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues, as well as a live theatre and district hospital. The North Devon Link Road is easily accessible, making Jct.27 of the M5 reachable in 45 minutes. Here, Tiverton Parkway is located, and provides a fast and frequent train service to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. The area is well served by excellent state and private schools including the area's leading independent school of West Buckland, offering day and boarding education. The beautiful North Devon coast and its famous beach and surfing resorts of Croyde, Putsborough, Saunton (also with Championship Golf Course) and Woolacombe are all about 40 minutes by car. The coastal and estuary village of Instow with its Yacht Club is a similar distance. Exmoor National Park is also about 15/20 minutes’ drive. The nearest international airports are at Bristol and Exeter.

Description & Planning - This is a former redundant farmyard site, covering approximately 1.61 acres. The original consent was to convert the existing barns; however this was superseded by the latest consent – approved by North Devon Council under Planning Application No. 80367 on 27th February 2026. The proposal ‘demolition of rural barns and erection of five dwellings and associated works (utilising fall-back approval 78036, 78037, 78039, 78040). All associated documentation and plans are available to view on the North Devon Council Planning Portal quoting the above Planning Application No. for access. The planning consent is subject to a Section 106 Agreement, where the purchaser will be responsible for making a contribution towards recreation of £15,554.00. A contribution of £1,305.00 has already been paid by the vendors to cover administrative costs for monitoring.
All five proposed new dwellings are bungalows. Plots 2 to 5 will be accessed over a new estate road. Plot 1 has its own separate access.
Plot 1 covers approximately 174 sq m and comprises: HALL, CLOAKROOM, LOUNGE/DINING ROOM/KITCHEN, UTILITY ROOM, HOME OFFICE, 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS (2 of which are ENSUITE).
Plot 2 covers approximately 125 sq m and comprises: HALL, CLOAKROOM, LOUNGE/DINING ROOM/KITCHEN, PANTRY, UTILITY ROOM, and 2 ENSUITE BEDROOMS.
Plot 3 covers approximately 179 sq m and comprises: HALL, CLOAKROOM, LOUNGE/DINING ROOM/KITCHEN, UTILILTY ROOM, 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS (2 of which are ENSUITE).
Plot 4 covers approximately 144 sq m and comprises: HALL, CLOAKROOM, LOUNGE/DINING ROOM/KITCHEN, UTILITY ROOM, 3 ENSUITE BEDROOMS.
Plot 5 covers approximately 217 sq m and comprises: HALL, CLOAKROOM, LOUNGE/DINING ROOM/KITCHEN, PANTRY, UTILITY ROOM, HOME OFFICE, 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS (2 of which are ENSUITE).

Additional Land - Immediately adjacent to the site, with separate access, is approximately 1.59 acres of pasture – available by separate negotiation if required.

Services - We are advised that mains electricity is on site. The vendor owns land on the opposite side of the lane, where there is a mains water source. Subject to a developer’s requirements he is prepared to allow access to this and grant the appropriate easements, etc, subject to further discussion. As far as drainage is concerned, the proposed plans provide for a private sewage treatment plant to accommodate the needs of all five new dwellings, as well as an adjacent property known as Hilltop, which currently has a private drainage system on the site being sold and which will need to be incorporated within any new arrangements.

Special Notes - The Selling Agents are very happy to consider resale values with any prospective purchasers.
The CGI shown on the front cover of this brochure is provided in good faith in order to give an impression of the proposed development. The two elevation drawings and floorplans show typical designs of the proposed new bungalows [Plots 2 & 5 are featured]

The vendors reserve the right to dispose of some of the existing barn structures prior to completion of the sale but would ensure that any removal of building fabric is undertaken sensibly and that the site is left safe and tidy.

Directions - Approaching Landkey from the Link Road and the new roundabout, take the first turning on the left into Birch Road. Within a few hundred yards bear left into Acland Road (the right-hand section of Acland Road leads into Landkey village centre). Continue up the hill for about ½ a mile and the site will be found on the left-hand side.