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East Down, Barnstaple 2 bed detached house for sale
East Down, Barnstaple
£995,000
East Down, Barnstaple
£995,000
Our Summary
- 49 acres available in addition] together with a cluster of period buildings, one of which is an adjacent period barn upon which planning permission has been achieved for a linked 3 bedroom wing conversion, making 5 bedrooms overall
- The combined space could provide ancillary accommodation subject to planning
- Planning permission was granted on 6/5/25 by North Devon District Council under Planning Reference 79709 for ‘Part demolition, alteration, extension and refurbishment of an outbuilding to form an extension to an existing residential dwelling (C3) including associated works (amended plans)’
- There is yet a further period outbuilding, a driveway which provides extensive parking and scope for constructing garaging (subject to planning permission)
- All in all, the options at Ashelford Farm provide for those seeking a smaller property (in terms of bedrooms) with land, in a wonderful but accessible rural position, but there is also a rare opportunity to create your own ‘Grand Design’, whilst being in situ to project manage the next phase in the development of the property
- There is a charming DETACHED OFFICE with power, light, sink and amenities, with wood burner and adjoining STORE which could potentially be adapted into a CLOAK/SHOWER ROOM, subject to planning permission
- The vendors have adapted a store to the front, which they use as a LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM, where there is a SHOWER ROOM and the floor above again offering scope for additional accommodation subject to planning permission
Description
This unique property, Ashelford Farm, is a detached 2-bedroom period barn conversion situated in 11.96 acres of land, with the option to purchase an additional 11.49 acres. The property features a stunning reception kitchen with a vaulted ceiling and south-facing sun balcony, offering breathtaking views of Exmoor. The barn conversion has been sympathetically restored to combine period features with modern amenities. The property also includes a cluster of period buildings, including an adjacent barn with planning permission for a linked 3-bedroom wing conversion, making a total of 5 bedrooms. The property is located in a tranquil hamlet, off a quiet country lane, yet is within easy reach of Barnstaple, the North Devon Link Road, and the coast. The area offers a range of amenities, including schools, shops, and leisure facilities. The property presents a rare opportunity to create a unique and spacious home, with the potential to project manage the next phase in its development.