Yarnscombe, Barnstaple

A detached barn for conversion with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Set in approximately 1.20 acres. Planning consent is in place to convert the barn to a two storey dwelling with 5 bedrooms on the ground floor and living accommodation on the first floor to take advantage of the views. Grass paddock and pond.

SITUATION
Lashingcott Barn lies in an unspoilt part of North Devon with views over the surrounding countryside and good road connections to Barnstaple and the A361 / A39.

The B3232 is within one mile and links the towns of Barnstaple and Great Torrington. The village of Newton Tracey lies 2.2 miles to the north and has a village pub and a primary school at Lovacott within one mile of this village.

Barnstaple lies approximately 8 miles to the north and is the area's main shopping, business and commercial hub with access to the A361 North Devon Link Road and a railway station with services to Exeter on the picturesque Tarka Line.

The north Devon beaches at Instow, Putsborough, Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are all within easy reach.

DESCRIPTION
Lashingcott Barn is a substantial modern agricultural building with planning consent in place for its conversion to a residential dwelling. The existing building measures approximately 17.5 metres by 14.5 metres.

The proposed accommodation is for a two storey conversion to create one detached dwelling house.

The approved ground floor accommodation is for five bedrooms, each with with an en-suite bath or shower room, an entrance hall, boot room and a utility room.

The approved second floor accommodation is designed to take advantage of the panoramic views over open countryside and includes a kitchen and dining space, living room and a snug plus a w.c.

Outside there is a garden area, space for parking and two poly-tunnels. Below the barn is a grass field which adjoins an area of mixed woodland and a stream-fed pond.

SERVICES
There are no mains services connected to the barn. A mains electricity connection is available nearby. The purchaser may wish to install a borehole water system. The purchaser will be required to install a new private drainage system.

ACCESS
The entrance road to Lashingcott Farm is an unclassified local road.

TENURE
Lashingcott Barn is owned freehold.

PLANNING
Planning approval was granted by Torridge District Council on the 8th December 2021 to convert the barn to a residential dwelling.

All of the planning documents including the proposed room layout can be viewed on Torridge District Council's website. The planning application reference number is: 1/1212/2021/AGMB.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Torridge District Council. Tel: 01237 428700 (www.torridge.gov.uk).

BOUNDARY PLAN
A plan which is not to scale, is included with these sale particulars for identification purposes only.

WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements and any public or private rights of way or bridleways etc.

There are no public footpaths or bridleways passing through the property being sold.

VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment with Stags. Please call 01392 680059 to arrange an appointment or email: farms@stags.co.uk

DIRECTIONS
From the Roundswell roundabout on the southern edge of Barnstaple proceed south on the B3232 towards Great Torrington. Continue through Newton Tracey and Alverdiscott.

Approximately 0.75 miles after leaving Alverdiscott turn left into an unsigned road (this will be the third road on the left after leaving Alverdiscott). After approximately 600 yards, turn left into an unsigned lane and continue for a further 600 yards where Lashingcott Barn will be found on the right, shortly after passing Lashingcott Farm.

DISCLAIMER
These particulars are a guide only and are not to be relied upon for any purpose.