Summary - Summermoor Barn, Hearson, Swimbridge, EX32 0QH EX32 0QH
1 bed 1 bath Land
Planning granted 26 March 2025 for 4‑bed reverse living dwelling (ref. 79826)
Approximately 6.6 acres including an established vineyard
Open first‑floor living with balcony to capture valley views
Solar panels, borehole (not potable) and on‑site cesspit present
Off‑street parking for five to six vehicles; gated access from no‑through lane
Existing steel‑framed barn to be demolished as part of consent
Sloping site and steep banks — may increase landscaping/build costs
Freehold, chain free; rural location with average mobile signal
A rare rural plot with full planning permission to replace an agricultural barn with a contemporary reverse‑living four‑bedroom home. The consented design puts the main living space and balcony on the first floor to maximise valley views, offering about 1,991 sq ft of usable accommodation and flexible family living. The site includes roughly 6.6 acres of grounds, including an established vineyard, and comes freehold with no onward chain.
Practical features already on site include solar panels supplying electricity, a borehole (not certified for drinking) and a cesspit. Vehicular access from a quiet no‑through lane provides off‑street parking for five to six vehicles adjacent to the existing barn. The plot sits well detached with very low local crime, fast broadband and an average mobile signal — attractive for those seeking privacy without complete isolation.
Buyers should note material considerations: the consent requires demolition of the existing steel‑framed barn and completion of the new build; services are limited to on‑site solar, borehole and cesspit so mains connections or alternative systems may be needed. The land is sloping with steep banks above former vine terraces, which may influence garden landscaping and build costs. Planning was granted by North Devon Council (ref. 79826) on 26 March 2025 for the proposed dwelling as described.
This plot will suit purchasers seeking a countryside family home, a self‑build project with immediate planning consent, or an investor targeting a distinctive rural residence with income potential from holiday lets or vineyard use. The dramatic North Devon coastline and Exmoor are within easy reach while the plot retains a highly private setting.
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