Summary - BARN COTTAGE STERRIDGE VALLEY BERRYNARBOR ILFRACOMBE EX34 9TB
1 bed 1 bath Land
Stone barn with planning consent set in woodland, close to North Devon coast..
- Planning consent granted (North Devon Council, app no. 78482) June 2024
- Approx. 94 sq m (1,011 sq ft) barn with first floor and stairs installed
- About 0.5 acre woodland and off‑road parking included
- Consented layout indicates 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom; final fit‑out required
- High flood risk; mitigation, insurance and costs likely required
- Remote hamlet location; quiet but limited local services
- Freehold title with strong period stone character
- Low internal ceiling heights and parts unrenovated; finishing needed
A substantial stone barn set in about a half-acre of woodland at the head of Sterridge Valley, offered with planning consent for conversion. The building extends to approximately 94 sq m (about 1,011 sq ft) and planning was granted by North Devon Council (app no. 78482) on 7 June 2024; initial works have begun (first floor and stairs installed). The site includes off‑road parking and sits just over a mile inland from the North Devon coast and its popular beaches.
This is a clear renovation opportunity for an investor or self‑builder: the consented scheme indicates a two‑bedroom, one‑bathroom layout with living accommodation and the potential to create a charming rural home that will benefit from the sylvan setting and excellent mobile and broadband connectivity. The barn’s stone character and secluded woodland setting provide strong period appeal and potential holiday‑let or long‑term rental prospects close to coastal attractions.
Buyers should note material drawbacks clearly and up front. The property lies in a high flood‑risk area—suitable mitigation will be essential and may affect insurance and build costs. The barn is unrenovated in parts, has low internal ceiling heights in places, and will require completion of conversion works and ongoing maintenance of the surrounding woodland. The location is remote (hamlet/isolated dwelling), which suits seclusion but limits immediate local services.
Offered freehold with a very large plot, this parcel will suit someone experienced in conversions or an investor prepared to manage planning conditions, flood mitigation and finishing works. Its combination of planning permission in place, coastal proximity and rural character gives it tangible upside, provided buyers factor in the site‑specific risks and remaining build costs.
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