Summary - Yarnscombe, Barnstaple EX31 3NB
1 bed 1 bath Land
Consent for a contemporary three-bed home set in up to 15 acres of private Devon countryside.
Full planning permission granted 22 Aug 2024 (three-bed, single-storey dwelling)
A rare rural opportunity in Yarnscombe: a building plot with full planning permission set within substantial acreage. The principal lot offers about 9.2 acres (option to purchase up to 15 acres), a tree-lined entrance and panoramic, far-reaching countryside views with occasional sea glimpses. The approved design is a single-storey, L-shaped three-bedroom home of approximately 150m², featuring expansive glazing, a sheltered courtyard and a green roof that responds to the landscape.
This sale suits buyers seeking a self-build family home or an investor wanting a high-quality rural development with planning already in place (Torridge DC Ref: 1/0562/2024/FUL, granted 22 Aug 2024). The site is private and peaceful, with pasture, two ponds and wildlife habitat across the holding. Access will be via a newly planned 250m stone track with off-street parking close to the house.
Important practical points are stated plainly: mains water and electricity are understood to be nearby but a private drainage system (septic tank or treatment plant) will be required. Broadband speeds are very slow despite excellent mobile signal. The freehold is sold subject to existing wayleaves, rights of way and agreements, and the location is remote — ideal for privacy but further from major services than urban sites.
Overall this is a strong proposition for those who value space, seclusion and a ready route to consented contemporary design. Buyers should allow for installation of private drainage, survey of services and the usual groundwork and servicing costs associated with an isolated rural development.
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