4 bedroom barn conversion for sale

A beautifully situated agricultural building with Class Q consent for conversion to residential use and occupying a private but accessible location with adjoining paddock and frontage to the River Culm.

DESCRIPTION
Riverside Barn is a former agricultural building which now has the benefit of planning consent for conversion to residential use. It affords the rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully situated building which has the potential to create an exceptionally attractive and individual family home. The setting is rural, although readily accessible and the versatility of the property is complimented by the adjoining paddock which enjoys extensive frontage to an attractive stretch of the River Culm. In total, the property extends to about 1.90 acres.

THE BUILDING
Constructed of block elevations; externally rendered beneath a corrugated fibre cement roof, the building is of single storey construction. Change of use acceptance has been received from Mid Devon District Council for the change of use of the building to a residential dwelling under Class Q of the Town & Country Planning Act (General Permitted Development )(England) order 2015; Mid Devon District Council Planning Ref: 19/00734/PNCOU. Consent was granted on the 5th July 2019.

The approved plans provide for the conversion of the building to provide single storey accommodation comprising of:

Entrance Lobby with Cloakroom off. Inner Hall leading to large open plan Dining/Sitting Room with bi-fold doors. Kitchen. Utility Room and 4 Double Bedrooms (2 with en-suite facilities).

Internally the building measures approximately 23.05m x 10.06m with the adjoining lean-to 22.04m x 4.76m. The conversion will provide accommodation with a gross internal area (GIA) of about 336 sq.m.

The building occupies a south facing position within its plot; secluded and separately accessed with a large forecourt area to the front. To the south and west is an adjoining enclosure of level pasture land with the potential, subject to consent to create extensive gardens and orchards to compliment the enjoyment of the property or, continue as a paddock and suitable for a variety of general small holding or equestrian interests. The western most boundary is bordered by an exceptionally attractive stretch of the River Culm. In total, the property extends to about 1.90 acres as edged in red on the identification plan.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is of freehold tenure and with vacant possession available upon completion.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity supplies are believed to be in close proximity to the property. The Vendor will grant any appropriate wayleaves and easements across his retained land for the benefit of the Purchaser. Drainage will be to a new private system to be constructed at the purchasers expense and in accordance with Environment Agency approval.

FENCING
The Vendor will be responsible for erecting a permanent fence along the northern boundary to separate this property from that of his own.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton EX16 6PP. Tel [use Contact Agent Button].

The property occupies a rural but accessible location within Mid Devon, lying approximately equidistant between Cullompton and Willand, but in open countryside. Cullompton which lies to the south provides a comprehensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities as well as providing access to the M5 (J28). Mainline rail connections are available at Tiverton Parkway which lies adjacent to J27 of the motorway and situated a short distance to the north of the property. Both Exeter and Taunton are within convenient reach and afford the range of facilities befitting those of County and Regional Centres.