A south-facing detached barn for conversion with a paddock in a tranquil rural setting. 1.97 acres (0.80 hectares). Planning consent to create a two storey home with 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 reception rooms. Parking and garden. Gently sloping grass paddock. Additional land available. FREEHOLD.

Situation - The barn is part of Normans Farm and is situated in a fine position, surrounded by open countryside overlooking an attractive valley near to the Somerset / Mid Devon border.

The village of Ashbrittle is about 1.7 miles from the farm and the larger village of Appley (3.2 miles) has a primary school, village store and The Globe Inn.

The town of Wiveliscombe is within 5 miles and provides schooling and a range of shops, pubs and restaurants.

Wellington is approximately 8.5 miles away and offers a Waitrose supermarket and access to the M5 motorway at Junction 26 whilst the county town of Taunton is 15 miles away and has rail services to London Paddington.

The Blackdown, Brendon and Quantock Hills as well as Exmoor National Park are all within a short distance and provide spectacular scenery and excellent walking, riding and fishing whilst the rugged Somerset and North Devon coastline is also within easy reach.

Description - LOT 3 includes a modern style barn with planning consent for conversion with a south-facing grass paddock. In total Lot 3 extends to 1.97 acres (0.80 hectares).

The existing building is a general purpose agricultural building measuring approximately 18.22m x 9.20m. Plans have been approved for a two-storey conversion but it may be possible to obtain planning consent to replace the barn with a new residential dwelling using the 'fallback' provision.

On the ground floor the proposed accommodation includes a living room; dining room; kitchen; office; four bedrooms and three bath / shower rooms.

On the first floor will be two further bedrooms and a sitting room.

Outside there is provision for parking and a garden area and to the rear of the barn is a gently sloping grass field with a south-facing aspect.

Additional Lots Available - LOT 2A: A modern and traditional barn for conversion with 0.47 acres.
LOT 2B: A traditional stone barn for conversion with a garden.
LOT 5: Pasture land and woodland. 25.55 acres.

Services - LOT 3: There are no services connected to Lot 3.

Access - Direct access from a council highway via the access lane shown on the plan.

Tenure - The farm is owned freehold. Vacant possession will be available from the completion date.

Planning - Planning consent was granted to convert the building to a dwelling under reference 01/23/0007/CQ. The date of approval is 18th September 2023.

There is a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) payment of £11,850.96 which is due for payment on the commencement of the development.

Local Authority - Somerset Council (Somerset West and Taunton).

Plans & Boundary Fences - A plan, which is not to scale and is not to be relied upon, is attached to these particulars. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy.

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.

LOTS 2A and 2B will have a right of access over the track shown hatched brown on the plan.

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Directions - From Wellington head towards Tiverton on the A38 and after approximately 3.5 miles turn right signposted to Greenham and Appley.

Continue on this road, passing through the village of Greenham and at the next junction (Appley Cross) turn right towards Appley. After 430 yards, just before reaching The Globe Inn turn left towards Stawley and continue for just under one mile and turn left towards Ashbrittle.

Continue for about 500 yards, cross the stone bridge and turn right towards Clayhanger. Follow this road for about 0.75 miles and at Waldron's Cross turn right towards Waterrow. After 0.25 miles, as the road bears sharp right the entrance to Lot 3 will be found straight ahead,

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